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In answer to Edward Schuler’s question, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes that Roosevelt’s presidential nomination will be seconded by Dean William Draper Lewis of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Richard Pearson of Richmond, California; and Governor Hiram Johnson of California.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Ruth R. E. Matson for her letter and comments on the “great victory” in California.
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1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt thanks W. E. Easton for his letter and his work on the campaign in California. Roosevelt also likes Easton’s speech and is glad that the “colored voters” in California “stood so solidly for us in this fight.” Roosevelt wants a square deal for all citizens no matter their color.
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1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt is proud of the victory and the voters in California, especially the women supporters.
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1912-06-05
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Meyer Lissner for all the work he did in helping to bring a victory to the state of California. The state joins New Jersey and Ohio in making a progressive vote for nomination.
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1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Charles Fletcher Lummis for his letter and the enclosed editorials. Roosevelt is glad to hear the way the women voted in California.
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1912-05-30
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks and appreciation to Moses A. Gunst for the telegram. Roosevelt is pleased with the results in California and Ohio and hopes that New Jersey will do just as well.
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1912-05-28
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Gilbert B. Daniels for the editorial and for his work he did in bringing victory in California. Roosevelt was particularly appreciative of the support from the women.
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1912-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks and appreciation to Francis J. Heney for his telegram concerning the victory in Ohio and his work on the campaign in California.
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1912-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to the Lakeport Roosevelt League for the work they did in the campaign at California.
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1912-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Thomas H. Rynning for the telegram and is pleased with the results in California.
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1912-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to the members and officers of the Marysville Roosevelt Club for their telegram and hard work. Roosevelt is very appreciative of the confidence the voters of California have in him, especially the women voters.
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1912-05-27
Former President Roosevelt sends his thanks to A. J. Burton for the letter. Roosevelt is pleased with the support and victory in California due to help from Governor Johnson.
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1912-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Frank Knox that he is forwarding Knox’s suggestions to Roosevelt. He discusses the progress of the Roosevelt campaign in California, Ohio, and New Jersey.
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1912-05-16
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Edgar Williams for his letter. Roosevelt comments on Williams’ positive report on the campaign in California.
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1912-05-14
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John Steven McGroarty for the gift of a book about California.
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1912-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Adolphus E. Perry discussing California and Oklahoma delegates.
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1912-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Robert G. Leidig for his letter and discusses Roosevelt’s position on the recall of judges in California and Arizona. Roosevelt supported the recall in Arizona in support of states’ rights, and the recall in California due to the close association of the judges with the Southern Pacific Railroad.
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1912-05-07
Theodore Roosevelt updates Francis J. Heney on the political climate in Massachusetts and provides his commentary on the situations elsewhere. Roosevelt may send Heney to Ohio after the California results are out. He thanks Heney for his support and reflects on the historical implications of his presidential campaign, both as a third party candidate and seeker of a third term.
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1912-04-30
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses copies of two of Roosevelt’s recent speeches which may be of use to the campaign in California.
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1912-05-01