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Theodore Roosevelt writes that he does not know whether he will have to travel to Chicago, Illinois for the upcoming Republican National Convention but that he will act in accordance with what he believes are the interests of the “plain people” of the United States.
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1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John H. Frank for the leaflet he sent which expresses why “the colored man, just as well as the white man” should come together in politics. Roosevelt wants to bring equal opportunity to all.
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1912-05-31
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Fred S. Willbur and the St. Louis Roosevelt Club for the telegram. He is glad for the victories in Ohio and New Jersey and hopes they will be triumphant in their cause.
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1912-05-31
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Stanley Washburn and expresses his lasting obligation to a few gentlemen from Minnesota.
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1912-05
Frank Harper would like the results in Minnesota wired to him with an explanation of the meaning.
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1912-05
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells George W. Brown that Roosevelt’s schedule is too busy for him to respond personally, but he hopes to talk with friends after the nomination in Chicago.
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1912-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt believes they must appeal to the South and the North. Roosevelt will campaign in Georgia if nominated and bring people to the Republican cause.
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1912-06-03
W. N. Mitchell would like to second Theodore Roosevelt at the Chicago convention, but Mr. Pierson from North Carolina will be doing so.
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1912-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt states that a story brought to his attention by William J. Scott is a “pure lie.” To Roosevelt’s knowledge, no affidavits of his have been destroyed – certainly none made by Elihu Root – and the New York affidavit produced during the gubernatorial campaign has already been discussed and dropped by Roosevelt’s opponents.
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1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Robert F. Sears for his letter and comments on the action of President Taft’s supporters regarding the six Ohioan delegates-at-large. He cannot understand how honorable men would condone such an action.
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1912-06-10
Governor Roosevelt thanks Edwin Brockholst Livingston for the letter and enclosed clipping. Roosevelt also thanks Livingston for his well wishes on his political advancement.
1899-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Howard S. Semmel for his letter and apologizes for the lack of a more personal reply.
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1912-06-10
Through Leslie W. Seylar, Theodore Roosevelt thanks everyone who attended the Roosevelt Club of Fulton County’s special meeting on June 5, 1912, and passed the resolution. He comments that now nothing will prevent his presidential nomination except his opponents’ crookedness and that, because the “plain” have won, they will not rest while the “bosses” steal their victory. Roosevelt hopes that similar resolutions will pass across the United States and that the plain people will become aroused against the actions of Roosevelt’s opponents and “certain” members of the National Committee.
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1912-06-10
William J. Youngs, writing on behalf of Governor Roosevelt, thanks Edwin Brockholst Livingston for his congratulations on Roosevelt’s nomination to the vice presidency.
1900-07-26
President Roosevelt replies to Samuel W. Marvin’s inquiry on New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes and his position on the drafting of legislation relating to the railroads. Roosevelt gives his opinion on Hughes’ divisive effect within the Republican Party and advises that he will pass along Marvin’s letter to the New York Republican State Committee Chairman, Timothy Lester Woodruff.
1908-08-14
Vice President Roosevelt responds to Edwin Brockholst Livingston’s request to take action on his behalf regarding legislation that Livingston disagrees with. Roosevelt informs Livingston that he will be unable to help in the matter, though he sees the validity of Livingston’s concerns.
1901-04-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John C. Shaffer for sending him “admirable” editorials.
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1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt declines William Shillaber’s invitation to visit the American League Park next Wednesday and see the United States representatives to the Olympic Games, explaining that it is simply a physical impossibility for him to attend.
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1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary apologizes to C. W. E. W. Smith for Roosevelt’s inability to see anyone due to his involvement in the presidential campaign. The secretary requests that Smith write Roosevelt a letter with his message.
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1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks J. N. Stacy for his letter and apologizes for the lack of a more personal reply.
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1912-06-10