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Theodore Roosevelt feels he was unable to adequately convey the impression his trip to Wisconsin made in his articles. He commends Governor McGovern’s work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-04
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Francis E. McGovern for his letter. He is frustrated with the current legislature’s opposition to the United States entering into the war. He is not surprised by the actions of Emanuel L. Philipp’s Wisconsin legislature or of his Progressive party opponents Robert M. La Follette and William Barnes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt is unable to help Francis E. McGovern purchase a newspaper because he does not have the money. While he believes it is important to own a newspaper, Roosevelt receives too many requests to purchase newspapers to meet them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt is “exceedingly indignant” at what Governor McGovern has told him about the Wisconsin elections. Senator Robert M. La Follette’s people have supported Paul O. A. Husting and John J. Blaine, rather than McGovern. Roosevelt is upset that Husting has been elected to the senate over McGovern.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-11
Theodore Roosevelt is concerned about what Governor McGovern has written and asks to send McGovern’s letter to Henry F. Cochems. Roosevelt notes that Cochems has always been a strong supporter of McGovern, and has always backed Roosevelt in his decision not to support “Bull Moose people” who oppose McGovern. Roosevelt did not expect members of the Progressive Party to support the Republican nominee for governor, and he is sorry about McGovern’s defeat. In response to McGovern’s claim that Roosevelt’s standing in Wisconsin has suffered, Roosevelt says he has not had any standing whatever in the state. As such, Roosevelt does not see how a “minus quantity can suffer immeasurably.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt asks Francis E. McGovern to come to a Lincoln’s Birthday dinner, which is being held on February 12th in New York. Roosevelt feels McGovern truly represents the Progressive Party and would like him in attendance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-14