Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. F. Cochran
Subject(s): Murphy, Charles Francis, 1858-1924, Presidential candidates--U.S. states, Presidents--Election--Forecasting, Sullivan, Timothy Daniel, 1862-1913, Taggart, Thomas, 1856-1929, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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Theodore Roosevelt writes W. F. Cochran concerning the presidential race. In response to Mr. Cochran’s suggestion that he withdraw his candidacy, Roosevelt contends that he was unable to do so despite the unlikelihood that he will be elected. He asserts his belief that Woodrow Wilson’s presidency would be negative for the country.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-07-16
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
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 W. F. Cochran. [July 16, 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o229561. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. F. Cochran. [16 Jul. 1912]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 2, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o229561.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1912, July 16]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. F. Cochran.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o229561.
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. February 2, 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.
