Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul A. Ewert
Subject(s): Campaign management, Civil service--Political activity, Dixon, Joseph M. (Joseph Moore), 1867-1934, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Political parties--Officials and employees, Presidents--Election, Presidents--Nomination, Republican National Convention, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
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Theodore Roosevelt was willing to support the Republican National Convention, excluding President Taft’s nomination, if the rolls were thoroughly purged. He would not support Taft because his representatives were trying to steal the nomination. Senator Dixon will support these statements. He also denies accusations that he is a heavy drinker. Roosevelt does not have high hopes for the presidential campaign and views it as a “forlorn hope.” He warns Paul A. Ewert against joining the fight as it would be too damaging to Ewert’s present position.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-07-05
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Ewert, Paul A. (Paul Augustus), 1870-1924
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
6
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 Paul A. Ewert. [July 5, 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o229396. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul A. Ewert. [5 Jul. 1912]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 24, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o229396.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1912, July 5]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul A. Ewert.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o229396.
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 24, 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.
