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Stevenson, Robert M. (Robert Montgomery), 1848-1939

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to I. K. Russell

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to I. K. Russell

Theodore Roosevelt responds to a letter to The New York Times in which Robert M. Stevenson, president of Westminster College, quotes a passage from Pearson’s Magazine alleging that as President, Roosevelt made a bargain with the Mormon Church in exchange for electoral votes. The votes were allegedly given in exchange for an end to Republican agitation for an amendment allowing Congress to legislate regarding polygamy, the retention of Senator Reed Smoot, and patronage positions in accordance to the wish of the Mormon hierarchy. Roosevelt vehemently denies these allegations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from I. K. Russell to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from I. K. Russell to Theodore Roosevelt

I. K. Russell sends Theodore Roosevelt various clippings alleging his involvement in a suspected corrupt bargain involving Senator Reed Smoot. Russell believes that anti-Mormon sentiments are behind stories in Pearson’s, McClure’s, and Everybody’s about Utah politics. He points out that much of the reporting in the pieces is incorrect. While Russell knows that Roosevelt cannot address various reporting mistakes, he asks about the charges that Roosevelt was involved.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-02

Creator(s)

Russell, I. K. (Isaac K.)