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Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Father Curran for the telegram. Roosevelt mentions his pleasure at the results of the Ohio primary, particularly in light of the victories in Illinois and Pennsylvania.
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1912-05-27
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks B. F. Harris for sending information about political bosses.
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1912-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks A. W. Fulton for his campaign work in Illinois.
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1912-04-25
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank D. Sheets for his letter and comments that Illinois “did fine.”
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1912-04-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Harry Hansen’s letter to Roosevelt and comments that Illinois “did fine.”
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1912-04-13
Theodore Roosevelt comments on his upcoming trips to the west, asking if the Nebraska trip needs to be decided before the results of Pennsylvania and Illinois primaries and if he should stop at Sioux Falls. He states that this trip will be the last one west of Ohio.
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1912-04-07
Theodore Roosevelt comments on an unidentified win in Illinois, noting that he would have secured similar wins in Indiana, Michigan, and Kentucky had the people there been given an “honest opportunity” for “the same chance for expression.” Includes two copies of the telegram, each with notations.
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1912-04-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will see to it that Lawrence L. Flinn gets a photograph of Roosevelt.
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1912-04-12
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks the Secretary of the Commercial Club of Belleville, Illinois, for sending a book.
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1911-05-31
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Cora Fillmore that Roosevelt has never written a book on the subject she mentioned.
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1911-05-25
Theodore Roosevelt complains about misrepresentations in the press, such as publications appearing in Hearst’s American, and including a recent conflict with Governor Baldwin and previous battles with Senator Platt. He agrees with Senator Lodge regarding Canadian reciprocity and is distressed at the many contradictions in the potential treaty. Roosevelt believes that the Lorimer case is very clear. He views Senator Lorimer’s unexpected election, corrupt past, and the bribery confessions of Illinois legislators as sufficient proof of Lorimer’s guilt.
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1911-01-31
Theodore Roosevelt asks Major-General Wood to help Emerson Hough purchase a modern Springfield Armory rifle.
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1916-06-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes about the polar extremes in politics using Abraham Lincoln, Stephen A. Douglas, and others as examples.
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1915-12-30
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Dwight B. Heard’s letter and addresses the issue of the “Iowa cartoon.” The Progressives and Republicans have not been using his name in their campaigns, of which Roosevelt approves. He believes that within a year or two, the nation will come around to the principles he champions. Meanwhile, President Wilson “has eaten his own words” regarding many of the issues surrounding the war. Roosevelt reflects on the political situation surrounding the war.
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1915-12-06
Theodore Roosevelt speaks favorably of his time working with Thomas J. Dolan and believes he would do excellent work on the Illinois Waterways Commission.
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1915-06-21
Theodore Roosevelt is interested in what James Rudolph Garfield had to say in his letter. Roosevelt agrees with what Garfield says about the “new men in office,” likely referring to President Woodrow Wilson’s administration. In Roosevelt’s mind, Wilson’s conduct following the sinking of the Lusitania is “one of the most cowardly bits of clever infamy” he has ever witnessed, although Medill McCormick has told him it made Wilson strong in Illinois.
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1915-06-09
Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Illinois is raising a monument to Lyman Trumbull whose role in co-authoring the thirteenth amendment that abolished slavery “ranks side by side with the struggle which made us a nation.”
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1915-04-10
Theodore Roosevelt would like Gifford Pinchot to write a few lines about the Roosevelt Dam. Roosevelt disagrees with Kent supporting Mann for Speaker. Business in Congress has shown Roosevelt that their supporters want to have a separate ticket.
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1913-03-28
Theodore Roosevelt responds to Ruth Hanna McCormick about her husband, Medill McCormick. Roosevelt believes it is best that Medill McCormick stays and works in the Illinois House of Representatives rather than run as a Progressive for senate.
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1912-12-04
Theodore Roosevelt is touched by Dr. William Hartford’s letter as Dr. Hartford was a Democrat but then became a delegate to the Progressive State Convention of Illinois. Roosevelt encourages Progressives to continue to support the Progressive Party.
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1912-11-18