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The writer of the article suggests that some political candidates are elected by their merits, and other through the “accident” of being broadly popular and facing an unpopular or bad candidate as an opponent. President Roosevelt has reached his office on his merits, and the writer argues against attempting to nominate Senator Marcus Alonzo Hanna to replace him.
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1903-11-07
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Julius J. Kron and all the members of the Hungarian Club who voted in favor of supporting Roosevelt’s candidacy. Roosevelt suggests Kron get in contact with William L. Ward to see if there is anything he can do for the campaign.
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1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Philip Battell Stewart for the letter and agrees with the recently changed attitude of William Hutchinson Cowles’s papers. Roosevelt believes recently Cowles has been supporting the men who believe that a delegation from Washington should be representative of the state.
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1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Roosevelt’s thanks to Judson Swift for the show of support from him and his family. When things have settled down, perhaps a visit can be arranged between Roosevelt and Swift.
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1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Abram M. Tillman’s letter to Roosevelt. He informs Tillman that there will be no compromise and that any delegates from Tennessee who wish to be in support of Roosevelt ought to do so on the first ballot.
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1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks and appreciation to Helen Woods for the work and support she provided to help bring about victory in Minnesota.
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1912-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt explains to J. M. Otterness that he cannot express an opinion on any candidate, especially those in other states. His help hurts rather than helps.
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1911-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt is amused by William Dudley Foulke’s account of people snarling at Roosevelt in Washington. Roosevelt feels it is universal, but it has not altered his feelings for the American people.
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1911-01-02
President Roosevelt responds to the issue of whether a candidate’s religious affiliation should influence a political election. He has received many letters on this topic, and chooses to respond broadly to James C. Martin’s. Roosevelt believes that a candidate’s religion is a personal matter that constituents do not have a right to know, and that it goes against American principles for people to vote based on religious affiliation. This is a condensed version of a longer letter.
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1908-11-06
Theodore Roosevelt is touched by what California civil servant Edgar Williams tells him about Booker T. Washington. Washington, a friend of Roosevelt’s, died the month prior. Roosevelt suggests that Williams would do well to “follow the lead” of Hiram Johnson, with whom Roosevelt finds himself “in most complete sympathy” regarding Progressivism. In the years following, Roosevelt was no longer a sympathizer of Johnson, his former vice-presidential running mate, who was increasingly an isolationist regarding United States involvement in the World War.
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1916-01-19
Frederick Stevens has misunderstood Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt does not believe that Republicans or Progressives would support Elihu Root as their candidate; in fact, he believes that most would oppose him due to his actions at the convention three years ago.
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1915-11-09
Theodore Roosevelt tells Governor Colquitt of Texas his opinion on the Japanese-Russian War and how it is a violation of neutrality to allow the shipment of arms.
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1915-09-04
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Lucien Hugh Alexander for the friendly and interesting letter. He cannot reply at length but points out that Alexander’s proposal is based on a misapprehension. His differences with Senator Elihu Root and President William H. Taft are not personal but based on deep-seated principles. Alexander is to treat the letter as confidential.
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1916-02-03
President Roosevelt is glad Alice Roosevelt Longworth is feeling better. He agrees that the political conditions in Ohio hurt the presidential campaign of Secretary of War William H. Taft. However, he believes Taft will likely still be nominated, but it will take careful action. As such, while he prefers Taft succeed him, Roosevelt will not openly declare his support. Besides Cleveland, the election results were good, and he enjoyed his hunting trip down the Mississippi.
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1907-11-10
President Roosevelt feels Philip Battell Stewart, candidate for governor of Colorado, was right in his stand. He finds it unfortunate that at times the Republican party is put in the position of championing improper corporate influences, especially as it weakens the party’s other platforms.
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1906-09-25
President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for the interesting letter. He comments on William Jennings Bryan’s recent speech, uncertain if he should “feel more irritated or sympathetic.” Roosevelt hopes to “persuade the Cubans to act decently” and continue in self-governance.
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1906-09-24
President Roosevelt informs Douglas Robinson that Senator Knox represents western Pennsylvania, and that William Robinson Blair must present his case through him. Roosevelt agrees with Robinson about William Jennings Bryan’s political error. He hopes Robinson can visit soon.
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1906-09-13
President Roosevelt thanks Secretary of State Root for the humorous translation of a Spanish newspaper. He provides updates on the successful naval review, recent state elections, and the boiling pot of New York politics. Roosevelt finds that William Jennings Bryan’s eagerness for popularity causes him to commit “to preposterous positions,” as revealed by his recent speech.
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1906-09-04
President Roosevelt feels it is inadvisable to appoint Edmund William Wells to succeed Governor Brodie as Governor of Arizona, and asks Brodie’s opinion of Joseph L. B. Alexander.
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1905-02-03
President Roosevelt feels it inexpedient to appoint Edmund William Wells or Benjamin A. Fowler and asks Chief Justice Kent’s opinions of John H. Page and Joseph L. B. Alexander. He directs Kent to consult with Governor Alexander O. Brodie on the matter.
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1905-02-03