Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George L. Record
Subject(s): Dixon, Joseph M. (Joseph Moore), 1867-1934, National Progressive Convention, Perkins, George W. (George Walbridge), 1862-1920, Political parties--Management, Political parties--Platforms, Progressive Party (1912), Progressive Party (Founded 1912). National Convention, 1st, Chicago, 1912.
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Theodore Roosevelt summarizes his memory of the decision-making process regarding certain lines in the trust plank of the Progressive Party platform at the National Progressive Convention. There has been controversy over George W. Perkins’s role in the matter, but Roosevelt was never presented with evidence that Perkins acted dishonestly.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-12-13
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Record, George L. (George Lawrence), 1859-1933
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
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 George L. Record. [December 13, 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o232342. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George L. Record. [13 Dec. 1912]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o232342.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1912, December 13]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George L. Record.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o232342.
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 27, 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.
