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Theodore Roosevelt explains the fallacy of President William H. Taft’s argument in the Controller Bay case to Frank Knox.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-15
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with his supporters that, although they would like to see him become president, under no circumstance can they nominate him in 1912.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt compliments Frank Knox on his editorial and discusses the prospects of his nomination for the presidency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-09
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his pleasure at hearing from Frank Knox, but must remind Knox of his own feelings about a potential candidacy. Roosevelt tells Knox that he feels it would be a “real misfortune” to be nominated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-05
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Frank Knox that Roosevelt only just saw his letter since he was out of town. Roosevelt would like to see Knox whenever he is in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-18
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank Knox for the letter and editorial about Roosevelt’s visit to Michigan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-17
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Frank Knox for sending the copy of Michigan Governor Chase S. Osborn’s inaugural address.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt tells Frank Knox when he will arrive and depart Grand Rapids, Michigan. He would like to see Knox, as well as have an hour to talk with Governor Chase S. Osborn.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Frank Knox. President Woodrow Wilson makes it difficult to get troops, if the need for troops should arise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-07-11
Theodore Roosevelt believes that there is growing public sentiment in favor of his views on the war. He would like to encourage this sentiment but does not want an “open fight” or to be considered a political candidate. Roosevelt does not trust the supposed change of German Americans. The decent German Americans will eventually support Roosevelt but the “professional hyphenated German-Americans” will only do so because they respect an “open and efficient foe” and not President Wilson’s “timid and treacherous make-believe friend.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-12-21
Theodore Roosevelt hopes that the Republican Party will show wisdom, but is in doubt due to President Wilson, whom he believes to probably be the worst president ever. Roosevelt specifically is critical of President Wilson’s recognition of Venustiano Carranza as President of Mexico.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-10-23
Theodore Roosevelt compliments Frank Knox, editor of the Manchester Leader, on a recent letter and editorial. Roosevelt references a recent conversation with himself, Knox, and Senator William Borah of Idaho on the likelihood of the Republican Party not receiving support from progressives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank Knox for sending him an interesting piece.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-29
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank Knox, editor of the Manchester Leader, for the paper which Roosevelt has sent “at once to everyone.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-23
Theodore Roosevelt tells Frank Knox that he was absolutely right about what Roosevelt would have done about Belgium. Roosevelt praises Knox’s editorial, but reminds him that Germany is more at fault than the Allies for the war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Frank Knox that the problem is with Old Guard Republicans, who think the Democratic Party is so demoralized that any “reactionary stand-patter” stands a chance. Roosevelt does not believe William H. Taft should be nominated again as he lacks Republican support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-19
Theodore Roosevelt shares Frank Knox’s feeling of disgust with the political situation at present. Roosevelt thinks there is no use in trying to secure betterment legislation until there is a return to prosperity. Roosevelt thinks reform must follow prosperity because if reform is presented as an alternative to prosperity, the people will choose prosperity. Roosevelt is glad that Knox liked what he wrote about the Mexican situation and the Administration’s attitude on the European War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-01-04
President Roosevelt is sorry to say that here is no likelihood of him going on the hunt. He congratulates Frank Knox on being able to “take such a hunt.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-10
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-27
English
Edwin Walter Sims notifies Frank Knox that he has telegrams and other articles of mail for him. Additionally, Sims states Medill McCormick wants to hear from Knox.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-02-13