Dixon, Joseph M. (Joseph Moore), 1867-1934

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt wants to oppose Senator Root’s election as temporary chairman of the Republican National Convention and suggests that they support Governor Hadley as chairman. William Ambrose Pendergrast will nominate Roosevelt for president and Governor Johnson will second. Roosevelt would also like to be seconded by William Draper Lewis and a businessman or lawyer from the Midwest.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-05-23

Letter from Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will bring the two letters to the attention of Frank Harper when he returns from Ohio.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-05-18

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Capers in case Senator Dixon wants to look into an unnamed matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-05-15

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary suggests that Senator Dixon meet with Clark Grier, who has a plan to split the Georgia delegation instructed to vote for President Taft, perhaps to the point of securing most of the delegation for Theodore Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-05-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt would like “our Progressives” to help out with the battleships.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-05-13

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

At the request of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Wingrove and requests that it be acknowledged.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-05-11

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Hogansville, Georgia, and asks if there is anything its authors can do. He points out a letter that has been circulating from Representative Sulloway claiming that Roosevelt has opposed all pension legislation. The secretary suggests that this falsehood be answered, perhaps with an endorsement of Roosevelt from leading members of veteran organizations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-05-06

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Stephen Stagg which may be helpful in clearing up the situation in Virginia.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-05-01

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt expresses his willingness to speak all Friday and Saturday in Maryland.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-04-30

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter and one dollar contribution from Peter V. Fernandes. He requests that Fernandes be acknowledged through the ordinary channels.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-04-30

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt agrees to Senator Dixon’s suggestion and requests notification when plans are made.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-04-28

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Cuthbert as representative of several letters sent to Roosevelt regarding delegates from Pennsylvania. Roosevelt finds the claims of these letters difficult to believe but wants it understood that since Senator Boies Penrose “and the others” were defeated they should not be sent to Chicago.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-04-25

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt has asked E. Mont Reily to travel to Texas and work with Cecil Andrew Lyon on the state’s campaign. Roosevelt hopes that Senator Dixon can arrange to pay Reily’s expenses.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-03-29

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from John O. Yeiser, a prominent member of the Roosevelt campaign in Nebraska. Roosevelt considers it important to speak in Nebraska and would like Senator Dixon to consider the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-03-25

Letter from Frank Harper to Joseph M. Dixon

Frank Harper has heard indirectly that Senator Dixon is holding a meeting of Roosevelt campaign leaders and invited Mr. Baxter to represent Massachusetts. Harper informs Dixon that Matthew Hale is in charge of the campaign in Massachusetts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-03-08

Letter from Frank Harper to Joseph M. Dixon

Roscoe C. Mitchell has been asked to retire from his position as a campaign publicity agent at the New York headquarters due to his connections with Dr. Cook. Mitchell is not inclined to retire and Frank Harper requests Senator Dixon’s help to find another position for Mitchell.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-03-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt does not believe that he should speak at the Southern Commercial Congress. He only wants to speak where it is absolutely necessary.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-03-11

Letter from Frank Harper to Joseph M. Dixon

Frank Harper encloses a postcard that Theodore Roosevelt would like to be used in the campaign, particularly in rural areas where Roosevelt’s efforts to secure free postal delivery can be highlighted.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-03-12

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Harman of Hagerstown, Maryland. Harman has been informed that Senator Dixon will contact him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-03-14

Letter from Frank Harper to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt approves of a press release announcing a victory for progressivism to be released before the North Dakota primary results are available.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-03-16