Political parties--Platforms

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Dehon Hill

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Arthur Dehon Hill, reassuring him that Mr. Thompson performed well in Hill’s absence. Regarding a discussion about possible electors, Roosevelt’s guests supported Massachusetts Governor Eugene Foss. Roosevelt supports a plan to elect one ex-Republican and one ex-Democrat for Senator and Governor, such as John Sullivan and Mr. Plunkett. Roosevelt expresses pleasure that ex-Governor of Rhode Island Lucius F. C. Garvin supports the Progressive platform. Roosevelt is also pleased with William Sturgis Bigelow.

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1912-07-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Flavel Sweeten Luther

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Trinity College President Luther that the Progressive party platform should avoid Republican and Democratic caucuses.

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1912-07-23

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Josiah J. White

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Josiah J. White that Roosevelt is unable to comment on his campaign or his platform preceding the Republican National Convention in Chicago. All campaign questions should be directed to Judge William H. Hotchkiss.

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1912-07-23

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Enos E. Costa

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Enos E. Costa about the principles behind Roosevelt’s Progressive platform. Roosevelt will not make promises of office or fortune to those who back his campaign. His secretary contends that supporters should join exclusively based on their personal alliance with the cause.

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1912-07-24

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Borden D. Whiting

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Borden D. Whiting for his letter and enclosures. Roosevelt appreciates the suggested additions for his platform; however, he wishes to shorten his upcoming speech. The secretary suggests that Whiting discuss the matter with the platform committee in Chicago. he also asks what is going on in Upper Montclair.

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1912-07-24

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Schaub

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Arthur Schaub for his letter. Roosevelt will have his platform ready soon, and he believes he and Schaub will work well together.

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1912-07-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Chester H. Rowell

Theodore Roosevelt discusses his platform for the upcoming Progressive Party Convention to take place in August. Roosevelt asks that Chester H. Rowell relay to Mr. Earl the topics he will discuss in his platform, which are minimum wage, taxation, and the tariff.

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1912-07-20

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to James M. Finlay

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks James M. Finlay of the Republican Club of New York for his letter. Roosevelt is fond of George Gunton and his writings, and he will consult with Charles Richard Van Hise concerning the platform.

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1912-07-22

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Homer Folks

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Homer Folks for the editorial letter he sent. Roosevelt agrees with Folks’s position but does not wish to include Folks in the committee to draft his platform, preferring that Folks remain unofficially connected to the Progressive Party.

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1912-07-22

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Josiah J. White

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Josiah J. White’s letter to Roosevelt. Roosevelt agreed with some of White’s suggestions and disagreed with others, but will keep his criticisms in mind when drafting his platform.

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1912-07-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George L. Record

Theodore Roosevelt requests that George L. Record send him suggestions for the new party’s platform.

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1912-07-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Madison Clinton Peters

Theodore Roosevelt explains his platform on agricultural taxation, tariffs, and trusts to Dr. Peters, contending that supporting the Democratic campaign will assuredly impede progress in the United States.

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1912-07-09

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar K. Davis

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks Oscar K. Davis what is being done in Mississippi and requests help responding to telegrams from Redmond, Howard, and Samuel Wesley Long.

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1912-07-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert Bushnell Hart

President Roosevelt discusses the presidential campaign and the platforms of the other candidates.

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1912-07-10

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert Knox Smith

Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Commissioner Herbert Knox Smith that both political parties are dominated by political bosses with large interests, noting that there is no need to switch Republican Guggenheim-Penrose-Barnes for Democratic Murphy-Taggart-Sullivan. He also criticizes the Democratic platform, which exhibits no progressive vision to meet the needs of the nation.

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1912-07-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jonathan Bourne

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Senator Bourne for the suggested party platform.

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1912-07-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William O. Lynch

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Professor Lynch about his campaign and the Baltimore ballot against the Democratic Party.

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1912-07-06

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Thornton O. Munford

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to Thornton O. Munford in defense of Roosevelt’s platform.

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1912-07-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Owen R. Lovejoy

Theodore Roosevelt discusses Owen R. Lovejoy’s conference, his platform, and social and industrial injustice.

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1912-07-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to S. A. J. Willingham

Theodore Roosevelt encloses a copy of his Carnegie Hall speech and a few others. He hopes these will provide an idea of his political platform.

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1912-07-02