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Theodore Roosevelt was sorry to hear of Governor Aldrich’s electoral defeat. Roosevelt prefers an independent Progressive Party rather than continuing the fight as progressive Republicans. He believes that many Progressives would refuse to return to the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Governor Aldrich of Nebraska that he is unable to meet with him on Labor Day and may not see him until the National Progressive Party Convention in August 1912.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-18
Theodore Roosevelt was reluctant to contest the selection of the Temporary Chairman of the Republican National Convention. However, Mr. Barnes’s telegram has forced a challenge. Supporters of Senator Robert M. La Follette would have made a challenge anyway and Roosevelt supporters would have been discouraged without it. Roosevelt was “prepared to support any good La Follette man,” such as Governor Francis E. McGovern or Senator Asle J. Gronna, against Senator Elihu Root.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Governor Aldrich’s letter while Roosevelt is traveling in Pennsylvania and Illinois.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-08