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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about the libel suit brought against him by William Barnes. He wishes it were a criminal instead of civil suit because he would much prefer to go to jail than to take back what he said. Roosevelt has been staying with Horace S. Wilkinson, whom he describes at length, during the trial. Edith is at Sagamore Hill recovering from her surgery.
1915-05-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks W. S. Raleigh for the letter and has sent it to Horace S. Wilkinson.
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1916-05-21
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Edwin J. Turner for the letter and sent it to Horace Wilkinson.
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1916-05-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes Amos Pinchot to discuss his continued support for George W. Perkins to remain a figure in the Progressive Party and warns against rooting out moderates from the party for the sake of maintaining the purity of ideals. Roosevelt also pushes back against the idea that breaking down trusts would improve the cost of living, and lays out what happened regarding the trust plank of the Progressive Party’s 1912 platform.
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1912-12-05
Theodore Roosevelt thanks H. A. Hirons for the letter and states his personal secretary and Horace S. Wilkinson will work with Hirons.
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1916-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Choctaw Chief Victor M. Locke that the American people are unfortunately under the influence of the “white-rabbit spirit,” most likely referring to the perceived cowardice of President Wilson’s stance of neutrality during World War I.
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1916-04-26
Theodore Roosevelt is returning the check to Arthur J. Shaw. Horace S. Wilkinson is preparing to have the testimony printed. Roosevelt would like it if Shaw and his friends contributed to that purpose.
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1915-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his gratitude to Ada May Wilkinson for the five weeks he spent at her and her husband Horace’s home. He was glad to get a glimpse into “Horace’s varied political past.” Mrs. Roosevelt is also grateful for the care they took of Roosevelt. His son Ted Roosevelt and his family are visiting and he wants the Wilkinsons to visit.
1915-05-25