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Letter from John E. Higgins to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John E. Higgins to Theodore Roosevelt

John E. Higgins reminds Theodore Roosevelt that the current political situation is the result of Roosevelt’s mistake of recommending William H. Taft to lead the Republican Party. Now Roosevelt is the only man who can fix his mistake by becoming president once again. Higgins believes Roosevelt has taught duty and patriotism and hopes Roosevelt will not fail in this important moment to live up to those ideals.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lady Delamere, Florence Anne Cole

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lady Delamere, Florence Anne Cole

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Lady Delamere after his return to the United States from Africa.  He comments on Lord and Lady Delamere’s success and service in East Africa and their relations with England.  Roosevelt also discusses his return to the United States.  He comments on public expectations for him and expresses his thoughts on political power.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1911-03-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John St. Loe Strachey

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John St. Loe Strachey

Theodore Roosevelt comments on John St. Loe Strachey’s editorials on Roosevelt’s attempts as governor of New York, as president, and as a political figure to “strengthen the bonds of good will, regard, and sympathy” between the United States and England. He also talks on his former statements about the office of the presidency – how, if he had explicitly stated that he did not believe in a president’s holding a consecutive third term, then all his enemies would have believed he was announcing his bid for a second term before the first had finished. Likewise, Roosevelt believes that he could not honorably back out of his current presidential campaign due to a desire for moderate progress akin to George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, William Pitt, Thomas Babington Macaulay, and the Whigs of the reform bill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-03-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles McCarthy

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles McCarthy

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased that Charles McCarthy liked what he said about John James Blaine. Roosevelt doubts McCarthy’s claim that he is popular, as he believes citizens of German descent will resent his attitude about Belgium. Roosevelt thinks if Americans really believe in world righteousness and the nation’s duty to do something for international decency, then the country is not to be excused if it fails to protect against Germany’s action toward Belgium. Roosevelt felt it was his duty to act, although he regrets having to do so. As to civil and internal affairs, Roosevelt says he will fight for the things for which the country stands just as long as he has breath.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-06

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte discusses the political situation in Baltimore regarding the vacancy for Deputy Surveyor of Customs and recommends that President Roosevelt leave the position unfilled until after the election and then appoint James Campbell. Bonaparte then discusses the political situation between Clarence C. Pusey, Abraham Lincoln Dryden, and John B. Hanna, recommending that Roosevelt suggest that Pusey wait until November 1st to take office, which would be considerate to William H. Jackson without offending Pusey’s supporters. Bonaparte also discusses whether two ships should make a trip to New Orleans or not.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-10

Letter from H. E. Miles to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from H. E. Miles to Theodore Roosevelt

Chairman Miles submits a report of the Tariff Committee of the Implement Association. The report comes up to the Executive Committee for action on August 18, 1906. Miles believes that action as contemplated in the report would be for the good of the Republican party. Miles further believes that the Stand Pat proposition is pure bluff, as proponents of this policy are inconsistent.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-08

Senator Beveridge’s Lincoln Day speech

Senator Beveridge’s Lincoln Day speech

Senator Beveridge’s speech, delivered at the Hotel Astor, New York City, on February 12, 1913, discusses the current state of confusion and division in both the Republican and Democratic political parities. Beveridge argues that state of affairs requires a new party, the Progressive Party, and contributes its establishment to Theodore Roosevelt. Throughout, he invokes the legacy of Abraham Lincoln and the Progressive Party’s fulfillment of his aspirations and principles.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1913-03

Letter from Herschel V. Jones to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Herschel V. Jones to Theodore Roosevelt

Herschel V. Jones expresses concern that suing the Northern Securities Company under the Sherman Act is being perceived in Minnesota as President Roosevelt allying himself with Minnesota Governor Samuel Rinnah Van Sant. Van Sant’s policies have split the Minnesota Republican party and Jones believes that Van Sant’s decisions are too politically motivated. He does not object to Roosevelt’s action but opposes an alliance with Governor Van Sant.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-22