Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Francis J. Heney
Subject(s): Democratic Party (U.S.), Johnson, Hiram, 1866-1945, La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925, Political campaigns, Presidents--Nomination, Press and politics, Progressivism (United States politics), Republican National Convention, Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Vice-Presidents, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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Judge Lindsey claims no responsibility for the efforts but has heard suggestions from a variety of sources that he be considered as a candidate for vice president. He believes that Governor Johnson is the leading contender but finds fault in Johnson’s similarities to Theodore Roosevelt. Lindsey suggests that a progressive Democrat for vice president would be ideal for a progressive Republican presidential candidate. He claims no ambition but is willing to assist Roosevelt’s presidential campaign in whatever manner is best.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-06-03
Creator(s)
Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943
Recipient
Heney, Francis J. (Francis Joseph), 1859-1937
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
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 Francis J. Heney. [June 3, 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o84994. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943. Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Francis J. Heney. [3 Jun. 1912]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o84994.
APA:
Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943., [1912, June 3]. Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Francis J. Heney.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o84994.
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.
