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Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to receive George N. Wise’s letters and understands the situation. The letters will be sent to Senator Dixon and discussed at the meeting of the Provisional Committee.
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1912-07-03
Theodore Roosevelt could not respond personally to Henry Beach Needham’s letter due to the volume of his correspondence. A meeting with Roosevelt or Senator Dixon can be arranged for Needham and his friend.
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1912-07-04
Theodore Roosevelt was willing to support the Republican National Convention, excluding President Taft’s nomination, if the rolls were thoroughly purged. He would not support Taft because his representatives were trying to steal the nomination. Senator Dixon will support these statements. He also denies accusations that he is a heavy drinker. Roosevelt does not have high hopes for the presidential campaign and views it as a “forlorn hope.” He warns Paul A. Ewert against joining the fight as it would be too damaging to Ewert’s present position.
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1912-07-05
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs J. E. Burgess that Roosevelt has forwarded his letter to Senator Joseph M. Dixon and that he did not send Ormsby McHarg to visit Burgess. Roosevelt has asked Dixon to clear up the matter.
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1912-07-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Senator Alsop that Senator Joseph M. Dixon is in New York City going over the cases in Georgia and Indiana and will send the evidence to Alsop.
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1912-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Herbert N. Jewett for the copies of the letters he sent to Roosevelt. Jewett should keep in touch with Senator Joseph M. Dixon regarding them.
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1912-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Stephen Ivor Szinnyey that Roosevelt is unable to meet with him. He suggests that the matter Szinnyey wished to see Roosevelt about might be handled by Senator Joseph M. Dixon, Roosevelt’s campaign manager. Dixon can be reached at the Manhattan Hotel.
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1912-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes to George A. Nowland to thank him for his letter and to say he has forwarded it to Senator Dixon.
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1912-06-29
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William H. Smith for his letter, which he has forwarded to Senator Dixon.
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1912-06-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Otto Wicke to thank him for his letter, and he has forwarded it to Senator Dixon.
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1912-06-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John A. Moses to thank him for the telegram, and to tell him Senator Dixon is in Chicago. Roosevelt suggests that Moses meet with Dixon.
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1912-06
Theodore Roosevelt explains that P. W. Howard is “peculiarly fit” to fulfill for his wish for a “colored man” to second his presidential nomination. Roosevelt tells Sidney D. Redmond that he does not want to commit to Howard until he knows who else will attend the Republican National Convention, and he lets Redmond know that he has already communicated with Senator Dixon about the matter.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary responds to the “very interesting letter” Henry Waldo Coe sent to Roosevelt. The letter is being sent immediately to Senator Joseph M. Dixon for further action. The secretary apologizes that Roosevelt cannot write a personal reply.
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1912-06-12
Frank Harper thanks John L. Morrison for his letter to Theodore Roosevelt on the latter’s behalf, apologizes for the lack of a more personal reply, and states that Roosevelt has immediately sent Morrison’s letter to Senator Dixon so that the latter may avail himself of its contents.
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1912-06-12
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, Roosevelt’s Secretary acknowledges Emma Killgore’s letter and explains that there is nothing Roosevelt can do except refer Killgore to Senator Joseph M. Dixon. Killgore’s letter with enclosures have been forwarded to Senator Dixon.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt explains that P. W. Howard is “peculiarly fit” to fulfill for his wish for a “colored man” to second his presidential nomination. Roosevelt tells Sidney D. Redmond that he does not want to commit to Howard until he knows who else will attend the Republican National Convention, and he lets Redmond know that he has already communicated with Senator Dixon about the matter.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelts asks if Richard Harding Davis will take his letter and report to Senator Dixon.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates R. J. Hartman’s letter and requests Hartman contact Senator Dixon at once.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt asks Hugh McIndoe to get in touch immediately with Senator Joseph M. Dixon because a telegram by William Barnes to the delegates of the Republican National Convention is likely to cause a fight.
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1912-06-10
Frank Harper thanks Bela Tokaji for his letter to Theodore Roosevelt but states that it is a “physical impossibility” for the latter to make any appointments to see people. Harper suggests that Tokaji get into contact with Senator Dixon, as Dixon is managing Roosevelt’s campaign in Chicago.
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1912-06-10