Gilbert B. Daniels sends Theodore Roosevelt editorials illustrating his thoughts about the upcoming presidential election. He believes that in trying to please everyone, President William H. Taft has pleased very few and is unlikely to be re-elected. Daniels comments on who seems to favor which Democratic candidate. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-09

Creator(s)

Daniels, Gilbert B. (Gilbert Barber), 1854-1926

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Period

Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

2

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

Multi-image

Resource Type

Letter

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 Gilbert B. Daniels to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 9, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73359. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Daniels, Gilbert B. (Gilbert Barber), 1854-1926. Letter from Gilbert B. Daniels to Theodore Roosevelt. [9 Dec. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73359.

APA:

Daniels, Gilbert B. (Gilbert Barber), 1854-1926., [1911, December 9]. Letter from Gilbert B. Daniels to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73359.

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 6, 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.