Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. Cameron Forbes
Subject(s): Gardner, Augustus Peabody, 1865-1918, Hughes, Charles Evans, 1862-1948, International relations, Philippines, Presidents--Election
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Theodore Roosevelt says it is illogical to keep the Philippines unless no promises of independence are made and there is a strong military build-up. He questions supporting Charles Evans Hughes for president since he feels no one really knows how he stands on the issues.
Collection
Creation Date
1916-05-23
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Forbes, W. Cameron (William Cameron), 1870-1959
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Repository
Harvard College Library
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
Electronic copy sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University. For reproduction or publication permission, contact the Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Houghton Library. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. Cameron Forbes. [May 23, 1916]. Harvard College Library.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283216. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. Cameron Forbes. [23 May. 1916]. Multi-image.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283216.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1916, May 23]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. Cameron Forbes.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283216.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Harvard College Library. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
APA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
