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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Milton Weil for the letter. Weil’s letter will be brought to the attention of the Progressive Party organizers. However, action is unlikely as the Progressive Party will be an independent national party that will not welcome the “standpat organizers” of the old Republican Party.
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1912-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt has met with William H. Hotchkiss and gave his opinion that former Democrats should be represented on the Progressive Executive Committee. Roosevelt would like Bernard Bloch to keep in touch with Hotchkiss.
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1912-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Reverend Gregory for his offer to use his church for public meetings of the Progressive Party. The secretary has forwarded Gregory’s letter to Judge Hotchkiss, who is in charge of the Progressive Party in New York.
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1912-09-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary apologizes that Roosevelt can do nothing personally for Paul G. Zimmerman at this time. He suggests communicating with William H. Hotchkiss and the managers of the Progressive Party in New York City.
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1912-09-03
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Jane Addams for supporting him at the National Progressive Convention and for seconding his nomination. He hopes that women will be involved in all levels of the Progressive Party during the 1912 election and into the future.
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1912-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes for not being able to help Representative Mott with his situation. He thanks him for being the only eastern Congressman to support him. Roosevelt believes President Taft’s nomination is fraudulent, and he fears what would happen if Taft is elected.
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1912-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends M. F. Husted Roosevelt’s address to the Progressive Party convention and a copy of the Party’s platform. He urges Husted to publicize the platform and suggests Husted get in contact with Judge William H. Hotchkiss and Regis Henri Post.
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1912-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Albert H. Walker on his pamphlet and suggests that he contact George W. Perkins and Judge Hotchkiss.
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1912-08-23
Theodore Roosevelt regrets that he will not be able to meet with Cranford Elliott in New York because Roosevelt will have to depart on his Western trip. Roosevelt asks Elliott to contact Judge Hotchkiss about helping with the New York State campaign.
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1912-08-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes that Roosevelt is concerned about charging admission for the public meetings he addresses. He would like Senator Dixon, George W. Perkins, Oscar K. Davis, and Judge Hotchkiss to discuss the matter and decide on a definite arrangement.
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1912-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary requests that Oscar K. Davis send him copies of the Progressive platform, Governor Johnson’s record in California, and Woodrow Wilson’s record. The secretary also requests Davis re-schedule Roosevelt’s meeting with the moving picture man, and to arrange all of Roosevelt’s public meetings in halls rather than outdoors. Roosevelt wants Davis to discuss with Judge Hotchkiss, George W. Perkins, and Senator Dixon the matter of charging admission to public meetings.
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1912-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the maps and the spirit of the letter written by A. G. Batchelder. If Roosevelt has the opportunity, he will gladly take Batchelder up on his offer to assist him and his managers in planning a speech-making circuit. Roosevelt’s secretary praises William H. Hotchkiss’s organizing work; it was through Hotchkiss’ influence that a plank for good roads was added to the Progressive Party platform.
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1912-08-15
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Victor Hugo Duras for the letter, which he has sent onto William H. Hotchkiss.
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1912-08-09
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks A. S. Bodnar for his letter and states that he forwarded it to Judge William H. Hotchkiss. He suggests Bodnar contact Hotchkiss.
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1912-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Josiah J. White that Roosevelt is unable to comment on his campaign or his platform preceding the Republican National Convention in Chicago. All campaign questions should be directed to Judge William H. Hotchkiss.
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1912-07-23
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Albert A. Wray for his letter. Roosevelt appreciated Wray’s suggestion and will forward his letter to Judge William H. Hotchkiss.
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1912-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt sends a letter of appreciation to Lucien L. Bonheur. He suggests that Bonheur speak with Judge Hotchkiss about Roosevelt’s prospective position as delegate.
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1912-07-17
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks George Sylvester Viereck for the volumes he sent to Oyster Bay, New York. He relays that Roosevelt was unaware of an offer from the New York Journal for a daily column to help the Progressive cause. He suggests that Viereck and the man he mentioned in his letter visit Judge William H. Hotchkiss to discuss this and other suggestions they have about organization.
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1912-07-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes George W. Sisson regarding a conversation between Sisson and Judge Hotchkiss. Roosevelt invites Sisson to lunch.
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1912-07-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to F. N. Godfrey concerning Godfrey’s recent conversation with Judge Hotchkiss and the farmers’ questions about the pre-convention campaign. Roosevelt invites Godfrey to meet with him at Oyster Bay.
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1912-07-16