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Theodore Roosevelt’s Secretary apologizes that Roosevelt cannot approve “any particular song for the upcoming Republican National Convention. Kerr is referred to contact the Publicity Department of the Roosevelt Headquarters in Chicago should he “desire to receive some kind of official recognition.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-10
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, Roosevelt’s Secretary thanks Roy Ketcham for letting Roosevelt see a copy of Ketcham’s song and advises that if Ketcham would like to have the song published during the present campaign to contact the Publicity Department of the Roosevelt Headquarters in Chicago.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-10
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, his secretary thanks M. S. Levussove for his letter and suggests Levussove communicate with the Roosevelt Headquarters in Chicago “to see if they are able to take advantage of [Levussove’s] very kind offer.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Charles N. Twadell on Roosevelt’s behalf for Twadell’s suggestion. Roosevelt has asked William A. Prendergast to nominate him, since it is better for someone to be nominated by a delegate from his own state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt has already received the suggestion to speak at locations in New York from Judge Duell but finds it impossible to do so with his schedule.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Alexander Williams will be a delegate in Chicago. Roosevelt feels that the plain people will triumph and there will be no compromise in the fight.
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1912-06-07
The Roosevelt Committee would like Isaac B. F. Allen to head immediately to Chicago and report to Senator Joseph M. Dixon at the Roosevelt headquarters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Hamilton Fish is going to Chicago as Roosevelt thinks Fish can do good there. Roosevelt has forwarded Fish’s letter to Senator Dixon to try and get tickets for Fish to the convention in Chicago.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks I. B. Hill for his letter and states that he shall be guided by what develops in Chicago.
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1912-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Lincoln Campbell Houck for his letter and agrees that had there been a preferential primary in Tennessee the delegation to Chicago would be different. Roosevelt is glad that Houk is actively participating in the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Judge Frank C. Laughlin’s wisdom and wishes Judge Laughlin could manage Roosevelt’s affairs in Chicago. Roosevelt appreciates the interest Judge Laughlin has taken in him. Two copies of the letter are included, one addressed to New York City and the other to Buffalo, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-08
The writer likes the booklets and is glad they will be distributed in Chicago.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt is unable to approval C. O. Nelson’s advertisement. His secretary suggests that Nelson contact the Roosevelt Headquarters in Chicago for further action regarding his work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary suggests that C. R. Glover contact the Roosevelt Headquarters in Chicago, as they may need the services Glover offers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, Roosevelt’s Secretary thanks J. M. Helmick for his letter and suggests that Helmick send his song to Roosevelt Headquarters in Chicago to see if they can use it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt tells William Eugene Lewis, editor of the Morning Telegraph in New York, that he may have to go to Chicago, though he hopes to avoid it.
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1912-06-07
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, Roosevelt’s Secretary thanks Harry A. March for his telegram. Roosevelt will travel to Chicago if necessary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary suggests that Thomas Brower Peacock send a copy of his song to Roosevelt Headquarters in Chicago if he would like it to be used in the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt has no tickets to give for the convention in Chicago, and Frank Harper suggests that V. Putnam apply to the people in charge of the convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt was told by Arthur Brisbane that if Woodrow Wilson or William Jennings Bryan were nominated Roosevelt would get the Hearst papers. Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Oscar S. Straus and his wife are going to Chicago.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07