Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Dwight Willard
Subject(s): Becker, Tracy C. (Tracy Chatfield), 1855-, Initiative, Right of, Primaries, Public officers--Selection and appointment, Recall, Referendum
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Theodore Roosevelt is concerned about Charles Dwight Willard’s health and asks him to have Tracy C. Becker arrange a meeting. He likes Willard’s article and welcomes open criticism. During their visit, Roosevelt wants to discuss the importance of moderation to make the reform movement national and effective. He comments on progressive measures and their reception in different areas of the country.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-02-27
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Willard, Charles Dwight, 1866-1914
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Dwight Willard. [February 27, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o216408. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Dwight Willard. [27 Feb. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 23, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o216408.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1911, February 27]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Dwight Willard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o216408.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 23, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
