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Ted Roosevelt informs Mrs. F. H. J. Ruel that Theodore Roosevelt is away, but he will bring her letter to his attention when he returns.
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1912-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John N. Glidden to discuss political corruption in the 1904 presidential campaign.
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1912-06-25
Theodore Roosevelt explains that P. W. Howard is “peculiarly fit” to fulfill for his wish for a “colored man” to second his presidential nomination. Roosevelt tells Sidney D. Redmond that he does not want to commit to Howard until he knows who else will attend the Republican National Convention, and he lets Redmond know that he has already communicated with Senator Dixon about the matter.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Chester H. Rowell for helping achieve a “wonderful” victory in California. Roosevelt hopes that, if he attends the upcoming Republican National Convention, he will see Rowell and thank him personally.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John W. Stetson for helping achieve a “wonderful” victory in California. Roosevelt hopes that, if he attends the upcoming Republican National Convention, he will see Stetson and thank him personally.
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1912-06-12
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Harper thanks Charles E. Wortham for his letter. Roosevelt encourages Wortham to attend the upcoming Republican National Convention should his plans allow it.
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1912-06-12
Frank Harper extends Theodore Roosevelt’s knowledge of Thomas S. Rollins’ “good work” on Roosevelt’s behalf and tells Rollins that Roosevelt is “particularly anxious” for active supporters to attend the upcoming Republican National Convention. Roosevelt asks Rollins if he can plan his private affairs to include the trip.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes Edward Casper Stokes about having to attend the Republican National Convention, but is unsure whether he will run as an independent candidate. Roosevelt comments that he will always yield to the majority but will never yield to “theft,” and states that the verity of this “gross theft” will determine under which party he runs.
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1912-06-11
In answer to Edward Schuler’s question, Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes that Roosevelt’s presidential nomination will be seconded by Dean William Draper Lewis of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; Richard Pearson of Richmond, California; and Governor Hiram Johnson of California.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary responds to the “very interesting letter” Henry Waldo Coe sent to Roosevelt. The letter is being sent immediately to Senator Joseph M. Dixon for further action. The secretary apologizes that Roosevelt cannot write a personal reply.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary declines John C. Doxsee’s invitation for Roosevelt to attend a conference Doxsee is arranging. Roosevelt is simply too busy for anything but the upcoming Republican National Convention.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt is unable to provide Thomas J. Flynn with any admission tickets for the upcoming Republican National Convention. Roosevelt himself could not get any for his friends and family. Roosevelt’s secretary suggests that Flynn contact the Roosevelt Headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, for further assistance.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt thanks W. E. Grigg for his letter and apologizes for the lack of a more personal reply. Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt is too busy for anything but the upcoming Republican National Convention but will do his best to make sure that any delegates attending the Convention act in accordance with what he believes to be the “preponderant wish” of Republican voters.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt’s Secretary advises Merwin Kimball Hart to say that he was unable to obtain tickets for the upcoming Republican National Convention and hopes Hart was able to get the tickets in some other way.
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1912-06-12
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Charles W. Hobbs for his letter and apologizes for the lack of a more personal reply, explaining that Roosevelt is too busy for anything but the upcoming Republican National Convention. Roosevelt will do his best to make sure that any delegates attending the Convention act in accordance with what he believes to be the “preponderant wish” of Republican voters.
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1912-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Professor Kirchwey’s support and would like to see him on June 17 when Kirchwey arrives in Chicago, Illinois for the Republican National Convention.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt wishes Edgar A. Knapp and his wife “God-speed” on the evening before the Republican National Convention.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt recommends Charles F. Merriam, the brother of his chauffeur, as a photographer for admittance into the Republican National Convention.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt explains that P. W. Howard is “peculiarly fit” to fulfill for his wish for a “colored man” to second his presidential nomination. Roosevelt tells Sidney D. Redmond that he does not want to commit to Howard until he knows who else will attend the Republican National Convention, and he lets Redmond know that he has already communicated with Senator Dixon about the matter.
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1912-06-11
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Jeter Connelly Pritchard and says that he has written Thomas S. Rollins to ask him to go.
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1912-06-11