Miller, George E. (George Edmund), 1858-1934

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-12-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Miller, George E. (George Edmund), 1858-1934

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-12-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Miller, George E. (George Edmund), 1858-1934

Theodore Roosevelt tells George E. Miller that he does not want the presidential nomination and would see it as a great misfortune to be nominated. Roosevelt will put public duty over his own preference, but is not convinced it is inevitable he will be nominated.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-10-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Miller, George E. (George Edmund), 1858-1934

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-04-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Miller, George E. (George Edmund), 1858-1934

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates George E. Miller’s letter but disagrees that he must lead the Progressives in 1916. He believes that a new leader must be developed to lead the fight. Roosevelt did not expect to win the election but thought the Progressive did well. He was disappointed with the results in New York and the “acceptance of swinishness in politics.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-08

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the news about Guffey. Roosevelt also appreciates the editorials, one from the Detroit News, one about vice-presidential candidates, and one about Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt wishes he could see George E. Miller.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-15

Theodore Roosevelt writes to George E. Miller in response to his ideas on the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt would like to see Miller soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-08

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells George E. Miller that he will show Roosevelt the clippings Miller sent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-01

Theodore Roosevelt is uncertain how to feel about “this manifestation” of George E. Miller’s friendship. He sees no reason to change his attitude that it would be unwise and undesirable to put him up as a presidential nominee. Roosevelt wants to discuss the matter in person.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-23

Theodore Roosevelt trusts George E. Miller’s judgment and appreciates the clippings he sent. However, Roosevelt feels it would be a “calamity” if he were nominated. He believes that supporters of President William H. Taft and Robert M. La Follette would think Roosevelt had been “intriguing” for the nomination. Roosevelt hopes Miller can come to New York to discuss more.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-10

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks George E. Miller for his work on the African collection and invites him to visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-19

Theodore Roosevelt informs George E. Miller that the Senators have informed him that they will not support Philander C. Knox for President because of Knox’s positions on Mexico and foreign affairs during his time as Secretary of State. Miller should speak with Senator Albert B. Fall about his facts regarding Knox. Roosevelt instructs Miller to make it clear that Roosevelt is not supporting any one man for the presidency. However, if Roosevelt could choose the next President, it would be Hiram Johnson. He wishes that the Republicans would nominate Johnson, but believes that is “too much to expect.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-12-27

Theodore Roosevelt gives George E. Miller some advice on what Miller should write about him. Roosevelt is not publicly supporting or standing against any one man, but trying to reach an entire “class of men” that it is possible to “rally to.” Roosevelt suggests that Miller write in the third person “dwell upon the fact” that in Roosevelt’s estimation, Hiram Johnson is the best man for the presidency. However, Roosevelt does not think that Johnson will be accepted by the Republicans and thus will not receive the nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-12-27

Theodore Roosevelt would like to schedule a consultation with George E. Miller and asks Miller to send him several days when he might be available for lunch.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-11-20

Theodore Roosevelt wants George E. Miller to come see him so that he can explain his reasoning. Roosevelt rejects Miller’s proposal, believing nothing can come of it if they declare a position with no action to back it up, just as President Woodrow Wilson and Secretary of State William Jennings Bryan are doing. Roosevelt says the administration’s actions are hurting the country.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-04-10

Theodore Roosevelt would be happy to meet with Dr. Bartelmi so long as he understands that Roosevelt has strong feelings about Germany’s action toward Belgium. Roosevelt is concerned that Germany and Japan might be victorious and form an alliance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-04

Theodore Roosevelt thinks that George E. Miller had a “capital idea” and will see if he can work it up.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-04