Elections--U.S. states

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert Shaw

President Roosevelt and Albert Shaw have an ongoing dispute regarding a letter Shaw circulated in Missouri. Shaw claims that Roosevelt said Cyrus Packard Walbridge was a better man than Joseph Wingate Folk. Roosevelt denies this, claiming that he said only that Walbridge was the candidate he supported. Roosevelt references the chain of correspondence between himself, Robert Collier, and Norman Hapgood, and insists Shaw come see him as soon as possible.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Jennings Bryan

Theodore Roosevelt would like to change the election of United States senators from the legislature to the popular vote. However, he does not want to force the direct election of senators on the states and is comfortable with a provision that would allow the people of each state to decide how their senators will be elected. Roosevelt would like Congress to give the states the power to put the change in place according to the desires of their electorate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-20

Telegram from Frank Harper to Adolphus E. Perry

Frank Harper explains that Theodore Roosevelt has refused to “fix himself up in local contests” and favors “no particular man” as National Committeeman from Oklahoma.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Louisa Lee Schuyler

Edith Roosevelt enjoyed seeing Louisa Lee Schuyler, and Theodore Roosevelt hopes to see Schuyler soon. Roosevelt also offers his views on the men who left the Republican Party last year. He fears that they have “started a movement for evil which will be hard to control,” making the political situation much more difficult. Roosevelt also writes that he is “rather a woman suffragist,” noting that little “evil” has been done in Idaho and Washington, but rather women’s suffrage has done some good.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Franklin A. Shotwell

Theodore Roosevelt appeals to Franklin A. Shotwell’s desire not to embarrass him and states that what Shotwell suggests would embarrass him. Roosevelt implores Shotwell and his other friends “shall do all in their power to prevent any such embarrassment.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Langdon P. Marvin

Theodore Roosevelt informs Langdon P. Marvin that he is pleased to hear the elephant head has not been removed from Harvard Hall. Roosevelt is equally pleased to learn that Marvin voted for Henry L. Stimson for New York governor. He had heard a rumor that Marvin supported William Barnes. Roosevelt is sorry he cannot attend the Harvard Club of New York City’s dinner this year but plans to come next year.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Thomas Pritchard

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Dr. Pritchard for his letter, but it is not possible for him to “allow the use” of his name in the primaries in any state primaries.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-04-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis E. McGovern

Theodore Roosevelt is “exceedingly indignant” at what Governor McGovern has told him about the Wisconsin elections. Senator Robert M. La Follette’s people have supported Paul O. A. Husting and John J. Blaine, rather than McGovern. Roosevelt is upset that Husting has been elected to the senate over McGovern.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alexander Pollock Moore

Theodore Roosevelt thinks that Pennsylvania and New York are strange states. The bulk of working class men in Pennsylvania voted for Senator Boies Penrose, and in New York they voted for William Barnes’s candidates, “without caring for positive proof of their attitudes in such matters as the Workers’ Compensation Act and the like.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to L. A. Ellis

Theodore Roosevelt thanks L. A. Ellis for a previously received note. Votes from the November 3, 1914, elections are mentioned.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to E. C. Bowler

Theodore Roosevelt expresses his disagreement with E. C. Bowler’s proposal to create “‘a deadlock for the sake of getting some offices.'” Roosevelt does, however, point out that Edwin C. Burleigh misrepresented the men who voted for him in the primary and, in Roosevelt’s opinion, has thrown away his right to their support. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cornelius J. Ton

President Roosevelt tells Illinois State Representative Ton confidentially that he will not fail to support Senator Albert J. Hopkins of Illinois in his bid for re-election. Although Roosevelt believes it is not his place to interfere in a state senatorial fight and holds his personal views of Hopkins to be “of no consequence,” he appreciates Hopkins’s loyal support and hopes for his re-election.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-15

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Leroy A. Wright

President Roosevelt has seen California state Senator Wright’s telegram to Senator Frank P. Flint of California. He is greatly pleased and thanks Wright for what he has done.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank P. Flint

President Roosevelt is obliged to Senator Flint for sending him a telegram from California state senator Leroy A. Wright. As the California legislature election is over, Roosevelt thanks Flint for his “courage, wisdom and patriotism.” He has grown to rely on Flint for “fighting for decent and efficient government.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Myron T. Herrick

President Roosevelt has heard that there are rumors that he is attempting to influence the Ohio Senatorial fight. He tells Myron T. Herrick that it would be unwise for his administration to assume any position in this contest, and suggests that the best course might be to delay any appointments and have William H. Taft’s administration make them once Taft takes office.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter Akerman

Walter Akerman’s letter pleased President Roosevelt. He is very glad that Georgia’s 7th Congressional District gave president-elect William H. Taft a plurality.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry Skinner

President Roosevelt congratulates Harry Skinner on the election result in North Carolina, and would like to see Skinner before he leaves office.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Bingham

President Roosevelt tells Indiana Attorney General Bingham that he is glad that the Republicans carried Indiana for President and most of the state officers, but regrets the loss of the Governorship and legislature.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas S. Rollins

President Roosevelt congratulates Thomas S. Rollins and his fellow North Carolina Republicans for their accomplishments in the state.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt feels that Joseph W. Alsop did well in his election, especially considering the circumstances. He sympathizes with Judge Marcus H. Holcomb’s feelings about Governor-elect George L. Lilley. He and William Loeb have always liked Lilley, but he had “a very corrupt gang” opposing him. He is pleased with other results in Connecticut and is amused to hear that Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and his wife wish to stay in London, though he does not know President-elect William H. Taft’s plans for them.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-10