Illinois--Chicago

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Albert L. Shipley

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt has had to cancel the speaking engagements he committed to until after the upcoming Republican National Convention in Chicago. Roosevelt hopes to speak in every state after the convention. His secretary suggests that in lieu of a speech, Roosevelt might write a letter. Shipley could send the points he wished Roosevelt to address or even draft a letter if this seemed useful.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Medill McCormick

In an informal letter to Medill McCormick, Theodore Roosevelt refuses to write a letter of the kind McCormick requested and asks to see the “Lithuanians” in Chicago.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Shaffer

Theodore Roosevelt writes to John C. Shaffer of the Chicago Evening Post to schedule a meeting with him while he is in Chicago. Roosevelt expresses his appreciation of Shaffer’s recent editorial and writes about Woodrow Wilson’s nomination and their need to appoint a strong nominee.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Wallace

Theodore Roosevelt thanks George Wallace for making suggestions to his platform. He expresses regret that Wallace missed the Republican National Convention, that he was unable to meet with William A. Prendergast, and he asks Wallace about his connection with Woodrow Wilson.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Medill McCormick

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Medill McCormick, sending to him the name of a man he believes might be useful in the campaign. Roosevelt suggests they meet.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to La Verne W. Noyes

Theodore Roosevelt thanks La Verne W. Noyes for his message, explaining his current state of exhaustion.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-09

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to E. H. Purcell

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt cannot edit and officially approve the song sent to him by E. H. Purcell.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert P. Bass

President Roosevelt writes Governor Bass with regard to the progressive campaign and the third-party movement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to H. C. Sticher

Theodore Roosevelt writes to H. C. Sticher of The Free Press, Osage City, Kansas, in response to reports of his over-indulgence of alcohol during the Republican National Convention in Chicago. Roosevelt contends that he is 33 years sober. He includes letters drafted by Dr. Abbott and family physician Dr. Lambert as proof of his sobriety.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-15

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to J. C. Torbert

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks J. C. Torbert for sending certified copies as Dwight B. Heard requested.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert R. McCormick

Theodore Roosevelt expresses frustration concerning conflicting advice in a letter to Chicago Tribune editor and owner, Robert R. McCormick.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John M. Bruce

Theodore Roosevelt agrees that the Democratic “crooked bosses” in Baltimore are no better than the Republican ones in Chicago.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Miles Poindexter

Theodore Roosevelt agrees that there are “irreconcilable elements in the old parties” and that it is “nonsense to try to keep these elements together in the old organizations.” Roosevelt wants the campaign committee to meet soon. Senator Poindexter’s letter has been forwarded to Senator Joseph Dixon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Dudley Foulke

Theodore Roosevelt informs William Dudley Foulke that he is fully committed to the Progressive cause, even though the Democrats will probably win if they nominate a progressive. Roosevelt also writes of the political corruption at the Republican National Convention in Chicago.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-01

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to A. J. Harvey

Theodore Roosevelt is paying very close attention to the matters discussed in A. J. Harvey’s letter. Roosevelt will not stand for the political corruption that took place in Chicago, likely referring to the Republican National Convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Foster Bass

Theodore Roosevelt informs John Foster Bass that he asked Robert R. McCormick to get in touch with Bass regarding the Chicago situation. Woodrow Wilson’s nomination at Baltimore will make things difficult, but perhaps not any more difficult than if William Jennings Bryan had been nominated. In light of the Baltimore Convention and the Democratic Party’s record in Congress, Roosevelt believes nothing good can come out of the old parties.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Virgil C. Williams

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Virgil C. Williams to thank him for his work during the pre-convention campaign in Chicago.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to R. L. Marsh

Theodore Roosevelt thanks R. L. Marsh for his letter and discusses the political corruption of the Chicago convention.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-28

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. Moses

Theodore Roosevelt writes to John A. Moses to thank him for the telegram, and to tell him Senator Dixon is in Chicago. Roosevelt suggests that Moses meet with Dixon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Maude Revell

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Maude Revell to inform her that he will expect her and her husband, Alexander Hamilton Revell, to lunch on Monday at 1:00.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06