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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to S. D. Redmond

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to S. D. Redmond

Theodore Roosevelt explains that P. W. Howard is “peculiarly fit” to fulfill for his wish for a “colored man” to second his presidential nomination. Roosevelt tells Sidney D. Redmond that he does not want to commit to Howard until he knows who else will attend the Republican National Convention, and he lets Redmond know that he has already communicated with Senator Dixon about the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-12

Letter from Frank Harper to Thomas S. Rollins

Letter from Frank Harper to Thomas S. Rollins

Frank Harper extends Theodore Roosevelt’s knowledge of Thomas S. Rollins’ “good work” on Roosevelt’s behalf and tells Rollins that Roosevelt is “particularly anxious” for active supporters to attend the upcoming Republican National Convention. Roosevelt asks Rollins if he can plan his private affairs to include the trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Casper Stokes

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Casper Stokes

Theodore Roosevelt writes Edward Casper Stokes about having to attend the Republican National Convention, but is unsure whether he will run as an independent candidate. Roosevelt comments that he will always yield to the majority but will never yield to “theft,” and states that the verity of this “gross theft” will determine under which party he runs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-11