Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- )

Letter from Arthur T. Morse to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-16

Creator(s)

Morse, Arthur T. (Arthur Tappan), 1837-1912

Letter from D. Edwin Hawley to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-16

Creator(s)

Hawley, D. Edwin (Daniel Edwin), 1833-1922

Letter from Julius Horvath to Theodore Roosevelt

Julius Horvath tells Theodore Roosevelt he has read several articles in foreign languages and they are taking great interest in Roosevelt becoming president in 1912. Horvath has been politically active since coming to the United States by helping over 800 immigrants become naturalized and maintaining relationships with prominent Republican politicians. With his skills of language and connections with immigrants in the U.S., Horvath is sure they will support Roosevelt for president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-13

Creator(s)

Horvath, Julius

Letter from Galliton B. Spivey

Galliton B. Spivey tells Theodore Roosevelt that despite an article in the San Antonio Express claiming “Roosevelt boom causing discord,” the men 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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Spivey, Galliton B., 1860-1933

Letter from Peter W. Shute to Theodore Roosevelt

Peter W. Shute tells Theodore Roosevelt he is the only man to unite the Republican Party, but also suggests a new political party be formed, the Union Party. Shute believes there should be more focus on prohibition and temperance in politics, and less in the Church. Shute shares his grievances regarding William H. Taft and Robert M. La Follette and hopes Roosevelt will step up and save the party and the country.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Shute, Peter W. (Peter Wilkes), 1843-1921

Letter from Jesse T. McDavid to Theodore Roosevelt

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

McDavid, Jesse T., 1877-1951

Letter from Milton B. Goodkind to Theodore Roosevelt

Milton B. Goodkind is glad he amused Theodore Roosevelt with is last letter. He hopes to speak in person with Roosevelt soon, but discusses possible Democratic presidential candidates. In response to Roosevelt’s article “Whats the Matter with Business,” Goodkind list several things that are wrong with business and why things are so broken and why promises will no longer be enough for American’s.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Goodkind, Milton B., 1863-1924

Letter from William S. Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

William S. Cowles congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on becoming a grandfather and says he likes Roosevelt’s article “Dante and the Bowery.” Cowles praises Senator Boies Penrose. President William H. Taft and Governor Simeon E. Baldwin will be at the Connecticut State Fair. Cowles is glad John Ellerton Lodge is getting married, ending an awkward situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-31

Creator(s)

Cowles, Wm. S. (William Sheffield), 1846-1923

Letter from John O. Yeiser to Frank Harper

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-17

Creator(s)

Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928

Will roosevelt lead?

Nathaniel C. Wright shares a newspaper clipping with Daniel Rhodes Hanna saying he is printing the article to offset the trouble caused by what The North American has been printing regarding Theodore Roosevelt not being a candidate for the presidency. The article states that while Roosevelt has made his intentions clear, progressive Republicans have not lost hope that he will step up if their efforts to have him nominated are successful.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-28

Creator(s)

Wright, Nathaniel C. (Nathaniel Curwin), 1869-1923

Petition for The Great Unpledged Republican Club

Petition to join The Great Unpledged Republican Club which will be composed of citizens of Nebraska who support Theodore Roosevelt to lead the Republican Party but who are not opposed to William H. Taft being renominated if it becomes impossible to induce Roosevelt to accept the nomination. A banquet will be arranged in cities of Nebraska for the opening meeting of the club.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911

Creator(s)

Yeiser, John O. (John Otho), 1866-1928

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 Harrison D. Boyer to Theodore Roosevelt.

Harrison D. Boyer tells Theodore Roosevelt that the common people can only see Roosevelt as the next president because Roosevelt is the only one they can trust. Boyer believes the government needs to regulate business, social, educational, and political life to provide equal rights, justice, and liberty to the people and future generations. Roosevelt is the only man who might do this and Boyer hopes he will come out as a candidate for the presidency because it is his duty.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Boyer, Harrison D., 1878-1922

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

Resolutions on Edwin A. Merritt and Roy B. Smith

The Brooklyn Young Republican Club writes resolutions of their reasons for opposing the candidacy of Edwin A. Merritt for Speaker of the New York State Assembly and Ray B. Smith for Clerk of the New York State Assembly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-28

Creator(s)

Brooklyn Young Republicans Club

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 Albert M. Graves to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert M. Graves reminds Theodore Roosevelt they have shaken hands at the White House before, and Graves has sent Roosevelt several long letters and articles in the past. Graves believes he knows Roosevelt very well and wonders how Roosevelt said and did so many important things with no mistakes, except telling American’s to vote for William H. Taft. Graves includes a song about the Pope singing Noah’s Ark while waiting for Roosevelt to visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Graves, Albert M. (Albert Monroe)