Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Colorado, Costigan, Edward Prentiss, 1874-1939, Judgments, Judicial review, Presidential candidates--Public opinion, Presidents--Nomination, Progressivism (United States politics), Stewart, Philip Battell, 1865-1957, United States. Congress. Senate
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Judge Lindsey thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter regarding limiting the power of the courts. He is working on a state amendment to limit the absolute right of Colorado courts to declare a law unconstitutional, which has been received enthusiastically. The sentiment for Roosevelt’s nomination continues to be strong. Lindsey expects Edward Prentiss Costigan and Philip Battell Stewart to be the progressive Senate candidates in Colorado.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-02-13
Creator(s)
Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
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 Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt. [February 13, 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o77478. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943. Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt. [13 Feb. 1912]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o77478.
APA:
Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943., [1912, February 13]. Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o77478.
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.
