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Theodore Roosevelt would like to see Reverend Doctor Samuel V. Leech if he is in New York. He wants his friends to stop any movement towards a nomination of himself.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-03
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the honor of being named honorary vice president of Bela Tokaji’s association. Roosevelt respectfully requests that Tokaji not name Roosevelt honorary vice president as Roosevelt wants to remain out of “all connection with active politics for the time being.”
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1911-07-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes to William Bailey Howland that he believes Lord Aberdeen would be the ideal head for this type of celebration, as he is a good citizen and well liked by people in many English-speaking countries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-11
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks E. A. Page for his invitation to Roosevelt, but Roosevelt regrets that he is unable to accept the offer to become one of the incorporators of his order. Since he is a member of hundreds of organizations and is under great pressure, he is attempting to withdraw from as many as possible. Roosevelt appreciates the consideration and notes that he only joins an organization if he will be able to be an active member.
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1911-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with his supporters that, although they would like to see him become president, under no circumstance can they nominate him in 1912.
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1911-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt compliments Frank Knox on his editorial and discusses the prospects of his nomination for the presidency.
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1911-05-09
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Professor Hart for his article. He assures him he will not accept a nomination in 1912 and would make an unconditional statement if it were not so far in advance. Roosevelt would like to show him his correspondence with Judge Baldwin and his final refusal to bring the libel suit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-07
Theodore Roosevelt thinks Hamlin Garland, Jesse Lynch Williams, Irving Batcheler, and others can do good work. He shares with C. S. Thompson that he does not think the Chicago convention will nominate him.
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1916-05-04
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1916-05-04
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John L. Hamilton for the interesting letter. However, he cannot discuss the financial situation in detail. If nominated, he would consider any of Hamilton’s suggestions.
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1916-05-21
Theodore Roosevelt thinks Myron T. Herrick is a mighty good man, and he is glad that Herrick made that speech. Roosevelt trusts that Henry Cabot Lodge liked his cordial and enthusiastic endorsement of President Wilson’s message. Roosevelt thinks the step Lodge took related to Senator Smith’s resolution was admirable. Roosevelt has the same information about Charles Evans Hughes that Lodge has, but Roosevelt says there is a considerable feeling that it is unwise to take a candidate from the Supreme Court as this would establish a bad precedent. Roosevelt encloses a nice letter from Gillett, and notes that he has received two letters from men who were Wilson delegates at the Convention and nominated Wilson for president, but who now enthusiastically support him.
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1915-12-17
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Seth Bullock for his letter. He does not know, nor does he care, what the politicians will do. The Republicans need to resolve any doubts against Roosevelt, as they do not want to nominate him unless they intend to make a real fight.
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1916-04-07
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Bradley Gilman for a biography he sent. Roosevelt discourages Gilman from any idea of nominating him, which he considers “an absolute impossibility.”
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1915-06-09
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Robert Seaman for the list of nominations. Roosevelt is confident that the Progressive party will do well and has no suggestions.
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1915-03-24
Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Henry E. Alexander is right about newly elected governor of Pennsylvania Martin Grove Brumbaugh, though Roosevelt was concerned by Brumbaugh’s actions regarding the nomination by the Liquor Dealers.
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1914-11-19
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with Fraser Metzger’s nomination and believes he and Charles A. Prouty will win. There was an interesting quote from the Bennington Banner.
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1914-10-02
Theodore Roosevelt explains that he felt that it would be positive to the cause of the Progressive Party if they could nominated Dean Herbert E. Cook as a candidate. Roosevelt also tells Cook that he would be happy to discuss the plans Cook put forward in his letter, as long as Cook keeps in mind that Roosevelt is not an expert.
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1912-12-14
President Roosevelt reminds George Rumsey Sheldon that ignoring such serious charges would degrade the reputation of George S. Terry, the nominee for Assistant Treasurer of the United States at New York. Roosevelt assures Sheldon that Terry will give him an explanation about the financial deal in writing and is confident that this is the correct way to deal with the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-19
President Roosevelt sends a list of nominations for the Council of Fine Arts and encloses a copy of the executive order he issued to create such a council.
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1909-01-18
President Roosevelt agrees with the American Institute of Architects’s suggestion to create a Council of Fine Arts to advise the government in matters relating to architecture, monuments, and the arts. He instructs the American Institute of Architects to compose a list of thirty men from around the country to serve as members of the Council, and expects that they will advocate for legislation to make the Council permanent. President Roosevelt also requests that the Council immediately report and advise on the creation of the Lincoln Memorial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-11