Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James F. Lawson
Theodore Roosevelt thanks James F. Lawson for his helpful suggestions regarding his upcoming speech.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-07-09
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Letter from Harold J. Howland to A. J. Mack
Theodore Roosevelt will likely be unable to accept A. J. Mack’s invitation to speak in New Brunswick, New Jersey. However, the invitation will be passed on to Roosevelt’s secretary, Frank Harper.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-17
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Henderson
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes William E. Henderson regarding Roosevelt’s speech, in which he spoke of giving a square deal to both “colored and white citizens.” The secretary discusses Roosevelt’s racial empowerment policy.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John G. Capers
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John G. Capers for his letter and suggestion. Roosevelt tells Capers he may be able to use the suggestion in a speech.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-15
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar K. Davis
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Oscar K. Davis that an advance copy of Roosevelt’s speech at Canton, Ohio, has been sent to the Western Union in Columbus, Ohio. He states he will attend to the American Press Association.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-13
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Fremont Amidon
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Judge Amidon for his comments about Alexander McKenzie and the Constitution. Roosevelt states that he will probably use Amidon’s letter as the basis of a speech
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-13
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie Combs
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Leslie Combs for his work in Kentucky on Roosevelt’s campaign. Roosevelt tells Combs that he plans to make speeches all over Ohio, and agrees with Combs about President Taft.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-10
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter F. Brown
Theodore Roosevelt tells Walter F. Brown to be sure that nothing is done that will put Roosevelt in opposition to or embarrass Nicholas Longworth. Roosevelt discusses delegates to the Republication National Convention and Roosevelt’s upcoming Ohio speaking tour.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-09
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Samuel H. Sloan
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary suggests that Samuel H. Sloan contact Walter F. Brown at Ohio Roosevelt Headquarters to arrange for speakers to come to Ashland, Ohio.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-08
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Roger Williams Straus
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Roger Williams Straus that his request for Roosevelt to speak will be given to Harold Howland who is in charge of arrangements for the New Jersey portion of Roosevelt’s trip.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-08
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Longworth
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Nicholas Longworth outlining his campaign strategy during the Ohio portion of Roosevelt’s campaign tour.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-09
Letter from James Rudolph Garfield to Walter F. Brown
James Rudolph Garfield writes to Walter F. Brown with details for Theodore Roosevelt’s planned campaign speaking tour in Ohio and Pennsylvania. Garfield asks Brown to arrange for a private rail car and for throat specialists to be available at each city on the tour.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-09
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Robert G. Leidig
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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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-07
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Gilbert G. Wood
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary refers Gilbert G. Wood to Harold Howland regarding Roosevelt’s visit to Ocean County, New Jersey.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-06
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leon E. Baldwin
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Leon E. Baldwin to clarify that he will not make speeches in support of a candidate for governor. Roosevelt emphasizes that he is making no speeches in local campaigns this year, and expresses regret that he made speeches in the previous year.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-10-25
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Victor Murdock
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Victor Murdock for his speech in Philadelphia, saying speeches like Murdock’s help keep the party stay united during times of unrest. Roosevelt also encloses a speech George L. Record wanted Roosevelt to give advocating their return to the Republican party and announcing Roosevelt’s candidacy for president. Roosevelt asks that Murdock return the copy to him once he is done.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-02-19
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Moses E. Clapp thanking him for his speech for the Progressive Party. Roosevelt shares some of his thoughts on the future of the party.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-02-19
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William J. Youngs
President Roosevelt is surprised by news he has received from Timothy L. Woodruff about the political situation in Kansas. William H. Taft cannot speak in Kansas unless he speaks in every other state. Roosevelt asks if the business Woodruff wants to talk about can wait until he returns to Washington, D.C.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-08-05
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles
President Roosevelt tells Anna Roosevelt Cowles that her letter interested him. Roosevelt assures her that he will tell Viscount Lee of Fareham to tell the Englishman of Roosevelt’s confidence in Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. Roosevelt also mentions that Cabot Ward and Frances Morris Ward have done well in Puerto Rico. Roosevelt is also glad to hear that Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw spoke so well, and praises his work for the campaign. Roosevelt looks forward to seeing Cowles and shares his enjoyment of occasionally seeing her husband William. S Cowles.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-28
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to August Belmont
President Roosevelt tells August Belmont that he will not take part in the campaign in Pennsylvania, but that Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw has spoken in the state and U.S. Attorney General William H. Moody is supposed to as well. Roosevelt relates that Shaw says nothing on state issues and Moody will only speak of the work of Congress. Roosevelt also comments on their work to stay out of the fight in New York. He notes that Speaker of the House Joseph Gurney Cannon is paying careful attention to not offend Democrats who are “putting honesty about partisanship.” Roosevelt also mentions that Belmont’s suggestions on labor matters were acted upon.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-19