Letter from James Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Elections, Higgins, Frank Wayland, 1856-1907, New York (State), Odell, Benjamin B. (Benjamin Barker), 1854-1926, Parker, Alton B. (Alton Brooks), 1852-1926, Political campaigns, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), West Virginia
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Secretary of Agriculture Wilson reports to President Roosevelt on his campaign activities in West Virginia and New York. He reports strong numbers at open houses and meetings in various states, but also reports that voters are upset by Governor Odell and unsure about Lieutenant Higgins, who might cost Roosevelt some votes.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-09-26
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
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 James Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt. [September 26, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47099. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Wilson, James, 1835-1920. Letter from James Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt. [26 Sep. 1904]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47099.
APA:
Wilson, James, 1835-1920., [1904, September 26]. Letter from James Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o47099.
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. December 11, 2025. 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.
