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Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Senator Clapp will support the appropriations for the two battleships. Roosevelt thanks Clapp for helping with his presidential nomination campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-28
Theodore Roosevelt wrote to Senator Clapp, presumably regarding his support for the battleship legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-28
As requested, Theodore Roosevelt sent a letter to Senator Dixon encouraging him to influence the progressive senators in favor of the battleship legislation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-13
President Roosevelt thanks Senator Hansbrough for his vote in favor of the battleships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-28
Senator Lodge wants to do all he can to save the battleship legislation and thanks Theodore Roosevelt for writing to Senator Clapp. He is angered by the publication of a private letter by Maria Longworth Storer from Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-01
Senator Lodge requests Theodore Roosevelt’s help with passing legislation that will fund new battleships. The Senate has had a very successful session. Three important measures have passed; the ending of the white phosphorus match industry, an improved immigration bill, and a workmen’s compensation act.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-10
Senator Lodge is working to secure Senator Clapps’s support for the battleship legislation. As a member of the Senate Committee on Naval Affairs, Clapp’s support could be very beneficial.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-27