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Telegram from Joseph M. Dixon to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from Joseph M. Dixon to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Dixon sends Theodore Roosevelt the statement he made in response to President Taft announcing his support for presidential preference primaries. Dixon’s statement points out several states where legislation to enact primaries is being opposed by Taft supporters. He questions whether Taft will now instruct his managers to support primary legislation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-18

Letter from Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Christopher Columbus Shayne to Theodore Roosevelt

Christopher Columbus Shayne discusses strategy for the 1904 campaign. He is confident President Roosevelt’s has the support of the Republican Party and that the people are with him. He notes the need to make sure Republican newspapers are toeing the line. Shayne approves of Roosevelt’s idea for a Western trip but urges him to have his speeches planned out in advance to avoid costly mistakes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-19