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Theodore Roosevelt describes to John Callan O’Laughlin his recent attempts to contact Senator Henry Cabot Lodge regarding the upcoming election.
1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt tells John Callan O’Laughlin that he has nothing to fear about Congress investigating the “Steel Corporation matter,” the Sugar Trust, or the Panama Canal because every action was made public knowledge from the beginning. Roosevelt expected some public uproar about the Steel Corporation once the danger had passed.
1911-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges receipt of letters returned to him by John Callan O’Laughlin. The letters are ones Roosevelt previously wrote to O’Laughlin, responding to questions about the William Lorimer case. Roosevelt does not believe the letters should be published because they contain his personal opinions and his report of what various Senators thought, and they were sent to O’Laughlin confidentially. Roosevelt, however, is willing to speak to the Committee if they would like to ask about his actions regarding the Lorimer case.
1911-07-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin about the possibility of being subpoenaed for the William Lorimer case.
1911-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt tells John Callan O’Laughlin that he believes William H. Taft will be nominated on the first vote. Roosevelt is concerned about the possibility of a stampede vote in Roosevelt’s favor.
1911-10-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin about the recent appointment of new Cardinals. Roosevelt is disappointed that no one from the Ireland school of thought was appointed.
1911-11-06
Theodore Roosevelt emphasizes to John Callan O’Laughlin that he does not want the nomination. However, Roosevelt is unwilling to issue a statement that, if nominated, he would decline the nomination.
1911-12-08
Theodore Roosevelt wishes John Callan O’Laughlin and his wife a merry Christmas. Roosevelt would like to see O’Laughlin soon.
1911-12-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin regarding an article Roosevelt recently wrote for the Outlook.
1912-01-03
“I have written to Keeley at once as you requested, sending the names.”
1912-01-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin saying that both Walter Roscoe Stubbs’s and Albert Dexter Nortoni’s interviews were excellent, and that Roosevelt has sent for Revell.
1912-01-29
Theodore Roosevelt received a long letter from Joseph T. Ellis asking him to be the candidate.
1912-02-02
Theodore Roosevelt discusses a recent article written by Lincoln Steffens. Roosevelt strongly disagrees with the article’s content. Roosevelt would like Medill McCormick at the publicity bureau in Washington to advise Roosevelt on the matter.
1912-02-12
Theodore Roosevelt tells John Callan O’Laughlin that nothing could induce him to make a statement about the possible appointment of William Loeb to the chairmanship. As for what Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh said about Roosevelt during a speech in Lansing, Michigan, the previous evening, Roosevelt intends to issue a statement the following week.
1912-02-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin about conversations with Gifford Pinchot and Medill McCormick. Pinchot did not approve of Roosevelt’s Arizona speech.
1912-02-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin, “I will see Governor Johnson this afternoon and tell him to trust you absolutely.”
1912-02-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin commenting on the “miserable showing” of the Progressive leaders.
1912-07-09
Theodore Roosevelt reports to John Callan O’Laughlin that the clause in the currency platform has been changed.
1912-07-31
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Callan O’Laughlin seeking clarification on Roosevelt’s ability to be heard by the committee in Washington. If Roosevelt cannot be heard, he does not wish to make the trip and will send a letter instead.
1912-08-25
“I thank you for your telegram and appreciate it.”
1912-10-31