Political candidates

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lawrence F. Abbott

President Roosevelt clarifies William H. Taft’s opinion on the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, and on the appointment of African Americans, for Lawrence F. Abbott. Namely, that Taft shares Roosevelt’s sentiments, as well as those of The Outlook, on Mississippi Governor James Kimble Vardaman and Representative John Sharp Williams. Roosevelt offers a list of the principle African American appointments he has made while in office, and encourages Abbott to contact Booker T. Washington for further statement on the character of the appointees.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Seth Bullock

President Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt greatly enjoyed Seth Bullock’s letter about Kermit Roosevelt. Bullock’s political updates worry Roosevelt, but he will not go on the stump. William H. Taft is the candidate and must be the one in the public eye.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lyman Abbott

President Roosevelt records the facts about his influence on the nomination of William H. Taft in the Southern states, countering reports in the press. Roosevelt analyzes the breakdown of support for candidates in each area of the country, and summarizes that the Northern officials followed the trajectories in their districts, and opposition to Taft in the Southern states was largely a result of the influence of outside interests.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lawrence F. Abbott

President Roosevelt thanks Lawrence F. Abbott for his answer to R. T. Vann. The only way Roosevelt influenced office holders was by preventing them from nominating him for a third term. He details what candidates the office holders were mostly supporting in various states. Enclosed are two letters regarding Oklahoma Governor Charles Nathaniel Haskell, one from Mrs. Williams which Roosevelt would like to see published and one which has already been published.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Grosvenor A. Harper

President Roosevelt thanks Grosvenor A. Harper for the letter of praise, but asks Harper to consider William H. Taft. Roosevelt would not have said all he has of Taft if he did not firmly believe it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Brown McKinley

President Roosevelt agrees with Representative McKinley’s comments on the amount of constructive, beneficial legislation accomplished by Congress in the past seven years. He lists specific pieces of legislation that he feels “form a record of substantial legislative achievement in harmony with the best and most progressive thought of our people.” Roosevelt argues that electing William H. Taft will ensure such progress continues.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles A. Moore

President Roosevelt will inquire if Fred L. Hartigan can be reinstated, and is glad to hear from Charles A. Moore concerning politics. He is troubled by the nomination of Governor Charles Evans Hughes, for “if we nominate him we will lose many votes, and if we do not nominate him we will lose more.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Samuel McCune Lindsay

President Roosevelt thanks Samuel McCune Lindsay for his letter. He is inclined to agree with Lindsay on the desirability of renominating Governor Charles Evans Hughes. However, he feels it is more accurate to call Hughes a reactionary than William H. Taft. The matter of concern is how far should he and Taft go in trying to force the renomination. Regardless, Roosevelt is unsure whether anyone would heed him in the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt and William Loeb both think Secretary of War Taft’s chances of being elected are improving. Removing Kentucky Collector of Internal Revenue Edward T. Franks is delicate, and Roosevelt will consult with Commissioner of Internal Revenue John G. Capers. Roosevelt will echo Taft’s statement on the Philippines. The financiers are now attacking the Great White Fleet’s trip to the Pacific. Roosevelt sends an enclosure exemplifying Lucius Nathan Littauer’s behavior, and he has heard there will be support for Governor Charles Evans Hughes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt updates Secretary of War Taft on his conversation with Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou in which he made clear that the nominee for president will be chosen based on what is best for the party. Men from various states have contacted Roosevelt attempting to convince him to run again and expressing whether they would support Taft. Evaluating the potential candidates, Roosevelt focuses on Governor Charles Evans Hughes, who is the biggest potential threat. Roosevelt says that Bishop Charles Henry Brent recently delivered a ridiculous sermon on the Philippines and that Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte has been doing well this summer despite his difficult work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt returns the enclosures to Secretary of War Taft and agrees that George W. Goethals’ plan seems best. Taft’s speech is admirable, and Roosevelt hopes the Republican Party will choose Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Horace K. Devereux

In confidence, President Roosevelt shares that he would be delighted if Philip Battell Stewart was elected to Congress from Colorado as it would strengthen his position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from George W. Coons to Theodore Roosevelt

George W. Coons believes Theodore Roosevelt is the only man that might prevent disaster by becoming president. Coons encourages Roosevelt to accept the nomination for president if it comes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-05

Creator(s)

Coons, George W. (George Washington), 1858-1931

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to William Loeb

New York State Republican Committee Chairman Woodruff updates William Loeb on the campaigns of Fifth Assembly District Leader Robert A. Sharkey and of Senator Eugene Mabbett Travis for control of the Eleventh Assembly District in New York. Woodruff feels he can neither support not speak out against Governor Charles Evans Hughes at this time, and he is worried Stevens’s victory in Niagara will encourage those hostile to President Roosevelt. He assesses other district candidates and their potential to have a positive impact. Although he knows Loeb may not be able to help directly, he appeals to him for aid if possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-19

Creator(s)

Woodruff, Timothy L. (Timothy Lester), 1858-1913

Letter from William H. Taft to William Loeb

William H. Taft has asked the Kentucky lawyer William Marshall Bullitt to write to William Loeb regarding the situation with Internal Revenue Collector Edward T. Franks. Taft has visited Colorado and outlines the situation there for Loeb: Archibald McNichol Stevenson has attempted to manipulate both Chairman of the Republican City Organization John F. Vivian and Taft’s campaign manager Arthur I. Vorys, and he has advocated for the removal of Internal Revenue Collector Frank W. Howbert. Taft has had positive meetings with both Vivian and Governor Henry Augustus Buchtel. They will support whoever President Roosevelt supports.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-31

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Letter from George Curry to Theodore Roosevelt

Territorial Governor of New Mexico Curry appreciates President Roosevelt’s confidence in him, promising to justify it. Supporters of Vice President Charles W. Fairbanks held a demonstration during his recent visit to the territory, which proved “an absolute failure.” If able, Curry will meet Roosevelt in St. Louis, Missouri, to discuss New Mexico affairs. Despite the general support of his administration, Curry admits he does “do[es] not like” being governor, but will continue for the present because Roosevelt wishes for him to do so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-30

Creator(s)

Curry, George, 1861-1947

Letter from Theodore E. Burton to William Loeb

Representative Burton faces “overwhelming pressure” to run for mayor of Cleveland, Ohio, and wants William Loeb and President Roosevelt’s opinion on the matter. He lists the arguments favoring the decision.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-28

Creator(s)

Burton, Theodore E. (Theodore Elijah), 1851-1929

Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin Ide Wheeler, president of the University of California, Berkeley, forwards a letter from Washington Senator Ralph Metcalf to President Roosevelt. Wheeler attests to Metcalf’s integrity and directs Roosevelt to Wheeler’s information regarding Secretary of War William H. Taft’s candidacy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-20

Creator(s)

Wheeler, Benjamin Ide, 1854-1927

Advertisement for the New York World

This advertisement for a subscription package for both the New York World and the Citizen announces the impartiality of the World in covering the upcoming elections.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-27

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mrs. Nicholson

President Roosevelt disagrees with Mrs. Nicholson as to who is the better candidate, Woodrow Wilson or Charles Evans Hughes. He gives his reason as coming down to that of character. At the end of the letter is a statement dated February 20, 1924, by a notary stating that the letter above, which is a copy, is true to the original which he has examined.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-07-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919