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Theodore Roosevelt thanks Henry Justin Allen for his work and dedication during Roosevelt’s presidential campaign. Roosevelt writes that the task is now to make the Progressive Party permanent and hopes that Allen will lead the way in Kansas.
1912-11-15
Theodore Roosevelt updates Henry Justin Allen regarding his correspondence and mentions a halt in progress at the Baltimore Democratic National Convention.
1912-07-02
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-05-24
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Allen, Henry Justin, 1868-1950
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Theodore Roosevelt wrote to Walter E. Myer as Henry Justin Allen suggested. Roosevelt explains that the truth about Harvey Washington Wiley is that while Wiley was once useful, later he became conceited and unwilling to share credit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-03
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s secretary gives permission for Henry Justin Allen’s friend to copyright and produce pencils with Roosevelt’s image as Progressive Party campaign souvenirs. Roosevelt does not endorse or object to the use of his image but leaves such matters to the discretion of his friends.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Henry Justin Allen on “a most gallant fight against impossible odds.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-07
Theodore Roosevelt will be unable to attend the meeting in Wichita, Kansas, next November.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-17
John L. Powell, First Vice President of the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress, requests that Henry Justin Allen extend the Congress’s invitation for Theodore Roosevelt to deliver an address at the 24th Annual Session to be held in November 1913.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-22
President Mossman of Southwestern College requests Henry Justin Allen’s assistance with securing Theodore Roosevelt as the speaker for the college’s June 1913 commencement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-13
Walter E. Myer requests evidence for Henry Justin Allen’s statement crediting Theodore Roosevelt for the passage of the Pure Food and Drug Act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-20
Theodore Roosevelt will follow Henry Justin Allen’s suggestion for the peace part of the preparedness program.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-04-22