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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt would not have advised Secretary of War Taft to take the position of refusing to compromise with Ohio Senator Joseph Benson Foraker but, upon reflection, considers it “one of those fine and manly things” he expects from Taft. Roosevelt recommends changing one sentence in his letter, which reads, “It may be quite true that a Senator may act on his own conscience.” Roosevelt believes it would be better to use the specific example of the rate bill where Foraker “acted so as to outrage the consciences of all the best men.” If Taft is not to be the president, Roosevelt hopes he will be Chief Justice or a senator from Ohio.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-26

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to F. A. Green

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to F. A. Green

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs F. A. Green that Roosevelt has started his western campaign tour and therefore cannot reply personally to Green’s letter. However, the secretary believes Roosevelt would not have written to Green’s friend, Dr. Jordan, since Roosevelt believes each man needs to join the Progressive Party of his own free will.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-09-06