Presidential candidates--Public opinion

Governor Stubbs and “an overwhelming majority of the Republicans of Kansas” hope that Theodore Roosevelt will provide them with an opportunity to nominate and then elect him president. Many of Roosevelt’s friends believe that it is their duty to nominate Roosevelt, as it would be his duty to accept. Stubbs is not requesting a public announcement but would like Roosevelt to inform his friends if he would accept the nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-04

Creator(s)

Stubbs, Walter Roscoe, 1858-1929

Judge Lindsey will be writing an article in favor of Governor Wilson’s nomination as the Democratic presidential candidate. However, he made it clear to the Wilson campaign that he would support Theodore Roosevelt if Roosevelt is nominated by the Republican Party. Lindsey has been seeing a great deal of public support for Roosevelt’s nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-28

Creator(s)

Lindsey, Ben B. (Ben Barr), 1869-1943

James Rudolph Garfield’s absence on account of a business trip likely contributed to his defeat for the Ohio Constitutional Convention. Additionally, unlike other candidates, he refused to pledge himself to a specific form of the initiative and referendum or supporting President William H. Taft. He will still do his best to prevent extreme action in the convention but fears it will be difficult to obtain wise action. Garfield comments on national politics and Taft’s chances of being nominated. He hopes to discuss matters with Theodore Roosevelt during his upcoming visit to New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-13

Creator(s)

Garfield, James Rudolph, 1865-1950

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-30

Creator(s)

Bishop, Joseph Bucklin, 1847-1928

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Hugh T. Halbert asks Theodore Roosevelt if he has read Henry G. Granger’s article “The Stain on our Flag.” There have been many inquiries if the statement regarding Colombia is fair, so Halbert requests Roosevelt’s clarification. He discusses Minnesota’s mixed position concerning presidential candidates.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-26

Creator(s)

Halbert, Hugh T. (Hugh Tyler), 1873-1930

Andrew J. Park shares that Theodore Roosevelt’s thousands of friends in the West were astonished by his statement that he would regard a presidential nomination in 1912 as a national calamity. While both political parties agree that President William H. Taft “earnestly labors for the welfare of the country,” his isolation from the progressive Republicans leaves his renomination in question. If Taft fails to be renominated and Roosevelt rejects the nomination, a Democratic victory is certain. Park and the leading Republicans of the West feel Roosevelt is the only candidate who can save the party.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-28

Creator(s)

Park, Andrew J. (Andrew James), 1827-1916

President Wheeler gave Paul Ziertmann a letter of introduction and hopes Theodore Roosevelt will meet with him. Ziertmann is an exchange teacher and knows more about the American educational system and student needs than any other European. Wheeler comments on President William H. Taft and Woodrow Wilson as candidates and reports that Professor David P. Barrows returned from a trip through Mexico and finds the country quieter than supposed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-15

Creator(s)

Wheeler, Benjamin Ide, 1854-1927

George H. Paine shares with Theodore Roosevelt his recent experience at a motion picture. The mixed audience remained silent when pictures of other political candidates were shown but cheered and clapped when Roosevelt’s picture appeared.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-11

Creator(s)

Paine, George H. (George Henry), 1858-1940

Humphrey D. Davy believes that, regardless of political leanings or nationality, the population tends to follow people who are real leaders–suggesting that Roosevelt is one such leader. In a postscript to the Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt, Davy asks for this letter to be preserved, and promises to continue to follow the letter with future letters until Roosevelt is elected in 1912.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-24

Creator(s)

Davy, Humphrey D.

Edward H. Clough shares with Theodore Roosevelt how the voters of New Hampshire largely support Roosevelt’s nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-21

Creator(s)

Clough, Edward H. (Edward Hamlin), 1860-1932

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-21

Creator(s)

Deibel, Albert L. (Albert Louis), 1880-1946

While traveling, Jessie A. Price visited with a socialist family from Ohio who commented that the socialists in the state are fond of Theodore Roosevelt and were prepared to follow his advice during his visit. However, Roosevelt’s strong criticism of “the evils of socialism” caused them to “thr[o]w their votes away recklessly.” Price suggests Roosevelt reach out and “heal the breach” by commending socialism’s high ideals.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-21

Creator(s)

Price, Jessie A.

While attending a moving picture, Julian A. Keeler observed a more “hearty” round of applause for Theodore Roosevelt’s portrait when displayed during a presentation of prominent Americans, as compared to the others. He also heard comments favoring Roosevelt. However, Keeler knows not everyone in attendance supports Roosevelt. Yet, he advises Roosevelt not to be discouraged by temporary defeats.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-28

Creator(s)

Keeler, Julian A., 1872-1931

R. P. Kelly has long followed Theodore Roosevelt’s career and has met him twice. He shares his observation that Roosevelt is the only Republican candidate whom people have confidence in, but many Republicans would rather take a chance with the Democratic nominee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-30

Creator(s)

Kelly, R. P.

Francis M. Shippey informs Theodore Roosevelt of the formation of the National Roosevelt Republican Club and encloses an official campaign button.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-30

Creator(s)

Shippey, Francis M. (Francis Marion), 1854-1925

While Fletcher R. Burus is interested in President William H. Taft’s plans for war arbitration, he believes the more pressing issue is arbitration for labor troubles. As an aside, he examines the Idaho Republicans’ opinions of the presidential candidates and concludes that many would like to see Theodore Roosevelt as president again. Burrus discusses the shopmen’s strike on the Harriman Lines and his conversations with labor officials about an arbitration conference. He asks Roosevelt to use his influence with railroad executive R. S. Lovett to ensure the meeting happens.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-28

Creator(s)

Burrus, Fletcher R. (Fletcher Ready), 1875-1928

J. P. Fosbender hopes Theodore Roosevelt is reelected as he is a friend of the farmer and would like to meet him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-26

Creator(s)

Fosbender, J. P.

W. L. Davis believes Theodore Roosevelt is the only man who can save the Republican Party. He hopes he will allow his name to be submitted as a presidential candidate at the convention in Chicago, Illinois.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-25

Creator(s)

Davis, W. L.

George E. Boynton tells Theodore Roosevelt that his high school students greatly admire him. He invites Roosevelt to their annual banquet, even though he probably cannot attend.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-24

Creator(s)

Boynton, George E. (George Edward), 1861-1937

J. A. Grey sincerely hopes Theodore Roosevelt is elected president again. He shares an incident in which he believes he saved Roosevelt’s life while his train passed through Moscow, Tennessee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-14

Creator(s)

Grey, J. A.