Letter from Alonzo H. Cox to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Elections, La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925, Politicians--Conduct of life, Presidents--Election, Presidents--Election--Public opinion, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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Alonzo H. Cox writes that somebody should “muzzle” Senator La Follette. Cox believes that La Follette is jealous of Theodore Roosevelt and that Roosevelt should remain steadfast and remember that he has the support of the public. Cox thinks Roosevelt has as good a chance as Governor Wilson in the upcoming election, maybe even better, and has bet $5 that President Taft will not get as many votes as the socialists.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-07-16
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Alonzo H. Cox to Theodore Roosevelt. [July 16, 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o87473. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Cox, Alonzo H., 1840-1913. Letter from Alonzo H. Cox to Theodore Roosevelt. [16 Jul. 1912]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o87473.
APA:
Cox, Alonzo H., 1840-1913., [1912, July 16]. Letter from Alonzo H. Cox to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o87473.
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.
