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William E. Sedgwick urges Theodore Roosevelt to reconsider his decision not to allow his name to be put forth at the next Republican convention. He believes Iowa will send an uninstructed delegation to the National Convention, and many in the state would be happy to use their influence on Roosevelt’s behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
J. B. Burton asks Theodore Roosevelt not to announce that he will not accept the presidential candidacy. He believes Roosevelt is “patriotic enough” to accept the convention’s call if President William H. Taft fails to untie the Republican Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
Connor B. Preston shares his opinion on President William H. Taft’s prospects if re-nominated. He knows that the Republicans and many Democrats will vote for Theodore Roosevelt if he is nominated. Only Roosevelt can save the Republican Party. Preston wants Roosevelt to allow his friends to “stampede the convention.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-06
J. J. Curran wrote several letters to Theodore Roosevelt but never mailed them. Instead, he will visit Roosevelt at his office tomorrow. Father O’Connor will accompany him to ask a favor despite Curran insisting otherwise. Curran has high hopes for Roosevelt’s “grand triumph” at the 1912 Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-04
Representative Longworth thoroughly details recent Ohio politics for Theodore Roosevelt. He is concerned about a split in the Republican Party and does not want to be forced into open antagonism with friends in the progressive wing. Longworth asks Roosevelt for advice on local and state conditions. Alice Roosevelt Longworth is sick, but they are glad to hear about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s improvement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-13
Daniel Rhodes Hanna is concerned about the current political situation, especially as a businessman. Like many others, he believes that Theodore Roosevelt is the only Republican who can be elected president. Hanna wants Roosevelt to name twenty-four Republicans to meet and discuss the situation.
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1911-10-26
E. E. Swick is a delegate for the state primary convention in favor of Theodore Roosevelt. However, as a farmer, he has work to do. He asks Roosevelt for thirty-five dollars to cover his expenses while away.
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1912-04-25
Albert L. Deibel sends Theodore Roosevelt a clipping about a survey across Arkansas showing that most Republicans favor him over President William H. Taft. Deibel hopes to launch a movement at an upcoming meeting to secure delegates to the Chicago Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
John Clay Davies comments on Ezra P. Prentice’s resignation as Chairman of the New York State Committee. He believes there needs to be a practical reorganization of the party machinery, especially since the younger element have been unable to participate effectively. Davies discusses that public officers need to be divorced from personal interests.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-17
Robert L. Hall is pleased that Phillips Lee Goldsborough favors delaying the convention to elect delegates to the National Convention. He supports Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Robert Marion La Follette.
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1911-01-01
Robert L. Hall is pleased that Brice W. Goldsborough favors delaying the convention to elect delegates to the National Convention. He supports Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Robert Marion La Follette.
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1911-01-01
Robert L. Hall has long supported Theodore Roosevelt and is excited that the public is considering nominating him for president. He is not pleased with William F. Stone’s political manipulations but is glad Brice W. Goldsborough favors Roosevelt. Hall will do all he can to further Roosevelt’s nomination at the next national convention.
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1911-01-01
Robert L. Hall is pleased that William P. Jackson favors delaying the convention to elect delegates to the National Convention. He supports Theodore Roosevelt and Senator Robert Marion La Follette.
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1911-01-01
Millard J. Bloomer is still inspired by Theodore Roosevelt’s leadership skills during the Saratoga convention. He sends a copy of his newspaper with an account of the convention, which he believes is accurate. Bloomer agrees with Roosevelt’s ideas and pledges to give his best in bringing them about.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-10-01
Walter Butler Atterbury congratulates Theodore Roosevelt for his work at the Saratoga convention.
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1910-09-30
Representative Fassett was delighted to see the Associated Press dispatch Theodore Roosevelt sent and reminds him that their association has been longer than twenty-five years. “On the general principle,” Fassett has agreed with Roosevelt, although he has differed in opinion regarding the method. One such current, yet minor, difference concerns the direct nomination. He congratulates Roosevelt on his recent speeches and the ticket that was nominated. Fassett asks about Roosevelt’s speaking schedule and instructs him to caution Henry L. Stimson from revealing too much during the first interview.
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1910-09-30
Representative Cocks assures Theodore Roosevelt he will have no difficulty being selected as a conventional delegate. He recently spoke to President William H. Taft, who shared information about a situation. John F. O’Brien regrets the State Committee’s action regarding Roosevelt being Temporary Chairman. Cocks recently spoke to William Loeb, who thinks Vice President J. S. Sherman will duck, but it is unknown what information he has.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-30
Charles H. Betts proposes how to choose a candidate at the convention if he and Theodore Roosevelt cannot agree beforehand. The only ticket that all Republicans can agree on and is likely to be elected is the one he presented six months prior with Roosevelt for governor and James W. Wadsworth for Lieutenant Governor. Betts cautions that political conditions differ in New York City and the state of New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-09
In 1909, William H. Crowley bet a Coney Island policeman that Theodore Roosevelt would be the Republican nominee for the 1912 election. Now he encourages Roosevelt to go to the convention and win the nomination; he is sure that if he wins he will be easily elected.
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1912
W. N. Mitchell explains why he advocated for President Roosevelt’s renomination at the Republican convention in Chicago. He discusses his Confederate roots, his connections to both of Roosevelt’s parents, and explains that he circulated a petition for his renomination in the South. Mitchell believed that Roosevelt had the best chance of delivering the South to the Republicans. He pledges now to support President-elect William H. Taft and work to elect Republicans in the next election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-09