Presidents--Nomination

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

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank P. MacLennan

Theodore Roosevelt assures Frank P. MacLennan he did not take offense to MacLennan’s editorial. Roosevelt will support whoever is nominated, will not run for nomination himself, and has been telling all his friends there is to be no movement to have him nominated.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank Knox

Theodore Roosevelt hopes Frank Knox saw the speech Roosevelt made. Roosevelt states any report that he is supporting anyone for the presidential nomination is false, he is backing no one and is not taking part in the debate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from W. J. Oliver to Theodore Roosevelt

W. J. Oliver assures Theodore Roosevelt that his friends believe in him and are quietly supporting him because they know Roosevelt will cooperate at the proper time. The Tennessee National Committeeman will be Monroe C. Monday. Oliver hears from the south and west that support for Roosevelt will be forthcoming and the funds for a proper campaign will be available.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12

Creator(s)

Oliver, W. J. (William Jesse), 1867-1925

Letter from William H. H. Llewellyn to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. H. Llewellyn informs Theodore Roosevelt of the public opinion of the presidential nomination in the New Mexico Territory. William H. Taft did not provide statehood for New Mexico and therefore Llewellyn does not believe he can win the vote. Llewellyn does not believe Roosevelt would accept the nomination, even if he were offered it from both parties and ran unopposed. Llewellyn also sends updates on his job opportunities and of those around him Roosevelt knows.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927

Letter from Walter L. Houser to Theodore Roosevelt

Walter L. Houser assures Theodore Roosevelt that every possible effort is used to nominate the Progressive Republican candidate, Philip Fox La Follette, at the Republican National Convention. Houser believes every part of the country has Progressive sentiment and all that is needed for success is organization and activity in every state.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Houser, Walter L.

Letter from George W. Geer to Theodore Roosevelt

George W. Geer encourages Theodore Roosevelt to accept the nomination and become the next president. Geer explains his ancestors were the earliest settlers in America, fighting in every war, including the Civil War where he and his two brothers were injured. Geer plans to get every veteran to vote for Roosevelt. In his postscript Geer mentions his son, J. Eugene Geer, who traveled with Roosevelt during his first presidential campaign in 1904.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

Creator(s)

Geer, George W. (George Wolfe), 1835-1914

Postcard from Lawrence C. Rice to Theodore Roosevelt

Lawrence C. Rice poses in a picture and an unnamed writer asks Theodore Roosevelt to accept the presidential nomination so Rice might have a “square deal.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

Rice, Lawrence C. (Lawrence Cottrell), 1909-1933

Letter from John O. Haynie to Theodore Roosevelt

John O. Haynie encourages Theodore Roosevelt to accept the nomination because the Republican Party cannot win without him. Haynie printed thousands of leaflets and distributed them on behalf of Roosevelt during his last campaign and is ready to do all he can to help Roosevelt lead the Republican Party. Haynie encloses one of the leaflets.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-16

Creator(s)

Haynie, John O. (John Oliver), 1846-1920

Letter from Donald Livingston to Theodore Roosevelt

Donald Livingston informs Theodore Roosevelt of the political situation in South Dakota, as Livingston sees it. William H. Taft is disliked and many are indifferent to Robert M. La Follette, though Livingston believes he is to radical, but thousands hope Roosevelt will be nominated their lives would be restored. Livingston also believes a new Senator could enter the race if Roosevelt was the presidential candidate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Livingston, Donald, 1860-1932