Letter from William Kent to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Arizona, California, Crane, Charles Richard, 1858-1939, Criticism, Elections, Glavis, L. R. (Louis Russell), 1883-1971, Harvard University, Hearst, William Randolph, 1863-1951, Political corruption, Political leadership, Princeton University, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Roosevelt, Theodore, 1887-1944, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Tariff, United States. White House Office, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924, Yale University
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William Kent informs Theodore Roosevelt that President Taft is unfit for office, citing his veto of the Arizona statehood bill, poor treatment of honorable men, and weak leadership. Kent urges Roosevelt not to support Taft’s reelection, warns against endorsing an unworthy candidate, and calls for Republican Party reform to end special privilege legislation and protective tariffs.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-09-13
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from William Kent to Theodore Roosevelt. [September 13, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o70504. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Kent, William, 1864-1928. Letter from William Kent to Theodore Roosevelt. [13 Sep. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 12, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o70504.
APA:
Kent, William, 1864-1928., [1911, September 13]. Letter from William Kent to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o70504.
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 12, 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.
