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Kittredge, Alfred B. (Alfred Beard), 1861-1911

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Taft boom seems about to collapse

Taft boom seems about to collapse

Secretary of War William H. Taft seemed to be the frontrunner for the Republican nomination for president, but his candidacy is losing support. Even thought President Roosevelt supports him, and he is personally popular with the public, he is a poor campaigner and is losing ground in several states to other politicians, including Roosevelt himself, whom some support for a second elected term.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-21

Letter from William A. Bell to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William A. Bell to Theodore Roosevelt

William A. Bell, a former member of the Rough Riders, encloses a $150 check to pay off an old loan given to him by President Roosevelt. On behalf of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Bell tried to make arrangements with Senator Alfred B. Kittredge for Roosevelt to attend a reception but Kittredge explained that there was only time for a brief stop.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-25