Maryland

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 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 William H. Taft

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Judge John Campbell. The Republican National Committee seems to be running smoothly and Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon has been aiding Treasurer of the Republican National Committee George Rumsey Sheldon. Roosevelt outlines his optimism about the campaign, but admits that New York may be difficult and that he has received a worried letter from Representative Theodore E. Burton about Ohio. Roosevelt does not plan on speaking, other than potentially on labor, and he asks for William H. Taft’s input on postmaster appointments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. S. Sherman

President Roosevelt introduces Representative Sherman to Henry Beach Needham, a man who is loyal to William H. Taft and knowledgeable about labor. Roosevelt hopes the National Committee will help in Maryland, where the state committee is not impressive.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt is glad William H. Taft has been going after William Jennings Bryan in the right way. Even though Governor Charles Evans Hughes remains spiteful, Roosevelt is pleased with his renomination. Roosevelt feels they will do well in most states, but cautions against taking chances. Letters are still coming in against Taft’s golfing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from James Albert Gary to James Wilson

James Albert Gary urges Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to recommend Judge Henry Stockbridge for Chief Justice of the U.S. Court of Appeals of the District of Columbia. Gray also writes that Senator Louis E. McComas should not receive consideration for the appointment as he has served the state of Maryland very poorly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-12

Creator(s)

Gary, James Albert, 1833-1920

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles J. Bonaparte sends President Roosevelt his resignation as Indian Commissioner. He allowed his name to be put on Maryland’s ballot as an elector for the upcoming presidential election without considering that he held office, and believes it would be simpler to resign his office than change the ticket, as doing that may be misconstrued. Bonaparte also has resigned from auxiliary positions in other cabinet departments to be safe, although he does not believe these technically count as official positions. He hopes to be able to cast his electoral vote for Roosevelt, but he believes that Roosevelt will be victorious in the election even if he does not carry Maryland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-01

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt describes his daily routine with the family, and how he has been playing tennis and was injured while riding. Roosevelt says he keeps working as if there were no election and George B. Cortelyou is running the campaign. He adds updates from the campaign in New York, Maryland, and Indiana.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-10-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Roosevelt is taking a hand

In light of the Democrats attacking him for his stance on race issues, President Roosevelt is taking an active hand in the Maryland elections. He would like to see Stevenson A. Williams elected governor and has met with a number of Maryland Republicans at the White House to achieve party unity and elect Williams. In particular, former Postmaster General James Albert Gary and Governor Lloyd Lowndes had lunch with him in the White House. Lowndes’s name has been mentioned in connection with the vice presidency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-12

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Julian LaRose Harris

Theodore Roosevelt describes in detail the challenging issue of race in the Progressive Party, as well as the Republican and Democratic Parties. He says, “We have made the Progressive issue a moral, not a racial issue.” Roosevelt concludes that the Progressive Party, as well as Southern black men, will be best served by appealing to Southern white men who support civil rights.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Edward C. Carrington

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary sends Colonel Carrington the contact information of Thomas Symington, a potential player in the Maryland Progressive movement, and suggests they meet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-23

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bradley Gilman

Theodore Roosevelt responds to Bradley Gilman’s letter and discusses the topics of marriage, divorce, and African Americans as voters and legislative representatives. Roosevelt argues the need for federal government to control marriage, divorce, and polygamy. Roosevelt asserts the need to incorporate African American representatives for the Progressive movement from states like New York, Rhode Island, Maryland, Illinois, Ohio, or Indiana at the Republican National Convention in Chicago. He writes of the inequality faced by African Americans, particularly in the South, and their absence from legislative bodies in Southern states. In his argument, Roosevelt references Booker T. Washington and writes of the Republican Party’s use of uneducated African American representation as a corrupt tactic that won the candidacy for William H. Taft with William Barnes and Simon Guggenheim.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph R. Baldwin

President Roosevelt writes to National Progressive Party Maryland elector nominee, Colonel Joseph R. Baldwin, confirming that Baldwin’s name will be printed and reminding him that he expects his vote in the election.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar K. Davis

Theodore Roosevelt encourages Oscar K. Davis to get in contact with Galen L. Tait, a Maryland delegate. Tait did excellent work there and in Chicago, and Roosevelt wants him to help with the political campaign.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. S. Wright

Theodore Roosevelt thanks W. S. Wright for his letter and comments on what great work Colonel Baldwin is doing in Erie County, New York, for Roosevelt’s presidential nomination. Roosevelt also mentions how hard Baldwin worked in Maryland and how that work directly effected the Party’s victory during the state’s primaries.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to George Henry Payne

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks George Henry Payne for the check covering his expenses in Ohio and Maryland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-07

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to C. E. Loose

Theodore Roosevelt hopes the delegates to the State Convention of Utah will align with other states to overcome “boss rule and the rule of special interests” to ensure democracy and “the cause of progressive Republicanism.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. H. Martin

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Dr. J. H. Martin for his “good work” in making the victory possible in Maryland “under the auspices of Mr. Carrington and Mr. Baldwin.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to R. H. Waterford

Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to R. H. Waterford for the letter and contribution. Roosevelt was pleased with the fact that the bulk of “colored citizens” stood by him in election districts and Roosevelt would like to see equal justice done to both colored and white men.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Galen L. Tait

Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Galen L. Tait for the work he did in helping to bring about a victory in Maryland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-05-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919