Clapp, Moses E. (Moses Edwin), 1851-1929 |

Theodore Roosevelt requests that Senator Clapp confer with Senator Dixon and Oscar K. Davis to determine an appropriate date for Roosevelt to appear in front of Clapp’s Senate committee. Roosevelt would like to appear in front of the committee as soon as his schedule will allow.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-01

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

As the Senate committee was unable to see him, Theodore Roosevelt offers his testimony in writing. He denies knowledge of requests for campaign funds directed at the Standard Oil Company for his presidential campaign of 1904. These requests supposedly promised lenient treatment and favors in exchange for large contributions. Roosevelt offers documentary evidence that in 1904 he instructed any money received from Standard Oil to be returned. Furthermore, according to campaign records, no funds were ever received from Standard Oil.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the letter from Senator Clapp.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Senator Clapp will support the appropriations for the two battleships. Roosevelt thanks Clapp for helping with his presidential nomination campaign.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt believes that the campaign did well in Massachusetts and hopes that Senator Clapp approves of his actions regarding the at-large delegates. Roosevelt did not respond to Charles Nathaniel Haskell’s letter. He would like to help Senator Owen against Haskell but is unsure of what he can do.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-03

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Senator Clapp’s understanding of his predicament regarding speeches. Roosevelt cannot speak everywhere and inevitably hurts feelings in locations he leaves out. As such, he wants to make a few speeches where his positions are thoroughly defined. Roosevelt is pleased with the enthusiasm in Massachusetts but regrets the lack of experienced leadership.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt wishes that the campaign had a “fighting leader” in Massachusetts. Roosevelt has jury duty this week but afterwards would like to consult with Senator Clapp before outlining his speaking schedule.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt declines an invitation to speak in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. He has already spoken in Pennsylvania since returning from Africa and is currently attempting to limit his speeches.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt invites Senator Clapp to have lunch with him and his Outlook colleagues.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Senator Clapp for the letter and agrees with most of what he says.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-11-17

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Moses E. Clapp thanking him for his speech for the Progressive Party. Roosevelt shares some of his thoughts on the future of the party.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt asks Senator Clapp to try to add an amendment that forbids the United States from purchasing ships from wartime enemies. Roosevelt criticizes President Wilson’s administration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-27

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Should Judge William Lochren remain in his judgeship for another few weeks, President Roosevelt will make a recess appointment to fill the seat, potentially with Milton Dwight Purdy. Roosevelt reminds Senator Clapp that he asked Clapp and Senator Knute Nelson for names of men to appoint, and Nelson did not care to make a suggestion. Roosevelt reminds Clapp of his power as President to make nominations, and suggests that the Senate vote on his nomination.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919