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Theodore Roosevelt informs Governor Hiram Johnson that he has not decided on making a public statement about seeking the nomination and is considering the opinions of his friends. He believes Johnson should read what he said to Frank Andrew Munsey before deciding how to advise Roosevelt. He asks Johnson to discuss the letter with Frank Knox and Governor Bass.
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1912-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt informs Governor Walter Roscoe Stubbs that he has not decided on making a public statement about seeking the nomination and is considering the opinions of his friends. He believes Stubbs should read what he said to Frank Andrew Munsey before deciding how to advise Roosevelt. He asks Stubbs to discuss the letter with Frank Knox and Governor Bass.
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1912-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt informs Governor Chase S. Osborn that he has not decided on making a public statement about seeking the nomination and is considering the opinions of his friends. He believes Osborn should read what he said to Frank Andrew Munsey before deciding how to advise Roosevelt. He asks Osborn to discuss the letter with Frank Knox and Governor Bass.
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1912-01-23
George E. Adams sends Theodore Roosevelt a clipping reaffirming his belief that Roosevelt only wants the presidential nomination if it is the people’s will.
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1912-05-02
Theodore Roosevelt informs Governor Robert P. Bass that he has not decided on making a public statement about seeking the nomination and is considering the opinions of his friends. He read Bass’ letter to several people and they agree with him about what Roosevelt’s attitude should be. He will see Bass on February 12.
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1912-01-23
George W. Matsell predicted Theodore Roosevelt’s nomination prior to Roosevelt’s name being mentioned for the candidacy and thinks a line from Roosevelt in the Outlook would be a great chance for success in the election.
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1912-01-02
Charles W. Fleming tells Theodore Roosevelt of his travels between Los Angeles and Chicago, speaking with thousands of individuals regarding the upcoming election. The consensus among them is the desire for Roosevelt to seek the nomination for presidency, even though he has already spoken out against it. A common expression Fleming hears is that William H. Taft cannot be elected. It was only because of Roosevelt’s support of Taft, did Fleming vote for him over William Jennings Bryan, and if he is the Republican nominee again, Fleming will vote Democratic, regardless of the nominee. Furthermore, he does not believe Robert La Follette can unite the party. Fleming does not expect or desire a response from Roosevelt on the matter, as his opinion will not be swayed.
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1911-12-22
Theodore Roosevelt tells William E. Glasscock that he will have to decide soon if he will accept the nomination to run for president, a question which several governors have asked him. Roosevelt directs Glasscock to speak with Frank Knox, Chairman of the State Republican Committee of Michigan, about how Roosevelt would make his statement if he were to accept.
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1912-01-20
Theodore Roosevelt confirms that he is not interested in being nominated in the upcoming election and does not consent to it. Roosevelt goes on to praise Frank Knox’s letter and states how nice it was to see him the other day.
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1912-01-12
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Robert Henry Munro Ferguson that David Goodrich should leave New York for New Mexico and has told him so. Roosevelt was amused with Isabella Ferguson’s reaction to the Folk meeting, and denies having any idea about the letters Folk referred to. He was pleased that Robert Ferguson liked what he wrote about treaties, and received similar praise from London National Review editor Leopold James Maxse. Roosevelt does not wish to be nominated for president and discourages the idea, but does not feel he could turn down a genuine popular movement. He hopes to travel south in the summer of 1912 with his son, Archibald B. Roosevelt, and will try to see Ferguson at that time.
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1912-01-12
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Frank Knox about the meeting at John Applegate Stewart’s house, and emphasizes that he does not want the presidential nomination unless there is “overwhelming public sentiment.” Roosevelt tells Knox that Gifford Pinchot will not make a statement regarding the nomination and will not have an authorized statement from or about Roosevelt.
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1911-12-27
James C. Fisher informs Theodore Roosevelt that as a lifelong Republican, he will vote for whoever receives the Republican Party’s nomination for president. However, Roosevelt is his first choice for president, and he believes that the vast majority of veterans and law-abiding citizens agree. Fisher also gives an account of his experiences serving in the Civil War as a member of the 16th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment and the 1st Minnesota Light Artillery Battery.
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1912-01-06
Lyman Metcalfe Bass thanks President Roosevelt for helping him gain access to the Republican National Convention and congratulates Roosevelt on winning the nomination. Bass also shares news of his engagement to Grace Holland before it gets formally announced.
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1904-06-26
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Charles E. Wortham for the kind letter and good opinion, but he can only say that he does not want to be nominated for any office.
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1911-12-14
Arthur T. Morse wrote Theodore Roosevelt during his presidency and has decided to write again regarding William H. Taft. Morse feels the Republican Party accepted Taft’s platform at the last Republican National Convention, but as soon as Taft was inaugurated, he changed course. The nomination of 1912 is between Taft and Robert M. La Follette, and unless there is a deadlock and the party turns to him, Roosevelt needs to stay out of the game and not make the same mistake he made in the last election.
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1911-12-16
D. Edwin Hawley shares his thoughts with Theodore Roosevelt regarding Roosevelt’s ability to be nominated for President at the Republican National Convention. Hawley has met Roosevelt before, has read everything Roosevelt has written, and has followed Roosevelt’s career from the beginning, so he feels confident in his assessment of Roosevelt’s ability to win the nomination if he remains calm and non-committal.
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1911-12-16
Galliton B. Spivey tells Theodore Roosevelt that despite an article in the San Antonio Express claiming “Roosevelt boom causing discord,” the working men of Texas believe in a square deal and support Roosevelt. Spivey asks Roosevelt to name himself as a nominee before the Republican National Convention.
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1911-12-12
Jesse T. McDavid tells Theodore Roosevelt that he has no problems with William H. Taft and McDavid will continue to support Taft if wins the nomination, but from observations and conversations, McDavid thinks it will be impossible for Taft to win the presidency. McDavid does not believe any other man, except Roosevelt, can win either. Therefore McDavid begs Roosevelt to accept the inevitable.
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1911-12-12
The author sits down with Theodore Roosevelt and asks Roosevelt about becoming president again. Roosevelt declares he has answered the question several times already, but the public does not believe him. The author states Roosevelt has not found the right words to convince the public, but as the conversation continues, the creator is convinced of Roosevelt’s sincerity and encourages Roosevelt to keep trying, to which Roosevelt tells the author to try to convince the public.
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1911-11
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.
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1911-12-17