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President Roosevelt thanks Massachusetts Representative Washburn for his note with Bible verses from James but wishes they applied only to the “dishonest rich.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-29
President Roosevelt does not want to dictate the nomination of the next Republican for the presidency, but he thinks that William H. Taft is the person “we ought to unite on.” Roosevelt has not changed his mind about not seeking a second elective term.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-17
President Roosevelt must decline the speaking invitation but would like to see Charles G. Washburn when he is in Washington, D.C., so they can discuss the tariff and Secretary of War William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-14
President Roosevelt thanks Representative Washburn and his wife, Caroline Vinton Slater Washburn for their kind remembrance. Archibald B. Roosevelt is improving from his illness, but he is at risk of complications.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-13
President Roosevelt is greatly pleased with Representative Washburn’s success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-08
President Roosevelt thanks Charles G. Washburn for sending the interesting photograph. He believes that “the faces have strengthened in the twenty-five years,” and is glad that his whiskers “disappeared early.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-01
Regretfully President Roosevelt cannot accept Representative Washburn’s invitation while in Worcester, Massachusetts, as he committed to lunch with Representative Rockwood Hoar.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-15
William Howell informs Charles G. Washburn that Assistant Secretary of the Navy Theodore Roosevelt is currently in Cleveland, Ohio. He will forward Washburn’s letter to Roosevelt once he hears back on where a letter will reach him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-10-16
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt wishes he could see Charles G. Washburn more frequently and hopes he and his family will visit next year. Roosevelt is sure Washburn will make it to Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-04-26
Theodore Roosevelt believes that Republican voters would support his presidential nomination. However, the convention will be controlled by the “machine masters” and his chance of being nominated is very small. After the nomination, Roosevelt’s duty to the country will be shaped by events.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with William H. Moody’s letter, which Charles G. Washburn has sent. Roosevelt discusses the speeches he will make ahead of the upcoming Progressive National Convention in Chicago.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-05-16