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George Hammond offers Theodore Roosevelt the support of the office holders throughout the state of Arkansas if he is a presidential candidate. Hammond believes the office holders do not represent the opinion of the general public.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Julius Horvath tells Theodore Roosevelt he has read several articles in foreign languages and they are taking great interest in Roosevelt becoming president in 1912. Horvath has been politically active since coming to the United States by helping over 800 immigrants become naturalized and maintaining relationships with prominent Republican politicians. With his skills of language and connections with immigrants in the U.S., Horvath is sure they will support Roosevelt for president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-13
Peter W. Shute tells Theodore Roosevelt he is the only man to unite the Republican Party, but also suggests a new political party be formed, the Union Party. Shute believes there should be more focus on prohibition and temperance in politics, and less in the Church. Shute shares his grievances regarding William H. Taft and Robert M. La Follette and hopes Roosevelt will step up and save the party and the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Milton B. Goodkind is glad he amused Theodore Roosevelt with is last letter. He hopes to speak in person with Roosevelt soon, but discusses possible Democratic presidential candidates. In response to Roosevelt’s article “Whats the Matter with Business,” Goodkind list several things that are wrong with business and why things are so broken and why promises will no longer be enough for American’s.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
John O. Yeiser explains to Frank Harper the reason for his telegram asking permission to publicize some of his correspondence with Theodore Roosevelt. Yeiser is anxious to make Roosevelt a candidate and would appreciate being able to share something to help the movement succeed. Roosevelt’s name will be on the Nebraska primary ballot which will provide a poll of the voters preference.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-17
Nathaniel C. Wright shares a newspaper clipping with Daniel Rhodes Hanna saying he is printing the article to offset the trouble caused by what The North American has been printing regarding Theodore Roosevelt not being a candidate for the presidency. The article states that while Roosevelt has made his intentions clear, progressive Republicans have not lost hope that he will step up if their efforts to have him nominated are successful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-28
Irving H. Trowbridge offers Theodore Roosevelt his opinion on current political conditions. Despite supporting Roosevelt’s refusal to enter the race, Trowbridge is not sure Taft or La Follette will be able to win the presidency. Based on his considerable experience, Trowbridge believes only one man can lead the Republican’s to victory.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Bela Tokaji tells Theodore Roosevelt he was astonished by the number of friends and admirers Roosevelt has in Washington, especially among newspaper men. Everyone mentions Roosevelt for the presidency. Tokaji talked with several senators but is truly a Roosevelt man and cannot be convinced otherwise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
John E. Forbes tells Theodore Roosevelt that he hopes Roosevelt’s plan for dealing with trusts will work if he returns to the presidency, and all signs point to Roosevelt becoming president again. Forbes has worked with hardware manufactures all his life and shares his knowledge of trusts and the damage they do to people and communities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Bela Tokaji informs Theodore Roosevelt that the people have no confidence in William H. Taft and Robert M. La Follette will be unable to secure enough delegates to be nominated for president. Tokaji does believe Roosevelt would have enough delegates to become the presidential nominee and will win. Tokaji is a “Magyar” by birth and he is determined to agitate for Roosevelt’s nomination, no matter what Roosevelt says.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-25
Charles W. McMurran sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his article Boosting Things and states that he believes if only politicians would let up, prosperity would be more abundant. McMurran prays Roosevelt will have good health and many years more to enjoy the fruits of his labor while mankind benefits from his actions. McMurran adds he will support Roosevelt for President and would like to come to Oyster Bay for a conversation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Paul V. Collins thanks Peder Hjelmstad for his letter, which they will publish without the mention of Hjelmstad’s choice of presidential candidate. Collins asks Hjelmstad what the farmers of North Dakota think of Theodore Roosevelt. Hjelmstad apparently replies on the bottom of the original letter stating that if Roosevelt were to declare himself as a candidate, he would most likely win the farmers of North Dakota, but since he is neither running nor endorsing another candidate, Hjelmstad believes La Follette will win North Dakota.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
Paul V. Collins gives Theodore Roosevelt the names of the men who submitted an article on reciprocity to be published in The Outlook and confirms that Roosevelt gave the men a word limit for the article. Collins writes of his experience trying to get the editor of the Saturday Evening Post to print an article contrary to the line the magazine had already taken on reciprocity and says most publications have only printed one side of the story. Collins thinks there is likely to be a “stampede” at the Republican National Convention and Roosevelt will be nominated.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
John L. Davis informs Theodore Roosevelt the people want him to be the next president because he is able to meet with kings and emperors as well as farmers. Davis believes the voters will pick Roosevelt, if they have the chance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Francis Marion Wright tells Theodore Roosevelt he is the only man who can win the Presidency and his party needs him. Wright is familiar with public sentiment and is not swayed by his friendship with Roosevelt. Roosevelt appointed Wright for two federal judgeships and Wright will never forget Roosevelt’s generous words.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-25
Riley S. Young congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his recent article in The Outlook. Young believes the current age requires capital in order to do business and therefore size should not be restricted by vague laws. Young hopes Roosevelt will allow his friends to nominate him for president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-22
Peder O. Evensen tells Theodore Roosevelt he is promoting the Republican Progressive Party among the Scandinavian community in Chicago. Evensen asks Roosevelt to consider giving him a loan to restart his publication, the Varden. Evensen also shares his opinions on the presidential race what he thinks of William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-08
After having lunch with Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Knox gives an official statement that Roosevelt is not and will not run for the nomination to become a candidate for president. Many Republicans hope Taft will turn down the nomination so Roosevelt might step up and save Republicans by becoming the Republican presidential candidate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
In response to Conrad Kohrs’ letter regarding William H. Taft as a presidential candidate, President Roosevelt attests to Taft’s ability. Roosevelt thoroughly discusses what characterizes the leader of a healthy progressive movement and how Taft’s record demonstrates his embodiment of these characteristics. Simply put, the two qualities that made Taft a great judge–wisdom and moral courage–are the same qualities of a great president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-09
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft that he admires his willingness to sacrifice his own interests for a principle, but encourages him to avoid talking about delicate subjects where his words could be twisted. Roosevelt is glad that Taft understands the situation with another potential presidential candidate, Governor Charles Evans Hughes, remarking that he has a “distinct strength with the people.” The president believes that Taft will get the majority of the delegates in the West on the first roll and that the majority of people in New England are for Taft. Finally, Roosevelt notes that the New York papers are “almost insane” in regard to his actions, suggesting that Judas Iscariot and Benedict Arnold were “pretty good citizens by comparison.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-19