Presidents--Nomination

Letter from William H. Kelsey to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. Kelsey asks Theodore Roosevelt to keep William H. Taft from getting the Presidential nomination at the Republican National Convention. Kelsey believes if Taft wins the nomination, he will be beaten worse than any other man running for office. Although Robert M. La Follette is better than Taft, Kelsey will be voting for Roosevelt in the primaries and hopes Roosevelt will run for the office himself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Kelsey, William H. (William Henry), 1858-1936

Letter from Luther F. Eggers to Theodore Roosevelt

Luther F. Eggers tells Theodore Roosevelt he has been a lifelong Republican, fought in the Civil War, and lived among the Rough Riders in Arizona before leaving to practice law in California. Eggers judges that the all Western states will support Roosevelt, unlike William H. Taft, and urges Roosevelt to accept the nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

Eggers, Luther F. (Luther Franklin), 1845-1933

Letter from William W. Hulse to Theodore Roosevelt

William W. Hulse reminds Theodore Roosevelt of previous correspondence they have had and shares an update on the progress of his village. Hulse believes everyone would support Roosevelt as the next president and as a veteran, has always admired Roosevelt. Hulse invites Roosevelt to the Board of Trade’s annual banquet as the guest of honor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Hulse, William W. (William Warren), 1838-1929

Letter from M. O. Gates to Theodore Roosevelt

M. O. Gates tells Theodore Roosevelt thousands of men believe Roosevelt needs to step up and rescue the party. If Roosevelt and Albert J. Beveridge are the leaders, Gates knows the Republicans will win, but if William H. Taft is nominated, there will not be victory.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Gates, M O

Letter from Alexander J. Cooper to Theodore Roosevelt

Alexander J. Cooper tells Theodore Roosevelt he is glad to see a movement to make Roosevelt the next president in this mornings newspaper because the Republican party needs a leader who will protect American industries. Coopers asks Roosevelt not to refuse the nomination because the people are with Roosevelt and only want the chance to voice their sentiments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Cooper, Alexander J. (Alexander James), 1861-1937

Letter from Benjamin F. Beazell to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin F. Beazell tells Theodore Roosevelt that he has traveled through many midwestern states and all republicans he meets are dissatisfied with William H. Taft and will not vote for Taft even if nominated. Beazell states the dissatisfied businessmen and farmers are true blood republicans, not insurgent republicans. Beazell believes the office will seek out Roosevelt despite Roosevelt not seeking office and offers to help in any way he can.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Beazell, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Fell), 1864-1947

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

Creator(s)

Higgins, John E., 1857-1926

Letter from S. L. Chantz to Theodore Roosevelt

S. L. Chantz encourages Theodore Roosevelt to accept the nomination for president. Chantz will support Roosevelt’s election because Roosevelt is the man who can handle any difficulty.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

Chantz, S. L.

Letter from J. A. Morrison to Theodore Roosevelt

J. A. Morrison tells Theodore Roosevelt the whole country, including himself, would like to have Roosevelt lead the Republican party once again. In his community, Morrison does not know a Republican who says they will vote for William H. Taft, and the Democrats say they will vote for Roosevelt. Morrison asks Roosevelt to accept the nomination if it is offered.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Morrison, J. A.

Letter from John Hooper Caffee to Theodore Roosevelt

John Hooper Caffee sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of the story The man on horseback written by the editor of The Denver Times, Heulin C. O’Neill. It is about how Roosevelt saves the country when the other party leaders have failed, and feels very appropriate to the current climate. Caffee remembers Roosevelt saying he did not wish to return to any political office both when he left the White House, and more recently, but hopes he will enjoy the story regardless.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Caffee, John Hooper

Letter from John M. Leach to Theodore Roosevelt

John M. Leach asks Theodore Roosevelt to confirm that if William H. Taft is nominated, he will lose the presidency to the democrats. Leach does not understand why Taft would not step aside, and urges Roosevelt to take up the leadership of the Republican party and run for president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Leach, John M.

Letter from James O. Leman to Theodore Roosevelt

James O. Leman asks Theodore Roosevelt to call on him to help if Roosevelt decides to run for president. Leman wishes Roosevelt a merry Chistmas and a happy new year

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Leman, James O. (James Otis), 1873-

Letter from Bela Tokaji to Theodore Rooosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-25

Creator(s)

Tokaji, Bela

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gilbert B. Daniels

Theodore Roosevelt asks Gilbert B. Daniels not to quote him in any way. Roosevelt states that he will not run for president and he hopes he will not receive the nomination. If there is a genuine movement to nominate him, Roosevelt quotes Abraham Lincoln and says he will cross that bridge if it comes it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles E. Pope

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the kind letter from Charles E. Pope, but reiterates that he does not want to be nominated for any office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles H. Nearing

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Charles H. Nearing’s kind letter and good opinion, but reiterates that he does not want to be nominated for any office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Julius M. Hummel

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Julius M. Hummel for his letter and good opinion, but Roosevelt reiterates that he does not want to be nominated for office.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William E. Sedgwick

Theodore Roosevelt is confused by William E. Sedgwick’s letter. Roosevelt does not want the nomination nor does he think there is enough of a public demand for him that he will be faced with the choice of accepting it or not. Roosevelt hopes Sedgwick will be in New York and can come talk to him in person.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George E. Miller

Theodore Roosevelt tells George E. Miller that he does not want the presidential nomination and would see it as a great misfortune to be nominated. Roosevelt will put public duty over his own preference, but is not convinced it is inevitable he will be nominated.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry D. Matthews

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Henry D. Matthews for his courtesy and states he is not for or against any candidate. Roosevelt also insists every friend do everything in their power to prevent a movement for his nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919