Indiana

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jeter Connelly Pritchard

Theodore Roosevelt reminds Jeter Connelly Pritchard that he believes in, admires, and trusts Pritchard. Roosevelt addresses the points Pritchard made in his letter, beginning with how northern Republicans treat southern Republicans. Roosevelt says William H. Taft has been poorly advised on almost every point. Roosevelt does not want the nomination, and though he will not refuse if he is nominated, he will cross that bridge when he comes to it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from John T. McCutcheon to Theodore Roosevelt

John T. McCutcheon sends Theodore Roosevelt a “six-inch book shelf” of books written by authors from Indiana for the Indiana Banquet held recently.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12

Creator(s)

McCutcheon, John T. (John Tinney), 1870-1949

Less La Follette talk

Senator Robert M. La Follette will be leaving Washington soon to campaign aggressively in Ohio, William H. Taft’s home state. Public opinion has changed, indicating La Follette is not in the running for the nomination, instead Theodore Roosevelt and Taft will be the ones to fight to lead the Republican Party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from William Loeb to Maurice Francis Egan

William Loeb encloses a letter and circular for Maurice Francis Egan. Loeb notes that the materials are being circulated in Indiana and hopes that Egan can help offset the consequences by communicating with people at the University of Notre Dame and throughout Indiana.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-11-02

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James P. Goodrich

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with James P. Goodrich’s letter, but will not be passing through Indiana in the near future and will be unable to see him. He congratulates Goodrich on his handling of affairs and invites him to dinner if he is ever in New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-06-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. S. Sherman

President Roosevelt does not think that the Republican National Committee is doing anything about Eugene V. Debs’s assault on William H. Taft which has been published in the Catholic papers. Roosevelt does not believe it would take much money to handle the matter; they just need to convince the laypeople that the attack has been circulated by Protestants, Masons, and socialists.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt has received Senator Lodge’s letter and says that if Surveyor of the Port of Boston Jeremiah J. McCarthy appeals to him, he will reach out to Mr. Reynolds. Roosevelt discusses the presidential campaign and notes that New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes has been useful in the West, but it will be a challenge to “pull him through” in New York. However, if William H. Taft’s majority is big enough, it will happen. He discusses the Republican prospects in several states.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. S. Sherman

President Roosevelt appreciates Representative Sherman’s letter and notes that his reports on Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois align with outside sources. Roosevelt is concerned about New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes’s chances at re-election but believes that Hughes’s speeches in the West helped. Roosevelt is pleased with Sherman’s work during the election. He encloses a letter and notes that Kerwin or Delaney should see Sherman and that Eugene V. Debs’s article on William H. Taft should be circulated as they propose.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt discusses the current state of the presidential election and predicts that the Republicans will win the electoral college. He notes their prospects in various states, and in particular notes that although they are “horribly handicapped” by the unpopularity of Governor Charles Evans Hughes, he believes they will win in New York. Roosevelt inquires if William Sturgis Bigelow has shown Senator Lodge the new five dollar gold piece, and reports that he plans to address the Sorbonne upon his return from Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Otto Gresham

President Roosevelt thanks Otto Gresham for his two letters regarding the situation in Indiana. He will see if he can do anything in connection with them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman Abbott

President Roosevelt records the facts about his influence on the nomination of William H. Taft in the Southern states, countering reports in the press. Roosevelt analyzes the breakdown of support for candidates in each area of the country, and summarizes that the Northern officials followed the trajectories in their districts, and opposition to Taft in the Southern states was largely a result of the influence of outside interests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lawrence F. Abbott

President Roosevelt thanks Lawrence F. Abbott for his answer to R. T. Vann. The only way Roosevelt influenced office holders was by preventing them from nominating him for a third term. He details what candidates the office holders were mostly supporting in various states. Enclosed are two letters regarding Oklahoma Governor Charles Nathaniel Haskell, one from Mrs. Williams which Roosevelt would like to see published and one which has already been published.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James A. Hemenway

President Roosevelt tells Senator Hemenway that he could not authorize the publication of statements like Watson wanted, but he was “delighted” that his sentiments got out as Hemenway noticed. Roosevelt is glad to hear that Hemenway thinks the situation in Indiana looks well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Lewis Taylor to Theodore Roosevelt

Lewis Taylor invites Theodore Roosevelt to give an address to the First District Corn School and Farmers’ Short Course in Evanston, Indiana. Taylor suggests Roosevelt speak on country betterment or soil conservation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-25

Creator(s)

Taylor, Lewis, 1865-1936

Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Beveridge answers President Roosevelt’s letter regarding a successor to Internal Revenue Commissioner John Watson Yerkes. Beveridge had hoped for someone from his own state of Indiana, but acknowledges that Roosevelt has a better man from Kentucky. Beveridge adds in a handwritten postscript that Lieutenant Governor Hugh T. Miller is to be the next governor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-05

Creator(s)

Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah), 1862-1927

Telegram from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Beveridge wires that he is sending a letter answering President Roosevelt’s question on a matter very important in Beveridge’s home state of Indiana.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-13

Creator(s)

Beveridge, Albert J. (Albert Jeremiah), 1862-1927

Telegram from Charles W. Fairbanks to Theodore Roosevelt

Vice President-elect Charles W. Fairbanks thanks President Roosevelt for his congratulations, and comments on the results of the election in Indiana.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-09

Creator(s)

Fairbanks, Charles W. (Charles Warren), 1852-1918

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to Theodore Roosevelt

George B. Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, tells President Roosevelt that following a discussion of the matter with Elihu Root, he believes it would be fine for Roosevelt to issue the statement he outlined in his recent letter after making the suggested changes. Senator Philander C. Knox, on the other hand, advises against making the statement, so Cortelyou will discuss the matter further with Root. Root will give a speech attacking Democratic presidential candidate Alton B. Parker regarding his recent speeches. Reports from across the United States seem to be in Roosevelt’s favor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-03

Creator(s)

Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940

Letter from J. H. Woodard to Theodore Roosevelt

In his recent reading, J. H. Woodard found a book describing who the first charter for a steamboat navigation company was awarded to, which included Nicholas J. Roosevelt. Woodard suspects that this is President Roosevelt’s grandfather, and offers to send him the book if it is of interest to Roosevelt. He recently spent time at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, Missouri, and asked a number of people about their opinion of Roosevelt, and reports that almost universally the response was positive.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-31

Creator(s)

Woodard, J. H. (James H.)

Letter from James Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of Agriculture Wilson updates President Roosevelt on his visits to states and campaigning for the upcoming election. He has recently been in Wisconsin, and believes that Roosevelt “may dismiss all concern from your mind about the electoral vote.” Wilson has also observed the effect of William Jennings Bryan’s visit to Indiana, and comments on the strength of the Republican Party’s organization there.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-30

Creator(s)

Wilson, James, 1835-1920