Letter from Charles W. Fleming to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, California--Los Angeles, Campaign management, Democratic Party (U.S.), Elections, Illinois--Chicago, La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925, Nominations for office, Political campaigns, Political candidates--Public opinion, Presidential candidates--Public opinion, Presidents--Nomination, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Sherman, J. S. (James Schoolcraft), 1855-1912, Stanton, Philip A. (Philip Ackley), 1868-1945, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, United States, West, White House (Washington, D.C.)
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Charles W. Fleming tells Theodore Roosevelt of his travels between Los Angeles and Chicago, speaking with thousands of individuals regarding the upcoming election. The consensus among them is the desire for Roosevelt to seek the nomination for presidency, even though he has already spoken out against it. It was only because of Roosevelt’s support of President William H. Taft, did Fleming vote for him over William Jennings Bryan, and if he is the Republican nominee again, Fleming will vote Democratic, regardless of the nominee. Furthermore, he does not believe Senator Robert La Follette can unite the party.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-12-22
Creator(s)
Fleming, Charles W., 1861-1937
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Charles W. Fleming to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 22, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73928. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Fleming, Charles W., 1861-1937. Letter from Charles W. Fleming to Theodore Roosevelt. [22 Dec. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. August 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73928.
APA:
Fleming, Charles W., 1861-1937., [1911, December 22]. Letter from Charles W. Fleming to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73928.
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. August 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.
