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Theodore Roosevelt sends thanks to poet William Watson for sending him a copy of his sonnet. Roosevelt invites Watson to lunch at Oyster Bay and admits he fears defeat in the upcoming presidential election.
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1912-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells D. W. Wilkie that Roosevelt is unable to attend to all campaign matters. He suggests that Wilkie ask Edwin Augustus Van Valkenburg of the Philadelphia North American how to assist with the election.
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1912-07-15
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Professor Lynch about his campaign and the Baltimore ballot against the Democratic Party.
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1912-07-06
Theodore Roosevelt seeks advice from A. H. Price on how to secure support from North Carolina for his presidential candidacy.
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1912-07-06
Theodore Roosevelt denies that he made a statement which was attributed to him.
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1912-07-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Colonel Edward C. Carrington for his help and affirms that he is and will remain a candidate.
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1912-07-09
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to John M. Leach.
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1912-05-23
Theodore Roosevelt updates Francis J. Heney on the political climate in Massachusetts and provides his commentary on the situations elsewhere. Roosevelt may send Heney to Ohio after the California results are out. He thanks Heney for his support and reflects on the historical implications of his presidential campaign, both as a third party candidate and seeker of a third term.
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1912-04-30
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates James R. Eckles’s kind letter and values his opinion. However, Roosevelt asks Eckles not to move towards making him a presidential candidate.
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1911-12-08
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the “first-class editorial” and how it “puts it just straight.” He especially liked how it was pointed out that the North American statement contained nothing new regarding his emphatic statement that he will not be a candidate.
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1911-12-02
Theodore Roosevelt instructs James Rudolph Garfield not to act any further. He now hopes and wishes that for his comfort, President William H. Taft, Robert M. La Follette, or a third party will develop such an “overwhelming strength” that there will not be a tendency to come to him.
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1911-12-01
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates John J. Sullivan’s opinion. However, he does not want to be a candidate for anything, least of all the presidency.
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1911-11-28
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Theodore B. Blakey for his comments on his editorial. However, he does not want to be nominated for president and invites Blakey to discuss the full reason why. Roosevelt is glad Blakey liked his editorial on the trust question.
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1911-11-25
Theodore Roosevelt is uncertain how to feel about “this manifestation” of George E. Miller’s friendship. He sees no reason to change his attitude that it would be unwise and undesirable to put him up as a presidential nominee. Roosevelt wants to discuss the matter in person.
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1911-11-23
Theodore Roosevelt did not know Senator Crane called until Senator Henry Cabot Lodge told him. Where they meet depends on what day Crane visits. He wants to talk about several things. Roosevelt is glad Crane agrees with him about not being renominated, and he hopes Crane can keep Lodge in line with this.
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1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt thanks George W. Ellis for his kind expressions and would like to meet with him. However, he does not want the presidential nomination and hopes his friends to realize this.
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1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt is glad Frank Lawrence Embree liked the article. He admonishes that his friends stop any movement to nominate him for the presidency.
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1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt felt uncomfortable by that action. He hopes James Rudolph Garfield will explain to the leaders of the Senator Robert La Follette supporters and men like Gilson Gardner and Ray Stannard Baker that none of his friends had anything to do with starting the sudden expression in his favor. It was also not a move against La Follette.
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1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Alpheus Geer’s letter and is grateful that he understands what he is trying to do. He agrees with Geer regarding the inefficient handling of the trust question. The senseless attack on corporations and refusal to do them justice is “iniquitous.” Roosevelt does not want the presidential nomination.
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1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt explains to Cornelius S. Loder that he will not speak for or against any candidate for the presidency or vice presidency. He also cannot give the requested address.
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1911-10-26