Letter from Robert S. Waddell to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Du Pont, T. Coleman (Thomas Coleman), 1863-1930, Gibbons, James, 1834-1921, Political corruption, Politicians, Presidents, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Taft, Charles Phelps, 1843-1929, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Trusts, Industrial, Wickersham, George W. (George Woodward), 1858-1936
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Robert S. Waddell shares his low opinion of President William H. Taft with Theodore Roosevelt, especially in relation to Taft’s stance on Powder Trust cases. He believes, from talking with many people across the United States, that if Taft is nominated as the Republican presidential candidate, he will be defeated, and urges Roosevelt to not tie his support too tightly to Taft.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-07
Creator(s)
Waddell, Robert S. (Robert Stuart), 1850-1915
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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 Robert S. Waddell to Theodore Roosevelt. [June 7, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68454. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Waddell, Robert S. (Robert Stuart), 1850-1915. Letter from Robert S. Waddell to Theodore Roosevelt. [7 Jun. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68454.
APA:
Waddell, Robert S. (Robert Stuart), 1850-1915., [1911, June 7]. Letter from Robert S. Waddell to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68454.
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 30, 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.