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Telegram from Joseph M. Dixon to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Dixon sends Theodore Roosevelt the statement he made in response to President Taft announcing his support for presidential preference primaries. Dixon’s statement points out several states where legislation to enact primaries is being opposed by Taft supporters. He questions whether Taft will now instruct his managers to support primary legislation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt supports state primaries for the nomination of the Republican presidential candidate. Roosevelt believes that the candidate should reflect the will of the people while his opponents view the nomination process as a game played for the benefit of the contestants.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-08

Letter from John Lowndes McLaurin to Thomas Lafayette Rosser

Senator McLaurin explains his position on African American suffrage and repealing the 15th Amendment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-19

Letter from Elias Jones to Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Elias Jones encloses a cartoon that was used by the Democrats to support the campaign of Arthur P. Gorman for Senate. Jones is distressed at the Maryland law that disenfranchised many voters.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-12