Glavis, L. R. (Louis Russell), 1883-1971

William Kent informs Theodore Roosevelt that President William H. Taft is unfit for office, citing his veto of the Arizona statehood bill, poor treatment of honorable men, and weak leadership. Kent urges Roosevelt not to support Taft’s reelection, warns against endorsing an unworthy candidate, and calls for Republican Party reform to end special privilege legislation and protective tariffs.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-13

Creator(s)

Kent, William, 1864-1928

Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Gifford Pinchot on the Alaska outcome. The Outlook will be publishing an article on how the decision vindicates L. R. Glavis.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Gifford Pinchot provides a statement on the Ballinger-Pinchot controversy regarding the use of government land for private coal mining in Alaska.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-01

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

William Davenport Hulbert sent Abbott a rough draft of his article on Clarence Cunningham’s Alaskan land claims. If it comes to him, Hulbert asks Theodore Roosevelt to critique it. Additionally, Hulbert requests Roosevelt show it to anyone involved in Alaskan affairs. B. D. Townsend, a special assistant with the Department of Justice, approved the article after discussing the issue with Hulbert. Hulbert includes a passage he is considering adding regarding the controversy between then Secretary of the Interior Richard Achilles Ballinger and Chief Forrester Gifford Pinchot. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-02

Creator(s)

Hulbert, William Davenport, 1868-1913

James R. Garfield urges Theodore Roosevelt to write a foreword for the Boy Scouts’ publication. Garfield goes on to point out how President Taft had surrendered the conservation fight when he appointed Walter L. Fisher as Secretary of the Interior. Garfield also comments how he finds the story of the granting of the terminals at Controller Bay curious, and he discusses a conversation he had with Ambassador Henry Lane Wilson about America’s actions in Mexico.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-25

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Gifford Pinchot writes to Theodore Roosevelt in Africa to provide a recap of current events. An investigation into Secretary of the Interior Richard Achilles Ballinger and the Forest Service will begin shortly. Pinchot believes that special interests control Congress and President William H. Taft’s administration, whose actions are characterized by “a most surprising weakness and indecision.” Taft has abandoned many of Roosevelt’s policies, and Pinchot sees a rift emerging between Taft and the more progressive elements of the Republican party. Pinchot sends his love to Kermit Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-12-31

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Following a number of legislative items, including voting on an amendment to a bill and a motion to investigate participation in international expositions, Senator Robert M. La Follette delivers a speech beginning with proposed tariff reciprocity with Canada, but quickly turning to his view that President William H. Taft has abandoned his campaign promises to continue the progressive policies of his predecessor Theodore Roosevelt. La Follette excoriates Taft on his stances on taxes and conservation, among other issues.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-15

Creator(s)

United States. Congress. Senate