Letter from Albert J. Beveridge to Theodore Roosevelt
Senator Beveridge informs President Roosevelt of the events at an Indiana political club’s banquet, where Roosevelt’s name invoked wild support in contrast to the mention of Vice President Charles Fairbanks, whose name was met with silence. Beveridge explains that enthusiasm for Roosevelt extends beyond young politicians to the common folk, citing the reaction of a public audience weeks earlier. The senator supports Roosevelt’s stance on the Statehood Bill, though he cautions the President not to allow the perception that he is “playing politics” with the bill, since the people believe he is “fighting for the good of the Nation.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-03-13