La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-08

Creator(s)

Fielding, E. R.

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

E. Mont Reily recently conducted a pair of polls in prominent office buildings, and reports that Theodore Roosevelt has the greatest share of support among Republicans, and that many Republicans declared they will not vote for President William H. Taft if he is renominated.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-04

Creator(s)

Reily, E. Mont (Emmet Montgomery), 1866-1954

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Robert L. Hall is pleased that Phillips Lee Goldsborough favors delaying the convention to elect delegates to the National Convention. He supports Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Robert Marion La Follette.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-01

Creator(s)

Hall, Robert L. (Robert Lee), -1946

Robert L. Hall is pleased that Brice W. Goldsborough favors delaying the convention to elect delegates to the National Convention. He supports Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Robert Marion La Follette.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-01

Creator(s)

Hall, Robert L. (Robert Lee), -1946

Paul V. Collins encloses some correspondence for Theodore Roosevelt. He also includes a clipping on James A. Peterson, head of the Minnesota organization for Senator Robert M. La Follette.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-02

Creator(s)

Collins, Paul V. (Paul Valorous), 1860-1931

Robert L. Hall is pleased that William P. Jackson favors delaying the convention to elect delegates to the National Convention. He supports Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Robert Marion La Follette.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-01

Creator(s)

Hall, Robert L. (Robert Lee), -1946

Senator Bourne sends Theodore Roosevelt a constitution and declaration of principles compiled by him and several senators and congressmen who believe in advancing popular government. Copies have been sent to friends supportive of the principles with the request they sign it and return it to Bourne or Senator Robert M. La Follette. They hope to be organized in time for the convening of state legislatures in January. Bourne requests Roosevelt sign it and keep the matter confidential.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-27

Creator(s)

Bourne, Jonathan, 1855-1940

Gifford Pinchot sends Theodore Roosevelt the report of Edmond Haggard Madison, the reports of the Democrats, the report of the Ballinger Committee, and a letter from “Uncle Henry” Wallace.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-27

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

John Callan O’Laughlin found Theodore Roosevelt’s letter heartening, especially his conviction in rebuking Simeon E. Baldwin and Senator William Lorimer’s vindication as an infamy. He discusses his association in prosecuting Lorimer’s case, including which senators support him and the potential implications of allowing him to retain his seat despite obtaining it through bribery.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-22

Creator(s)

O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949

William Allen White waited to send the enclosed letter to Theodore Roosevelt “with the deepest respect.” The progressive Republicans need a leader and White believes it will be Roosevelt, Senator Albert J. Beveridge, or Senator Robert M. La Follette. However, White does not want Roosevelt to run for president, if possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-06

Creator(s)

White, William Allen, 1868-1944

Frederick C. DeLang heard Theodore Roosevelt is speaking in Chicago, Illinois, before the state primaries. He reports the progressive sentiment is strong. He is a progressive candidate for Congress and encloses some statements that he requests Lyman Abbott give to Roosevelt and asks The Outlook to support his candidacy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-08-17

Creator(s)

DeLang, Frederick C., 1854-1927

Albert A. Richards, assistant attorney to the Department of Justice, responds to the recent letter sent by Henry A. Veith, a previous assistant attorney reporting to him. Quoting the letter, Richards denies that he spoke ill of Senator Robert M. La Follette, used insulting and abusive language with his employees, or retaliated against Veith when he asked for his annual leave. Richards writes that it is entirely true however, that he reacted to Veith’s behavior by contacting Attorney General Bonaparte to explain that Veith was not a valuable employee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-18

Creator(s)

Richards, Albert A., 1855-1920

William H. Taft has just returned from an extensive speaking tour in the West and reports to President Roosevelt that on the whole he thinks it went over very well. He is intending not to campaign, but mostly to drum up enthusiasm and excitement. Taft also discusses at length the political situation in Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. He intends to travel next through the South, stopping in Washington, D.C. before returning to Ohio. Taft is optimistic about the campaign and feels that Roosevelt’s letters to William Jennings Bryan have helped immensely.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-09

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

William Allen White reports to President Roosevelt on his experience at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. White regretted to be away from his family for so long, but was seated next to Roosevelt’s sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, and was very much charmed by her. Henry Cabot Lodge’s speech at the convention was very good. White believes that in the end, people of Senator Robert M. La Follette’s temperament will win out over those who are more like Representative Julius C. Burrows.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-23

Creator(s)

White, William Allen, 1868-1944

William H. Taft had thought that he had figured out an issue pertaining to Ohio, but now realizes that any move he makes will leave some faction discontented with him. Arthur I. Vorys is upset at Frank H. Hitchcock being made Chairman of Taft’s campaign. Taft has been in contact with many people, asking them to come visit him in order to discuss strategy. He has also been golfing and working on a draft of his acceptance speech, which he plans to submit to President Roosevelt for advice before he actually gives it. Taft also briefly remarks on an ongoing investigation into the Brownsville incident.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-04

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

William H. Taft writes to President Roosevelt about the issue of monetary contributions to his presidential campaign. While Taft knows it will likely decrease the amount of money available for his campaign, he feels strongly that he should follow New York’s publicity law for donations nationwide, which he hopes will ultimately contribute to reducing the power of money in politics. Taft also writes about other issues that have been arising in his campaign, including the selection of certain people to his campaign staff.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-09

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Lawrence F. Abbott responds to President Roosevelt’s letter in his father’s absence. He says that the third term editorial in The Outlook was not criticizing Roosevelt, but appealing to the “enthusiastic and plain people” who want him to run again. Abbott will also send Roosevelt’s letter on to Edward Alfred Steiner.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-01

Creator(s)

Abbott, Lawrence F. (Lawrence Fraser), 1859-1933

Asa M. Steele reports that Wall Street forces hostile to President Roosevelt are planning to precipitate a panic. He urges Roosevelt to consider running for president, because the current Republican contenders do not have his popularity or support from the people.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-14

Creator(s)

Steele, Asa M. (Asa Manchester)

John Callan O’Laughlin provides President Roosevelt an overview of his impressions of the political mood of the country. O’Laughlin has concluded that Secretary of War William H. Taft will receive the Republican nomination for president, and recounts the various states that he believes will go for Taft, as well as the political figures who he believes should be watched or contacted in the various states. There is still substantial popular support for Roosevelt in the country, and O’Laughlin believes that if Roosevelt were to run he would win. Roosevelt’s action in ordering an investigation of the wage scale of railroad employees is very popular. Taft draws much of his strength comes from his connection to Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-24

Creator(s)

O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949

Seth Bullock updates William Loeb on the political situation in the the Midwest. Iowa and Nebraska will support Secretary of War William H. Taft for President. Senator E. J. Burkett of Nebraska would be willing to support Charles Evans Hughes or Senator Robert M. La Follette in exchange for the Vice Presidential nomination, but will not be successful. The situation is more complicated in the Dakotas, where different factions are taking advantage of political divides in Republican parties in those states. In particular, La Follette is working thoroughly for votes in North Dakota.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-17

Creator(s)

Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919