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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Job A. McLeod for the letter and subscription to the campaign fund.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-04
Frank Harper defends Theodore Roosevelt’s decision to reenter politics due to the “stress of events.” He also portrays the Progressive Party as the “party of the plain people,” above the interests of any one man, including Roosevelt and George W. Perkins. Harper is pleased that J. C. Riebeling is supporting the Progressives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-04
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks J. J. Behney for sending the interesting election results. There will be many more opportunities to work for the success of the Progressive movement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-06
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges receipt of M. Farkasch’s letter. He suggests that Farkasch contact the local Progressive headquarters in order to contribute to the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary defends the Progressive Party’s labor policies and states that Roosevelt wants to “try to give every man and woman a fair show in life.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-31
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Governor Osborn for the letter and for helping the Progressives during the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-31
Louis Teuscher’s letter regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s potential support for ending the electoral college has been forwarded to Frank Harper. Roosevelt has never addressed this issue and will not do so during the campaign. He is representing the Progressive Party and their platform, which makes no mention of altering the electoral college.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-31
On Theodore Roosevelt’s behalf, his secretary thanks Walter Raleigh Adams for the letter and for his work with the Progressive campaign in Mississippi.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-02
Due to the high volume of correspondence, the clippings P. S. Morrison sent to Theodore Roosevelt have been misplaced and cannot be returned. Harper thanks Morrison for offering his services to the campaign but there was not sufficient funds to pay Morrison’s expenses. If Morrison is still interested in supporting the campaign he should contact the managers of the Progressive Party in Tennessee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-02
Frank Harper thanks Henry M. Wallace for his efforts supporting the Progressive cause in Michigan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-29
Frank Harper believes that Theodore O. Hall’s campaign suggestion is admirable but a lack of funds will prevent its implementation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-30
Tickets for the meeting in Madison Square Garden can be acquired by applying to the National Progressive Committee. A limited number of tickets are being issued but most seats will be open to the public on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-21
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary acknowledges the receipt of James Eaton’s letter and suggests that Eaton contact Progressive headquarters in Missouri.
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1912-10-22
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Harper thanks Mrs. Yorick Nichols for the letter and song.
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1912-10-22
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Harper thanks John C. Sherman for the letter and for supporting the Progressive Party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary does not have tickets to the Madison Square Garden meeting. They may be acquired at Progressive Party headquarters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Jacob Cash for the letter and campaign contribution. George R. Manchester, secretary of the National Progressive Committee, has been contacted to see if a meeting ticket can be sent to Cash.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-24
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, the secretary thanks Mrs. A. B. Westervelt for the letter. The Roosevelt campaign has attracted the interest of many musicians but Theodore Roosevelt cannot endorse a particular piece of music or take part in its publication. The secretary suggests that Westervelt contact the Progressive Party managers regarding the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-10
Due to Theodore Roosevelt’s absence, Frank Harper acknowledges the receipt of Joseph Glannon’s letter. In response, he is sending information on Roosevelt’s labor record, a copy of Roosevelt’s speech before the National Progressive Convention, and the Progressive Party platform.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-11
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary will convey John M. Kennedy’s letter to Theodore Roosevelt. He assures Kennedy that everyone will be able to hear Roosevelt at an unspecified speech, even if arrangements need to be made for an overflow meeting. He adds that “only a certain portion” of the seats will be reserved for paying attendees in order to finance the Progressive cause.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-10-11