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

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.

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1908-10-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt sends the letter to William H. Taft for corrections. He has also sent copies to Representatives J. S. Sherman and William Brown McKinley, Republican Committee Chairman Frank H. Hitchcock, and Secretary of State Elihu Root for comments. Roosevelt suggests Taft also review it with a western radical.

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1908-09-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Lacey

President Roosevelt believes that Representative Lacey’s bill authorizing the leasing of public lands and the removal of natural resources from them is the best of the three bills.

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1907-01-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Allen White

President Roosevelt was told by “various members of the Kansas delegation” that William Allen White supports Senator Robert M. La Follette in the same way that Roosevelt does: they both appreciate the the anti-trust stances that La Follette takes, but think he can go to extremes sometimes.

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1907-01-05

Letter from Victor A. McClanahan to Theodore Roosevelt

Victor A. McClanahan tells Theodore Roosevelt of “chautauquas,” meetings held throughout Illinois to promote honesty and temperance. They have raised enough money to bring in a “headliner” for the next assembly, and although several big names were suggested, they hope Roosevelt will speak.

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1911-10-10

Letter from George E. Miller to Theodore Roosevelt

George E. Miller encloses an article he thinks Theodore Roosevelt might be interested in. Miller has spoken to many people who believe Robert M. La Follette is politically dishonest and President William H. Taft has not made good on tariff-related promises. Many people say that Roosevelt is the only Republican who can be elected next year.

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1911-10-07

Letter from Frank W. Stetson to Theodore Roosevelt

Frank W. Stetson sends a request that Theodore Roosevelt run for president again. It is clear Roosevelt will win, while Stetson does not believe William H. Taft or Robert M. La Follette will be able to win. Stetson shares reasons why Roosevelt is the best choice and why Roosevelt owe’s it to the country to run.

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1911-10-02

Letter from Paul V. Collins to Theodore Roosevelt

Paul V. Collins hopes to visit Theodore Roosevelt in New York sometime in the fall or winter. He will be speaking at the State Grange meeting at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, South Dakota, and at the First National Conference on Social Center Development with the Extension Division of the University of Wisconsin. He doesn’t believe that the current administration realizes how Northwestern farmers are feeling and mentions that papers are not discussing the issue. He did recently read a related article in the Minneapolis Tribune.

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1911-09-21

Letter from James H. Seamans to Theodore Roosevelt

James H. Seamans expresses to Theodore Roosevelt that he admires and trusts him, criticizes President William H. Taft for betraying Roosevelt’s values, and urges Roosevelt to run for president again to lead the nation with progressive ideals.

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1911-09-14

Letter from Arthur I. Vorys to William Loeb

Arthur I. Vorys is glad that William Loeb thinks the “Illinois matter” can be worked out. Vorys includes his thoughts on the Wisconsin situation and believes that a fight against Wisconsin Senator Robert M. La Follette will capture a majority of the delegates as Governor James O. Davidson and Senator Isaac Stephenson will not support him. One poll suggests that 40 percent of Republicans in Wisconsin favor William H. Taft as their first choice, making it an important state to win. Vorys concludes by updating Loeb about Alaska.

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1907-09-15

Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt

Judge Lindsey asks that President Roosevelt read the enclosed article written by former Denver District Court Judge Thomas B. Stuart on Big Bill Haywood’s trial. Lindsey describes the situation between himself and Governor Henry Augustus Buchtel and clarifies his statements regarding Senator Simon Guggenheim. Based on his knowledge of those involved, Lindsey feels that the Republican Party in Colorado is controlled by corporate interests and is largely against Roosevelt’s policies. In response, Lindsey asks if he can send Roosevelt a political pamphlet on the topic, and if they could meet in person in November to discuss matters.

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1907-09-03

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge writes to President Roosevelt discussing the deteriorating health of his sister-in-law. He also discusses the potential candidates for the 1908 presidential election and their various levels of support.

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1907-04-07

Letter from Chester I. Long to Theodore Roosevelt

Chester I. Long reassures President Roosevelt that Former Kansas Senator Joseph R. Burton’s attack on him has had no significant impact upon the people of Kansas. He requests that efforts to secure a delegation for William H. Taft as the Republican nominee as President begin as soon as possible, coinciding with Taft’s upcoming speech in Ottawa. He has requested Kansas Senator Charles Curtis to meet with Roosevelt to “discuss the situation fully.”

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1907-04-01

Must get Roosevelt again.–La Follette

Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin supports the renomination of President Roosevelt and believes the actions of railroad corporations who also support Roosevelt’s renomination as a means to defeat his railroad regulations are going about it in the wrong way. 

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1907-04-10

Memorandum on coal country

Senator Robert M. La Follette has met with Commissioner of Indian Affairs Francis E. Leupp and discussed their disagreements over a bill concerning Choctaw and Chickasaw coal lands. La Follette may support Leupp’s provisions, but he feels that the bill, leaving out any reference to the Choctaw and Chickasaw lands, should be introduced today.

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1907-01-22

Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt

William Allen White, editor of the Emporia Gazette, expresses his hurt at President Roosevelt criticizing him to Kansas Representatives Philip Pitt Campbell and Charles F. Scott for supporting Senator Robert M. La Follette. Roosevelt’s criticism was based on White’s having invited La Follette to Kansas to fight the railroad interests and the senatorial candidacy of Charles Curtis. White likens the situation to that of Roosevelt working with Tammany Hall operative Patrick Divver and with Pennsylvania Senator Matthew Stanley Quay. In each case, White notes, Roosevelt was working to achieve a good end, while differing greatly with the other person on politics. White asks Roosevelt to withhold judging him for working with La Follette and to not become directly involved with the political fight in Kansas.

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1907-01-02

Letter from Joseph M. Dixon to Frank Harper

Senator Dixon introduces J. F. Byrnes who is setting up a series of films of the presidential candidates. Dixon would like Theodore Roosevelt to “submit to the ordeal” as the film could reach several million voters.

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1912-03-23

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin Ide Wheeler writes that Frank P. Flint has won the Senate seat. Wheeler recommends Flint as an honest man, and a supporter of President Roosevelt’s administration, though not of “supreme ability or thorough education.” Flint was “selected” by the Southern Pacific Railway and so will not take issue with “railroad interests.”

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1905-01-13

Letter from Gifford Pinchot to Theodore Roosevelt

Gifford Pinchot has met with Senator La Follette who appears too ill to travel. La Follette will send a telegram if he can attend the conference on Tuesday.

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1911-03-05

Letter from Lyman Abbott to William W. Keen

Lyman Abbott responds to a letter from William W. Keen expressing concern about John Edward Addicks’s influence on Delaware politics. Abbott defends President Roosevelt for not interfering in Republican Party disputes at the state level. Abbott is concerned, however, that recent appointments, along with unfavorable press, make it look as though Roosevelt is working with Addicks.

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1904-11-12