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Nathan T. Folwell writes Theodore Roosevelt as the President of the Manufacturers’ Club of Philadelphia to express frustration in Taft’s tariff policies and how they negatively affect textile manufacturing. Folwell would like all manufacturing interests of the country to come together to elect Roosevelt as the next President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Oscar K. Davis hopes Theodore Roosevelt will have time during the holiday recess of Congress to provide Davis with an appointment for the two of them to talk. Davis hopes to discuss who might win against the Democrats in the next Presidential race and shares why he thinks President William H. Taft does not stand a chance. Davis also hopes to discuss current events.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Judge Lindsey has seen a great deal of public support for Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination and does not think that the “third term taboo” is applicable. He believes that Roosevelt is the best man to lead the country’s progressive element. Unless Roosevelt is nominated, Lindsey will be supporting Woodrow Wilson as the Democratic nominee and Robert M. La Follette as the Republican nominee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Nelson B. Layman “suggest[s] and advise[s]” Theodore Roosevelt to become a presidential candidate. The people are for him, and he will undoubtedly win. Layman does not think that the Republicans can elect President William H. Taft, which would mean a victory for the Democrats.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-09
Gilbert B. Daniels sends Theodore Roosevelt editorials illustrating his thoughts about the upcoming presidential election. He believes that in trying to please everyone, President William H. Taft has pleased very few and is unlikely to be re-elected. Daniels comments on who seems to favor which Democratic candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-09
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-10
O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949
J. B. Burton asks Theodore Roosevelt not to announce that he will not accept the presidential candidacy. He believes Roosevelt is “patriotic enough” to accept the convention’s call if President William H. Taft fails to untie the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
Connor B. Preston shares his opinion on President William H. Taft’s prospects if re-nominated. He knows that the Republicans and many Democrats will vote for Theodore Roosevelt if he is nominated. Only Roosevelt can save the Republican Party. Preston wants Roosevelt to allow his friends to “stampede the convention.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
Thomas J. Honaker shares with Theodore Roosevelt that a large portion of Republicans in his section agree that Roosevelt is the only one who can save the country from “the horrors of another democratic” administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
R. H. Rose seeks to present a new angle of the 1912 presidential campaign to Theodore Roosevelt. He claims that since Roosevelt is responsible for the election of President William H. Taft, “the most disappointing president,” he owes it to the Republican Party and the country to repair the damage. Rose believes the Republican Party cannot field any other candidate besides Roosevelt, as he can harmonize the party’s factions and has sway with Democratic voters. He heard the same opinion expressed throughout his recent travels across the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-03
Judge Lindsey will be writing an article in favor of Governor Wilson’s nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate. However, he made it clear to the Wilson campaign that he would support Theodore Roosevelt if Roosevelt is nominated by the Republican Party. Lindsey has been seeing a great deal of public support for Roosevelt’s nomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-28
William Allen White claims that he has been working for several years to convince people that Theodore Roosevelt will not be a presidential candidate under any circumstances. However, he sees the nomination going to Roosevelt due to President Taft’s failings and the general opposition to Senator La Follette. White ends with his expectations for the Democratic nominee. He believes that supporters for Speaker Clark and Governor Harmon will unite at the convention to prevent a compromise in favor of Governor Wilson.
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1911-11-16
Representative Longworth thoroughly details recent Ohio politics for Theodore Roosevelt. He is concerned about a split in the Republican Party and does not want to be forced into open antagonism with friends in the progressive wing. Longworth asks Roosevelt for advice on local and state conditions. Alice Roosevelt Longworth is sick, but they are glad to hear about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s improvement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-13
Senator Lodge was disappointed with the Massachusetts gubernatorial election, not just by Louis Adams Frothingham’s defeat but by the election of Governor Foss. Business and financial concerns led to many votes for Foss. The recent elections damaged Governor Wilson’s and Governor Harmon’s chances of being the Democratic nominee for president. Lodge expects the Democrats to nominate William Jennings Bryan or Champ Clark with Governor Foss as vice president. Lodge was pleased to hear of Theodore Douglas Robinson’s election victory.
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1911-11-13
William H. H. Llewellyn notifies Theodore Roosevelt that all the Roosevelt supporters who ran for election under the Republican Party won in New Mexico. Llewellyn notes the victory of George W. Armijo as State Corporation Commissioner, among others. Morgan O. Llewellyn joined the Democratic Party and ran for District Attorney in Dona Ana, Otera, and Lincoln, New Mexico; and Llewellyn believes he should have stayed with the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-09
Charles B. Price has always voted Republican but will not do so in the upcoming election unless something changes. He feels Theodore Roosevelt is the only man who can save the Republican Party and the nation. Price concedes that businesses needed house-cleaning during Roosevelt’s administration. However, the public has come to think of corporations as the enemy, a persecution that cannot continue. President William H. Taft’s administration has shown its inability to cope with the situation. Price does not want the Democratic Party to solve the issue, but they will unless a mastermind leads the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-02
Edwin T. Earl updates Theodore Roosevelt on William H. Taft’s trip to the west coast that did not go well and feels that he is not going to be re-elected as the Republican candidate for the upcoming presidential election. Earl guesses that William Jennings Bryan will be the next president, but expresses his hopes on Roosevelt winning the presidency if he decided to run again.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-23
George O. Sanborn informs Theodore Roosevelt of his travels across the country and tells him of the people’s strong opinion to have him run for the 1911 presidential elections. Sanborn states how the people are dissatisfied with William H. Taft’s tariff policies and hopes Roosevelt decides to serve his American duty by honoring the presidential nomination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-23
R. B. Taggart informs Theodore Roosevelt of the secession he attended at the Water Way Convention where he heard a lecture from Robert E. Peary and follows it with his opinions on the upcoming presidential election. Taggart feels that Roosevelt must run for the presidential nomination the people feel he is the better man for the job than the proposed candidates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-21