Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

President Roosevelt responds to William Jennings Bryan’s public letter by comparing Bryan’s platform with those of the current administration and of William H. Taft’s campaign. Roosevelt lists the cases that have been brought against the trusts, the railroads, and the shippers under his administration. He explains his actions in relation to the panic of 1907, outlines the reasons the trust magnates will support Bryan, and defends his actions related to campaign funding. Roosevelt critiques Bryan’s defense of Oklahoma Governor Charles Nathan Haskell by reiterating the extent of his corruption, and determines that it reflects directly on Bryan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-27

President Roosevelt responds to William Jennings Bryan’s telegram regarding Democratic National Committee Treasurer and Oklahoma Governor Charles Nathaniel Haskell’s actions in Ohio, by discussing Haskell’s actions in Oklahoma, where he allowed the Prairie Oil and Gas Company to build against an attempted injunction by Oklahoma Attorney General Charles West. Roosevelt asks Bryan to contrast his actions towards Haskell with William H. Taft’s actions toward Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker, and lists the reasons Haskell is unfit for any office. Such reasons include his actions on the child labor bill, land fraud cases, and educational taxes, all of which have been covered in the press. Roosevelt offers an analysis and criticism of Bryan’s “radical” propositions and plans for breaking up corruption, and concludes that it is Taft whose actions prove his ability to deliver for the American people.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-23

Theodore Roosevelt would like to change the election of United States senators from the legislature to the popular vote. However, he does not want to force the direct election of senators on the states and is comfortable with a provision that would allow the people of each state to decide how their senators will be elected. Roosevelt would like Congress to give the states the power to put the change in place according to the desires of their electorate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-20

Theodore Roosevelt believes that his proposal regarding arbitration is feasible. He understands William Jennings Bryan’s proposal on the direct election of United States senators. This will give people the power to elect senators while allowing a state to return to the present plan for a time not to exceed ten years. If this is correct, Roosevelt approves of such a plan.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-10

Theodore Roosevelt accuses William Jennings Bryan of misquoting a statement Roosevelt made regarding the Steel Trust. Roosevelt provides evidence of his actual statement and requests that Bryan issue a public retraction.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-22

Theodore Roosevelt sends receipt of William Jennings Bryan’s letter, which had included the circular from the Nobel Committee.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-08

President Roosevelt informs William Jennings Bryan that he is convening a conference of governors to discuss the conservation of natural resources in the United States. He has received many positive replies not only from governors, but also from senators and representatives, as well as other government officials. Roosevelt invites Bryan to attend the conference as a special guest.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-04

President Roosevelt thanks William Jennings Bryan for the note of congratulations on Roosevelt’s message to Congress. Roosevelt hopes that Congress acts quickly, and thinks that the recent Supreme Court decision emphasizes the need for action.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-04

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925

President Roosevelt thanks William Jennings Bryan for the letter and editorial on civil service reform, which he will discuss with Civil Service Commissioner Alford Warriner Cooley.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-09

Harry W. Walker tells William Jennings Bryan that many of Bryan’s former partisans are going over to Theodore Roosevelt. Walker is surprised at the level of enthusiasm for Roosevelt, which reminds Walker of “a Methodist camp meeting.” Among those declaring for Roosevelt are Walker’s son and his brother, Rev. Ralph J. Walker, pastor of St. Simeon’s Episcopal Church in New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-29

Universal sentiment in Memphis, Tennessee, is in support of William Jennings Bryan and Theodore Roosevelt forming a new, progressive party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-24

Elijah E. Knott pleads for William Jennings Bryan to support Theodore Roosevelt and fight for the people’s rights against special privilege. Knott encloses a cartoon calls “Bird of a Feather,” which Knott believes to be expressive of the truth.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-11