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Theodore Roosevelt stressed the constitutional amendments, using Senator Bristow’s own language, during his speech in Chicago, Illinois. He has written to President Benton of the University of Vermont and admires what Bristow is doing to help Helen Dortch Longstreet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-17
Theodore Roosevelt agrees to support the constitutional amendments proposed by Senator Bristow and will emphasize them in his speech at the Progressive Conference. Roosevelt encloses a document regarding Helen Dortch Longstreet for Bristow’s attention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-06
President Roosevelt tells General Grant that he will reappoint Helen Dortch Longstreet if the vacancy happens in his term.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-06
President Roosevelt thanks Thomas C. Carter, an ex-Confederate soldier, for his letter and says it is a “peculiar pleasure” when he is able to do something for an ex-Confederate soldier, giving several examples of former Confederate soldiers, wives, or offspring he has appointed to public offices.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-03
Senator Bristow is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt will support the constitutional amendments he has proposed. Bristow has contacted Senator Smith regarding Helen Dortch Longstreet’s situation. She is being punished for her loyalty towards Roosevelt and Smith has suggested that she could succeed the Congressman from Gainesville, Georgia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-10