Massachusetts

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis J. Heney

Theodore Roosevelt updates Francis J. Heney on the political climate in Massachusetts and provides his commentary on the situations elsewhere. Roosevelt may send Heney to Ohio after the California results are out. He thanks Heney for his support and reflects on the historical implications of his presidential campaign, both as a third party candidate and seeker of a third term.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-04-30

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Dudley Holland

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Dudley Holland for his letter and support.

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Creation Date

1912-04-30

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick F. Forbes

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Frederick F. Forbes for his letter and tells him that Roosevelt will likely gain the nomination in Chicago.

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1912-05-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Theodore Roosevelt is glad he could be helpful regarding Senator Crane and is sure that Senator Lodge knew nothing of Representative Gardner’s plans. He found the outcome in Massachusetts amusing as the vote was almost split between President Taft and Roosevelt but several delegates will support Taft even though the votes in their districts favored Roosevelt.

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Creation Date

1912-05-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt believes that the campaign did well in Massachusetts and hopes that Senator Clapp approves of his actions regarding the at-large delegates. Roosevelt did not respond to Charles Nathaniel Haskell’s letter. He would like to help Senator Owen against Haskell but is unsure of what he can do.

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Creation Date

1912-05-03

Letter from Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Noble Hamilton

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Noble Hamilton he will give Roosevelt his note upon Roosevelt’s return.

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Creation Date

1912-04-29

Letter from Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Hugh Gordon Miller

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will deliver Hugh Gordon Miller’s letter upon Roosevelt’s return.

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Creation Date

1912-04-29

Letter from Assistant Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to S. Lee Whiteman

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges receipt of S. Lee Whiteman’s letter and will show it to Roosevelt upon his return.

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Creation Date

1912-04-29

Letter from Frank Harper to Albert J. Beveridge

Frank Harper extends Theodore Roosevelt’s appreciation for Albert J. Beveridge’s recent campaigning success. The Roosevelt campaign would like Beveridge to speak in California.

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Creation Date

1912-04-24

Letter from Frank Harper to Joseph M. Dixon

Frank Harper has heard indirectly that Senator Dixon is holding a meeting of Roosevelt campaign leaders and invited Mr. Baxter to represent Massachusetts. Harper informs Dixon that Matthew Hale is in charge of the campaign in Massachusetts.

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1912-03-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Senator Clapp’s understanding of his predicament regarding speeches. Roosevelt cannot speak everywhere and inevitably hurts feelings in locations he leaves out. As such, he wants to make a few speeches where his positions are thoroughly defined. Roosevelt is pleased with the enthusiasm in Massachusetts but regrets the lack of experienced leadership.

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Creation Date

1912-03-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt suggests that his statement on direct primaries be circulated as a pamphlet. The meeting at Carnegie Hall was a success. Roosevelt reviews his upcoming schedule and asks what the plan is for West Virginia and Massachusetts.

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Creation Date

1912-03-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses E. Clapp

Theodore Roosevelt wishes that the campaign had a “fighting leader” in Massachusetts. Roosevelt has jury duty this week but afterwards would like to consult with Senator Clapp before outlining his speaking schedule.

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1912-03-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter Roscoe Stubbs

Theodore Roosevelt wishes that the campaign had a “fighting leader” in Massachusetts. Roosevelt has jury duty this week but afterwards would like to consult with Governor Stubbs before outlining his speaking schedule.

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1912-03-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alford Warriner Cooley

Theodore Roosevelt was relieved to receive Alford Warriner Cooley’s letter since he was upset to hear of Cooley’s relapse. He is interested in Cooley’s report of New Mexico and comments on the recent elections in New York, Massachusetts, and several other states. Roosevelt is staying neutral in presidential nominations and asserts he does not want the nomination. 

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Creation Date

1911-11-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop

Theodore Roosevelt shares with Joseph Bucklin Bishop that his letter is the first long one that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has been able to enjoy. He is glad Bishop likes John Avery McIlhenny and is interested in Bishop’s inside information about the political situation. Roosevelt comments on the recent elections, which were unfavorable for the Republican Party overall. His nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, won despite fraud by the J. S. Sherman machine.

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Creation Date

1911-11-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Basil Tracy

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank Basil Tracy for what he did on the “Roosevelt Paid the Duties” letter and is amused at the mention of his supposed “enormous quantity of baggage.” He is concerned about Tracy’s report on the Massachusetts campaign and suggests he write Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. Roosevelt hopes Eugene Foss will be beaten and is disappointed that Louis Adams Frothingham is not doing better on the stump.

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Creation Date

1911-10-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Theodore Roosevelt agrees to give Senator Lodge’s article to the editors of The Outlook. He enjoyed seeing Secretary of the Navy George von Lengerke Meyer and encourages Lodge to meet with Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. Roosevelt expects the arbitration treaty to pass, be very popular, and then be repudiated if it ever needs to come into effect.

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Creation Date

1911-05-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry L. Stimson

Theodore Roosevelt praises Henry L. Stimson’s recent speech. He especially approves of the proposals at the end for communities like New York, although he is unsure about allowing recalls in the middle of a Governor’s term. In particular, he is not sure if he thinks it is advisable to have recalls for short term offices, or that it should normally take the form of a direct popular vote. He notes that New York and Massachusetts both have, but do not use, the power to recall judges with a majority in both legislative houses.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick J. H. Kracke

Theodore Roosevelt writes a letter of introduction for George R. Adams, who is interested in pursuing politics in Brooklyn, New York. Roosevelt received a letter of introduction for Adams from Representative Augustus Peabody Gardner of Massachusetts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-31