Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis J. Heney
Subject(s): California, Massachusetts, Ohio, Oregon, Political campaigns, Presidential candidates, Presidents--Nomination, Progressive Party (1912), Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Washington (State)
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Theodore Roosevelt updates Francis J. Heney on the political climate in Massachusetts and provides his commentary on the situations elsewhere. Roosevelt may send Heney to Ohio after the California results are out. He thanks Heney for his support and reflects on the historical implications of his presidential campaign, both as a third party candidate and seeker of a third term.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-04-30
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Heney, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1859-1937
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 Francis J. Heney. [April 30, 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o226472. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis J. Heney. [30 Apr. 1912]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 9, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o226472.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1912, April 30]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis J. Heney.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o226472.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. 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. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 9, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
