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Theodore Roosevelt informs Matthew Hale his letter has been received, just as Roosevelt is on his way to Boston. Roosevelt cautions Hale against George L. Records because of his poor judgement and impractical propositions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Overton W. Price sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the book he wrote, The Land We Live In, to tell the story of conservation to boys. Price hopes Roosevelt will join several others in praising the book because a line from Roosevelt will be very effective in getting the book read and supporting the movement for the conservation of our natural resources.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Walter W. Simmons invites Theodore Roosevelt to the annual meeting and dinner of the Harvard Club of New Hampshire. Simmons would like to deliver the invitation in person at Roosevelt’s office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Simmons, Walter W. (Walter Willard), 1865-1933
Theodore Roosevelt is sorry to hear of Governor Bass’s health; however, he is pleased to have a straight ticket (referring to Winston Churchill’s decision to run for governor of New Hampshire). Roosevelt sends separately the Senate report on Barnes.
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1912-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt tells Arthur Dehon Hill that as soon as Frank Harper receives Hill’s letter, Roosevelt will write to the workingmen. Roosevelt has already written Governor Robert P. Bass.
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1912-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Dr. William J. Beattie in appreciation of recent work done by supporters of the Progressive Party in New Hampshire. Roosevelt asks Beattie to extend thanks to New Hampshire Governor Robert P. Bass for supporting the Progressive movement.
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1912-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt would like Stanley Washburn to wire James Rudolph Garfield and Governor Robert P. Bass to see if they can come.
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1912-05
Theodore Roosevelt instructs Senator Dixon to contact several individuals in order to bolster the campaign in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire.
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1912-03-05
Theodore Roosevelt reiterates that the only thing that would justify his nomination would be overwhelming public sentiment against President William H. Taft. If such sentiment exists, it will be necessary to give it “honest expression” that can be “crystallized into delegates.” Roosevelt describes Senator La Follette’s breakdown as a “pitiable tragedy.”
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1912-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt believes that he will need to shortly announce whether he would accept the Republican presidential nomination if nominated. He has received requests from several state governors and has been reviewing the situation with Frank Knox and J. Franklin Fort. Knox will be contacting Governor Hadley regarding the state in which Roosevelt should make his announcement. In a postscript, Roosevelt suggests that he make his views on the nomination public by answering letters from Hadley, Governor Glasscock, Governor Stubbs, Governor Osborn, and Governor Bass. Roosevelt does not intend to seek the nomination but would feel honor-bound to respond to a call from the public.
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1912-01-20
Theodore Roosevelt believes that it would be a disadvantage to declare that he would be willing to accept the Republican presidential nomination as this would be interpreted that he is an open candidate. He asks Governor Hadley to contact Governor Stubbs regarding the situation. In a postscript, Roosevelt suggests that he make his views on the nomination public by answering letters from Hadley, Stubbs, Governor Osborn, and Governor Bass. He does not intend to seek the nomination but would feel honor-bound to respond to a call from the public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt has received letters from Governors Stubbs, Hadley, Glasscock, Bass, and Osborn encouraging him to make public his views on accepting the Republican presidential nomination. He has decided to make a public statement to the effect that he does not want the nomination but would consider honor bound to accept if his candidacy was a sincere public desire.
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1912-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt telegraphed Robert P. Bass and encouraged him to speak. He warns that George L. Record has some wild plans that can be alienating.
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1911-12-12
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.
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1911-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt generally favors the initiative and referendum but cautions against forcing acceptance of these reforms. There is a wide range of views on these reforms, and Roosevelt wants progressive support to be broad-based before moving forward.
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1911-01-02
William Allen White requests Theodore Roosevelt’s help in securing Oscar S. Straus, Governor Robert P. Bass, or Gifford Pinchot.
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1912-12-27
Governor Hadley met with Frank Knox regarding whether Theodore Roosevelt should make a public statement on his willingness to accept the Republican presidential nomination if offered. In Missouri, a statement is not necessary as the party has inferred that Hadley’s support for Roosevelt means that Roosevelt will accept the nomination. Hadley and Knox have concluded that the ambiguity of Roosevelt’s position is out of place with the frank way he has dealt with political questions in the past. They also believe that a lack of direction is preventing potential leaders of the Roosevelt campaign from acting. Hadley suggests that a letter signed by several supportive governors would be a “dignified and proper method” of announcing Roosevelt’s position.
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1912-01-29
Matthew Hale asks Theodore Roosevelt to telegraph Governor Robert P. Bass, requesting him to speak at the public meeting of the progressive republicans of Massachusetts. Bass’s support is essential for the meeting’s success. Gifford Pinchot and Samuel McChord Crothers are also speaking at the meeting. Hale assures Roosevelt the movement is not tied to a particular candidate, especially not Senator Robert M. La Follette.
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1911-12-10
Bela Tokaji, President of the National Progressive Republican League, received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and will not quote him. However, he “will continue to loyally stand by” Roosevelt alongside the powerful and influential men who share his belief in Roosevelt. Bela asks if he has Roosevelt’s permission to bring his greetings to these men at their upcoming meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-08
Percival Sheldon Ridsdale, secretary of the American Forestry Association, informs Theodore Roosevelt of the suggestion by Governor Robert P. Bass, president of the Association, that Roosevelt write a brief article on citizen involvement in conservation. Such an article would greatly influence the public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-08