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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Joyce, who is interested in Senator Dixon visiting Montana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges receipt of William Coburn’s letter as Roosevelt is on a campaign trip. He directs Coburn to Roosevelt’s campaign managers regarding an unspecified plan.
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1912-10-08
Frank Harper acknowledges receipt of Arthur Dehon Hill’s letter as Theodore Roosevelt is on a campaign trip. Harper is favorable to Hill’s idea of bringing in a prominent Catholic speaker from outside the state. He suggests contacting Controller Prendergast or Mr. Cochran.
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1912-10-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary refers Thomas G. Cole to Roosevelt’s campaign managers about obtaining funds for an unspecified purpose.
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1912-10-09
Due to Theodore Roosevelt’s absence, his secretary is forwarding Thomas Hart Benton Dawson’s letter to Roosevelt’s campaign managers.
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1912-10-09
The secretary of Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges the receipt of Reverend Scott’s letter. He says Roosevelt cannot see the letter now, as he is campaigning in the Midwest, but says he doubts Roosevelt could directly assist Scott anyway. Rather, he suggests that Scott contact campaign headquarters or William Flinn, Chairman of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania, regarding his proposal.
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1912-10-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will bring William B. Ardrey’s letter to the attention of Roosevelt and his campaign managers.
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1912-10-10
Due to Theodore Roosevelt’s absence, his secretary acknowledges the receipt of Dr. Coote’s letter. Coote’s suggestion had been forwarded to campaign headquarters.
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1912-10-10
Frank Harper has conveyed Dr. Grothe’s offer to the campaign managers and they have decided to answer Dr. Wiley’s charges in another way.
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1912-10-10
Due to an incorrect address, D. S. Hale’s letter from September 21 has just arrived. Frank Harper has called Hale’s suggestion regarding the Brownlow letter to the attention of Progressive Party headquarters.
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1912-10-10
The Roosevelt campaign has already taken steps to refute Dr. Wiley’s charges. Frank Harper claims that Theodore Roosevelt’s “hearty and active cooperation while President” ensured that the Pure Food and Drug Act was enforced.
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1912-10-11
Due to Theodore Roosevelt’s absence, his secretary acknowledges the receipt of Irving K. Merchant’s letter. Should Roosevelt visit Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Roosevelt’s secretary is confident that he would be willing to meet with citizens of color as Merchant suggests. He suggests that Merchant discuss the arrangements with the local manager of the Progressive Party campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s schedule will not allow him to visit W. L. Stiles’s area of Texas before the election.
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1912-10-10
Theodore Roosevelt is comfortable with Herbert Knox Smith going to Chautauqua, New York, and leaves it to Knox to decide if his absence will damage the campaign in Connecticut.
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1912-09
Theodore Roosevelt suggests distributing the enclosed extract from a speech by Woodrow Wilson.
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1912-10-02
Theodore Roosevelt is unable to take an interest in every Congressional campaign, but Frank Harper has forwarded the issue to the Progressive National Committee.
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1912-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Charles A. Boker for the letter. He will forward it to the men arranging Roosevelt’s travel itinerary to see if Roosevelt can visit Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
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1912-10-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks N. O. Crouthamel for the letter. He will forward it to the men arranging Roosevelt’s travel itinerary to see if Roosevelt can visit Perkasie, Pennsylvania.
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1912-10-04
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Harper thanks Henry H. Stebbins for the letter. It is unknown if Roosevelt will be able to visit Rochester, but if it proves feasible he will only have time to deliver a speech before continuing onto further engagements.
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1912-10-04
Theodore Roosevelt will be traveling to Maine and would like to meet with the state’s leaders to discuss the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-05