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Theodore Roosevelt hopes the delegates to the State Convention of Utah will align with other states to overcome “boss rule and the rule of special interests” to ensure democracy and “the cause of progressive Republicanism.”
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1912-05
Theodore Roosevelt sends his thanks to Philip Battell Stewart for the letter and agrees with the recently changed attitude of William Hutchinson Cowles’s papers. Roosevelt believes recently Cowles has been supporting the men who believe that a delegation from Washington should be representative of the state.
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1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt inquires if W. T. Beeks saw Roosevelt’s statement on the tactics used by President Taft’s people to replace Roosevelt’s delegates at the Washington State Convention. Roosevelt believes that the National Republican Committee will not dare to seat Taft’s delegates for fear of dividing the Republican Party. Roosevelt thanks Beeks for his work.
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1912-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt is disappointed in the conduct of the opposing delegates in Washington and feels that President Taft’s delegation does not represent the Republican voters. If the National Republican Committee seats the Taft delegates, Roosevelt fears it could ruin the Republican Party.
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1912-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks H. McBride for the telegram of congratulations on the result in Washington State.
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1912-05-10
Frank Harper thanks J. Q. Dixon for the letter sent to Theodore Roosevelt. Harper writes that Roosevelt is very pleased with the campaign in the State of Washington.
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1912-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt updates Francis J. Heney on the political climate in Massachusetts and provides his commentary on the situations elsewhere. Roosevelt may send Heney to Ohio after the California results are out. He thanks Heney for his support and reflects on the historical implications of his presidential campaign, both as a third party candidate and seeker of a third term.
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1912-04-30
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt cannot advise C. F. Warner on what part of the country would best suit him. He shares his recent experience out West and offers his observations on several states. He suggests Warner contact the secretaries of the chambers of commerce in these states for information and advice.
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1911-11-22
Theodore Roosevelt has enjoyed H. Rider Haggard’s book Rural Denmark. He agrees with Haggard regarding the land and those who live on it. Roosevelt comments on settlement patterns and their relations to agriculture and English speaking, as seen in the United States, Canada, Australia, and England. He compares the seemingly transient English settlers in East Africa with the Boers. While Denmark has done well, Roosevelt was puzzled by a particular “queer social growth” during his visit. He understands Haggard’s discouragement in trying to teach people “what is vital for them to learn and what they refuse to learn,” and advises him to approach the task. Roosevelt apologizes for writing “an unconscionably long letter.”
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1911-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt thanks W. V. Turner for sending a copy of the brief addressing the constitutionality of the workman’s compensation act that passed the last session of the Washington legislature.
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1911-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks Senator Miles Poindexter for the arrangements for Roosevelt’s tour through Washington state.
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1911-02-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary provides Representative Poindexter with Roosevelt’s itinerary for his upcoming trip to Washington State. He lists various people and organizations in Tacoma, Seattle, and Spokane that would like Roosevelt to speak to them and asks Poindexter to arrange these engagements.
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1911-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt returns a photograph with his autograph to Miles Poindexter. Roosevelt comments on the need for their “reactionary friends” to consider the Socialist vote. He is also glad that Poindexter is happy with the proceedings in Chicago and wishes the Poindexter family a merry Christmas.
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1912-12-23
President Roosevelt sends Washington Representative Humphrey several memoranda. The dock can be completed within three years, especially if Humphrey inserts a clause allowing the government to construct the dry dock by contract or other means as necessary. Roosevelt reiterates that it is very important to approve the constructions of the dry docks in Puget Sound and Hawaii, and to approve the construction of four battleships.
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1908-04-13
President Roosevelt tells Sir Wilfred Laurier, Prime Minister of Canada, about some discussions that he has had with William Lyon Mackenzie King, along with Secretary of State Elihu Root, Ambassador James Bryce, and Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon about the situation in Canada. Roosevelt says that feelings in western Canada are similar to those in California, Oregon, and Washington, and agrees that sending King to London to speak with the government of the British Empire seems wise. Roosevelt thinks it was admirable that they have had these discussions, and says that there is a likelihood of the United States and Canada working together for their own interests, while also behaving honorably towards Japan. Roosevelt enjoyed hearing from Laurier and meeting King, and is pleased about the steps bringing Canada and the United States closer together.
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1908-02-01
President Roosevelt provides a number of details that he would like Representative Burton to bring to the Committee on Rivers and Harbors as they discuss the possibility of turning Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, into a fortified naval station. Roosevelt believes that constructing a naval base at Pearl Harbor is needed, as it would protect Hawaii and the Pacific Coast of the United States, as well as the other possessions of the United States in the Pacific. He mentions the construction that would have to take place in order to fortify Pearl Harbor.
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1908-01-21
President Roosevelt provides a number of details that he would like Representative Smith to bring to the Subcommittee on Fortifications of the Committee on Appropriations as they discuss the possibility of turning Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, into a fortified naval station. Roosevelt believes that constructing a naval base at Pearl Harbor is needed, as it would protect Hawaii and the Pacific Coast of the United States, as well as the other possessions of the United States in the Pacific. He mentions the construction that would have to take place in order to fortify Pearl Harbor.
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1908-01-20
President Roosevelt provides a number of details that he would like Senator Perkins to bring to the Subcommittee on Fortifications of the Committee on Appropriations as they discuss the possibility of turning Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, into a fortified naval station. Roosevelt believes that constructing a naval base at Pearl Harbor is needed, as it would protect Hawaii and the Pacific Coast of the United States, as well as the other possessions of the United States in the Pacific. He mentions the construction that would have to take place in order to fortify Pearl Harbor.
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1908-01-20
President Roosevelt provides a number of details that he would like Senator Warren to bring before the Committee on Military Affairs as they discuss the possibility of turning Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, into a fortified naval station. Roosevelt believes that constructing a naval base at Pearl Harbor is needed, as it would protect Hawaii and the Pacific Coast of the United States, as well as the other possessions of the United States in the Pacific. He mentions the construction that would have to take place in order to fortify Pearl Harbor. Roosevelt also requests that Warren suggest other committees that would benefit from receiving the facts presented in the letter.
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1908-01-17
President Roosevelt describes to Mark Sullivan the considerations that have gone into his selections for federal judgeships. Roosevelt reviews his appointments in detail, noting that some were made at the request of the local organization and some against their wishes. The goal in each case was to appoint someone “of the high character, the good sense, the trained legal ability, and the necessary broad-mindedness of spirit…essential to a good judge.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-13