Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt
James R. Sheffield mostly discusses pleasantries but does mention the “suggested Vice Presidential nomination.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1899-09-09
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
Governor Roosevelt writes to Kermit Roosevelt to discuss his Vice Presidential campaign trip, saying he is met at almost every town by boys dressed as Rough Riders. Roosevelt also says he is happy to hear Archibald Roosevelt is doing well in school and hopes he makes friends with the other boys.
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Creation Date
1900-09-14
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Letter from Benjamin Ide Wheeler to Theodore Roosevelt
Benjamin Ide Wheeler sends news from the Republican National Convention; including how Senator Fairbanks won the vice-presidential nomination, the resolution of a matter surrounding the Wisconsin delegation, and Wheeler’s opinion on the party platform.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-22
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Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Daniel LeRoy Dresser
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Daniel LeRoy Dresser to expect a telegram from Roosevelt regarding Dresser’s question. The secretary also writes that the Vice Presidential nomination is a dead issue.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-09-20
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George E. Miller
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the news about Guffey. Roosevelt also appreciates the editorials, one from the Detroit News, one about vice-presidential candidates, and one about Woodrow Wilson. Roosevelt wishes he could see George E. Miller.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-08-15
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to E. H. McColloch
Theodore Roosevelt has asked John Milliken Parker to second his nomination. Roosevelt wishes that it were possible to meet with E. H. McColloch. Roosevelt is reluctant to dictate a running mate.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-08-02
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. G. du Quesnay
Theodore Roosevelt has asked John Milliken Parker to second his nomination. Roosevelt wishes that it were possible to meet with J. G. du Quesnay. Roosevelt is reluctant to dictate his running mate.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1912-08-02
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Rockhill Nelson
Theodore Roosevelt discusses strategies with William Rockhill Nelson for the upcoming political convention. Roosevelt agrees that Herbert S. Hadley would be a great running mate and has asked him to make a keynote speech at the convention. He fears that if President William H. Taft gains control of the convention they will place Elihu Root as temporary chairman. Roosevelt comments on the autobiography of Representative Champ Clark.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-28
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herbert David Croly
Theodore Roosevelt recounts how he became the vice-presidential candidate at the 1900 Republican National Convention. He gives Herbert David Croly permission to use the information in the book Croly is writing.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-12-20
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin Ide Wheeler
President Roosevelt agrees with Benjamin Ide Wheeler regarding the nomination of J. S. Sherman for Republican Vice-Presidential candidate. Roosevelt had hoped to get Jonathan P. Dolliver or Albert Baird Cummins if Herbert S. Hadley was not available. Roosevelt expects the Republicans to carry the United States east of the Mississippi, but is not sure about the states west of it.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-06-22
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin Ide Wheeler
President Roosevelt tells Benjamin Ide Wheeler that his letter was very interesting, and that he has given it to Secretary of War William H. Taft. Roosevelt is not interfering in the Vice Presidential nomination.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-06-15
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles W. Fairbanks
President Roosevelt congratulates Senator Fairbanks on his nomination and thanks him for accepting the Vice-Presidential candidacy. Roosevelt stresses that Fairbanks was the “man above all others” to assume the role. He elaborates on the importance of the position, as five times the nation has had the Vice-President assume the Presidency.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-06-24
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt writes to his son, Theodore Roosevelt Jr., about his trip to Rock Creek Park, and his recent political and exercise activities.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-14
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert J. Beveridge
President Roosevelt asks Albert J. Beveridge to present Senator Fairbanks’ nomination at the upcoming Republican National Convention.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-13
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler
President Roosevelt’s position is that no administration can bring prosperity, only give the chance for prosperity to come. The “folly of the business world” could destroy any good provided by the government. However, a poor economic situation will damage Roosevelt even if he is not at fault. When he sees Nicholas Murray Butler, Roosevelt would like to discuss the growing movement for General Miles as Vice President.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-06
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to L. Clarke Davis
President Roosevelt agrees that the selection of a vice-president should be left to the Republican National Convention.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-06-29
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Letter from George W. Norris to Theodore Roosevelt
Representative Norris conveys a message from Jasper Leonidas McBrien, a prominent Nebraskan progressive, that Richard Lee Metcalfe would be willing to serve as vice president on Theodore Roosevelt’s third party ticket. Metcalfe is a progressive Democrat well known in the west and his nomination would be seen favorably by the “newspaper fraternity.” Norris believes that Metcalfe would add strength to the ticket in the west.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-07-31
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Letter from Ora J. Parker to Theodore Roosevelt and William Jennings Bryan
Ora J. Parker proposes that, if the Democratic National Convention selects a candidate opposed to the principles advocated by William Jennings Bryan, a new party be formed led by Bryan and Roosevelt. Parker suggests Bryan as the presidential candidate and Roosevelt for vice-president. Though writing to both men, Parker, a self-proclaimed “stalwart Republican,” specifically implores Roosevelt to approach Bryan about joining forces.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-06-24
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Letter from Charles Dwight Willard to Theodore Roosevelt
As Theodore Roosevelt campaigns in the 1912 presidential primaries, Charles Dwight Willard advises him to chose a progressive as his vice-presidential nominee. Willard suggests California governor Hiram Johnson as the ideal candidate. Willard’s daughter, Florence, writes in a post script that Willard became too ill to finish the letter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-16
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Letter from Ben B. Lindsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Judge Lindsey is embarrassed by a rumor that appeared in a Hearst paper suggesting that he is being considered as vice president on a Roosevelt presidential ticket. He believes the rumor is being spread for a “vicious purpose.” Lindsey also encloses a clipping on a mothers’ compensation law he is campaigning for and would appreciate a public statement from Roosevelt on the law.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-02-11