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Theodore Roosevelt doubts he will receive the presidential nomination. Roosevelt will speak to various groups for the good of the nation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt tells Chancellor Allison that he will require more time to think over the Chancellor’s request. Roosevelt is hesitant to intervene in the matter, as he would then have to intervene in many other cases. Roosevelt also expresses his happiness that Allison will represent Tennessee in the Senate.
1912-11-16
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-02-27
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-12-09
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-11-28
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-08-22
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Theodore Roosevelt compliments Chancellor Allison on his letter and sane judgment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to inform Judge Allison that Theodore Roosevelt will not be able to take a meal with Allison as the local committees make all the campaign tour arrangements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-10
Former President Roosevelt does not know what happened at the Republican State Convention of Tennessee, but he is grateful for the work Judge Allison did.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges a letter from Judge Allison and will bring it to Roosevelt’s attention upon his return.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-20
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1910-04-22
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John Allison for his letter and friendship. Roosevelt also shares a joke with Allison about the deference of present day political leaders to majority opinion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-23
Theodore Roosevelt is concerned with John Allison’s suggestion that he interfere in the matter of appointing Allison to represent Tennessee in the Senate. Roosevelt states “the personal feeling cannot control” his motion as leader of the Progressive Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-16
President Roosevelt thanks John Allison for his kind letter and his demonstrated kindness during Roosevelt’s tenure.
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1909-02-24
President Roosevelt does not believe any American representatives will attend because it is a foreign member conference, but if any are invited to attend, John Allison will be asked.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-24
President Roosevelt was concerned by John Allison’s letter, and hopes to see him in person soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-30
President Roosevelt will take up the matter in John Allison’s letter at once. He asks Allison to tell him in advance if he and his wife come to Washington because he wants to see them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-09
President Roosevelt sends Judge Allison a copy of a letter from Interstate Commerce Commission Chairman Martin A. Knapp, and asks if he could send Knapp a copy of Allison’s letter in return. Roosevelt notes that he recently received a letter from Allison’s daughter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-23
President Roosevelt will forward the latter part of John Allison’s letter regarding the Tennessee Republican party’s factionalism to Secretary of War William H. Taft. He also cannot predict whether anyone from the Interstate Commerce Commission will resign and give him the chance to nominate Allison.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-07