[*Boston*] Denver Colo 1-7 A. D 1912 Mr Theodore Roosevelt Ex. President of the United States of America this Letter is to inform you of the fact that the Bride of the Grand old Republican, party of Abraham Lincoln and General George Washington old party, the Bride of the Grand old party Has Chosen Col Theodore Roosevelt She Has Just pop. the Question Right Straight to you I well Knowpage - 2 you will say oh this is so s[]dent but you well know that you can't refuse her now on this her sore time of need the Bride states she no longer wants Taft and his free trade, doctrine whitch he calls the revision of the tariff His revision of the tariff has so mixed up business that he dont know where he is at His own self the Bride well knows this and there forepage - 3 wants a man who now is Clear Headed Well Balanced and with sound Gut and Back Bone and one who can lead the old party to victory. Yes Back to the Grand old platform of whitch Abraham Lincoln set forth and the corner stone of Abraham Lincoln Platform was Laid By General George Washington I will close Yours Truly A W Boston[*Bowder*] Hotel Savoy. [?][?] CO. (INC.) FRANK P. EWINS, PREST. KANSAS CITY, MO., Jan 7. 1912 Col Tho Roosevelt N.Y. N.Y. Dear Mr Roosevelt: Since meeting you about a month or six weeks ago I have been from Mich to Fla. New Orleans. Elpaso Denver & Chicago. There is an inclination all over the Country to tighten up money matters. Politics and big corporations are discused among all classes. As I wrote you before. I think 2/3 of all the people would vote for you. Mr Taft cannot be elected. We expect to see Col Tho Roosevelt nominated by aclimation. Which means election. Very Sincerely. Geo. W. Bowder 301 West Walnut st Kalamazoo, Mich[*R.H.Bruce*] THE RALEIGH PENNSYLVANIA AVE. & 12th ST. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S.A. E.L. WESTON, MGR. Jany 7th 12 My dear Colonel:- Will be at the Hoffman Hotel - New York Tuesday or Wednesday for a few hours and will call to see you before I return to Texas - Sincerely R.H. BruceJan 7th 1912 Windsor Vt My dear Mr Roosevelt: Thank you very much for Congressman Humphrey's letter. The incident it relates will be [vr] very useful to my story & will be incorporated therein. I am very grateful for the trouble you took to [del] dictate that long statement about the convention of 1900. I can't go wrong now. It is always astounding to me that you can find enough time to do so many things for so many people. Sincerely yours, Herbert CrolyBrotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen ORANGE GROVE LODGE, NO. 97 MEETS EVERY FRIDAY EVENING AT 7:30 ODD FELLOWS HALL 3200 NORTH BROADWAY G.H. WOODS, FIN. SEC. 431 SOUTH DALY ST. Los Angeles Jan the 1912 Col Theodor Roosevelt. Dear Sir both Comrad & Brother, Your letter of Dec 13th I received on our arrival here I was off on a trip and hope you will excuse delay in answering. I just came from a part of the Country where it was 33 degrees below here it is about 60 above. I am glad that you have taken up the case of my Discharge and hope that Capt Muller will write you soon. No doubt you saw the account in the papers about the trouble we are having out here on the Harriman Lines since I wrote you when discharged for refusing to go out on an Engine that Blowed up shortly after it left the Terminal that is the way we are treated here. I sometimes think giving up Railroading but I have never tried anything else then I have someone else to provide for and I am tied down in such a way that learning another trade is impossible. There is a small chance of getting [?] after a while but when I can't tell. Well Col I hope you will excuse me for giving such details and Labor troubles and will hope to hear from you again. Sincerely Yours. George H. Dodge. Trooper of Troop. E. address [?] 206 Hewitt Street.PERMANENT AND TRANSIENT TEL. 5450 MADISON SQUARE [*[1-7-12]*] Hotel Ganoga 37 EAST TWENTY-SEVENTH STREET C. MORTON BELLAK NEW YORK CITY, Jan 7th 1912 My dear Col. Roosevelt Regretting most earnestly to trouble you I still feel I must be accurate in placing your name on list I have your permission so to do. It holds date April 19th - 1900 - Is it to read Vice Pres. & Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt or Governor? or? A reply in enclosed stamped envelope or I will phone your Secretary andPERMANENT AND TRANSIENT TEL. 5450 MADISON SQUARE [*[1-7-12]*] Hotel Ganoga 37 EAST TWENTY-SEVENTH STREET C. MORTON BELLAK NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK CITY,................... save you that trouble tomorrow (Monday) morning. With esteemed regards and heartfelt appreciation from Dr Gulick- Earl and myself I am Sincerely Florence N. Lethbridge Gulick Mrs. John Gilbert GulickARCHIBALD GRACIE 1927 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. January [8] 9th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Theodore: The enclosed is a sample of the many testimonials received from the most prominent men in the United States, as well as participants in the battle, both Federal and Confederate, extracts from whose statements I may send you later. The one enclosed, from Senator Foraker, was an agreeable surprise, unsolicited, and I did not even know that he had bought a copy of my book. You will observe that his letter [was] was written to me on the same date as your own, viz., December 23, 1911. I think the Outlook editors depreciate the intelligence of their readers. The generally accepted Historian of the battle of Chickamauga is General Henry V. Boynton. He was clothed with government authority, and both National and State Commissions have made the claim that Chickamauga was a Federal victory. I have yet to see any published statement to the contrary. Grand Army men whom I met, claim that the battle was for the possession of Chattanooga, and therefore, a Federal victory. Guides on the battle-field, where I was standing on the hill named after my father, told me that this was where the "Federals drove the rebels back and won the victory." Finally, Colonel Fitch's book, "The Campaign for Chattanooga," published this year, maintained the same old illusion; and as General Hazen's "Narrative" stated that this question was one for the future historian to decide, I concluded that it was in my province to settle it, and I hope I have done so. Another illusion which I think I have dispelled, according to General Charles King, is about Thomas exercising any power of discretion in the matter of the withdrawal of his army. In the first place, like the good soldier he was, he obeyed Rosecrans' order as soon as he received it. In the second place, the withdrawal of the army was made compulsory before his order for withdrawal arrived. The fact brought out by myself from the evidence of Official Record is that he led his army off of the battle-field, and at 5 o'clock p.m. was over a mile away, after his charge in reverse with Reynolds' division. He obeyed Rosecrans' order to the letter. If Rosecrans had been on the battle-fieldhimself, his orders could not have been more promptly or explicitly obeyed. Your citation of Gen. Alexander as an authority on the Battle of Chickamauga is a sore spot with me. I knew him well; have had him at my house, and his letters are among the treasured ones in my possession. The original manuscript of his Chickamauga account was submitted to me. The most glaring inaccuracy, as I pointed out to him, was the use of Livermore's figures giving the effective strength of the two armies. I have his letter in evidence that it was not facts of history that he desired, for his account, which he denominates [it w] as only a strategical study. I deplored the fact at the time that he should loan his name to the inaccuracies in history, for I felt sure that he would be cited as authority. He was not a participant in the battle, never visited the battle-field, so far as I can find out, and preferred to obtain his information from secondary sources rather than from the Official Records. In my next volume, written from a non-partisan standpoint, but from the position of the Confederate soldier on the field of battle, I may refer to Alexander. Unfortunately, he has already been quoted as an authority as to the effective strength of the armies. Much has been made of his suggestion that Bragg had better have waited until the balance of Longstreet's Corps and Alexander's Battalion had joined him. To my mind, it was unfortunate that Longstreet ever got there at all, for it is undoubtedly true, à la Napoleon, that it is not men, but the man that wins victories. After September 10th, when Rosecrans separated his army and Bragg concentrated his, the longer the latter delayed attack, the more his great[er] opportunities for success [was] were endangered. By the 20th, Rosecrans had concentrated his whole army. Had Bragg waited another day, the whole Federal army would have been entranched in Chattanooga. What difference would it have made if Bragg had been re-enforced then by 5000 more men and by Alexander's Battalion? He already had more guns than were needed, or could be used in the battle, being rendered unfit because of the character of the battle-field, - woods, etc., as set forth by the Official Reports. Though Rosecrans magnified the Virginia re-enforcements to 25,000, the Official Reports and other authoritative sources show that even 5000 was a large estimate. This is what Bragg waited for and lessened his chances of success thereby. However, your time, as well as mine, is precious just now, and I am, as before Affectionately yours, Archibald Gracie. Enclosure referred to. [*over*]NB. I think with all due deference to your contrary opinions, that my work has transferred the field of debate to over a mile or two in rear of Horseshoe Ridge and Kelly Field. See map opp page 112 of "The Truth" Here was where Thomas halted and formed to make his last stand against expected pursuit after his masterly withdrawal from the battle as ordered by the Commanding General I have proved that Thomas had no other alternative except obedience to Rosencran's first order. It was Rosencran's second order that sent the Federal Army in final retreat to Rossville. I have never seen or heard mention made before by anyone of the fact I have disclosed from the Official Records of the existence of this "second dispatch" received at sunset which for nigh fifty years has been juggled with to do duty for the 4:30 p.m. first dispatch. It was not at Snodgrass but near the Cloud House about sunset when and where the question of Thomas' obedience or non obedience to Rosecran's last order was debated and is referred to by Granger and Sheridan.[*1-7-12*][*[1-7-12]*] [*2*] Dear Colonel. My mother much appreciated your note of symapathy at my fathers death. My father died [died] after an illness of but a few days from heart trouble a sickness from which he had never suffered before. His death was consistant with his steadfastclean cut life. He was conscious up until twenty seconds of his death - undiscouraged and- calmly [?directeding] his nurse in the conduct of his case and fully realizing his condition. My dear mother as in all great emergencies is very brave and I feel that I can return tomorrow to Arizona. She and my sister and brother Dr James C. Greenwaygo to New York also tomorrow my mother wishing to see my youngest brother before he sails for Australia. She and my sister will be at the Belmont from Monday until Saturday of next week. If you find you have the time do see her for a moment I know it will do her a world of good. as always Jno. C. Greenway Feb - 7-12[[shorthand]] Jan 7th-- [*[1912]*] 17 FIFTY-SEVENTH STREET, WEST [*27.*] Dear Mr. Roosevelt You will be surprissed to see we are over here & not in C. Africa- this weather makes one long for a few hours on the Nile. We arrived last weekand are staying a few days with our friends the Fraziers - before going out West end of the month - we were so sorry to see Mrs Roosevelt was unwell & do hope she is better - Has your collection been set up yet & if so where can one see it- for it would be of the greatest interest- The McMillans-Selous & Harringtons all left for bed, before we left home- My wife joins me in kind regards Sincerely Yours James J Harrison I hope Kermit is well - is he in Town[*[1-7-12]*] Stark Kan's RFD#1. 1.7.12 Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Friend If there is Eney one worthy of the Presidents Chair in the Comming years it is Yourself. Dear Mr Roosevelt you could not do the [the] Nation & People better many Old Republicans here will turn ther Back to Taft for a second term & Mr La Follette We do not know. Please be our leader again in the Comming years. it wouldbe well for the Nation if it became a Kingdom under your Rule because you are Honest & Dare to do & to say against Dishonestly Yours Verry sincerely C. F. HansenMadison, Wisconsin . Jan 7, I9I2 [*R.*] THE OUTLOOK New York, Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Editor Dear Sir:- Knowing how much you have done to preserve the trees, and your great love for the Outdoor life , I take pleasure in forwarding the inclosed poem hoping that it may be fortunate enough to find a place in your Monthly , as I do not know of any Editor who would appreciate the spirit of it perhaps more than yourself. In order to procure a personal reading , always a difficult matter I am induced to tell you that I have the honor to be Robert P. Porter's sisterinlaw . And though at this junture it would be of inestimable value to me to appear in its columns as I am struggling with might and main for a footing for my work , I would not have the above in any way influence a perfectly unb unbiased decision as to its Availability for said purpose. It must go on its own merits or not stall. With it I inclose a note from Mr. Porter to Putnam and Sons, and two or three letters which will serve to introduce my work to you. In the main I am strongly advised to try the leading Magazines , a most difficult thing when it comes to poetry and one comparativelyas yet unknown. Hoping that you will honor me with your decision at your earliest convenience— Very respectfully yours, Helen Hobbins. Address, 323 North Carroll St , Madison,Wisconsin. [*(Return postage inclosed)*]Beatrice Nebr Jany 7/12 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, N.Y Dear Sir In one of your Editorials, in the OutLook, you mentioned The "Book "The Treasury of Ancient Egypt." I have made several efforts to get a copy of same but in each case failed. Will you please advise me, where I can get a copy. also as to who is the author Very truly yours Frederick Horning 714 Ella st, [*Sept 30 /11*]Jan 7th 1912. Hon. Theo. Roosevelt. My dear Sir. I have been reading with a great deal of interest, all of the talk in the papers, about Our future candidates for Prest. of this great Nation of Ours, and I for one of many hundreds of thousands want to see your name as a Candidate. Whereby we might rally around and elect you to the office you again deserve, And where you can do such a great service to your Country. The [ring?] might try to place the hard times, damnedly the panic at your door. (In which2 I suffered most disastrously with all others.) But my knowledge of you as a man of honor and a doer of things (not a mere talker) convinces me that we as a Nation, need you as our leader and I sincerely hope that you will hear the call of your people, to allow your name to go on our ballot, and place you at our head once more. Pardon the liberty I have taken in addressing these lines to you, Our President once again. I am a born and dyed in the wool Republican, but have never affiliated with any organization 3 So that I am writing this from purest motives, and no axe to grind. Wishing you and yours a most happy and prosperous New Year I remain Sincerely Yours Herbert P. Hutchings 246 West 129th St NY, City2 days of Adam. My one great ambition is not for myself, but for you, and that is to see you again become President. I am writing this letter, not as a crank, but as one who honestly wishes to do you good — I am scarcely twenty, and of course can not vote, but if you let me know 1 West 100 St [*[1-7-12?]*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, My dear Col Roosevelt - I have followed with interest your career at San Juan, Washington, Africa and Europe, and honestly believe you to be the greatest man on earth since the 3 what, I will do anything on God's earth for you - You are a living God to me, and I would go thro' hell-fire to aid you - I am, Sir, Most respectfully yours, J Wilson Johansen 3d January Seven.ADAM B. LITTLEPAGE M. F. MATHENY COLLETT LITTLEPAGE LITTLEPAGE, MATHENY & LITTLEPAGE ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW ALBERSON & STEPHENSON BUILDING CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA Jan. 7, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, A9. Hew York N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- There is a strong under-current in this State against the re-nomination of Mr. Taft, in fact public sentiment is almost solid against him. Should he be re-nominated, our cause is lost to start with. The people do not believe in his administration, and no enthusiastic support can be lined up for his policies. It is generally condeded that your nomination is the only sensible thing at this time. Under present conditions, I don't believe that there is another man in the nation who can lead the Republican host to victory in the coming Campaign. Personally I like the progressiveness of Mr. LaFollette. I look upon him as a great man, but I believe that the "stand pat" element would defeat him in the general election. The time is not yet ripe for his nomination. The people believe in you, and are not affraid to trust you. I should be glad to get on the "firing line" with the boys in your behalf, if you will only indicate your willingness to accept the nomination. You are a good man, a faithful and conscientious public servant. These qualities have won for you the confidence of your countrymen. Yours very truly, M. F. Matheny. M/RThe Contractors Rating Co. C. E. Meech, Manager 21 Lynwood Place Telephone 4694 NEW HAVEN, CONN., Jan 7th 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear Sir: In this state there are thousands of your staunch friends who have never for one moment doubted that you would, sooner or later, emerge from that [x] so-called New York disaster, stronger than ever. These friends are not machine politicians but intelligent voters who profoundly believe that Pres; Taft has not delivered, and cannot deliver, the goods. They believe the problem is too big for him to solve. We are all waiting to vote again for you. Do not doubt that the rank & file of the great body of American citizens are with you and are satisfied that you will make no mistake in the game that is now being played. This letter calls for no reply. None is expected. If happily you are nominated, no democrat lives who can win the electoral vote of this state. Very Sincerely Yours, Chas. E. Meech1919 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON,D.C. Jan. 7,1912. Dear Roosevelt: Your invitation to come with Nelson to New York to spend a night with you, talking over Concealing Coloration, was written while I was still in California. Since returning I've been laid up with a cold and sore throat, just a little later, if the politicians can spare you for an enemy, we both shall be delighted to go. Meanwhile I shall read with great interest your big paper on Concealing Coloration, published by the American Museum, and which by the way I have not seen until today.When in British Columbia about three weeks ago I photographed and carefully examined the species of the small Queen Charlotta Id. caribou in the Victoria Museum. Also, Lord Warburton Pike and Phillips-Wolley. Pike spoke tenderly of the night you had him at the White House several years ago, when Sheldon and I also were present. Also Lord Marshall Band, who has hunted much on the Peninsula of lower California & elsewhere. Very truly yours C Hart Merriman The Hon Theodore Roosevelt New York CityTHE NEW YORK HERALD. [3] New York January 7, 1912. Mr. Frank Harper, The Outlook Co., New York, N. Y. My dear Mr. Harper: -- Enclosed you will find editorial clipping from the HERALD of Wednesday, January 3. I have gone through the files for two weeks and this seems to be the only one which answers the description you gave over the telephone. However, if this is not the one you want please telephone me at one o'clock [today] Monday and I will make another try at it. It was [with] deep regret that I learned tonight of the illness of Mrs. Roosevelt. I sincerely hope that it is nothing serious. I was at Sagamore Hill a few days ago and had a brief chat with Mr. Roosevelt, but realizing that it is very displeasing to him to have the newspapers keep their correspondents at Oyster Bay I returned to New York. The HERALD has sent another man down there, I believe. If you have an opportunity to do so, I wish you would say to Mr. Roosevelt that my loyalty to him is paramount to that which a reporter usually considers his first duty---to obey instructions without asking questions. With kind regards, I am, Sincerely yours, Roscoe MitchellGrand Junction Colo. Jan. 7, 1912 - in The Grand Valley - To: Colonel Theodore Roosevelt; New York City, D Dear Mr. Roosevelt, In May 1911, a part of the Grand- River Rim Rocks was set aside by Proclamation. - Almost 14 000 acres - This scenic spot is known as The Colorado National Monument. - A Nations Monument - There are many national monuments of the Red- Sand stone formation. Each one of of them shall 'stand' for some one of our Great Men in History (our history) — Independence Rock - (monument over 400 ft high) in Monument Cañon is perhaps the center attraction. - The names of the signers of the Declaration of Independence are there insribed into the solid rock. - Our Aim is to name everything as near or as much as possible out of History. - The tract has been lastly opened up by trails, built _ _ _ _ by me..... then by in a way attracting attention to the spot - before it was set aside2 It is our intention to have this one of Colorado's scenic spots dedicated as a 'Nations Monument', as the name implies: Colorado National Monument. - - The date for the Dedication exercises as arrangements now stand has been set for the last Days in May - ending with Decoration Day. - You are most heartily invited to come and take part in this 'solemn affair'. Personally I believe, there is no spot anywhere so suitable as at the foot of The Independence Monument; for you to (again) give us your Good - Citizenship speech. - For a long time I have planned and wished for many things; one of my greatest wishes is expressed in this invitation... It is winter now; soon - in our section - the Earth will discard the white dress - the trees will again have blosoms, the grass will be green - and the flowers will bloom... in May. It seems you can not afford to miss it. Truly yours John OttoThe Rhodes Scholarship Trust. (Permanent address: Seymour House, Waterloo Place, S. W., London) OTTAWA, ONT., JANUARY 7th, 1912. [1913] Dear Governor Wilson;- I do not want you to forget, even in the White House, the interest you so kindly took for some years in our Rhodes Scholarship scheme. I have, therefore, asked my publishers to send you a copy of a book which I have lately brought out about the system and its founder. Perhaps some time amid the infinite cares of the great office to which you have been called, you may find time to glance at it. I trust that you will not think me officious or rude if I mention to you one thing that has occured to me in which I feel that you might do a very great service to the American side of our scheme. Before many months you will have to appoint an American Ambassador at the Court of St. James. I am satisfied that some slight attention paid officially to the large body of American scholars at Oxford, nearly one hundred inall, would be an immense encouragement to the young men and well worth keeping in mind. There is nothing in England at present by which young America is so much judged as by this large group of students. I am anxious to strengthen in every way their feeling that they are a representative body of men. A word from you in the direction I have indicated would have more effect than anything else. If I have presumed in making this suggestion, I-2- feel sure that you will forgive me in view of my sincere desire to make our great trust as effective as possible. I have said nothing of the immense gratification that it has been to me to watch your passage from the Presidency of Princeton to that of your great Republic. With every wish that you may have strength to carry out the vast work given to your hand , believe me , Yours most sincerely, Geo. R. ParkinsS.A. Perkins PUBLISHER (Private) OWNING AND OPERATING THE PERKINS PRESS THE TACOMA DAILY LEDGER THE TACOMA DAILY NEWS THE TACOMA ENGRAVING CO. THE DAILY HERALD, BELLINGHAM, WASH. THE DAILY HERALD, EVERETT, WASH. THE DAILY RECORDER, OLYMPIA, WASH. THE MORNING OLYMPIAN, OLYMPIA, WASH. Tacoma, U.S.A. January Seven Nineteen Twelve. [*15*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, %THE OUTLOOK, New York City. Mr dear Colonel:--I have just returned to Tacoma and have been making some investigations along the way. One of the states that surprised me the most was Kansas. From information I had received I supposed that Kansas was very strong for La Follette, but such is not the case. There has also been a very great change in all the western states, particularly in California, Oregon and Washington. In my judgment La Follette is not in the running at all. People have begun to realize that he is not presidential timber, and have begun to look on his campaign in the light of advertising his lecture bureau; in other words, they think he is endeavoring to "Bryanize" his asset - "the gift of gab". From present indications I make the prediction that the majority of states will send to the national convention, Chicago, uninstructed delegations. I have met a great many friends of yours. Where they realize that you are not a candidate and do not want it, it is going to be a difficult matter to keep them down. I think I have convinced a great many people that you are in no way endeavoring to undermine the present administration, and that you were not seeking to build up yourself; that you had been honored as no other American has been honored, both at home and abroad.(II) Col. Theodore Roosevelt: 1-7-1912. You have been Governor of the greatest state in the Union, President twice, and perhaps there was but one other who had ever been honored by being President of the United States on two occasions, that could have had it again for the asking. There is no question but what your personality is going to be a great factor in the coming campaign and, confidential to you, it is my judgment that it will take some strenuous work on your part to keep your name from coming before the next national convention. Permit me to say that the policy you have pursued and are pursuing is most wise and is in the best interests of the Republican party, and the Theodore Roosevelt of today is a greater man than he ever has been. Thanking you for the courtesies extended to me while in New York, and with best wishes and personal regards. I am, Cordially yours, S.A. PerkinsGIFFORD PINCHOT 1817 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE WASHINGTON D C January 7, 1912. Mr. Frank Harper, Care The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Mr. Harper: It is my Brother who has the book referred to in your note of December 23, received on my return to Washington. His address, as you know, is 1021 Park Avenue. Sincerely yours, Gifford PinchotWILLIAM C. REDFIELD FIFTH DISTRICT, NEW YORK House of Representatives U. S. Washington, D. C. 25. Jan. 7, 1912 [shorthand] My dear Mr. Roosevelt, Your kind note of 3rd is received. I shall be in New York and at your service either (or both) the 27th Saturday and 29th Monday incl. I cannot leave Washington before Friday evening 26th and must return Monday night 29th. Awaiting your further pleasure I am Yours sincerely, William C. Redfield Hon. Theodore RooseveltElberfeld, am 7.I. 1912 [1-7-12] Hoch geehrter Herr! Ein jugendlicher und darum etwas stürmischer und ungenierter (um nicht zu sagen: unverfrorener) Büchersammler und Bücherfreund wagt es, mit enter Frage an Sie persönlich heranzutreten, einer Frage, auf die er bister hier in Deutschland vergeblich genauen Bescheid zu bekommen suchte. Er wäre Ihnen sehr, sehr dankbar, wenn Sie die grosse Liebenswürtigkeit besässen, ihm mitzuteilen, in welchen Jahrendie ersten amerikanischen Ausgaben der Werke: „Amerikanische Ideale" - 1897 „Leben der Gouverneurs Morris" - 1887 = „Die Eroberung der Westens" - 1889 = „Leben Cromwells" - 1900 = „Geschichte von New York" 1890 = erschienen. Hoffentlich fällt Ihnen der neugierige Fragesteller mit diesem etwas unbescheidenen Wunsche nicht allzu lästig! Mit dem verbindlichsten Danke im voraus und dem Ausdrucke vorzüglicher Hochachtung begrüsst Sie Ihr sehr ergebener Hugo Schreiber Oberprimaner Elberfeld, Hofaue F.For ENCL see CA Jan 1912 2-6-12 NB: Wenn ich es wage, diesen Wunsch in deutscher Sprache zu äussern, so geschieht dies aus der Erwägung heraus, dass Sie ein guter Deutsch wohl immer noch besser verstehen als ein [selbe??ter] Englisch meinerseits.[*[1-7-12]*] [*H*] To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My very dear Sir! Regarding your visit at the Labor Temple at New York City 14th Street a. Second Ave I regret that I was not present when you called; as I never heard you speak before. I am regular attendant of the temple and take great interest in its work. Your speech at the Temple was very fine and especially did I like your reference to the saying of Mr. Dody, which perhaps in his unconscious wisdom or anyway meant: That changed conditions require a change of measures. We have among your supporters at the Temple a lady, Mrs Hooker, who sings in the choir and is doing other good work at the Temple. Mrs Hooker as well as I and others are wishing to convey to you our best regards and wishes to the New Year Mr. Roosevelt I will send you later some of my writings in the newspapers about you. When you returned from Africa I sent you some of my lines and received your reply signed: Th. Roosevelt. I enclose herewith some other lines and beg you as a favor for your full signature (Theodore Roosevelt) and remain whit the greatest respect January 7, 1912 Joseph Schwartz 29 Frankfort Street New York City [FOR 2 ENCLS SEE 1-7-12][*[-7-12]*] Lincoln and Roosevelt Lincoln and Teddy, They were always ready; To fight for the people's right, and slavery to inite. Whit malice toward non, And charity for all. But that does not go in Tammany hall; There it is jobbing, and robbing, grafting and cheating, plundering and beating. Never for justice always for graft. Never for Lincoln, Roosevelt or Taft. Never for honesty and square deal at all. Always for the grafters of Tammany-hall. Murphy and the big stick Boss Murphy sent a letter out. To that confounded ticker-crowd: I need the money and need it quick" to knock down Teddy's great big stick" Lend all the money you can possibly spare Who ever will send I do not care. I do not care from whersoever it came But send the money, and change your name.[ENCL IN SCHWARTZ 1-7-12][*[1-7-12]*] Roosevelt and the Editors Oh Messrs Editors have no fear, for the principle and policies of Teddy dear. Every day, the Editor of the World will say: Turn on the light" But Pulitzer about Roosevelt, was never yet right and Gordon Benett of the Herald is in London, and out of sight and Willie Hearst, he lost his track, and therefore never can come back. The Times criticism and news that for print is fit Would not hurt Teddy a little bit and the Evening Post is mostly Wall Street Gazett, And could not harm Teddy, you can bet. and the Stadts Zeitung? - Herman Ridder little Boy Blue He knows everything better than God ever knew Yes Mr. Editor, turn on the light But Theodore Roosevelt thoughtful a night, Knows how to make that light burn, clear steady and bright.[ENCL IN SCHWARTZ 1-7-12]Greensburg Ind.-1-7-1912. Hon T. R. Roosevelt:- Just a word from the "Rank and File." I have been going over 28 States during the last five years, and have been in touch with Traveling men at Hotel, and my work, = National Organizer of a National Farmers organization" has brought me in close touch with the Farmers thought and Sentiment. I have heard Taft, Lafollette, etc. discussed, and only a very small % are for Taft, and a large % of Rep. will not vote for him if he is nominated. His selection means defeat at the Polls. Lafollette is not well enough known, and he does not create any interest or enthusiasm. If he was as well known over the country, as he is in Wis. he could be a Strong Candidate. The people have a wrong idea of him. and it seems it cannot be removed. The general verdict is, with Taft or Lafollette, we will go down to defeat at the polls. When your name is mentioned there is but one long ie. "Oh! We can elect him against the world, but he will not be2 a Candidate." I interviewed 23 men Rep voters, here at home. Thirteen said they would vote against Taft. Others said they would not vote at all. None said they would vote for him anyway. Of course some of them will line up, but it shows that he is weak, and has no power to draw the people to him, which he must have to Win. The 23 men said. "I would rather vote for Roosevelt than any man living." The Joe Connor, Joe Kealing, Fairbank, Jim Sherman crowd are not for the men they want and many will vote against the ticket for the reason that the "Stand Patters" wants them. Every man, woman and child in the U.S. knows you are their friend, and they trust you, and no power can keep the voters from supporting you, even democrats will vote for you.3 Just how you have so impressed your personality on the entire people, is an inigma, but it is true, as I know. State Chairman Lee is right. Taft can't carry one side of Indiana. We do not want to turn over the administration to the other party. and there is just one way to prevent it. The Stand Pat Crowd will be in charge of the convention, but the pressure will nominate the man the People want. if the matter is not vetoed by that man. If he is nominated the Stand Pat Crowd will whoop it up for him, as they fear the punishment after death. All T.R. has to do is to not do anything. You need not help; but do not hinder. You are the only man that can win: any other will lead us to defeat. Respectfully H. B. Sherman Progressive Rep. with a big P.Atlanta Theological Seminary Aided By American Missionary Association Only Congregational Divinity School In The South Only Theological College Of Any Denomination In Georgia, Florida Alabama, Mississippi and Louisiana Faculty Rev. E. Lyman Hood, M.A., PH.D. President Of The Seminary Professor Of History Rev. Alvan F. Sherrill, B.A., D.D. Dean Of The Seminary Prof. Of Homiletics Rev. S.W. Howland, M.A., D.D. Prof. Emeritus Rev. Lawrence Phelps, B.S., D.D. Prof. Biblical Theology Rev. James W. Dixler, M.A., D.D. Prof. Natural Theology Rev. G.S.A. Nussmann, B.A., D.D. Instructor Hebrew & Greek Rev. Frank E. Jenkins, B.A., D.D. Lecturer On Parish Problems Board Of Trustees Officers A.W. Farlinger . . President O.C. Fuller . Vice-President Chas. R. Haskins . Secretary W.E. Mansfield . . Treasurer Grant Building Atlanta, Georgia, Sunday, Jan. 7th. '12, My dear Col. Roosevelt, and this calls for us reply. It rested me last evening, when I was tired with my week's work, rested me, soul, mind, and body, to read your article in last Outlook, "Judges and Progress" ~ A wayfaring man, tho' a fool need not err therein, and sh'd not wish to. If fear Taft cannot be President again. I hope it is in the mind of God, that you sh'd serve this generation, by His will, thro' another term or two, at the White House-- Democrats never have had, and give no good signs they ever will have, the brains necessary, properly to conduct this government. Very respectfully, and one of your many loyal friends in the South, A.F.Sherrill. L. SWEETSER REAL ESTATE AND LOANS 506 GERMAN FIRE INS. BLDG. PEORIA.ILL. Peoria, Illinois, Jan. 7, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Sir:- I am a stranger to you but I've had the pleasure of hearing you twice in the city, and in common with many feel old enough to address you. there is a crises in the history of our beloved land, just now, and everyone is wondering what will be the outcome of the contest next fall, and who will be our leader. Do you not believe in answering the demands of a people when it speaks in such tones as must be rolling in, and over, Oyster Bay just at this time. Is not the voice of the people the voice of God, in this matter? There has been a wonderful awakening in the conscience of the people of this land within the last 10 years, and more and more each year a man is measured in this country by what he is, rather than by what he has. You know what a prominent part you have taken in this uplift, the people all know it, too. Are you not our servant, have not the people of this landa claim on you, will you not heed this claim? It is not a question of being Prest., that certainly not what I'm trying to impress upon you by a long ways. My idea is that the great and overwhelming mass of our people want you to continue the work for good gov't. so earnestly begun by you, and so successfully carried forward. Will you not re-enlist, will you not make this sacrifice asked for by the common people? Lay aside your feelings, lay aside the feelings of the men who are trying to urge some rule of honor obligatory upon you, whereby you ought not to run again, and say as to yourself, as you have often as to others, I am the servant of the people, I must obey. What an opportunity is before you! God gave you the strength to accept it and strength to do his will. Sincerely, your well wisher, L. SweetserOffice of the Treasurer State of Tennessee G.T. Taylor, Treasurer Nashville [*14.*] January 7, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel: Both branches of the Tennessee Legislature have just been organized. The Gov. Hooper and Senator Sanders Republicans in a combination with the Senator Luke Lea or Independent Democrats organized both branches of the Legislature by a good majority. We have about ten Progressives, or members elected by the Roosevelt people, in the two bodies. They are willing to stand together for the best interests of our friends and our Party, but the Regular Democrats, with whom we were working, were unable to hold their forces in line against the offers of Postmasterships, U.S. Marshals, and U.S. District Attorneyships offered them by Senator Luke Lea, who claimed to have the authority--I am told--from President Wilson. This defeats me for re-election for Treasurer, and makes a complete wreck of the Democratic Party and the Regular Democratic organization of the State, and this condition, with the very bitter feeling existing between the two Democratic factions in the State, gives me great hope for the future. I do not believe the Independent Democrats, who will have the ear of the President and control all the patronage in the State, will ever be able to get the Regular Democrats-- fully 100,000 in number--to co-operate with them, and I hope and believe that the Regular Democrats of Tennessee will fall in line with the Progressives. This will be our line of battle and work for the next four years, with the hope of carrying Tennessee for you. Very truly yours, G.T. Taylor Phila Jan. 7- 1912 Mr Rosevelt Dear Sir you do not know me personaly. I was at San Juan hill Trope B.9. Calvary I am going to ask of you a faivor I hope you will forgive me and dont think me bold theReason I ask you is you ar a good man and tries to help the poor. I have got a place on the Railroad in the Pullman Servious as porter and wright to ask of you will lone me $25 dollars to get my uniform with and I will pay you Bach with interes after I get my first month pay I hope you will help me as I havent the money at the present timeI hope to hear from you By Return mail I am yours truely Private B. Trope 9. Calvary USA Marshall Davis 1724 South St Phila PennaA Leadwood Mo. Jan. 7- 11 Col. Roosevelt. New York City N.Y. Dear Sir:- I would like to submit the following Composition Arbitration to your review and judgement with the hope of having same published in the Out-Look, if in your opinion is worthy of same. I admire your stand for Arbitration I'm a laboring man but content with my lot. I sincerely hope that arbitration will be the only means of settling disputes among men and nations as expressed in my simple lines and war be a thing of the past. Thanking you ina dvance for taking interest in this, I am Very respectfully, Fred Worth[ENCL IN SCHREBER 1-7-12]Coupon-Réponse International Antwortschein für das Ausland. Dieser Schein wird in den Ländern, die der Vereinbarung beigetreten sind, nur gegen Freimarken im Werte von 25 Centimes umgetauscht. 25 Pfennig. Timbre du bureau d'origine. Timbre du bureau d'échange. Ce coupon peut être échangé contre un timbre-poste de la valeur de 25 centimes ou de l'équivalent de cette somme dans les pays qui ont adhéré à l'arrangement. Allemagne. Deutschland. [???????] V. Benziger & Co. A. G., Einsiedein, Schweiz. [??PLORIAN.] Dieser Schein wird in den Ländern, die der Vereinbarung beigetreten sind, nur gegen Freimarken im Werte von 25 Centimes um- getauscht. This coupon can be exchanged for a postage stamp of the value of 25 centimes or the equivalent of that sum in countries which have adopted the arrangement. Este vale podra cangearse por un sello de correos de 25 centimos, ó del valor equivalente á esta cantidad, en los paises que se hayan adherido al acuerdo. Questa cedola può essere cambiata con un francobollo del valore di 25 centesimi, o coll'equivalente di detta somma, nei paesi che hanno aderito all'Accordo.THE STATE AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE FORT COLLINS, COLORADO CHAS. A. LORY, PRESIDENT EDUCATION J.W. LAWRENCE, DEAN S. ARTHUR JOHNSON, ACTING DEAN EXPERIMENT STATION C.P. GILLETTE, DIRECTOR EXTENSION C.H. HINMAN, SUPERINTENDENT THE LIBRARY CHARLOTTE A. BAKER LIBRARIAN ARLENE DILTS FIRST ASSISTANT CLARA A. GLIDDEN SECOND ASSISTANT Jan 8th, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook New York City Sir:- There is to be a triangular debate between the agricultural colleges of Kansas, Oklahoma and Colorado on the subject, "Resolved, that the constitutions of the various states of the Union should be amended so as to subject the decisions of the state supreme court to recall by popular vote. We have a copy of your speech delivered at Boston on April 27th. Can you refer us to other material on the affirmative? We have Mr. Rome g Brown's address on "The judicial recall a fallacy repugnant to constitutional government" with its bibliography in the back. this gives only eight references in the affirmative. We are having trouble about finding good affirmative material. If you can help us in any way in this matter, we shall appreciate the courtesy. Very truly yours, Charlotte A. Baker We have all of the references given in the November issue of the "Reader's guide to periodicals". this includes the "Outlook" which we take. Chicago Sunday Evening Club To maintain a Service Of Christian Inspiration and Fellowship In the Business Centre Of Chicago Orchestra Hall Every Sunday Evening October to June ------- Executive Offices 1634 and 1636 Tribune Building Telephone, Randolph 4051 Officers President First Vice-President Clifford W. Barnes Aldolphus C. Bartlett Vice-Presidents John G. Shedd Chas. L. Hutchinson Frank H. Armstrong Richard C. Hall Secretary Treasurer Philip L. James John T. Pirie, Jr. Trustees The Officers: and John V. Farwell William C. Boyden David R. Forgan Eugene J. Buffington Thomas A. Hall Edward B. Butler Norman W. Harris J. Lewis Cochran Marvin Hughitt George E. Cole William F. Hipes Henry P. Crowell Chaunchy Heep Frederic A. Delano John B. Lord Thomas E. Donnelley Franklin Macvragh James E. Douglas William P. Sidley Bernard A. Eckhart Towner K. Webster Norman Williams Chicago January 8, 1912 [*W.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Outlook Office, New York. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: - The Trustees of the Chicago Sunday Evening Club would esteem it a favor, if you would permit me to bear a personal invitation, in their behalf, requesting that you speak before the Sunday Evening Club at some time in the future that shall best suit your convenience. I should like to present this invitation on Tuesday of next week at any hour that you may choose to indicate. Hoping for a favorable response, I am Yours truly, Clifford W. Barnes[wants position] 166 W. 65th St., New York C'y, January 8, 1912 My Dear Sir: [*S*] Can you utilize in your employ the services of a university graduate who has a thorough knowledge of grammar, rhetoric, punctuation, correspondence, etc'; who has exemplary habits, and the best of references (Benj. Ide Wheeler, pres. University of California; R. H. Webster, ex-sup't of schools of San Francisco; etal')? Incidentally, I shall state that, during the Spanish-American War and the Filipino Insurrection, I served in the Philippine Islandswriting to you, I remain, Respectfully yours, J. P. Bayer Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Office of "The Outlook", 287 Fourth Ave., City. as a member of the First Reg. California U.S. Vol. Infantry. I do not wish to give the impression that I am mentioning this with a flourish of trumpets: it is merely an incident, mentioned "without malice aforethought". I have chosen literature (the drama!) as a profession — rather, it has chosen me-: until I can stand on my own feet, dramatically, I desire employment. If you on "The Outlook" cannot utilize my services, you may know someone else who can make use of me. Trusting that you will not think me presumptuous for [*d*] Goodnight Texas Jan 8 - - - 12. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay Long Island Kind Sir:- I am especially interested in the following question "Resolved that the United States should annex Cuba." I would like to have your opinion, and also which is the stronger side, or wheather this is a debatable question. I am going to discuss this question in the Debating "Club" here, andwould thank you many time for any aid I receive from you, I remain as ever Yours truly A. M. Black[*Bloomer*] ESTABLISHED 1870 MILLARD J. BLOOMER, EDITOR PHONES 3850-5651 MORNING THE LOCAL-LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS 217 WEST 125TH STREET NEW YORK THE HARLEM LOCAL AND HARLEM LIFE The Life of Harlem-N.Y. Herald Jan. 8, 1912. My dear Colonel:- Just a line to express my sympathy for you on account of Mrs. Roosevelt's illness. I hope she will soon recover. I have been trying to catch up in my business affairs after three weeks of steady work in building up the Citizens' Peace Banquet. In a few days I will write again to inform you of some things that I think will interest you. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook" New York. Sincerely yours, Millard J. Bloomer[*Delineator*] EDITORIAL ROOMS BUTTERICK BUILDING, NEW YORK THE DELINEATOR LONDON - PARIS - NEW YORK January 8th, 1912. Frank Harper, Esq., Secretary to Mr. Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City, New York. Dear Mr. Harper:- Mr. Hard directs me to send you the enclosed letter for Mr. Roosevelt, with its two enclosures. Sincerely yours, L. H. Bradshaw LHB.RM[*Burke, G.F.*] J.A. WALKER, PRESIDENT C.L SHAFOR, SECRETARY O.W. WHITE, VICE-PRESIDENT W.G MERDIAN, TREASURER FIRST DISTRICT DENTAL SOCIETY COMPONENT OF MICHIGAN STATE DENTAL SOCIETY BOARD OF CENSORS W.A. GIFFEN, CHAIRMAN G.B. WATKINS R.J. O'REILY PROGRAM COMMITTEE F.W. MACDONALD, CHAIRMAN DON M. GRAHAM W.G. MERDIAN ORAL HYGIENE COMMITTEE G.F. BURKE, CHAIRMAN C.P. WOOD G.C. BOWLES J.S.HALL E.H. WICKS MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE L.N. HOGARTH, CHAIRMAN E.A. MOELLER H.A. MASON OFFICE OF ORAL HYGIENE COMMITTEE 315-17 STEVENS BUILDING DETROIT Jan. 8, 1912 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 287 Tenth Ave New York City Dear Mr. Roosevelt, As the enclosed petitions will indicate, we are in the midst of a campaign to things about the examination of mouths & teeth of children in public schools in Detroit. In case you believe in this movement, a short statement from you to the effect that you approve of it, would greatly facilitate our chances of success here in this city. Respectfully yours, Geo. F. Burke, Chairman H. T. LAW OFFICES OF CAMPBELL BRISTOL, TENN. [*A9*] Bristol Tennessee, January 8th, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, New York, Dear Sir:- The political situation is now being discussed and many predictions made as to the outcome of the Chicago convention. That the situation seems critical for republican success in November, there is no sort of question, and new life and vigor is necessary, and unless confidence is restored and the party harmonized, we are gone. While President Taft is good and great in many respects, yet he seems to be unable to grasp the situation from an industrial viewpoint, and it now looks like the repetition of the 2nd, Cleveland administration. There has been to much of an inclination to crush, rather than regulate the great industrial concerns, the chief employers of the great army of laboring people, and as a result we are producing tramps rather than consumers. Too many small men have crept into federal office without views broad enough to see conditions and provide against them, and I confidently believe your nomination is the only salvation of the republican party and country at the coming national election. The country demands a man with the courage of his convictions and who is an all round broad enough man to grasp the situation and avert the threatened industrial crisis. LAW OFFICES OF CAMPBELL & SWAN BRISTOL, TENN. #2. Undoubedly the masses of the people through the west and middle west, and in this section of the country, are for you, and I do hope you will set the matter at rest by announcing yourself as a candidate for the Presidency. I am a republican from principle, and very much hate to see the principles upon which this country has become great, destroyed by turning it over to an administration opposed to these ideas. Sincerely your friend, H. T. Campbell[*Aq.*] RC DUMONT, N.J. Jan. 8, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir, Pardon me for troubling you with these few lines. Being an admirer of yours, I hope that you will be our future President. The little community I live in consists of 450 voters, out of which number 400 votes will go to Col. Roosevelt.Trusting that your campaign will come to a satisfactory issue for the sake of the public at large, I beg to remain, Yours sincerely, Robert Celler.[*H.*] "Hull." Jan'y. 8th 1912. 4. Richmond. Terr. Argyle-[??] "From". William [?eay] Esq. To: Ex; President. Roosevelt. My Dear sir, Pray accept enclosed card of sincere true & genuine good wishes. "Dear Sir", I would inform you herewith; that if ever a man lived worth admiring: that man is yourself. & I can assure you there is no one on Earth Today: I admire & appreciate more than yourself. & believe me candidly and truly you thoroughly deserve it: You are the very essence 2. manliness & straightforwardness. Yes: & Righteousness & worthy the Regard & highest possible admiration of Every Respectable & sensible man: "Dear Sir". My admiration toward's you comes from the bottom of my heart: & I pray that the almighty Father may Ever Extend you his guidance & care: & further I pray God may infinitely bless & comfort you & yours throughout the New Year 1912 & that prosperity & happiness may Reign Supreme in your Ideal & God fearing Homesteads: "Dear Sir", If you will permit me; I would ask you to extend toward's your noble family3. my kindest possible regards & sincere good wishes: That I am confident they merit & deserve same: as in my opinion they must be the very essence of sweetness & truth. "Dear Sir", In conclusion — I would convey towards you my firm belief that ere very long you & your blessed Family, will be in Residence at Washington: & why not you deserve it: There is none other living in that great power - the U. States: more worthy & efficient to govern & rule its great & learned people than yourself: & I mean every word I pen: You 4. are worthy of the greatest honors & plaice of not only myself but the world at large. At least, in England today you & yours are loved genuinely & truly by everyone from King George V (God bless him:) to the most humblest of his subjects. With God's blessing & a sincere hope that you & yours in receipt of this. may be the recipients of perfect health: Believe me to remain, My Dear Sir, Your true genuine admirer, & well wisher: William Clayton Ex. President Roosevelt Piedmont Mo Jany 8|12 Mr Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir Why use 100 ton guns to kill mosquitoes! Nothing your enemies may say or do can weaken in the slightest degree your hold on the American people. Am a republican, retired railroad superintendent, now plain farmer. Never held a political office. Want none, but do want you to be again elected President next November. Respectfully W S Cooke[*[1/8/12]*] [*John Barnhill*] [*Search Craig Robert Barrnhill*] [*19*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. My dear Sir: According to the account which I have you are descended from Daniel Crag and his wife Margaret, he being one of the four brothers who came from North Ireland in 1721. Will you give me enough of your valuable time to indicate the line of descent? I would very greatly appreciate your kindness. Daniel Craig's youngest brother William Crag and Jean his wife were the honored ancestors of my mother Margaret Craig. The eldest of the four Craigs was Col. Thomas Craig of whose son, Capt.Thomas Craig, Washington said that he was the first horseman in the Revolutionary army. I am a simple minister of the Gospel of Christ, but honor those who went before filling each his God appointed place. Yours very truly, (Rev.) A. W. Crawford. Rowland, N.G. January 9- 1912.[*6.*] January 8. 1912 My dear Colonel, Little Brown & Co of Boston wrote me that they had sent you a copy of my "Memories of the White House", if you have had an opportunity to look it over, I would be very glad to know what you think of it. Wishing you a long and happy life, I am Your obedient servant W. H. Cook[*[1-8-12]*] Birmingham Alas January 8/12 - Mr. Roosevelt Dear Sir I'm thinking of the coming Election and of the sure one to win the victory for the Republican Party and the one we all can depend upon for it, and the one we all want is you. and I truly hope that you will except the - nomination. and not until then will we the true Republicans feel satisfied in the Race. I myself feel sure that you will run3 I havent wrote you since I received your answer from the letter I wrote you when you returned from your Hunting Trip do you remember i was living at 511. So 15th St then. but I got so enthusiastic over it, the Election until I had to let you know, that I stand ready and willing to help and to do and stand by any thing that bears your Name because you are a brave man and seconly you are a hero thirdly you are a man for a just and right principle, fourth you are a man every body has Loved and will love fifth you stand for a square Deal to all 2 at least I am trying to make my self feel that way because I know that if you do not we are defeated sure. every body is looking and listening to hear some one say or the papers to publish that you will be the Nominee. every body all over the Country is desirous that you will run at least the largest majority I was just reading in the evening News where Mr. J. O. Thompson of this City. Written Mr Charles Hiller Secretary to President Taft that you was is Choice and it is the same way all over the United State of America 4 So you have my heartiest regards and best wishes for the party and I do hope that you will be the Nominee you are the man of the hour- and of the day may God Bless you. I Remain Your Respectfully Arthur E Davis #610. So. 16th St. P.S. You must excuse bad hand and mistakes as I was so enthused over the matter the more I wrote the faster I got both in speach and with the Pen[*Personal*] [*4*] [*Philippis Jan.1912*] UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT. NORTHERN DISTRICT OF WEST VIRGINIA. ALSTON G. DAYTON, JUDGE. My Dear Mr. President: I send you this letter, I have no right to either indulge in politics perhaps, or to seek to influence you. I can and must say however that no man on earth is more sincere in his view of the situation than Elliott, and my judgment is in accord with his. This state I believe to be overwhelmingly for your "call back." Most Cordially Yours, Alston G. Dayton[*1-8-12*] [*A3.*] January Eighth Nineteen twelve. Mr.Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear sir: Ridgefield Park, Bergen Co., New Jersey, is a typical American town of the better class. It has no slums, no paupers, no rich people, very few foreigners. It's people are American men and women and about three thousand children and -- No Church. Meanwhile the Baptists have not been idle. We have bought and paid for the finest plot of ground in the place as a site for a church, meanwhile our pastor, the Rev. Ernest Murphy, serves without salary and services are held in the fire-engine house. We want to begin building in the spring. In the language of the Bible "will you come over --- and help us?" No more worthy object ever existed. Think of it, three thousand American children and no Curch, no Sunday School! We have no rich men in the Congregation. Practically every man owns his own little home, which he is paying for on the installment plan, so that not much ready money can be raised from them, but if you could give us $12,500 I think the balance sufficient to build a $25,000 church could be raised in and outside of the church. If you do not feel disposed to give us the amount, give us what you will, be it ever so small. Send it to Rev. Ernest Murphy, care of J. F. Douthitt, 57 West 35th Street, New York City. We desire to start building in a few months - and are working and praying to this end - and by this letter plead with you - please. The time is not far away when this town, only 7 miles from New York City will have 100,000 population hence the great need of our church - now and in the near future. I have lived in Ridgefield Park only a few months and see the great need of this church - shall do all I can to help financially, and in addition all I can to pursuade others to help to build this much needed church. Do help up - the hands of thousands of children are stretched out to you. Very truly yours, J. F. Douthitt Please. The Lynch Public Schools D. S. DOMER, Superintendent Lynch, Nebr., Jan 8/12 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I am writing to for an autograph copy of your new and latest book -"The New Nationalism"- I am interested in all the new movements of today- believing we are emerging but into greater and vaster fields of liberty and new light on social and economic questions. Also what will a complete set of your works be worth, and who publishes them, I shall consider putting them in my school library if possible. Anyway consider me your progressive friend from Nebraska, and I am, Fraternally Yours, D. S. Domer.[*16*] Leper Settlement Kalawao, Molokai Hawaii. Jan'y 8, 1912 Mr. Thodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt. Am addressing this to your home because the thought to put aside a few little sour [?] early in November last was with the notion of sending them - later on - in time for the anniversary of your marriage. Dec 2, 1886. (about 6 months after I came here to the leper settlement) being 25 years to Dec 2 1911. Wishing to express in that way my appreciation and friendship for you, and for Mrs. Roosevelt as well, not in the public way, as everyone knows but through friends who knew you best - in a more personal way. Furthermore, going to your home, I fancy Mrs. Roosevelt will be the one to look these little things over going now - dast due in this envelope and one other the delay being caused by pressure of work - the lepers xmas doings & - as to photos- should send you larger and better ones did I not think you are over run with such things. With Mrs. Roosevelt my dear [?] please accept my aloha - Very gratefuly and Respfly" Brother Joseph Dutton [*3*] Guy C. Earl Attorney at Law SHREVE BUILDING SAN FRANCISCO CABLE ADDRESS GARL San Francisco, California, January 8, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear sir: You will recall that I met you some years ago a luncheon in President Wheeler's house at Berkeley, when you were there delivering an address. I was one of the Regents of the University of California who was present at the luncheon. Since then I have also met you several times, and especially when you were here, delivering the lectures on the foundation established by E.T. Earl, my brother. I have been inclined for some months to write to you in regard to the political situation here, in so far as it has to bear on the presidential outlook. A very vigorous effort has been going on for some months in California to unite the Progressive Republican faction, and send a delegation from California to the National Republican Convention instructed for, and tied to, LaFollette. The efforts that have been made to accomplish this have been somewhat disappointing, I think, to those that took the matter in hand. I was a Progressive Republican, twenty years ago, and followed you with admiration in your earlier career (as indeed I always have since). It was a time T.R.--------------------#2. when most of those that seek to control the Progressive faction in California did not take enough interest even to vote at any election. It is rather amusing, therefore, to me to observe the efforts above referred to, which, in some instances, are almost frantic, to secure a delegation instructed for LaFollette. If the efforts are persisted in, they may succeed, but there is the greatest coldness on the part of a large number of people, who have gone into the movement, for LaFollette. None of them expect to nominate him, and the explanation that many have for joining in such a movement is that it gives them an opportunity to stand on a principle. This, of course, is all very well. Public opinion in California does not favor LaFollette, and the Democrats would carry the state if LaFollette were nominated. I personally have refused to join in the movement for LaFollette, for I see no occasion for it. LaFollette's natural following in this state is a very small portion of the Progressive Republican faction, and indeed he is repulsive to a great many who helped to organize the Lincoln-Roosevelt Republican League in this state, and who helped carry its principles to success in the election of Johnson as Governor of California. I cannot forget that during the last year of your Presidency, Mr. LaFollette took opportunity in the United States Senate to speak, to say the least, very adversely about your honored self. He spent three hours in the Senate, last August, indulging in the severest invectiveT.R.---------------------#3. and denunciation of Mr. Taft, and imputing to Mr. Taft the basest of motives and designs. This conduct is illustrative, in my opinion, of LaFollette. He is a man of considerable political ability, but, in my opinion, he is without the spirit of co-operation, and without sympathy or soul. I also note that in a recent speech in Indiana, Mr. LaFollette could not keep his tongue off of you, but must needs, in a conspicuous way, and, in my opinion, inaccurately, call attention to certain alleged facts about the organization and prosperity of great mergers and trusts in your administration. Such remarks have chilled a great many in California, who, perhaps, otherwise would have supported LaFollette. Mr. Taft has a great following in California, as he has generally throughout the Republican Party, but, in my opinion, there is a growing feeling, which probably will eventuate in a conviction, that Mr. Taft, great and excellent man that he is, would not receive, as the Republican candidate, the support of an undivided party. There are important people, who call themselves Republicans, who are ranging for revenge against Mr. Taft, and then there are many people who feel that they are at disagreement with Mr. Taft on many public questions. Perhaps this disagreement is more seeming than real, due to the fact that Mr. Taft, with all his great abilities, is without the art of political leadership, and, therefore, does not make himselfT.R.---------------#4. thoroughly understood with the people. In view of the foregoing, it has been my conviction for several months, that you inevitably will be nominated by the Republican party, and elected President, this year. I think it will become clear that your candidacy will be imperatively necessary for the success of the Republican party. There are hundreds of thousands of men within that party, who have for it an affectionate regard, because within it they have indulged their political activities, and because the Republican party has been an instrument of great blessings to the world. The pressure from these people will be so strong that, in my opinion, and I say it to you respectfully, you will feel obliged, however reluctantly, to yield to this call in favor of the party, which has delighted to honor you in the past, and through which you have achieved such great benefits to the whole country, and through which you will be able to achieve further successes and benefits. Among a good many Progressives and also among a great many good men who are not Progressive Republicans, in this state, the discussion along the lines above indicated is being more and more indulged in. It is my opinion further, and I respectfully present it, that it would be most unwise for any friends of yours to put you in the position of in any way seeking such a nomination, because that would greatly impair your position before the whole country. The position you have assumed, not to endorse the candidacy of anyone, but to hold yourself aloofT. R. ---------------------#5. from espousing the cause of any candidate is, in my opinion, eminently wise. The true policy of the Progressive faction in California should be to send the National Convention an unpledged delegation, but a delegation of such personnel that they could be trusted to do what would be for the best interests of the Republican party. My motive in writing you is to give you the expression of the option of a friend and admirer in regard to a matter of public interest. Very truly yours, Guy C. Earl.W.T.F. BUSH, CHAIRMAN Waurika, Okla. G.D. SNODGRASS, TREASURER Ryan, Okla. D.B. COLLINS, SECRETARY Sugden, Okla. JEFFERSON COUNTY REPUBLICAN CENTRAL COMMITTEE J.R. ECKLES, STATE COMMITTEEMAN Waurika, Okla. WAURIKA, OKLAHOMA Jan. 8th 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York N.Y. Dear Sir: Enclosed find clipping of Kansas City Star of Jan. 3rd 1912. Am pleased to note that Governor Stubba of Kansas endorsed you for persident on Jan 6th - 12. Let the good work go on. Respectfully, J.R. Eckles, For enc see ca 1-8-12Monday Jan. 8, 1912 Col. T. Roosevelt. New York, N.Y. Dear Sir: Will you kindly run for another term, that we may have good times again. I would so much like you to be our next president. I have read much about you and admire you more than any other president. Kindly excuse me for taking the liberty to write to you but I do so hope you will be our president.Wishing you a Happy New Year, I am Very respectfully yours Helen E. Faber 348 Norman Ave. Chicago, Ill.ELLISON & FINLEY MANUFACTURERS OF AND DEALERS IN HIGH GRADE HARNESS AND ACCESSORIES SKILLFUL REPAIRING A SPECIALTY Lyons, Kansas, Jan 8 1912 Honereble Theador Rosevelt My dear sir and Comrad i am writing you to tell you that we want you to except the nomanation for President and i am shure that you will be Elected if you do i have been in Kansas twenty five years and know that the Peaple heare want you for thare next President With best Wishes i am Yours Cincerly M FinleyThe Commercial Digest FOR THE BUSY MAN OF AFFAIRS A MONTHLY RECORD OF CURRENT EVENTS IN THE COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL, AND FINANCIAL WORLD HIPPODROME BUILDING CLEVELAND OHIO CABLES "CROXTON CLEVELAND" WESTERN UNION AND A. B. C. CODES PRIVATE EXCHANGE TO ALL DEPARTMENTS MAIN 1197 CENTRAL 365 [*A6.*] January 8th.,1912. Hon. Theodore Roosefelt, Contributing Editor, "The Outlook," 5th Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir, - Herewith I have pleasure in sending you a copy of the January Issue of "The Commercial Digest" a publication which is issued for the Busy Man of Affairs throughout the Country. I desire to call your attention to the three marked articles therein. The first being the review of the present business situation and entitled "The Issue of the Hour", the second, on page six, which is a reprint of some of your Editorial Contributions to "The Outlook" and third, the very clever analysis of the President's Message which appears on page nine. It seems to me that the greatest danger which now confronts the Country is the ignorance of the average business man to the true conditions which are responsible for our present discontent. I know you are a very busy man, but it occurred to me that you might have some views on these subjects which you might find time to outline. If so, I need hardly say I shall esteem it an honor to give them to the Public through the medium of my columns. In the meantime, I have the honor to remain, Yours respectfully, A.S. Ford. Editor. ASF-O WRITE ON ONE SUBJECT ONLY ON THIS SHEET. E. E. CLARK, PRESIDENT. SIMON CASADY, VICE-PRES. & TREAS. H. S. NOLLEN, SECRETARY. I. M. EARLE, GEN'L COUNSEL. J. M. SACHTELL, AUD. & ASS'T SEC'T. G. W. FOWLER, ASS'T SECRETARY GEO. KUHNS, FIELD MANAGER. DR. F. J. WILL, MEDICAL DIRECTOR THE BANKERS LIFE ASSOCIATION DES MOINES, IOWA L.D. FOWLER, STATE AGENT, 882 BROAD STREET, NEWARK, N. J. AGENCY AT NEWARK., N. J., January 8, 1912 My Dear Col. Roosevelt, It is not generaly believed that you even said, that you would never again be a canidate for President and it is hoped that you never will make such a statement. Personally, I prefer President Taft, if it was possible, rather than yourself. But the chances for his reelection are so remote it seems unwise to assume the hazzard. There never has been a time when the discontent has been so general and so pronounced. You are the logical man to unite the forces and lead the Party to victory. Surely you would not allow the apparent "hand writing" to cause you to waver or hesitate. You have been honored and feasted at the Party table so many many times, one can hardly believe that personal friendship or the white feather could cause you to try to evade a call to duty. Yours very truly, L. D. FowlerFRANK & DU BOIS 47 WILLIAM STREET NEW YORK [*11.*] January 8, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Office, 287 Fourth Ave., N.Y.City. Dear Sir:- We have recently formed a Club of young men under thirty years of age in the First Assembly District, Brooklyn, for the study of Progressive ideas and at the next meeting we shall discuss the Initiative, Referendum and Recall. Knowing that any books or articles on this subject, recommended by you, would command a greater interest, may I trouble you to have your Secretary assist us in this way. Very truly yours, George S. Frank P.S. I might add that I had the pleasure of meeting you at your office last July when I presented a letter of introduction from my old classmate at Yale, John Greenway. [*GF*]FOSTER, GADE AND GRAHAM, FIFTEEN WEST THIRTY-EIGHTH STREET, NEW YORK. [*6.*] January 8th 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt c/o "The Outlook" Dear Colonel Roosevelt I wrote you some days ago to Oyster Bay - but having received no answer am afraid my note may have miscarried and consequently take pleasure in writing again. Mr. Herbert Peirce, the late United States Minister to Norway is, on the evening of the 17th of January, going to lecture to the American Scandinavian Society on his Norwegian Impression. In a recent letter to the Society Mr. Peirce requested that an invitation to his lecture be extended to you. We shall all be most happy to have you present. Immediately before the lecture Mrs. Gade and I are looking forward to having Mr Peirce and a few of the Officers of the Society dine with usin our home #500 Madison Avenue, at a quarter past seven. Will you also give us the pleasure of your company? Mrs Gade has naturally often heard her sister inlaw Georjie Farr Sibley speak of your children, and it would give her much pleasure to welcome you. Believe me Faithfully yours John A Gade President American Scandinavian Soc.Form 168 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, General Manager. Received At 172 Fifth Ave., N. W. Cor. 22d St., New York Always Open. [*1-8-12?*] 272NY JN 27 XX WT Washington DC JAN 8TH, [1912] Theodore Roosevelt THE OUTLOOK 287 FOURTH AVE N.Y. HAVE YOU SEEN FRANK MUNSEYS PLAN PROPOSED EDITORIALLY IN HIS PAPERS TODAY TO MERGE THE REPUBLICAN AND PROGRESSIVE PARTIES WHAT ARE WE GOING TO DAY ABOUT IT. GILSON GARDNER 116PMMilt. Goodkind Publicity Service 220 Broadway St. Paul Building Phone 1412 Cortlandt New York City Petham. NY. Jan 8/12. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, My Dear Colonel. I am coming in to see you Friday 12th about noon, by which time my Democratic colleagues might have decided upon a fit plan for making their funeral arrangements and they may also come to some conclusions as to who the corpse is to be. I have been reading a great deal in the newspapers about your recent alliance with the big interests and a whole lot as to your connection with the T. C. & I. Company and it occurs to me that they have failed to charge you with being [?] Ten or Fifteen Million Dollars. They said this of my good friend Grover Cleveland and at his death they learned how maliciously untrue the accusation was. Men do not take positions such as you are now occupying if their coffers are filled to a wholesome measure, and if I were a candidate for a third term I would have it established that I am "poorer in the [?] or as poor etc "-- I give you this for what it is worth. American Citizen is a proposition who either "roasts or "LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO GET BUSINESS"boasts" according to the spirit of the majority. He does not use his own "think energy" but gets his inspiration from that quarter where he sees the biggest crowd and hears the biggest noise. I can go down to the Battery with a megaphone and yell that Theodore Roosevelt is going to get the nomination and if I can make a noise like a circus caliope they will have Theodore Roosevelt elected President of the U.S. before the echo reaches Bronx Park. Moral -- The man who is blind [*enough*] to public sentiment isn't blind enough to require magnifying glasses. Yes we are a peculiar lot, we can have a dozen Specialists prescribe for our physical or political ills and we will go ahead as before and fill up on nostrums. That is why I have said in a previous communication to you that the time is ripe for a "new prescriptions" -- or nostrum. While most of us lack that individual Americanism that ought to imbue us, we "hoorah like h"-- when we discern it in some other fellow. that's why I have an abiding faith in the "return" of Theodore Roosevelt --- and I have the reputation of being "sure footed." With Kindest well wishes Yours Milt GoodkindT. L. GRANT. COUNTY CHAIRMAN. MEMBER STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITEE. DELEGATE AT-LARGE 1908. ELECTOR 1904-1908 MEMBER NOTIFICATION COMMITTEE TO PRESIDENT TAFT. ADDRESS, 553 MEETING STREET. PHONE NUMBER 2691 Charleston, S. C., Jan 8th 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N.Y. Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I have refrained from disturbing you during the past year, yet I have followed every movement affecting you, and when on your western tour last year, I wrote you from Los Angeles Cal., where I spent several months, but my letter was returned from Houston, Tex. I had hoped to meet you when you arrived in Los Angeles, as quite a number of my friends in California desired having the pleasure of meeting you. I am writing at this time, to say that, as one of your staunchest supporters at Philadelphia in 1900, and at Chicago in 1904, I would have now some inkling as to your intentions regrading the nomination for President at our Convention, to be held in June, and trust you will at least pointT. L. GRANT, COUNTY CHAIRMAN. MEMBER STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE "2." DELEGATE AT-LARGE 1908. ELECTOR 1904-1908 MEMBER NOTIFICATION COMMITTEE TO PRESIDENT TAFT. ADDRESS, 553 MEETING STREET. *PHONE NUMBER 2691 me in the matter. And believe me, when I say, it will be received by me in the strictest confidence and held by me inviolate. In the meantime, believe me to be, my dear Col. Roosevelt, Sincerely and respectfully, T. L. Grant.HENRY A. GUNDERSON ATTORNEY AT LAW PORTAGE, WISCONSIN January 8, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Ex-President of the United States, Oyster Bay, New York. Honorable Sir: A great number of the rank and file of the republican party of this state, as well as other states, are anxious that you again become President of the United States. They feel that you are the only republican that can be elected president this year, and that the general prosperity of the country and a solution of the trust problem can be accomplished only by your re-election. While I am not a politician I have made two personal campaigns of the entire state in the last three years, and I believe I know whereof I speak. If I am not advised to the contrary before January 20, 1912, I shall have your nomination papers prepared and circulated for the presidential primary which occures in this state the fore part of April. Very respectfully yours, H. A. Gunderson G/H[*5.*] Chicago, Jan. 8, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Mr Roosevelt: I attended the La Follette meeting here last Wednesday night, and thought you might be interested in getting the exact text of what he said when your name was mentioned. The newspaper reports were mixed, and I take this from the shorthand notes that were taken at the time. Resp., Frank A. Harrison (Lincoln, Neb., "Capital.")[*39*] Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 8,1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Sir: I fully appreciate that I ask of you a very great favor; and I shall not take it amiss, if, in your judgment, it should be declined. Your letter apropos of my lately published book, A History of the American Cabinet seems to indicate that you are not unfavorably impressed with it, in spite of errors in what might be called the "newspaper portion". In the circumstance of publication, and attendant facilities for advertising, I have been even more unfortunate than the usual research student, partly, as it seems, because women have not an assured position in the field of history and government. At any rate the task is reserved for myself. It seems wise to distribute, chiefly among public libraries, small colleges, and preparatory schools, where I sincerely feel that my work has a good right to recognition, a circular after the familiar style. And my questionto you is, whether you could let me use a few words from yourself, that should be favorable to my book in its main features. If so, it would be quoted in connection with an expression from my instructor, Prof. Albert Bushnell Hart, and with a line from the Washington Star. With sincere respect, Mr. Roosevelt. Mary Louise Hinsdale. 1414 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, Michigan.Visitation Rectory, 98 Richards Street, Brooklyn, N. Y. January 8th, 1912. Hon. The. Roosevelt, Sir:- A fair for the benefit of Building Fund of the Visitation R. C. Church, Richard and Verona Sts., Brooklyn, N. Y., will be held during the week beginning Monday, January 15th. We have been requested to ask if you will kindly donate some present to help the Good Cause along. Thanking you in advance for any token donated, we remain, Respectfully, Mrs. R. Hoagland Mrs. R. E. [?]All communications must be addressed to "The Commanding Officer, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island. III" SUBJECT JGD ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL ROCK ISLAND, ILL. January 8, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Sir: Referring to one pair combined sweat leathers and stirrup straps forwarded to you from this arsenal on December 7th, I have the honor to call your attention to the fact that your remittance to cover payment of these articles has not been received. It is requested that funds be forwarded without delay. Respectfully, Samuel Hof Major, Ord. Dept., U.S.A., Commanding.Form 2 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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To Hon Theo Roosevelt [[shorthand]] Committee of one hundred in charge of child well fare conference has today Engaged the director of both the Chicago and Kansas City Conference to organize and direct Northampton Conference unimously and enthusiasiacally we invite you to deliverForm 1 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD The Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only by repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated before, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by the request of the sender, under conditions named above. BELVIDERE BROOKS, General Manager ROBERT C. CLOWRY, President _ NUMBER SENT BY RECèD BY CHECK _ RECEIVED AT___ __191 DATED ___ TO ____ Opening address on frby First will will you come See ltr of december 3rd Lyman [P?]. Howell THE ILLINOIS AND INTER-STATE GOOD ROADS CONVENTION UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE NATIONAL GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION. THE ILLINOIS STATE GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION AND THE CHICAGO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION AUDITORIUM HOTEL CHICAGO, ILL. FEBRUARY 12, 1912 (LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY) TELEPHONE HARRISON 1860 OFFICIAL CALL For an Illinois and Inter-State Good Roads Convention, Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 12, 1912 The first State Convention of The Illinois State Good Roads Association was held at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, February 12, 1909. An Illinois and Inter-State Good Roads Convention is hereby called to meet at the Auditorium Hotel on Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, 1912. No name is nearer to the American heart than that of Abraham Lincoln, yet in this his home State, no adequate memorial of him exists. Perhaps nothing adequate can ever be produced, but this State Convention will be asked to consider the building of a great Lincoln Highway, connecting his home in Springfield with Chicago, St. Louis, and the county seat of every county in the State. A great central Boulevard between these three cities which shall surpass in beauty, usefulness and permanency, any equal mileage of highway in the World, and connecting with it from the county seat of every county of the State an equally permanent and serviceable public road, which may serve as a daily reminder of him whose greatest ambition was to serve his fellow men, as well as providing Illinois with a permanent system of roads which will be an almost inconceivable source of wealth to the State. Two million dollars has recently been appropriated by Congress for a Lincoln Memorial, and President Taft and the Lincoln Memorial Commission, are to decide upon the nature of the Memorial. Senator Cullom, a member of the Commission, favors an appropriate creation by great artists, which shall be worthy of his great friend and endure as long as any monument of antiquity. Representative Borland and others are seeking to have this appropriation expended in the building of a Lincoln Memorial Highway, from the city of Washington to the Battlefield of Gettysburg. Speaker Clark, also a member of the Commission, believes "that Lincoln as one of the most practical of mortals would greatly prefer that the two million dollars be expended in such a way as to do somebody some good," consequently he is for the memorial road in preference to an arch or column or anything of that sort. Senator Chilton urges an extension of this Highway from Gettsyburg, through a country of absorbing historic interest, to Lincoln's Birthplace. Why may not all of these plans be adopted? The appropriation be expended as planned by the Commission and the memorial highways be built by another. What more fitting time and place than Lincoln's Birthday and Chicago, for the Illinois State Good Roads Association and all who sympathize with its objects, to consider each of these propositions designed as a tribute of the honor and affection universally entertained by a free, united and fraternal people for Abraham Lincoln. The Illinois State Good Roads Association ARTHUR C. JACKSON President [*W.*] January 8, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Sir:- You will remember addressing our National Good Roads Association Convention at St. Louis, and you must be as familiar as anyone with the tremendous development of good roads sentiment in this country since that time, and it is certainly true that no man is better able than yourself to give this movement that final "boost" which it now so much needs. We want you to give us an address at the Auditorium Chicago on Lincoln's Birthday, and if you will but do this conditions in Illinois will be advanced half a Century and the whole country benefit immensely. You will remember my having sent a Delegation to see you from Niagara Falls when we held a Good Roads Congress in that city and we were sadly disappointed at your inability to be with us. President Taft very definitively promised Senator Cullom and myself at the White-House that he would address our International Congress in this city in September last, at which Forty States and Countries were officially represented by Delegates, and to which 6000 Delegates were named by Governors of States and Mayors of Cities, yet he did not come nor give excuse for not coming notwithstanding that the Department of State had forwarded announcements ofTHE ILLINOIS AND INTER-STATE GOOD ROADS CONVENTION UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE NATIONAL GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION. THE ILLINOIS STATE GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION AND THE CHICAGO GOOD ROADS ASSOCIATION AUDITORIUM HOTEL CHICAGO, ILL. FEBRUARY 12, 1912 (LINCOLN'S BIRTHDAY) TELEPHONE HARRISON 1860 OFFICIAL CALL For an Illinois and Inter-State Good Roads Convention, Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, Illinois, Lincoln's Birthday, Feb. 12, 1912 The first State Convention of The Illinois State Good Roads Association was held at the Auditorium Hotel, Chicago, February 12, 1909. An Illinois and Inter-State Good Roads Convention is hereby called to meet at the Auditorium Hotel on Lincoln's Birthday, February 12, 1912. No name is nearer to the American heart than that of Abraham Lincoln, yet in this his home State, no adequate memorial of him exists. Perhaps nothing adequate can ever be produced, but this State Convention will be asked to consider the building of a great Lincoln Highway, connecting his home in Springfield with Chicago, St. Louis, and the county seat of every county in the State. A great central Boulevard between these three cities which shall surpass in beauty, usefulness and permanency, any equal mileage of highway in the World, and connecting with it from the county seat of every county of the State an equally permanent and serviceable public road, which may serve as a daily reminder of him whose greatest ambition was to serve his fellow men, as well as providing Illinois with a permanent system of roads which will be an almost inconceivable source of wealth to the State. Two million dollars has recently been appropriated by Congress for a Lincoln Memorial, and President Taft and the Lincoln Memorial Commission, are to decide upon the nature of the Memorial. Senator Cullom, a member of the Commission, favors an appropriate creation by great artists, which shall be worthy of his great friend and endure as long as any monument of antiquity. Representative Borland and others are seeking to have this appropriation expended in the building of a Lincoln Memorial Highway, from the city of Washington to the Battlefield of Gettysburg. Speaker Clark, also a member of the Commission, believes "that Lincoln as one of the most practical of mortals would greatly prefer that the two million dollars be expended in such a way as to do somebody some good," consequently he is for the memorial road in preference to an arch or column or anything of that sort. Senator Chilton urges an extension of this Highway from Gettsyburg, through a country of absorbing historic interest, to Lincoln's Birthplace. Why may not all of these plans be adopted? The appropriation be expended as planned by the Commission and the memorial highways be built by another. What more fitting time and place than Lincoln's Birthday and Chicago, for the Illinois State Good Roads Association and all who sympathize with its objects, to consider each of these propositions designed as a tribute of the honor and affection universally entertained by a free, united and fraternal people for Abraham Lincoln. The Illinois State Good Roads Association ARTHUR C. JACKSON President - 2 - Roosevelt to ever Country in the world. Will you not read the Call which is printed on this sheet and come and make the day by reason of your coming a memorable one for Illinois and the Good Roads Movement, although it will not be necessary to confine your address to Good Roads. There is a fearful need of them in this State but, as you well know Illinois has also tremendous need of some other things regarding which no man can speak more wisely or effectively then yourself, nor can any other day be as appropriate as the birthday of Lincoln. It is a known fact that over five millions of dollars of road taxes are annually wasted or worse by the manipulations of the politicians of this State. The people are coming more and more to regard you as they regard Lincoln; come and help us. Wishing you a very Happy New Year, I am, Sincerely yours, Arthur C. Jackson President ACJ.M.M. E. Jacobs S. S. Graham } Trustees C. L. Snowden Estate of Adam Jacobs, Deceased. Brownsville, Pa., Jan. 8th - 1912 Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. New York City My dear Roosevelt: I have been watching the papers to see when you come out for the nomination for our Chief Executive. I do sincerely trust you will do so. The country needs you badly. No one can carry out the reforms necessary to put our country on a firm and prosperous footing, but Teddy. Come out. let them all know you are in the fight. I truly believe you can secure the nomination. The "people (and I mean the people who count) are all with you. Taft with his compromise and conciliatory policies the people are tired of. He nearly has accomplished nothing for the ultimate goodof the people. He never would have had the presidency, had you not been unwise enough to put him there. Come out in the limelight and let us all know you are going to stand for the people. Yours very sincerely M. R. JacobsBillings Monta Jan-8-1912 Mr Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir, By the "Press" I note, you do not wish to be a candidate for the Presidency,- I wish to call your attention to the following, -Under the conditions that to day control our politics, the man of small means has no voice in matters pertaining to his vital wellfare, I am thoroughly convinced that no other than yourself, can take us out from under the bondage that is now spreading its power over the entire country and which if allowed to continue will, I think, create a Serfdom in this country similar to Russia's- And also believing that it is safer & easier to prevent, than it is to "Remedy" a law, once it is enacted, Therefore we need many changes. The Worried powers are doing all in their power to belittle & ridicule you and your principles in their endeavor to misslead the common people-Outside of a few Millionaires you have the confidence of just as many, as when you was elected President. This country needs you as much to day as it did Lincoln in 1861- If you live for a principle, then protect and promulgate it, before the opportunity is gone,- Millions of people are looking to you, for you to do for them, what they can not do for themselves They are not organized and need a leader. -Taft is a man without executive ability,- we do not want him, - neither do we want to vote with Democrats,- what are we to do,-? If I had your permission I would like to suggest some needed changes as they appear to me. With Respect, I am very truly Yours, Geo. S.Kern 420. S. 31st St. Billings Monta C. S. LEFTWICH, PROPR. Baltimore Mail Order House 305 ST. PAUL STREET BALTIMORE, MD. January 8th, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City, N.Y. [*H.*] Dear Sir:- It gives me great pleasure to see your name so frequently in the Newspapers as a prospective candidate for the Grand Old Party, as I am wearing one of your Canal Zone "Medals", having spent three years or more as a Civil-Engineer on the Panama Canal, Issue 1906-08. I take a great deal of interest in the Panama Canal as a citizen and as an Engineer am proud to wear the "Medal" that you authorized the War Department to give me and hope to see you again as President of the United States. With best wishes, I remain, Yours very truly, Clem S. Leftwich. C.S.L/S. P.S. Have had the pleasure of meeting you two or three times but you doubtless remember me.Weatherford, Okla. Jan 8th 1912. Dear Colonel Roosevelt, I have for many days, intended writing you, But could not delay longer, and as I am one of the Old Boys, having helped to create the great Republican Party, I therefore fealing the very great importance of its perpituity, and that no other political party in this or any other country, in the present or a previous age, has ever exerted influence so enormous and so benificial. upon the essential nature of government and the destiny of2 mankind as this party in its fifty six years, of Life. I must, at this time, Dear Colonel speak, for the wishes of every 7 ½ out of every 10 voters in our country at large, they are T. Roosevelt, first. the greatest need of our country for the next four years, is a President who believes in His heart, in the policies advocated by Lincoln and who has the Courage of His Convictions and because Mr President, you more than any other man are responsible for the nationwide forward movement in the direction of a government3 administrated honestly and vigorously without fear or favor, for rich, poor, high, low, black and white. You are not only the Logical candidate for President at this time, But the only one that is sure to win. You are sure to carry the new-England States, New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio, my native state, and your majority throughout the middle states, mainly, and north, South, & west, will be overwhelming. regardless of who is nominated against you, you are sure of almoste all of Progressive Democrates, hundreds of thousands4 of all parties who Loved you, almoste felt s[u]re toward you. four years ago, for refusing second term, as you had only been forced, by accident, to fill out the great McKinleys term-only elected to one term as President by the People of our Country, now Mr President, By all means, view it in the Light of being Saviour of our Country. we truly at this crises need the greatest one in all the world (+) as sutch you are Recognised, Come finish what you began. This is common expression by all who love you for wright.5 I am third son of Thomas S. Lindley, who you learned of through united States Senitor Samuel Kirkwood of Iowa Speak of my Father who was an active politition with Lincoln and Kirkwood was our War Governor after war was made Senitor. My Fathers farm and Kirkwoods joined 2 ms west of Iowa City, Iowa. Pardon me using so much of your time Yours with highest and greatest Regard Lewitt. C. Lindley. Boc. D. Weatherford Okla Please answer wen convenientH.C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. ?. T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. Personal- January 8, 1912 Dear Theodore: I am sending today to Mr. Abbott the article on the one hundred years of peace between this country and England since the War of 1812. I have told him, what it is hardly necessary to say, that the article is of course superficial. To write with fullness the history of our relations with Great Britain during the one hundred years would occupy ten times the space that it is possible to give in a magazine. I know that both you and he will appreciate this fact. Even in sketching the history, however, as I have done, it is impossible to make it appear that we have been agreeing like two birds in a nest ever since the Treaty of Ghent. The fact is our relations with England during a large part of the time have been extremely bad and I have told the truth as impartially and fairly as I could. I think there are some lessons to be derived from it which will not be out of place at this time. I had a long talk with my colleague yesterday in regard to the treaties. he thinks that we ought to ratify them with a suitable resolution and is going to urge that course upon the President very strongly. I told him that I hoped that could be done for a protracted and elaborate public debate would only have the tendency to injure our relations with pretty much every country of importance. Things would be said in the Senate about other countries and the possibilities of their section which H.C. Lodge, Chairman E.T. Clark, Clerk United States Senate, committee on immigration. TR-2 could not fail to do harm. This ought to be avoided if possible for the danger comes from undertaking to conduct our foreign affairs by public agitation and public clamor. I was disturbed to see an item in the paper this morning stating that Edith had been ill. I sincerely hope it is nothing se- rious and not having heard from you I trust this is the case and that the newspaper report is exaggerated when it speaks of it as serious. With best regards, Ever yours, H.C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I., H.Y.WOMAN'S PRESS CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY MME. VON KLENNER, PRESIDENT MISS ELIZABETH LONERGAN CHAIRMAN OF PRESS 130 LEFFERTS PLACE [*W.*] BROOKLYN, N. Y. January 8 1912. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- The Woman's Press Club of New York City, numbering about five hundred members (representing every branch of literature), desires to express its loyalty to and appreciation for Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, and at the same time would ask if it would be possible to have him attend the meeting on Press Day, February twenty-fourth (Saturday afternoon) at the Waldorf-Astoria. It goes without saying that we should appreciate a talk of few or many words from one whose reputation is world wide as author, statesman and true American. Sincerely yours, Elizabeth Lonergan. Chairman of PressFEDERAL SUGAR REFINING CO., SMITH & SCHIPPER, AGENTS, 138 FRONT STREET, NEW YORK. SUGAR REFINERY. FOOT OF VARK STREET, YONKERS, N. Y. SALES DEPARTMENT [*17.*] New York, Jan. 8, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. Dear Sir:- I enclose herewith a copy of letter addressed to you Oct. 31st, 1912, which I assume was not attended to because of the stress of your campaign. I am still interested in your ideas on this important matter and if you have a copy of your New Orleans Speech and can spare it, I would appreciate it very much if you would forward it to me. Respectfully yours, Frank C. Lowry Mgr. Sales Dept. [*[LOWRY]*] For encl see 11-31-12THE NATIONAL LYCEUM BUREAU MORE AND BETTER TALENT FOR LESS MONEY THAN ANY OTHER BUREAU IN AMERICA OFFICES: GENERAL MANAGER: 721 FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING GENERAL SOLICITOR: J. L. McBRIEN, A.M. LINCOLN, NEBRASKA GEO. CROCKER, A.B. Jan. 8, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Care of "The Outlook," New York City, N.Y. Dear Colonel: I am not writing you for newspaper notoriety. I am writing you in the strictest confidence. I am one of the five Nebraskans who held up your train at Grinnell, Iowa in the fall of 1910 in an effort to secure you to address the Nebraska State Teachers' Association, Thanksgiving of that year. My object in writing you now is to arrange for a series of not less than four nor more than six joint debates on the paramount political issues of the day, between yourself and Colonel William Jennings Bryan of Lincoln, Nebraska, at such times and places and on such terms and under such rules as may be mutually satisfactory to all concerned. If we were to plan for but four debates I would suggest New York City; Cleveland Ohio; Chicago, Illinois and Lincoln, Nebraska. We could easily add two other intermediate points between New York City and Lincoln- Indianapolis, Indiana and Des Moines, Iowa- and complete the prosed program in one week. As to terms, I would be willing to pay you a straight fee and let you name the price; or do as I have often done with Colonel Bryan, pay a certain percent of the gross receipts on sale of tickets. While I am interested in this matter as a business proposition, I want these joint debates between yourself and Colonel Bryan to come to pass primarily for the good such a discussion would do our country. It goes without saying, that in accepting my proposition, both yourself and Colonel Bryan would be moved by the same patriotic motives that have prompted me to bring it before you. Therefore I would suggest the following terms which at this time seem reasonable to me: I would give you and Colonel Bryan each twenty-five percent of the gross receipts on sale of the tickets, also giving twenty-five percent of the gross receipts on sale of the tickets to the Y.M.C.A. or to some civic or charity organization in the city where the debates are held, with twenty-five percent of the gross receipts as my share co-operating with the Y.M.C.A or other society in promoting this undertaking. The Y.M.C.A. or civic or charity organization and myself would pay all local expenses in each city where the debate is held- including auditorium rent, cost of advertising etc., sparing neither effort nor money to make these debates an unprecedented success.Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. -2- Jan, 8, 1912 I would also suggest one dollar as the price for a ticket at each debate. I do not wish this enterprise to smack of any hold up features against the public,- in other words, a give and take proposition- a square deal to all concerned. I would not plan a debate in any city without ample auditorium accommodations for the phenomenal crowds that would flock to hear you and Colonel Bryan in these discussions. Permit me to say in connection with the percentage proposition, that in 1897 I came to Lincoln with a committee of nine distinguished Missourians to secure Colonel Bryan for an address at the Carthage, Missouri Chautauqua. His terms were our terms and we were glad to accept them: namely, one half the gate receipts Bryan Day at the Carthage Chautauqua. He was to receive nothing on our season tickets nor on our complimentary tickets. We sold over three thousand season tickets and gave out over three hundred complimentary tickets among the editors and ministers of southwestern Missouri, northwestern Arkansas, northeastern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas, Mr. Bryan's share of the gate receipts that day was on thousand six dollars and forty cents ($1006.40.) I know whereof I speak. I was there and saw the draft handed to him. I could easily arrange with one of the leading magazines on terms worth while to yourself and Colonel Bryan for the publication of these debates with copyright privileges for publication in book form later, for they would make the greatest political text book ever published for American citizens throughout the entire country. Moreover, they would be read with profit and unceasing interest by students of free government throughout the civilized world. Therefore I would plan for a verbatim report of these debates by expert amanuenses, giving you and Colonel Bryan the right to select your respective reporters. I am writing the "Outlook" a confidential letter relative to the publication of these debates in the event that my proposition appeals to yourself and Colonel Bryan. I have already contracted with Prof. C. E. Merriam of the University of Chicago and Former Congressman James E. Watson of Indiana for a series of joint debates on the Initiative, the Referendum and the Recall. The American Magazine is ready to make me a proposition for these debates. I have just about completed negotiations between Former Governor J. Frank Hanly of Indiana and Hon. Charles A. Towne of New York City for a series of joint debates as to the best method of dealing with the liquor traffic. The Century Magazine will probably publish these debates. But no discussion of public questions between any other two living Americans would compare with the proposed debates between yourself and Colonel Bryan. They would mark an epoch in American politics and would rank with the debates between Lincoln and Douglas on the slavery question. I would suggest that theseColonel Theodore Roosevelt. -3- Jan. 8, 1912 debates be held the last week in February or the first week in March so that even the average American voter would get his proper bearing before the selection of delegates to the national political conventions of 1912. These debates would insure the adoption of progressive platforms and the nomination of progressive candidates for Presidency by the two great political parties. But whether or not these debates are held between yourself and Colonel Bryan, nothing but persistent determination and indomitable will power will keep yourself and Colonel Bryan from being the Presidential nominees of your respective parties. The people throughout the country with imperative voice are calling for you and him as opposing candidates- not for the sake of pitting you against each other in the Presidential race but in order to make sure of a man in sympathy with their interests, whose heart throbs for the cause of humanity among all the people, rich or poor, high or low, weak or strong, thus insuring to themselves and their posterity the blessings of liberty under a government of the people, by the people and for the people. "Vox populi, vox Dei." Therefore, in the name of humanity, in behalf of the people in the east and in the west, in the north and in the south, in Nebraska as in New York, in Georgia as in Minnesota, in every State in the Union and for the example our government would be under your leadership, among the civilized nations of the world, I beg of you, I appeal to you, I earnestly and sincerely urge upon you, to hearken unto the bugle call of duty in this day of our country's dire necessity. Hoping to hear from you soon, believe me, Very sincerely yours, J.L. McBrien General Manager.52 WILLIAM STREET New York, January 8, 1912. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Mr. Ward told me, when I saw him Saturday, that he was to be away most of this week, and that he suggested that if there is anything I could do for you, to call on me here at my office. The Alabama State Committee meets on the eleventh, and Judge Hundley has asked me to be sure and meet a number of people there before that day. This makes it necessary for me to leave today, as I must see some people in Washington tonight, and leave there tomorrow morning for Birmingham. I will return here by Friday, to keep the appointment which your private secretary says you have fixed for me on that day. If you will allow me, I would suggest that if you get Mr. William Hayward, whose office is at 37 Wall Street, Telephone 6682 Hanover, he will gladly respond, as you know, to any call you may make upon him; and I have taken the liberty to suggest to him that I was expected to be here this week, but that the Alabama situation requires my departure.I trust that my absence will in no manner inconvenience you. I reach Birmingham Wednesday, about noon, and any word sent in care of Judge Hundley will reach me promptly. Yours sincerely, Ormsby McHarg To Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.New University Court. 401 West 117 St. New York City. Jan. 8. 1912 Mr Owen. R. Lovejoy, National Child Labor Committee. My dear Mr Lovejoy:- I am hoping to gain your interest and co-operation in a Child Labor Pageant which will show graphically and in dramatic form the evils of sweated work, mill work, and work in coal mines and glass factories. I have chosen the pageant form for it because it can show so many different kinds of Child Labor. I feel sure that if you are interested you will know the right way of bringing such a production before the public. I am sending the scenario and scenes under separate cover. Very truly yours, Constance D'Arcy MacRay.Enclosed in Lovejoy 1-10-12RUSSELL WARWICK MCMURRAN Hotel Berkeley, San Francisco January, 8, 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. My deal Colonel Roosevelt:- I want to thank you for your letter of the 27th, and tell you how very appreciative I am of the fair and candid attitude you take in answering my letter, which I cannot help feel must have been a trifle wearysome to a man so occupied and engaged in matters of so far greater import. The hesitancy on your2 part to advise me on these trying matters, can very well be expected from a man occupying your position, I understand that very readily. However I am sure were it my good fortune to have you know me better it would not be the case, so there is some consolation in your present attitude of prudence. But to explain this Colonel, is not what I write you for, but for the very same reason that I first thanked you from the bottom of my heart, for the generous impulse which prompted you to give me that kindlyRUSSELL WARWICK MCMURRAN 3. yet conservative letter. It shows what fine qualities and democratic principals a man who has left such a mark on history possesses, and these very same broad gauge manly principals would go out towards any young fellow who was on the "level" and yet obscure with their inspiration of helpfulness. Now Colonel as a parting paragraph I would like to be permitted to make a passing remark of the persistency on the part of the New York World4. to discredit you before its many thousands of readers. The New York World is making a heroic effort to convince the American people Theodore Roosevelt is not the substantial man they know him to be, and as he is a very big, and not to say inviting target, they keep blazing away with the hopes they will "land him." You and I would possibly be the same persistent marksmen untill our ammunition gave out, then we would have to quit would'nt we? That isRUSSELL WARWICK MCMURRAN 5. the way I see our otherwise good meaning daily, and "Thrice-Weekly". With my best wishes and prayers for the preservation of your strength to serve this great nation of ours with the same efficiency and devotedness to duty in the future as you have in the past. I am ever yours, With a genuine sense of appreciation, Russell W. McMurran.PRESS CLUB OF CHICAGO 26 NORTH DEARBORN STREET [*2.*] Jan. 8, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir: As President of this organization I want to invite you to become a non-resident member of the Press Club of Chicago. The thought occurs to me that when you come to Chicago you would naturally like to make your headquarters among your fellow craftsmen. Not only is it the representative organization of our profession (not only of Chicago but of the whole Middle West) but it is a splendid Club--with restaurant, ladies' cafe and rest room, library, auditorium, billiards, writing rooms, sleeping accommodations, rathskeller, barber shop--everything a good Club has. Even if you come very infrequently you undoubtedly will be glad to be enrolled in the representative literary and newspaper organization of the Middle West. I know you will enjoy fellow-membership with men like Opie read, Forrest Crissey, Will payne, William Lightfoot Visscher, Stanley waterloo, John McGovern, and all that notable group who make the Press Club of Chicago their daily rendezvous And you know how delightedly I would welcome you. If you will sign the enclosed application blank I will be glad to act as your sponsor. Yours as ever, Douglas Malloch President.The New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company PRESIDENT'S OFFICE PERSONAL. New Haven, Conn. January 8th, 1912. My dear Mr. President: I have not called upon you as suggested, because I have not been down town in New York since the receipt of your letter, but I shall be very glad to call if you will kindly let me know the days and hours you are in and likely to be less engaged than usual. I suppose your time is scarcely less occupied now than in the days when I saw you at the White House. Hoping you are well, and that the world is using you kindly, I remain , Yours very sincerely C. S. Mellen Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island.[*18.*] Coldwater Mich Jan 8th 12 Say Col If you Ever want to Help a poor fellow that is down on is back Do it now You can send me 20 Dollar Bill in a Lectter at my Risk You see by my writing my Hands are stiff with Rheumatis you will remember one they boys use to call me Hank Direct to your old standby H R Miller 59 West Washington Street Coldwater Mich [[shorthand]]V. H. MILLER ATTORNEY-AT-LAW NOTARY PUBLIC OFFICE 1649 CHAMPA ST. P. O. BOX 806 PHONE MAIN 4043 DENVER, COLO. JANUARY 8TH 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay .N.Y. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt;- It is indeed gratifying to me,a real old friend of yours,to note your increasing popularity among the masses of people of this our great nation. The cartoon herewith taken from The Denver Post of yesterday, truly illustrates the feeling of thousands in these parts . You began the great canal ,you should be permitted to finish it. Your rare foresight and good judgment saw the trouble in store for us, and early without fear or favor, sought to curb the great concerns controlled by the favored few of this country ,who sought great power and wealth at the expense of the stability and the best interests of this country . You did many other things for us the common people and for which this country and her people pulsates for you its true patriot and high minded citizen ? This country now again needs a man of iron nerve ,one who will do things,lest greater trouble may over take us--perhaps civil war --the people against the favored few . We once more need an Andrew Jackson who will do things and in the right manner.Our lamp of experience convinces us that you can best carry the banner for us once more .You have had the place but one term as a matter of fact. These lines are not sent to you to invoke a reply by you, we dont ask for or seek a reply,but we write you to again assure you of our admiration respect and confidence in and of you . .Your silence on the subject bespeaks much good judgment and wisdom . The writer first met you on the Round Up and Range of Wyo,in the summer Mr. Roosevelt 2 of 1883, have met you several times since,and have had some correspondence with you and have sent you some of my articles published in "Recreation" published some years ago,of the divers incidents of Western life, for I have now been out here about thirty years ,a native of the State of Missouri . I moved down from Cripple Creek about three years ago to this city. On every hand here with republicans or democrats ,your name stands above all ,the consensus of opinion appears to be " Its Roosevelt of a democrat " Indications now are that you will carry Colorado by at least 1oo,ooo ,.Mr. Bryan the first time carried the state by about 14o,ooo the last time he lost the state by about 25,ooo . Here is wishing you a happy and prosperous new year,and may this year bring a better condition in our land ,and place you as our standard bearer beginning March 1913 . Sincerely Your Old Friend V. H. MillerTHE NEW YORK HERALD. January 8, 1912. NEW YORK, 19 Personal: My dear Mr. Roosevelt:-- News today from Oyster Bay of the serious illness of Mrs. Roosevelt is indeed distressing. I do sincerely pray that she may soon be restored to her former good health and strength. I have asked the City Editor of the Herald to recall the correspondent he sent to Oyster Bay. I know how displeasing it is to have the privacy of your home invaded. And I want you to remember, Mr. Roosevelt, that I place a far higher value on your friendship and confidence than in obtaining the biggest "beat" that any newspaper ever printed. In your attitude recently I have noticed what apparently is a feeling of mistrust. Since your return from Africa you have talked with me with the greatest freedom. I have at no time violated your confidence, and it has hurt me very much to think that you should feel for a minute that your faith in me had been misplaced. With assurance of my friendship and loyalty, I am, Sincerely yours, Roscoe Mitchell Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y.DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE Santa Fe, N. Mex. (Place.) Jany. 8-1912. (Date.) [*5.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, City. My Dear Col. This is to acknowledge receipt of Private George H. Dodge letter and in reply would state that I have given him the proper instruction, in order for him to secure a duplicate Discharge, would also state that I receive a great many letters from some of the boys, and I always answer them by return mail, I have a system which no other Capt. of the Rgt. has, I have a copy of my Muster-In Roll, and also a copy of my Muster-Out Roll, I have every mans signature, I have all the dates if he was sick, if send to the Hospital or any other place, in fact I got the entire record of every man in my Troop from the day he enlisted, until he was mustered out of the service, so you see that I am able to give a mans record at any time it is required. Well Col. we are at last a State, and after living here for over 30 years I feel that my first vote that I will be able to cast for President, should and I am sure will be for my old Col. I feel that you are the [xx] only one that can be elected on the Republican ticket, and I am proud to say that the majority of the people out here think as I do, save a small political ring, and when the time comes, they will have very little to sa. say, good luck to your future, and believe me always to be your old stand by and true friend. Very Respectfully, Fritz Muller1 VROMAN, MUNRO & VROMAN ATTORNEYS 1206 MARQUETTE BUILDING TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 4275 CHARLES E. VROMAN FAYETTE S. MUNRO WILLIAM P. VROMAN [*3*] CHICAGO, Jan. 8. [*[12]*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt. Thanks for your article in the last Outlook. I should like to write you anent the question raised but in the meantime send you a clipping from the Chicago Legal News of Jan 6-1912. Are you familiar with the practice in vogue in Illinois and Wisconsin concerning the method of ascertaining the constitutionality of important laws? Yours truly F. S. Munro.CHARLES E. VROMAN FAYETTE S. MUNRO WILLIAM P. VROMAN VROMAN, MUNRO & VROMAN ATTORNEYS 1206 MARQUETTE BUILDING TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 4275 [*3*] CHICAGO, Jan. 8. [*[12]*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt. Thanks for your Article in the last Outlook. I should like to write you anent the questions raised but in the mean time send you a clipping from the Chicago Legal News of Jan 6- 1912. Are you familiar with the practice in vogue in Illinois and Wisconsin concerning the method of ascertaining the constitutionality of important laws? Yours truly F. S.Munro.CIRCULATION IN THE TOWNS OF CHATHAM AND GHENT LARGER THAN ALL OTHER COUNTY WEEKLES COMBINED Republican Art Printery Chatham : New York GEO. W. NELLIS, JR., EDITOR AND PROPRIETOR Jan. 8, 1912 My dear Col. Roosevelt: Did you see the page expose of Payn, in Wednesday last New York American? I never dreamed that Payn was such a man. I undrstand now your antagonism to him, and that "stench in the nostrils of decent men." I was more than pleased to see Mr. Robinson's name among those who opposed Merrit. The e cloed editorial from aturday's Republican will probably interest you. With the greatest regard, Yours truly, G W Nellis CHATHAM Chatham, the railroad center of historic Columbia County, is delightfully located in the foot hills of the beautiful Berkshire Mountains, 127 miles from New York, and 180 miles from Boston. It is the nucleus of a living, prosperous pastoral territory, picturesquely attractive and sublimely healthful. With a population of 2500, it is the trading center of a thickly settled section, dotted with numerous contingent villages ranging in population from three to ten hundred. Three great trunk railroads, the Boston & Albany, the New York Central and the Rutland, center in Chatham and with the Hudson branch furnish ready feeders for an ever increasing suburban trade extending for twenty miles in either direction. Twenty-nine trains arrive at and depart from Chatham in all directions every twenty- four hours, giving rail road facilities unexcelled by any town of its size in the entire country. Industrially Chatham ranks well to the front. Here are located the Payn Box Board Mills, the main factory of the Chatham Shirt Company, the Drumm Foundry and one of the largest milk stations of the Borden system. The merchants of Chatham are wide awake and their stores are well stocked. Chatham has a State Bank, Six Churches, a Graded Union School, Free Library, a $100,000.00 Club House, and all the fraternal organizations are represented by flourishing lodges. Her electric light and water systems are second to none in the universe. Chatham offers free sites and Cash for manufacturing industries.For encl see ca Jan 1911The University of Minnesota Minneapolis [*W.*] I/8/I2 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Will it be possible for you to meet with the Scottish Rite Brethren of Minneapolis, at their annual Maundy Thursday Banquet, the evening of April fourth next, and respond to a toast at that time? Your presence at that time would give the greatest pleasure to the five hundred brethren, drawn from all over the State, who will be at the table that night. Very Sincerely, Edward E. Nicholson Wise master, St. Vincent de Paul Chapter, Rose Croix, No. 2.THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON D. C. January 8, 1912. Dear Colonel: I am immensely pleased with your article on Judges and Progress. It shows conclusively that you are making no indiscriminate attack upon the Judiciary or upon the existing Judicial system. At the same time, it calls attention to a recognized evil and proposes a remedy that will appeal to thinking men. It will gratify the men who are opposed to the recall of judges and will be approved even by those most earnestly in favor of it. I have asked a number of the Recall advocates to read it and let me know their views. So far as the Progressives are concerned, undoubtedly most of them will approve it. I enclose the editorial which appeared in the Sunday Chicago Tribune under the caption: "Put Roosevelt's name on the Primary ballot". I secured several interviews with Senators and members of the House--Borah, Bristow and Norris--endorsing it. It is sensible and right and I believe furnishes a means of exit from what might have been a cul de sac. Do you mind writing Keeley expressing satisfaction with it? Keeley will arrange with Senator Hurburgh, who is a candidate for Governor of Illinois, to come out in an interview [with] for you. I suggested we ought not to put Deneen in the position of having to follow Hurburgh, and he wired tonight he would find a way around this objection and act in a week or so. Keeley asked if I could get the names of a2 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON D. C. number of your friends in different parts of the country so that he can get in touch with them. He suggested particularly the men who have written to you indicating their purpose to support you. I have not told him what is being done, but in view of the interest he is manifesting and the way he is acting I shall do so. I think it would be a good idea to consult him freely about the situation not only in Illinois but through the Middle West. I talked with Roger Sullivan, the democratic national committee-man, today. He asked me if you would run. I told him if there were a popular demand, a real popular demand, in which both republicans and democrats participated, and if the Convention should nominate you practically unanimously, you might do so. "He will be elected", he replied. "I think Bryan will be the nominee of the Democrats. This is the situation: The people no longer trust either Party. They put no faith in platforms. They do not want promises. They want a man in whom they can place full confidence. There is no one in the democratic party who fills the bill. If Mr Roosevelt runs, he will get the votes." As you know, Sullivan is a Catholic, and his daughter accompanied Archbishop O'Connell to Rome. I asked him about the Catholic attitude. "The Catholics will not oppose Roosevelt", he said. "Do you remember when Roosevelt went to Peoria? The head of the Knights of Columbus was fearful that the Church would resent his entertainment.3 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. So he went to a very high Churchman and asked him what ought to be done. This Churchman told him to go ahead. The Bishop of Peoria conveniently had a confirmation exercise or something of the kind and absented himself. Now, the Church wants to forget the Rome episode, and will surely not interfere with such a popular man as Roosevelt. I do not believe it will play any favorites." It is interesting to note that the Democrats assembled here are greatly discouraged over the possibility of your nomination. With Taft, they feel certain of victory. With you, they don't know what may happen. There is unity on the surface, but disorganization beneath. Bryan will oppose Wilson. He has announced his opposition of Harmon and Underwood. He has criticized Champ Clark. The men he has endorsed are second raters, who will get nowheres. Bryan wants the nomination himself. I sincerely hope the reports about Mrs Roosevelt's illhealth are unfounded. Mrs O'Laughlin requests particularly that you convey her best wishes and respects to Mrs Roosevelt, in which I most heartily join. With regards, As ever, Cal O'Laughlin The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt.[?] [?] [?] [?] ALL QUOTATIONS ARE FOR IMMEDIATE ACCEPTANCE ONLY, SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE & F.O.B.CARS OUR FACTORY. CLERICAL ERRORS SUBJECT TO CORRECTION. OUR RESPONSIBILITY CEASES UPON DELIVERY TO RAILROAD COMPANY. DELIVERIES SUBJECT TO STRIKES,FIRES,ACCIDENTS AND OTHER CAUSES BEYOND OUR CONTROL. Wm J. Oliver Manufacturing Co. COMPLETE MINING AND CONTRACTORS' EQUIPMENT. WM J. OLIVER,PRES. W.W.WALLACE,GEN.MGR. L.C.GUNTER, SEC. & TREAS. GENERAL OFFICES & WORKS DALE AVE. TELEPHONE 1362. GASOLINE LOCOMOTIVES, RETARDING CONVEYORS, "THE OLIVER" MINE & CONTRACTORS CARS, SCREENS,TIPPLES,DRUMS,ETC. MARBLE FINISHING MACHINERY. Address all Communications to the Company. Knoxville, Tenn., Jan. 8, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- Yours of the 27th at hand and contents noted. I had the pleasure of reading the article referred to, as well as others along similar lines, and know the good work you are doing. Your many friends believe in you. I trust you may be spared to work out your destiny. I have an office at 50 Church Street, New York, for my manufacturing interests, and am in New York quite frequently, but knowing how valuable your time is I do not wish to trespass upon it. I believe I can do much good working along practical lines with your many friends at this time. Again assuring you of my high personal regard, and my desire to serve you in any capacity at any time, believe me, Sincerely yours, WJO/lsg Wm. J. Oliver5. Crystal Falls, Mich, Jan 8, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- We would be greatly indebted to you if you would write and give us your frank opinion on the question of women suffrage. This material is to be used in a High School debate. 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This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK 9 N 20 Paid Ex RECEIVED AT Oyster Bay 1/8/1912 DATED Phila Pa Jan 8 Via NY 8 TO Hon. Theo Roosevelt, ns Did you receive my letter of third Instant sent to Outlook office best wishes, William Potter Union League RICHMOND HILL ASHEVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA Jany. 8. 1912 Dear Mr Roosevelt I do not presume to give advice, but I know that you will welcome information from any friendly source especially from friends whose adoption and whose loyalty you have Tried. Here is a clipping from The Charlotte Observer; the leading Democratic paper of the State: The article is written by a redheaded Scotchman of approved honestly; it sizes up the situation quite accuratelyI can carry this district for you in the Convention but not without reasonable notice in advance. I take it that when you get "good and ready" you will let your friends know whether you will accept an unsought nomination. The dullest man must see that either Mr Taft or Mr Lafollette will be beaten at the polls You are in the position of William Pitt when he declared "I can save this Country and I am the only man in England who can" Every faithfully Yours Richmond PearsonTELEPHONE ROXBURY 3925 M H. C. PETERS INVESTMENT SECURITIES 103 HIGHLAND STREET ROXBURY BOSTON, Jan. 8" 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt NY City. Sir: I can well believe that Mr. Munsey consulted no one before publishing his article in today's Journal, as it is ill advised and untimely. I am one of the million former democrats who supported the candidate of the Progressive Party. What is to become of us according to Mr. Munsey's scheme? Are we to be driven out of the party? The Progressive Party is stronger today than on Election Day. If it will stand firmly by the ideas expressed by yourself and Beveridge at Chicago on Dec 10th, it will win the next fight. The Progressive Party is all right. There can be no good in conferring with the remnants of a partyTELEPHONE ROXBURY 3915 M H. C. PETERS INVESTMENT SECURITIES 103 HIGHLAND STREET ROXBURY BOSTON, 1912 controlled by Archbold, the Guggenheims and their hirelings. Mr Munsey's statement, coming within four days after Taft's "eloquent battle cry" to the Standpatters, is a remarkable piece of reasoning, which I hope will be jumped upon by all Progressives. Yours Respy H. C. PetersC. A. PINNEY, DIV. NO. 1 CHAIRMAIN GEO. S. LANE, DIV. NO. 293 VICE-CHAIRMAN F. D. SUGHRUA, DIV. NO. 113 SECRETARY & TREASURER [*5*] Conductors Council Order of Railway Conductors PHONE RANDOLPH 2434 ROOM 1013 NEW YORK LIFE BUILDING 3 PERSONAL AND CONFIDENTIAL. CHICAGO, ILL., 1/8/12. My Dear Colonel:- I am a conductor on the Pennsylvania Lines, running the Eighteen Hour Train between Chicago, Illinois and Crestline, Ohio, and am in constant touch with the business men of the country, who ride this extra-fare-train. Off my train I meet the railway employes. Not attempting to reflect the entire sentiment of all, but as Chairman of the Conductors' Council, through which members of our Organization secure employment, I am able to get the real feeling of the men down in the trenches. There is a feeling of earnest expectancy that you should take charge of the "Train" on the G. O. P. R. R. Without the slightest reflection on Mr. Taft, the Brakemen have taken charge of the "Train" and are running it without regard to the many set danger semaphores; the danger is not far ahead; will you not take charge of the "Train" and save this awful wreck, for many innocent people will be crushed? I wish that I might talk with you for five minutes but know that your time is too occupied with more important matters than to hear the talk of a common railroad conductor. I would gladly come to New York to see you at any time that you may suggest, or at your home on Long Island, that you might know the truth with reference to the men with whom I come into contact. I want to wish you good health and the reserve strength to do what you can to keep this army of unemployed from massing and marching on to industrial uprising that must have but one end - starvation. Very truly yours, C. A. Pinney Chairman. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Sangamon Hill, Long Island,E. MONT. REILY, FINANCIAL BROKER, MORTGAGE LOANS, KANSAS CITY, MO. Jan. 8, 1912. Mr. Frznk Harper, Secy. to Colonel Roosevelt, c/o. Outlook Office, New York City, N.Y. My dear Mr. Harper:- I have been devoting my time mostly to the political situation since my return and have gone into an extensive correspondence in the matter, besides having a lot of local work done. I find the situation for Colonel Roosevelt a great deal stronger than I had expected. The letters I am receiving from various states and leaders all confirm this. I find the situation throughout the West about as it is here. I had a reliable man making a poll of the Republicans in several of our best office buildings, and the following is the result from two of them. All other polls I have made are as good for Colonel Roosevelt as this. Commerce Bank Building Roosevelt 176 Taft 31 La Follette 22FH #2 Won't vote for Taft if nominated 63 Won't vote for Roosevelt if nominated None. Long Office Building Roosevelt 121 La Follette 26 Taft 14 Won't vote for Taft if nominated 57 Won't vote for Roosevelt if nominated None. These buildings are occupied by business and professional men, the kind of men the Taft leaders are claiming. If this vote had been taken in a factory or machine shop among laboring Republicans, I would not be surprised at the result, but this is amazing to me. I think the vote is very significant, and shows a loss to Mr. Taft nearly 30%, and if this ratio were kept up in the nation, the poll would fall short two and one-half million votes. I send this information to you as I am sure it is food for serious thought. I am in touch with the situation throughout the country, and the demand for Colonel Roosevelt is over-whelming throughout the western country. Since my return home, I have had this matter up with Gov. Stubbs several times, and I see that he has come out right. I now have it up with Gov. Hadley. I would like to see him get in the band wagon too and help us.FH #3 I wrote to William Allen White and told him it was time for him to stop yelling for La Follette and get busy for the Colonel, he alone could win. Our Republican State Committee Meeting here on the 27th, and I am now pulling to get a resolution through indorsing Colonel Roosevelt for the nomination. If I find we have not a majority, I will not permit the resolution to be introduced. Tell Colonel Roosevelt that I find the Nebraska situation in good shape, and our friends there think that there is not going to be any danger to him on the primary ballot, and that his vote will be as much as Taft's and La Follette's combined. Any thing that you want me to do that I am not doing, just inform me, and it will be carefully and discreetly done. Yours sincerely, E. Mont Reily EMR-MONCE A MOOSE ALWAYS A MOOSE White Plains Lodge No. 294, Loyal Order of Moose MEETS EVERY MONDAY Hon. Past Dictator John Kiernan Dictator John J. Ackerman Vice-Dictator S. Alton Ralph Prelate E. C. Reynolds Secretary F. A. Carson 29 Grove St. Treasurer Charles Benton Sergeant-at-arms August Bertram Inner Guard Charles W. Perkins Outer-Guard William C. Vallmers Trustees F. S. Briggs, M.D. George E. Hardcastle Elisha B. Sutton Supreme Organizer James J. Davis 406 Bakewell Building Pittsburg, Pa. National Organizer W. J. Bennett Burkely Hotel Elizabeth, N. J. National Organizer Jno. S. Nichols Manhattan Hotel Patterson, N. J. National Organizer Joseph J. Bloor Briarcliff Hotel White Plains, N. Y. "HOWDY PAP" Our Slogan: ONE FOR ALL ; ALL FOR ONE Purity, Aid and Progress Youth, Vigor, Nobility of Purpose White Plains January 8th 1912. Mr. Th. Roosevelt: Dear Sir! Very sorry to call on you again, regarding to the Moose Fair Would you be kind enough to let me know if you received my Letter and Ticket, so I can report to the Lodge about the number of your Ticket in case your number should win. Awaiting your answermost patiently I am most respectfully yours Mrs. E. Richter 17 Martine Ave White Plains New York.[1/8/12] Col. Roosevelt Sagamore Hill N. Y. Kind Friend,- You may recall that in May 1907 you visited Michigan Agricultural College and the Industrial School for Boys, both at Lansing; Mich. Soon after your visit we were permitted to change thename of our cottage from Room B. to Roosevelt Cottage. We are still glad to be known by that name. We are getting new pictures for our school room and would be so glad to get one of yourself. As we have been unable to secure one may we ask that you send us one suitable for framing. We would so much enjoy it and will hope you may help us in this matter. Thanking you beforehand and apologizing for so lengthy a communication We are Boys of Roosevelt Cottage Industrial School Lansing, Mich. Lansing, Mich., Jan 8, 1912.37 MADISON AVENUE MADISON SQUARE [*7.*] Jany 8/12 My dear Theodore, My sisters and I are thinking of you with all love and sympathy through this second great anxiety. Do not write - also we are hearing constantly from Laura Roosevelt. Pray God that the news may be better tomorrow. Affectionately yours Louisa Lee Schuyler I had to send this one word of loving sympathyMRS. BENJ. GRIFFITH President MRS. M. B. RICHARDSON Secretary MRS. ANNA L. FOGG Treasurer DR. ALICE M. SEABROOK Medical Superintendent Woman's Hospital OF PHILADELPHIA 2137 NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE TELEPHONE BELL, POPLAR 2209 KEYSTONE. PARK 728 January 8, 1912. Mrs Emilie B. Tudor, 117 Springs Avenue, Gettysburg, Pa. My dear Mrs. Tudor:- I have read your letter very carefully and a good many times, and can truthfully say that I am very sorry for you and your daughter. These neglected tubercular bone cases are very hard to deal with especially when so long continued. I do not now see how surgical interference would be likely to help the girl. You wonder whether there would be some light work she could do in the hospital to meet expenses here. In an institution of this sort we must divide the people into those that work, carrying their full share of the day's burden, and those that are patients, cared for and looked after. We have not found it practicable to have patients trying to work. It has occured to me that perhaps The Seashore Home might, during the winter, be a place where Miss Tudor could be built up, and as soon as possible I will get into connection with the officers and will lay the case before them. Meanwhile I will also talk it over with some of my surgical friends to see if in their opinion the out look is at all favorable. It is one of the saddest cases that I have heard of. Believe me that my sympathy is yours and I will try to do all I can to find a place for her. Yours very truly, Alice M. Seabrook. I am enclosing this letter that you may see I am telling the truth-this woman knew us twenty four years ago, hence my thoughts turned to her in the hope she could give my child light, easy work, but as she says, no good comes from working & trying to get well - What am I to do- let her go on to a wretched fate- Oh, Mr Roosevelt. every mother with such a child should have at least one thousand a year to protect and care for her with- Again, I implore you to believe I only came in my extremity, help me if you can, so that life may not be all a hell on Earth - I cannot bear it much longer- Please do not tell the world I am begging for my childs life- I may be wrong- but- indeed there is no way else but to end it all-EDWIN W. SIMS LAWYER 815 MARQUETTE BUILDING CHICAGO TELEPHONES CENTRAL 5763 AUTOMATIC 62-559 January 8, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel: This is a preliminary report from one of the out-posts. The sentiment in Illinois is overwhelmingly for your nomination for President. A large majority of Republicans, and no inconsiderable portion of Democrats, are enthusiastically for you for President. The sentiment for you is confined not only to one class, but is held by all classes of people, from plain citizens to bankers and brokers. I believe that fully 90 per cent of the membership of the Union League - typical character of which you know - is strongly for you. The only question remaining is, how and when the sentiment will express itself. It is my judgement based on careful observation and inquiry, that when the movement for you takes shape in this State it will sweep everything before it. I have talked with a number of the political "Overlords" here in Illinois and regard it as highly probable that various of the mass conventions, which the party expects to hold in the near future, will adopt resolutions calling for your nomination by the National Convention. I look for some action at the Cook County Convention which will be held here February 3rd.T.R. 2- This letter is not written with the expectation of receiving a reply. No reply is necessary. I am writing merely to give you information as to the situation. Your friends will not require and do not expect you to take any affirmative action at this time. It is my personal conviction that you have enough red-blooded friends scattered over the United States to competently and effectively handle the situation which now presents itself. In closing I want to extend to you my best wishes for a successful New Year. With kindest regards, I am Very sincerely, Edwin W. SimsOUR AIM: 1500 MEMBERS IN 1912 CITY UNION OF CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR SOCIETIES PRESIDENT F. C. SPARKS VICE PRESIDENT U. S. SNYDER SECRETARY MISS RUTH C. TABER TREASURER D. J. TAUSENSEE ADVISORY BOARD REV. P. H. WELSHINER REV. H. W. SAGER PROGRAM COMMITTEE JOHN W. ROBINSON EARL V. NEWTON SUPERINTENDENTS LAWRENCE C. KEELER, SOCIAL MISS MYRTLE L. McCLELLAN, LOOKOUT MR. B. N. ROHRER, MISSIONARY [*D*] Canton, Ohio, January Eight 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. Dear Sir:- Would there be any possibility of our securing your consideration of a lecture date in our city some time the latter part of February or in March? If so please advise at once and the matter will taken up in detail. I will briefly explain what we are trying to do and what has led to the above request. The Canton City Union of Christian Endeavorers will entertain the State Convention of the above, which means that we will have to take care of Three Thousand people for Four days next June and to do this and at the same time keep the reputation of our city as a convention place up to the standard it has attained, it will require a large sum. We have a part f our funds raised and we believe the problem of raising the balance will be solved, if you would favor us with a lecture date. I might add, the Tabernacle which at present is being used by Rev. Sunday, could be placed at our disposal the latter part of February. This building has a seating capacity of Eight Thousand and is admirably arranged so that the speaker can easily be heard by those in the extreme rear seats. Thanking you in advance for the courtesy of an early reply and trusting that same may be favorable, I am pleased to be, Yours very truly, F. C. Sparks #125 E. 5th St. FCS/KB [*[1-8-12]*] MARY TODD LINCOLN MEMORIAL For the erection of a memorial building to the wife of Abraham Lincoln in Lexington, Kentucky, her home town, upon the campus of Sayre College, which is one of the oldest institutions in the South for the education of young women and girls. All of her relatives have been educated in this venerable institution, and it has been decided that this is, and should be, the place for such a monument. COMMITTEE HON. LEVI P. MORTON GOV. JOHN A. DIX HON. HENRY W. TAFT COL. HENRY WATTERSON HENRY CLEWS I. K. FUNK HON. WM. SULZER W. G. MCADOO EDW. LAUTERBACH COL. BENNETT H. YOUNG J. M. HORTON COMMODORE A. V. WADHAMS, U.S.N. DR. REGINALD H. SAYRE JOHN S. ALLEN, D.D. ROBERT J. COLLIER HUDSON MAXIM GEN. FREDERICK D. GRANT MATTHEW WHITE, JR. HON. JOHN J. FRESCHI PROF. CHARLES PRELINI COMMITTEE A. LINCOLN SELIGMAN MAJOR-GEN'L DANIEL F. SICKLES GEN'L GEORGE B. LOUD HON. JOHN WANAMAKER NEWELL DWIGHT HILLIS, D.D. GENERAL HORATIO C. KING ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY DAVID HOMER BATES HON. HORACE WHITE A. L. ERLANGER WILLIAM O. STODDARD CORNELIUS N. BLISS, JR. HON. MARTIN W. LITTLETON MALCOMB D. RIKER GERARD J. CUOCO MRS. CYRUS MCCORMICK MRS. HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN MRS. JAMES BORDEN HARRIMAN MRS. A. V. WADHAMS MRS. BELMONT TIFFANY MRS. DESHA BRECKINRIDGE MRS. EMMONS BLAINE MRS. HAROLD S. BUTTENHEIM MRS. JOHN A. HOCKADAY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAJOR-GEN'L DANIEL E. SICKLES, PRESIDENT COMMODORE A. V. WADHAMS, U.S.N. VICE-PRESIDENT PAUL K. AMES, SECRETARY J. M. SPENCER, D.D., (PRES. SAYRE COLLEGE) TREASURER E. T. SANFORD, D.D., CHAIRMAN PUBLICITY COMMITTEE 44 ASTOR COURT BUILDING, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 5620 MURRAY HILL January 8, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Fourth Ave., New York City. My dear Col. Roosevelt: I have just returned from Kentucky to take up the work of the Mary Todd Lincoln Memorial in the East. I met our mutual friend, Roger Williams, who wished me to remember him to you. I hope you will not consider that I am too persistent in asking, in behalf of our Executive Committee, the support of the "Outlook" in our efforts to place Mrs. Lincoln in her true light before the American people. I have in my possession a communication written by Hon. W. O. Stoddard, Madison, N. J. upon her life in the White House. You will recall the fact that he was the private Secretary Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln from 1861 to 1865. This communication contains invaluable information which has never appeared in print, and after it has been examined by the "Outlook," and they consider that it is valuable information to the public on a very important historic matter, and what value they may set upon it will be placed in the Treasury of the Mary Todd Lincoln fund, and it shall not be offered to any otherMARY TODD LINCOLN MEMORIAL For the erection of a memorial building to the wife of Abraham Lincoln in Lexington, Kentucky, her hometown, upon the campus of Sayre College, which is one of the oldest institutions in the South for the education of young women and girls. All of her relatives have been educated in this venerable institution, and it has been decided that this is, and should be, the place for such a monument. COMMITTEE HON. LEVI P. MORTON GOV. JOHN A. DIX HON. HENRY W. TAFT COL. HENRY WATTERSON HENRY CLEWS I. K. FUNK HON. WM. SULZER W. G. MCADOO EDW. LAUTERBACH COL. BENNETT H. YOUNG J. M. HORTON COMMODORE A. V. WADHAMS, U.S.N. DR. REGINALD H. SAYRE JOHN S. ALLEN, D.D. ROBERT J. COLLIER HUDSON MAXIM GEN. FREDERICK D. GRANT MATTHEW WHITE, JR. HON. JOHN J. FRESCHI PROF. CHARLES PRELINI COMMITTEE A. LINCOLN SELIGMAN MAJOR-GEN'L DANIEL F. SICKLES GEN'L GEORGE B. LOUD HON. JOHN WANAMAKER NEWELL DWIGHT HILLIS, D.D. GENERAL HORATIO C. KING ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY DAVID HOMER BATES HON. HORACE WHITE A. L. ERLANGER WILLIAM O. STODDARD CORNELIUS N. BLISS, JR. HON. MARTIN W. LITTLETON MALCOMB D. RIKER GERARD J. CUOCO MRS. CYRUS H. MCCORMICK MRS. HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN MRS. JAMES BORDEN HARRIMAN MRS. A. V. WADHAMS MRS. BELMONT TIFFANY MRS. DESHA BRECKINRIDGE MRS. EMMONS BLAINE MRS. HAROLD S. BUTTENHEIM MRS. JOHN A. HOCKADAY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAJOR-GEN'L DANIEL E. SICKLES, PRESIDENT COMMODORE A. V. WADHAMS, U.S.N. VICE-PRESIDENT PAUL K. AMES, SECRETARY J. M. SPENCER, D.D., (PRES. SAYRE COLLEGE) TREASURER E. T. SANFORD, CHAIRMAN PUBLICITY COMMITTEE 44 ASTOR COURT BUILDING, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 5620 MURRAY HILL #2. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, periodical until the "Outlook" decides that they would like to have it. I wish to add that there was a national meeting held in Lexington of the United Confederate Association of the South and upon that occasion there came up to the College a very old gentleman with only one eye, and he called for me, I being here my wife met him. He said, "Madam, I see from the papers that there is a national organization formed to honor the memory of Abraham Lincoln's wife. I am from Tennessee. I lost my eye in action on the battle field having it shot out. I haven't much money, but I want to place some bricks in the building that is to honor Abraham Lincoln and his wife in her home town, and leave this money with you." The above exhibits a beautiful spirit of patriotism which I hope will be shown towards the movement by the people of the East. My dear old friend Gov. McCreary is as much interested in our success as I am, and has authorized me to use him in behalf of the movement as the Governor of Kentucky in any way I wish. Trusting that you may secure a favorable consideration of our Cause from the Outlook, and thanking you forMARY TODD LINCOLN MEMORIAL For the erection of a memorial building to the wife of Abraham Lincoln in Lexington, Kentucky, her hometown, upon the campus of Sayre College, which is one of the oldest institutions in the South for the education of young women and girls. All of her relatives have been educated in this venerable institutions, and it has been decided that this is, and should be, the place for such a monument. COMMITTEE HON. LEVI P. MORTON GOV. JOHN A. DIX HON. HENRY W. TAFT COL. HENRY WATTERSON HENRY CLEWS I. K. FUNK HON. WM. SULZER W. G. MCADOO EDW. LAUTERBACH COL. BENNETT H. YOUNG J. M. HORTON REAR ADMIRAL A. V. WADHAMS, U.S.N. DR. REGINALD H. SAYRE JOHN S. ALLEN, D.D. ROBERT J. COLLIER HUDSON MAXIM GEN. FREDERICK D. GRANT MATTHEW WHITE, JR. HON. JOHN J. FRESCHI PROF. CHARLES PRELINI COMMITTEE A. LINCOLN SELIGMAN MAJOR-GEN'L DANIEL F. SICKLES GEN'L GEORGE B. LOUD HON. JOHN WANAMAKER NEWELL DWIGHT HILLIS, D.D. GENERAL HORATIO C. KING ADMIRAL GEORGE DEWEY DAVID HOMER BATES HON. HORACE WHITE A. L. ERLANGER WILLIAM O. STODDARD CORNELIUS N. BLISS, Jr. HON. MARTIN W. LITTLETON MALCOMB D. RIKER GERARD J. CUOCO MRS. CYRUS H. MCCORMICK MRS. HENRY FAIRFIELD OSBORN MRS. JAMES BORDEN HARRIMAN MRS. A. V. WADHAMS MRS. BELMONT TIFFANY MRS. DESHA BRECKINRIDGE MRS. EMMONS BLAINE MRS. HAROLD S. BUTTENHEIM MRS. JOHN A. HOCKADAY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MAJOR-GEN'L DANIEL E. SICKLES, PRESIDENT COMMODORE A. V. WADHAMS, U.S.N. VICE-PRESIDENT PAUL K. AMES, SECRETARY J. M. SPENCER, D.D., (PRES. SAYRE COLLEGE) TREASURER E. T. SANFORD, CHAIRMAN PUBLICITY COMMITTEE 44 ASTOR COURT BUILDING, NEW YORK TELEPHONE 5620 MURRAY HILL #3. your many courtesies, I am Sincerely yours, J. M. Spencer.Supreme Court Appellate Division Fourth Department Alfred Spring Associate Justice Rochester, N.Y. 8th January 1912. My dear Colonel Roosevelt,- I enclose under a separate cover an address delivered by Professor Morey, of the University of Rochester, to the Bar Association in December, 1903, on "The International Right of Way," or, in other words, the Panama situation. It is an analysis from a legal and international point of view of the recognition of Panama; and to my mind is quite a satisfactory article on that subject. It is no breach of confidence for me to add that Colonel Morey is one of your warm admirers. This article he sent to me, and I am forwarding it to you. Professor Morey was a commissioned officer in the Civil War in the First New York Dragoons, and has an excellent war record. He has charge of the Department of History and Political Science in the University of this city, is a man of great ability, very much interested in public affairs and withal a delightful gentleman.Supreme Court Appellate Division Fourth Department Rochester, N.Y. -2. 191 Alfred Spring Associate Justice I have read with much interest your article in last week's Outlook on "Judges and Progress," and I agree with most that you say. I doubt, however, very much whether your plan of submitting to the electors of the State to determine as to the validity of an act passed by the legislature and which has been declared by the Court of Appeals to be repugnant too the State Constitution, is wise or feasible. I am going to turn this proposition over in my mind and may later write you my views on the subject in detail. Judges are properly conservative, and yet any enactment which has for its purpose the betterment of the working men or women, or tends to their uplift in any way, ought not to be declared unconstitutional by them, unless its [crossed out] its repugnance is very clear and in the big things which make up the enactment. While each judge must work out the solution of each case presented to him from his own convictions, his views on public questions should be in harmony with what is best for the people generally. We cannot justify our conduct Supreme Court Appellate Division Fourth Department Rochester, N.Y. -3. 191 Alfred Spring Associate Justice by time-worn precedents not at all applicable to existing conditions. Marshall blazed the way in his interpretation of the constitution because he deemed it essential for the welfare of the American people; and in the first great opinion which he wrote, (Marbury v. Madison), he held that no act of Congress should be held to be invalid, except as a last resort, and that principle should prevail now. I was very glad to meet you last week and to find that you have not lost your interest in public affairs and what is best for the common good. Most sincerely yours, Alfred Spring - Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. HOTEL UTAH SALT LAKE CITY UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF GEO. O. RELF Salt Lake Jany 8th 1912 Col- Roosevelt Oyster Bay May dear Col - I see they are talking you for President in 1912. You will make a mistake if you accept. Your time is 1916. Let Taft run. He will be beaten and that will be good for you. The republican party is split up too much now. You will unite it in 1916. I am Very Respectfully J. W. Sullivan #1238 1st aveGOVERNOR BEN W. HOOPER, PRESIDENT JAS. F. HUNTER, MEMPHIS A. L. TODD, MURFREESBORO J. L. BROOKS, JOHNSON CITY STATE SUPT., J. W. BRISTER, SECRETARY R. L. BYNUM, JACKSON HARRY A. LUCK, NASHVILLE S. H. THOMPSON, ATHENS TENNESSEE STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION [*W.*] NASHVILLE Athens,Tenn., Jan.8,1912. Hon.Theorore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Colonel:- The EAST TENNESSEE EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION will hold its next annual session in Johnson City,Tenn., April 4,5, and 6,1912. As chairman of the Executive Committee I am instructed to invite you to be present and deliver an address on the 5th or 6th as may best suit your convenience.I assure you it gives me great pleasure to extend this invitation. Were I not aware of your thorough knowledge of every section of the country I would enter into an appeal for your coming but being cognizant of your interest in all sections of the country I feel sure that no words I might say would help. We very earnestly request your presence.Our finances are limited and we can offer only your expenses but we feel that this will not keep you from coming if your engagements will permit. You have thousands of friends and admirers here. You will be permitted to speak to several hundred teachers and I feel that will be a great opportunity to more emphatically drive home well known principles for which you have always stood. I hope you can come. Sincerely, Samuel H. Thompson Chmn. Ex. Com 115a Chauncey St. Brooklyn, N.Y. January 8, 1912. [*D*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Sir: De Witt Clinton Council No 419 Royal Arcanum of Brooklyn, N.Y., is having a number of short informal talks by prominent men for members only during the present season and as the Council numbers numerous admirers of yours, we would deem it a great honor if you could spare enough of your valuable time to address us duringthe coming Spring. If you will advise me in this matter at your convenience I will be obliged. Respectfully yours, Colin K. Urquhart Jr. Chairman Entertainment Committee.THE PEOPLE'S MARKET, J. VAN SISE, PROPRIETOR. ALL KINDS OF MEATS, POULTRY AND FISH. GAME IN SEASON 2 OYSTER BAY, LONG ISLAND, January 8th 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear Sir & Bro:- Enclosed you will find a letter, from Mr. John T. Cunningham, to myself, requesting your aid in securing a transfer for Mr. W. J. Mc. Neal. If you could use your influence to help Mr. Cunningham, accomplish this wuthout inconveniencing yourself, I would greatly appreciate it, as Mr. Cunningham, is a very dear friend of mine and what he said of Mr. Mc. Neal character can fully be relied upon as I have been in business relations with him for years and find him one of the finest of men. Fraternally yours, Irving B Van Sise. 1 Norfolk Va. Jany 8/12. Col. Theo. Roosevelt- Dear Sir,- I take this opportunity of briefly expressing my views in the coming Presidential Campain. I am and have always been a strong supporter of yours and hope is tendered you will accept the nomination for believe you are the best posted and qualified man in the United Stated today for the high honor. I am a young man and have never taken an active part in Politics and my wife is very ill at the present time with Tuberculosis but want you to consider me one of your friends and supporters in all things and will always be at yourcommand- You have shown and proven beyond a question that you fear noting and always acts upon your own good judgment I feel absolutely sure should you receive the nomination there would be no question as to the outcome [of] I again hope you will be nominated and will accept same for we need such men as you in all paths of life. Wishing you the best of success and we may again have you as our President who served us so well- I remain Yours truly. F.B. WalkerTELEPHONES LINCOLN 1392 DREXEL 7439 FOR LOWEST PRICES, SQUAREST DEAL ON GUARANTEED GOODS WRITE YOUR WANTS TO WILLIS & WARD DISTRIBUTORS OF SILVERWARE, JEWELRY. CUTLERY AND LEATHER GOODS [2433] 2351 HAMILTON COURT CHICAGO, ILL., Jan 8th - 1912. Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay. N.Y. My Dear Sir:- I will not tire you with a lengthy letter, as I presume you get many relative to this same subject - I have been waiting patiently for a news that you declared yourself in the Presidential running, but nothing doing, Now I am a member of the K of. Co. B.P.O.E. & F.A. & A.M. Lodges and in discussing the subject very frequently with other men it has simmered down to one thing, irrespective of party managers, job hunters and flowery talkers, and newpapers and perhaps much against your own choice but for the benefit of the people at large and American people particularly you must [m] be our next President. Then besides you're the only man of the G.O.P. that can beat he Democratic Candidate. Think it over and I am certian every body in my scope will see it the same way. Wishing you every success. I am Yours Willis G Young [*[1-8-12]*] (1) [*Extract from a Jackson. Day speech delivered in St. Louis Jan 8, '12 by Allen G. Hall, Dean, Vanderbilt Univ. Law School. The extract has been commended as a "progressive declaration against the tyranny of tradition;" and condemned as "revolutionary."*] The judiciary should not be tooo sensitive to proper criticism. No American institution is walled about with sanctity. Judges are as much servants of the people as are the administrators of government. There is no essential difference--as regards responsibility++to the public, between an executive act and a judicial act. The claim of immunity from criticism is the beginning of tyranny, and suppression of criticism is the worst form of despotism. The will of a free people reflected in legislative enactment must be respected in judicial interpretation. There is neither sense nor patriotism in trying to preserve misfit legal maxims at the expense of popular rule. The courts should be responsive--not to the demands of litigants, not to the cry of the mob, nor the vagaries of a hysterical public sentiment, but to the economic necessities of a rapidly developing civilization. Wage-earners should not be enslaved to the captains of industry by the judiciary's misapplication of the doctrine of "liberty of contract." In the world of industry employer and employee are not on equal terms. The former may buy labor or not as he chooses; the latter must sell it or starve, --and on terms dictated largely by the employer. Therefore, the State should regulate the hours of labor and conditions of service by enactment of such statutes(2) as will preserve the health and promote the happiness of the citizen and meet the approval of an awakened public conscience-- and judges are justly censurable who obstruct this sane course of administration by interposing legal abstractions--beautiful in theory, but tragical in practice. In many jurisdictions it is said that such legislation is void, since it takes from the parties the liberty to make their own contracts--that, if the wage-earner does not like the terms proposed, he may decline to accept them. This is a cruel argument. It is irony for the courts to preserve to the toiler the liberty to refuse what necessity compels him to accept. Mr. Justice Holmes has put it this way: "The agreement or disagreement of judges with the economic theory of the public has nothing to do with the right of a majority of the people to embody their opinions in law." So when American citizens have registered in Federal Statutes their convictions on economic problems, and the people of the States have written their views in legislative enactments, the courts should let these laws alone when attacked by selfishness and greed. In these circumstances, every judge should have burned into his mind the words just quoted from a Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States.(3) The Southern public is also becoming weary of the corporations' solicitude for the doctrine of "States Rights," and resents the construction and application of that doctrine which gives asylum to the lawless. For example: it is disgusted with the fine-spun theories which permit, with impunity, the owner of mine and factory to sacrifice child-life to the rapacity of the commercial hopper. Courts should abandon the legal technicality which shields the criminal and shames the commonwealth. There is a growing feeling that the States are unable, or perhaps unwilling, to compel certain powerful interests to respect and obey their laws, and that, therefore, many subjects, heretofore considered proper for exclusive state-control, should be embraced within an enlarged federal jurisdiction. This can best be done by a liberal interpretation of the federal constitution in consonance with the spirit of a progressive age. The attainment of our highest destiny must not be imperilled, not our progress delayed, by the inadequacy of the letter of the Constitution--the spirit of it is sufficiently catholic, the underlying purpose sufficiently comprehensive, the very warp and woof sufficiently elastic to embrace the complex problems of modern society. This notion of a liberal interpretation of the instrument to meet a crisis, by a construction based on the spirit(4) and not on the letter, was recognized as a necessity of an expanding government as early as the days of the Louisiana Purchase, and as late as the decisions in the Insular Cases. It is idle to talk of amendments. As a practical question, the Constitution cannot be amended; it must be interpreted in the interest of the people. And in the interpretation let us be done with those judges whose minds are dominated by the spirit of the dead dogma and the ghost of the dead statesman. The destiny of the Republic will be determined more by Courts than by Congress, by the Chief Justice than the Chief Executive. There will be war between human rights and property rights. The future will see a government founded on the character of those who serve, or a government grounded on the coin of those who boss. And, as between extreme types of leaders in the coming struggle, true Jacksonian Democracy will prefer a Debs with his dreams to a Morgan with his millions.[*[1-8-12]*] "Now, at this particular time, when the McKinely bill was being made, in 1897,--that was just the time when they were beginning to form out of the independent corporations trusts and combinations/ Between 1897 and 1900, 149 plants were brought into combination with a total capitalization of three billion,--I didn't say million,--three billion seven hundred and eighty-four million dollars/. From January 1, 1900, to January 1, 1904,--now that was a time when we had a most strenuous administration, --there were 8,664 plants brought into combination, with a total capitalization of $20,379,162,511. A VOICE: How about Roosevelt? Senator La Follette: "I was just a-going to tell you. I had my hand up just to tell you (laughter and applause). You know, I saw my friend over here at the table writing harder. They said, 'Now he is after Roosevelt.' (Laughter). That is where they were fooled, you know. During all that strenuous time there were more prosecutions than under all the administrations that had preceded since the Sherman law was enacted in 1890." Enc in Harrison 1-8-12Enc in Eckler 1-8-12 ca 1-8-12NOW THEY'RE FOR ROOSEVELT. Oklahomans Point to the Ex-President as the Man for the Hour. WAURIKA, OK., Jan. 1.- To The Star: Inasmuch as Jefferson County, Oklahoma, was the first county in the state to indorse Taft for President (clipping from The Kansas City Star of February 5, 1908, inclosed) the undersigned think the occasion demands that we again indorse our choice for President. Will it be Taft? No. He cannot win. We reluctantly must admit that fact. Then there is but one thing to do, indorse the only man who will measure up to Taft's oft repeated statement that "Fitness is the only qualification for office." The one man whose fitness cannot be truthfully denied or questioned is Roosevelt. With him as our candidate there will be no question of success at the polls. Roosevelt is the ideal of the West, strong in the East and will receive more votes than any other man in the United States from the "common people" J. R. ECKLES, Member Republican State Committee. W. T. F. BUSH, Chairman Republican County Central Committee.Encl in Nellis 1-8-12PAGE FOUR THE CHATHAM REPUBLICAN GEO. W. NELLIS, JR., Editor and Proprietor. Chas. L. Rundell, Local Editor. Official Republican Paper. Of Columbia Country for Twenty-two Years. Official Paper of the Village of Chatham. Entered at the Chatham, N.Y., Post-office as Second-Class Mail Matter. WARE THE VOTER Members of the Republican branch of the state legislature should be mindful these days of past political history in this state. The return of Republican ascendancy in the Assembly was not so much a reward of Republican party virtue as it was a retributive result of Democratic debauchery. The voters in November put the seal of disapproval on one set of scamps, not for the mere sake of permitting another aggregation of rascals to loot the treasury. The people want a square deal. The Republican majority in the assembly will be a majority just so long as the square deal is in sight. Hence, the Republican would most earnestly and kindly remind our representatives in the lower house that the matter of Republican ascendancy is squarely up to them. It would remind Assemblyman Crandell that he was elected to serve his constituents here and those constituents are the people, and not a political boss. Voters of Columbia county are going to scan very closely the record of Mr. Crandell in the assembly, and if he comes back for another term, it will be because his record is clean. Recent history of a political nature in this country is too plain for careless interpretation on this point. It is up to Mr. Crandell and his associates to ware the voter. THE EVOLUTION OF DIX The astute Mr. Dix has discovered that New York State cannot be run That provision be mad creasinig the State's revenue State inspection of meats. A uniform manufacturing The fullest development State's highway system. Home rule for cities and A state central "efficiency to aid in the administration affairs. Liberal appropriations for t' ination of grade crossings. A continuance of reforms State insurance laws. A new State office building. Amendments to the bankin designed to give additional tion to the investing public positors. The speedy construction barge canal terminals. The abandonment of the State prison at Wingdale, it possible to remodel Sing S on to meet requirements. Adequate appropriations care of the insane. Consideration of the recon tion of the State board of for the insurance of long ter to meet the needs of Stat table and reformatory institut Strange to say Mr. Dix sa ing about repealing the cum obnoxious, extravagant and Levy law. A COLUMBIA BOY Seymour Van Santvoord w been appointed by Governor Dix as his legal adviser is years of age. He was born derhook and educated at V Seminary and Union College was admitted to the bar in 1 1884 he married Miss Virginia who died several years lat couple had one child, Edit now twenty-six years of Van Santvoord in 1888 n Caroline Shields, a siste wife, and they have six ginia, Agnes, George, College, John, Richard Mr. Van Santvoord ha a lively interest in Sta ie a warm personal frien Dix. About a dozen ran for country treasur Encl in Still 2-17-12 1-8-12[*Clipping from the New York Tribune, Monday, Jany. 8, 1912.*] York NEW-YORK, MONDA ROOSEVELT WILL NOT OPPOSE PRESIDENT Secretary of War Stimson, Personal Friend of Both Men, Gives Opinion After Luncheon at Oyster bay. CONSIDERS STORIES FALSE Wants to Make Clear His Belief That Reports of Ex-President's Seeking Republican Nomination Against Mr. Taft Are Baseless. Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War in President Taft's Cabinet, said yesterday after luncheon with Theodore Roosevelt at Oyster Bay that in his opinion Mr. Roosevelt would never be a candidate for the Presidential nomination against Mr. Taft. Secretary Stimson deprecated the stories of Mr. Roosevelt's political activity as a possible candidate in 1912 as being built without foundations. He went to the home of his father, at No. 277 Lexington avenue, when he returned from Oyster Bay, and when seen there and asked about his visit to Mr. Roosevelt he considered the question for a minute without answering. "Well, if you want to take this down in my words I will give you an answer," he said finally, and then continued: "I came over Friday to review the 71st Regiment, which I did that evening and to inspect Fort Wadsworth, Fort Hamilton and Fort Hancock, which I did yesterday. Also to deliver a lecture on the War Department before the woman's department of the National Civic Federation, which I am to do to-morrow. I motored out and luncheoned with Colonel Roosevelt to-day. "I did this in the same way that I try to do every time I come over, as I did on the Sunday before Christmas, for instance, when I was over - namely, for reasons of purely personal friendship." "Did you talk politics with the colonel?" he was asked. "Yes," Mr. Stimson answered, with a grin, "I've always talked politics with the colonel." "Did you discuss with the Colonel the recent newspaper stories of his opposing Mr. Taft for the nomination?" ""I am and have been for many years a close personal friend of Mr. Roosevelt," said Mr. Stimson, slowly, "and I have never in the past and do not now find it in the slightest degree difficult to be loyal to both these friendships. "I joined President Taft's Cabinet after consultation with and on the advice of Mr. Roosevelt. "I have never believed that Mr. Roosevelt would be a candidate for the nomination against Mr. Taft, and I have not the slightest reason now, after talking with Mr. Roosevelt, to change that opinion." Mr. Stimson did not want to say anything more for quotation about his call on the former President, but he made no secret of the fact that he believed the stories of Mr. Roosevelt's seeking the Republican nomination against Mr. Taft were manufactured out of whole cloth. He said he wanted his answer to the question to make that attitude clear, and he hoped he had accomplished that. The meeting at which the Secretary of War will speak to-day will be held at 3 o'clock in the Waldorf apartments of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. It is expected that Mr. Roosevelt will attend. [*Bloom*] Methodist Official Publications Jennings & Graham, Publishing Agents Walter C. Kimball, Inc. Advertising Managers Walter C. Kimball, Pres. 1 Madison Avenue New York Nelson J. Peabody, West. Mgr. 14 West Washington Street Chicago Tilton S. Bell, V. Pres. 6 Beacon Street Boston Epworth Herald Western Christian Advocate Northwestern Christian Advocate Central Christian Advocate Christlieke Apologate Pacific Christian Advocate California Christian Advocate Methodist Advocate Journal Classmate Sunday School Journal Adult Bible Class Monthly Haus and Herd Sealer Quarterly Intermediate Quarterly Illustrated Quarterly Home Department Quarterly Methodist Review #14 West Washington Street, CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, January 9th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o THE OUTLOOK, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:- Allow me to suggest that before you deliver to the American people your pronunciamento regarding your possible nomination for the presidency by the next republican convention, you await the returns of the several state primaries. Enclosed find clippings from the Chicago Daily Tribune of even date. Both Mr. W. A. White and Mr. Carl L. Zander express the writers view re. this matter exactly as I would like to myself and as I believe they do for a large number of voters of all parties. With best wishes, I beg to remain with resect Very truly yours, Sam'l H. Bloom. Ass't Advertising Manager SHB/BTFor 1 enc 1-9-12 Chicago Tribune[*Broyles*] Shenandoah Junction West Va Jan, 9th. 1912 Col. Theodore. Roosevelt Dear Sir I have befor me your letter to dr Wharton wishing him sucess in what he wants to do with out Beloved Co home I see in you the same noble spirrit that was in general grant and we southern soldiers well Remember him at the surrender how kindly he treated him and allow us Private Soldiers to take our arms and homes with us as for me I always vote for him for President and I have Always been a democrat now I think that just such a man as you are shold Be our next President we want a man That does Thing to take chareg 2 of our country at this perrilous times and I now that their will be thosands of old confeds that will vote for you & warterson dont know it all I was a confederate soldier as you can see & send one of the Battels that I was in & have been writing some of them for a yanke boy that lives up in Newhaven Connetticut his name is Fred Fowler Po Box 634 and he puts them in a sunday paper up their I wish you to write to him he can tell you all about me with best wish to you, Yous Respt H. F. Broyles Shenandoah Junction West Va 3 Dear Col I will ask you if you would buy some old war Relicks from me I have an old Va home riffel that was used in the war it is Butifully monted and in good order and I have a drummers copper case to hold his drum sticks it was found on the Battlefield at Germantown va the Reason that I ask you I want to get Back to my old South land to see where my mothers old home and I am not able to worke much any more from old wounds and Rheumatis God Bless you and yours is my Prayre I be glad if you could tell me if any of the N.Y Papers would Pay any thing for war incidents as am writing many and was in there and it will Be the truth you can find This is so if you will write to Fred. Fowler PO Box 634 Newhaven Connecticut[*R.H. Bruce*] THE RALEIGH PENNSYLVANIA AVE. & 12TH ST. WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S.A. E.L. WESTON, MGR. 1/9 [*[1912]*] My dear Colonel - Governor Curry and I met yesterday - Will be in New York Thursday at Hoffman House - Hope to see you - Am making my word good, Sincerely pray you will stay out of the fight just now Yrs R H Bruce 1-9-12 942 Oakwood Ave Toledo, O. Secy to Ex. Pres. Roosevelt, New York- My dear Sir: I am a member of the Senior debating team of the Toledo High School. Our question is- Resolved: If at Trusts should be under Federal Control: If Ex. Pres.Roosevelt has a definite plan of federal control of trusts, will you please send it to us? Any other material, either pro or con, will be greatly appreciated. An early reply is desirable, Thanking you in advance, I am, Very truly, Faith Bryant.[*West Va Education Asso.*] OFFICE OF Superintendent of Schools PARKERSBURG DISTRICT. PARKERSBURG, W.VA. I. B. BUSH, SUPERINTENDENT. OFFICE HOURS: 8:30 - 9:30 A.M. AND 4:30 - 5:30 P.M. SATURDAYS 10 - 12 A.M. [*D*] Jan. 9, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Sir: At a meeting of the Executive Committee of the West Virginia Education Association, it was decided unanimously, to invite you to be present and address the West Virginia Education Association, on the night of June 2l1, 1912, at Wheeling, W. Va. We hope you can favor us with your presence on that occasion. Please state the conditions upon which you will come. Yours very truly, I. B. Bush, President [*H.*] Chico January 9th 1912. Colonel Roosevelt Dear Sir i send you this cliping with a few names of great men. you will see yours on the list also witch the people of your country love so well. I guess you wonder who i am that has been wriitng and sending you clipings for a little over. 3. years. i will tell you i am American citzson. an old veteran of the civil war, and an exprisoner of Andersonville- you know as the old saying goes when you are taken prisoner of war you are not far from the enemy, and now i wish you a happy New year, and i hope that your life in years to come will shine as bright for your as it has in the past it is the wish of your humble Servant it is the wish of your humble Servant Cornelius, Cashman Chico California.ARTHUR F. COSBY COUNSELLOR AT LAW MUTUAL LIFE BUILDING, 32 NASSAU STREET TELEPHONE, 2444 JOHN NEW YORK, January 9th, 1912. [*2.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Office, 267 Fourth Ave., N.Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt:– When you were President, you kindly sent me autographed pictures of yourself at the birth of my two little girls. Recently Mrs. Cosby has presented me with a third daughter, and while you are not now President, still I would appreciate just as much, and I know the child would, if you could remember this l ittle girl too. Her name is Viriginia Dousman Cosby. I hope the next one may be a future Rough rider. With warm regards. Sincerely yours, Arthur F. Cosby.TELEPHONE MAIN 216 CLINT COUFFER LEATHER OAK AND HEMLOCK HARNESS, SOLE, CUT SOLES, TAPS, LIFTS, ETC. REPRESENTING: J. F. SCHOELLKOPF'S SONS BUFFALO, N. Y. DAY LEATHER CO. NEW ALBANY, IND. N. F. THAYER & CO. BOSTON, MASS. 305 WEST LAKE STREET CHICAGO JAN 9 1912 The Outlook, New York City. Gentlemen: Please find my check enclosed for two dollars, subscription for one year for "Outlook." I enjoy your publication very much and the writings contained in them. Tell the Col. we of the "west" are going to make him President again! I consider he has the only logical plan of controlling the Trusts & that is same dose he gave the Railroads, which TELEPHONE MAIN 216 CLINT COUFFER LEATHER OAK AND HEMLOCK HARNESS, SOLE, CUT SOLES, TAPS, LIFTS, ETC. REPRESENTING: J. F. SCHOELLKOPF'S SONS BUFFALO, N. Y. DAY LEATHER CO. NEW ALBANY, IND. N. F. THAYER & CO. BOSTON, MASS. 305 WEST LAKE STREET CHICAGO , 2 Not only helped the shippers but also the Railroads themselves. I have a hot bet on the Col. that if he runs he will be the next President. Odds are great but tell him for me I'll win! I am for the Col. all the time because he is fearless & just. Yours Truly, Clint Couffer Wilmette Ill 903 Lake Ave June 9th, 1912 [*9*] SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New York My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I hope you will excuse a brief line at this time to congratulate you on your splendid campaign in the Eastern states and also to tell you that the Progressive Republicans of New Mexico are practically solid for you, and are organizing RooseveltClubs throughout the state. I was very sorry not to be able to see you when in the East last month, because I wanted to tell you about a number of things we were doing out here, and because I imagine you get most of your information about New Mexico from sources rather unfriendly to us. The truth is, we were forced out of the party last autumn by the methods of the machine, and while remaining Republicans - and better Republicans than the stand-patters - we have been unable, without loss of of self-respect, to get back into the fold on the terms offered us by the gang. There was nothing for us to do but fight a ticket which included several excellent men, but which was forced on a convention by the most corrupt and fraudulent methods against the overwhelming sentiment of the Republican voters. We have beaten the gang once and we can do it again. However, this is no time for recriminations. If you are nominated at Chicago, we will join anybody and everybody (for the time being) in order to put New Mexico in the Republican column next fall. It will be no easy job - impossible with any other candidate - as the recent methods of the organization have gone very far towards making New Mexico permanently a Democratic state. The local bosses are bitterly opposed to all the principles of popular government for which you stand and (with one or two exceptions) equally opposed to you personally. The Republican Executive Committee (through our two Senators) has just prevailedSANTA FE, NEW MEXICO. our President Taft to turn some of your most loyal supporters out of Federal offices for no reason except that they are "Roosevelt men." In fact I have heard several of the machine leaders say that if you are nominated they hope you will be beaten in November. As a matter of fact if you arenominated they will get into the band-wagon quickly enough. It is partly for that reason that I want to put myself on record, on behalf of a large majority of the Progressives, as being for you now, before the Chicago Convention, and independently of the results of the next two weeks. If you win, we will do all we can to carry this state for you. And if the national committee succeed in defrauding you of the nomination, we shall be for you all the same. I am expecting to start a Progressive newspaper here in a few weeks, and if there is anything I could possibly do to help out I wish you would let me know. Please give my very best to Teddy & Kermit if they are with you. I haven't managed to see either of them for years, but hope to have better luck before long. I hear of them frequently throughBob Ferguson, who seems to be making great improvement of late and who is, by the way, probably the strongest Roosevelt man on the American continent. with every wish for your success next week. I am Very sincerely yours, Bronson M. Cutting2. Monrovia, Liberia, January 9th, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am sending you, at the request of the author, under separate cover, his book. Mr. Schombourgh is about to start on an expedition to the far hinterland; his object being to capture baby hippopotami. He appears to be an enthusiastic sportsman and an explorer of note. Mr. Schombourgh admires you, almost to the point of veneration, and, in testimony of his high appreciation of your achievements in the field of pure sport, he is sending a copy of his work. It gives me pleasure to be selected as the medium in transmitting his gift. I trust that, in due time, it may reach its destination. Wishing you continued health, and with assurance of my faithful friendship, I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, Wm. D. Crum American Minister [Resident.] One Enclosure.Law Offices of C.E.B. Cutler [*A3*] ROOMS 3-5 COALGATE STATE BANK PHONE 130 Coalgate, Okla. Jan. 9, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay My dear Sir: In Coalgate, Okla, a small mining town of three thousand people, fifty per week of whom are foreigners, we are trying to build an Episcopal church. We now have a small mission founded during the Indian territory regime for English miners. This mission is dilapidated but could be made into a temporary rectory if we only had the money to build a small church. Will you help us? If you only knew the need of churches among this uncouth and lethargic people, I am sure you would feel that you were contributing to a worthy cause. For reference I would refer you to the Coalgate State Bank of thisLaw Offices of C.E.B. Cutler ROOMS 3-5 COALGATE STATE BANK PHONE 130 Coalgate, Okla. place; Rt. Rev. Francis K. Brooke, Bishop of W. Okla., Oklahoma City, or to Rt. Rev. Theo. P. Thurston, Bishop of E. Oklahoma, newspaper. Very respectfully yours, Frances Brooke Cutler (Mrs. C.E.B. Cutler)RICHARD HARDING DAVIS MOUNT KISCO NEW YORK Jan 9th 1912 Dear Colonel, If I say I think this might be a fine thing to do, please understand that I am considering, not Weber and Fields, but you. I don't like Weber. Fields I admire immensely. He possesses all the best characteristics of the orthodox Jew: devotion to family reverence for his parents, observance of all the formalities and feast days of the church.2 RICHARD HARDING DAVIS MOUNT KISCO NEW YORK that is as a man. As a comedian he and Weber hold a unique place in the affections of the public much as in the old days, did Harrigan and Hart. Their "re union" among theatre "fans," is an event of popular importance as great as the games between the Giants and Athletics . I think if you went to this banquest as they suggest not as the guests of the club, but3. RICHARD HARDING DAVIS MOUNT KISCO NEW YORK as the guest of the guests of honor, as the guest of Weber and Fields it would tickle the imagination and gratify and please many, many people. Everybody in America has seen Weber and Fields and feels grateful to them, and everybody would like your liking what he likes. Jews will like it, the theatrical profession will like it, and the theatre going public is sure to like it. Anyway, please understand that my RICHARD HARDING DAVIS MOUNT KISCO NEW YORK interest in the matter began only with the arrival of the enclosed letter, and is concerned only with yourself. I am faithfully yours, Richard Harding DavisKELLYS CREEK COLLIERY CO. J. W. DAWSON, GEN'L. MGR. DAWSON DEVELOPMENT CO. J. W. DAWSON, PRESIDENT WEST VIRGINIA COAL LAND CO. J. W. DAWSON, MGR. & DIRECTOR QUARRIER ST. REALTY CO.; J. W. DAWSON, SEC'Y & TREAS. OWNER OF TRADE MARKS: "CAST IRON SPLINT" "MOUNTAIN QUEEN" KELLYS CREEK & N. W. R. R. CO. J. W. DAWSON, DIRECTOR P.O. BOX 629 ROOM 406 COYLE & RICHARDSON BUILDING, CHARLESTON, KANAWHA COUNTY, W. VA. Ward, W. Va. January 9th, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel:- I am simply writing for your information, a reply to this letter is unnecessary. My movements are such that I mingle on very intimate terms with a great variety of people in different walks of life over the entire territory between Richmond, Va., and Duluth, Minn. I have for a number of years taken some interest in politics, and have been a great admirer of yours. During the past two years I have made it a point when among a number of Gentlemen to drifting the conversation towards you and the next Presidential Election, without a single exception the result of these conversations has been that Mr. Taft has made a pretty good President in many respects, and that he would probably be re-nominated always however, with the provision. "That the only certain success of the Republican Party and the good of the country would be to nominate and elect "Teddy." I am fully convinced that at least seven- tenths and probably more of the people with whom I have mingled are of that opinion. And the Republicans fear that if anyone but you were nominated, we may be defeated at the general election. And during the past few months the Democrats are in a panic for fear that you may be leading the Republicans during the next campaign. Wishing you much success in whatever course you may decide to persue, and with kindest regards, I am Yours very truly, J. W. Dawson SEE OTHER SIDE Dealers in coal and timber lands on and off railroads. Coal mines in any part of West Virginia, Virginia and Kentucky. Report expertly on lands which owners wish to develop or dispose of. Report on properties for prospective purchasers. Report accurately on the practicability and approximate cost of developing any kind of property by the construction of railroads, opening mines, or in any other way. Will develop any kind of property by constructing railroads, or opening modern coal plants on commission, salary, or an interest in same. Varied and extended experience; have never handled, developed, or been identified with a property which was not a success. References, Kanawha Banking & Trust Co., R. G. Dun & Co., or Southern States Mutual Life Ins. Co. this city, or any other bank or business house in city. J. W. DAWSON.Westville Electric Light and Power Company P. J. Dore, Owner and Proprietor. Westville, Oklahoma. January 9th 1912. Hon Theodore Rosefelt. Dear Sir I had the Honor of Being delegate at large to the Chicago Convention 1908. Started the the excitement which pushed 45 minutes of "Four Four Four years more" would be delighted to spend my time and money and again go as as Delegate at large If I had any assurance that I would be permitted to assist in an ovation for the same Rosefelt June 18th 1912. Yours very truly P. J. Dore[*D*] 909 Monroe Ave. Scranton, Pa. Jan 9, 1912. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir:- The Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church, of Scranton, Pa. of which I am Pastor, is situated in a growing suburb of our City. The congregation is composed largely of working people, who toil in the Shops, and in the Mines. To meet the needs of our work we are planning to erect a modest Church building, and devising Ways and Means to defray the expense. Believing that an address, or Lecture by you would draw together a large audience of admirers here, my Official Board unanimously unite with me, in extending to you an Urgent Request, to come to Scranton, and deliver a lecture for our Benefit, on you Experiences While on Your African Trip, or upon any other theme you may choose. We are aware that you are one of the busiest of men, and that every moment of your time is in demand, and that we are perhaps asking you to sacrifice time you need for rest; But we need you, and we believe your coming will help us materially in raising funds for our Church enterprise, Please say YES, and name Conditions, and Date. If a date in the latter part of March, say after Mar. 20th would suit you, it will be all right here. Preferably not on a Wednesday night, as Wednesday night is the Prayer-meeting night with the Churches of this city. We will secure the largest available public place, and fill it without doubt, with an appreciative audience, without respect to Creed, or party. Urging a favorable reply, I am, Sincerely yours, F. P. Doty. Pastor of the Tabernacle Methodist Episcopal Church of Scranton, Pa.Cincinnati Ohio Jan, 9-1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Ex President of the U.S. Dear Sir. I have had the pleasure of voting for Democratic Presidents for the past fifty years. But I would like to get a chance to change my vote in 1912 and vote for His Honor Theodore Roosevelt for President of this Great U.S. The only and true friend of the American people, a man who knows how and has the grit and the will to handle the trusts as they ought to be handled. The whole country wants the chance of voting for you this coming election. Respectfully John W. Dunn Cincinnati Ohio Station L.New York City. Jan. 9, '12. Col. Roosevelt, Dear Sir, Would it be possible for you to give me just a few minutes of your valuable time? I should like to speak to you about a personal matter. I am waiting in the office. I am taking this liberty of requesting a short interview as I am a Harvard graduate and have been closely identified with footballand track work at Cambridge. Mr. Everett Wendall told me that in as much as you were a Harvard man and interested in athletics you might possibly give me a hearing. Very truly yours, Harry E Kersburgh.Jan 9 1912 Red Bird Nebraska Mrs Theodore Roosevelt Dear Madam I am writing you as I have a coin issued the same year Col Theodore Roosevelt was born, it is a small silver three cent piece date of issue 1858 it does not say three cents on it but it has three figure ones on it (III) with beautiful embossing on both sides of coin I have had this little coin about 29 years and I have just been reading that ex-president Theodore Roosevelt was born the same year this coin was issued, the account in the paper says Theodore Roosevelt was born October 27-1858 in New York City. some people pay very high prices for coins that were issued the same year they were born, an the year some of their folks were born, and prize them very highly on that account. this little coin2 would be fine to enclose in a transparent watch charm made on purpose to enclose it so as to keep the date and embossing from wearing off, and transparent both sides so the coin could be seen, and it could be kept in good condition for hundreds of years, and handed down to future generations, and it would be a treasure beyond price to the future generations, Col Roosevelt aught to have this little coin as it was issued the year of his birth. have a watch charm made to enclose it and it could be kept for hundreds of years by his heirs there could be wording on the metal part of charm saying The enclosed coin was issued the year of the birth of Col Theodore Rosevelt 1858 and was3 presented to him 1912 by his wife. a record could also be made of the value of the coin an the price paid for it in 1912 and as the years go on it will become more valuable, and in the course of time it will be worth a large fortune. I also have two 5 cent pieces date of issue 1867 one of them I found a number of years ago, it had been lost I suppose for years and is not worn. I had one at the time of same date of issue so I kept it, but it is quite badly worn from being in constant circulation, these two coins of same date of issue should always be kept together showing how coins soon wear out from being in circulation, and must be replaced by new issues. no wonder old coins are so high4 in price, I was reading of a 5 cent piece date of issue 1870 that is worth $1,700 and a fifty cent piece date of issue 1853 worth $2,500 and I was reading about some old coins being sold at auction that brought as high as $6,200 for one coin, some of the buyers paid hich prices for a coin that was issued the year they were born, or the year some of their folks or friends were born, perhaps some of your folks were born the same year my two 5 cent pieces were issued so you would prize them very highly and I am sure you would prize the coin issued the year of Col Rosevelt's birth very highly, I have just been reading in the Saturday Blade of Jan 6 - 1912 saying recently a5 Los Angles coin collector refused $25,000 for a half dollar issue of the year 1843 of which there are only four known to be in existence, no matter how many coins were issued of a certain kind there may now be only a few of them in existence, and the coins I have may be the only ones of their issue in existence now. so they would be very valuable. now I will tell you some of my circumstances so you will know how bad I need money at once, and if I could get the prices some have got for coins it would be a blessing to me, as I should so much like to have a home all paid for, and money to pay all our debt, and money to pay for treatment to try and get better health, I have a disease of the spinal cord 6 which I always have had but it keeps getting worse all the time, I have been to two hospitals in Omaha Nebraska, been operated on but got worse, I borrowed money to pay expenses thinking I would get better so we could pay it back, but have had so much bad luck, and sickness. (my husband also has poor health.) and we have never been able to pay it, and now with the interest added it comes to about $600.00 for my own expenses, not saying any thing about other debts, and this $600.00 that we have kept putting off is due again, as the note became due Jan1st 1912 and the man says others are pressing him for money and he must have it, and I am so worried about it I realy do not know what7 to do: no money to pay it, and it worries me terrible, if we were only well so we could work; but we will never be well, but could get better if we had money to pay for treatment, and I must have money for treatment soon if it is going to do me any good, or if I wait I will become completely paralyzed in my lower limbs, and be so I can not walk the rest of my life, some times I get so I cannot walk now, and then get some better, but if I do not have treatment soon I will become paralyzed in my limbs so I can not walk at all, and I do so wish I could have treatment before it is to late, and had money to pay the debts even if I never have a home paid for, there is no use to offer my coins here as this is a poor part of the country. we live between8 Red Bird Nebraska (which is a place with one store and a postoffice) and Paddock Nebraska (which is only a postoffice in a dwelling house, so you see there would be no use in offering them here. I hope you will want them and will offer me a good price for them so I will not have to write others as it takes time and quite a delay getting replies, and the debts now due, and I am so worried over it, I want to sell at once. please let me know just what you will give me for them, if I can accept your offer I will tell those we owe that I will have the money right away, as I could get it as soon as I could get the cons to you, and you get the money to me. I do hope you will want them and will offer me a good9 price for them, I will register this letter to you so I will be sure you get it all right, and I will expect an answer the next day after I receive the return card from this registered letter, please let me know at once, as I am so anxious to know if I am going to get money to pay these debts that worry me so, it keeps me so sick I don't know what to do, and the worry I am sure makes me much worse than I would be if I did not have to worry so over owing this money so long, and I should so like to have treatment at once so I can get better health, let me know as soon as possible please, I hope for good news from you, your friend, Mrs M. M. Enders. Red Bird. Nebraska.Office of Provisional State Commander ARMY AND NAVY UNION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA B. C. EVERINGHIM, 2436 WOODBROOK AVE. Baltimore, Md., Jan. 9, 1912. [*1.*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y., My dear Sir: It is my hope that you recollect my father whose name I bear, and who passed across "The Great Divide" nearly two years ago. For many years he was a resident of Peekskill, near where he was born, and where I spent my boyhood years. When you were Governor of my native State, I remember that my sisters wrote that they had met you at the State Camp there, and I had the great pleasure of meeting you at the White House when I was secretary to Mr. Schirm of the Fourth Maryland District. The organization upon whose letter head I am writing has honored me by placing me in charge of the Garrisons in this State, and I am earnestly endeavoring to increase the strength and usefulness of the Union in this part of the Country. My service was with the 14th Regiment of Brooklyn, and as you know was neither extensive nor noteworthy, but I inherited from my Father a brand of patriotism which I truly believe is sound, and whatever I may do to help my native land be all it can and ought to be, I hope to do. I am sending you a bit of verse which I believe will please and interest you. This making of stories in rhyme and prose is my playtime occupation, and I am not asking you to help me to publication nor in any way aid me to get my utterances in print; it has simply seemed to me that in this little jingle, the "kid" has shown that manly characters which you have so often intimated to be the prime requisite for good citizenship and brotherhood. I am sending it for what pleasure you may get from reading it, before I secure its publication (if I do), and trust you may be amused and interested in its perusal. Sincerely yours, Benj. Currey Everinghim 2436 Woodbrook Avenue, Baltimore.[*[1-9-12]*] Chicago Chapter 1911 - 1912 DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION MRS. FRANK H. McMULLIN REGENT HIGHLAND PARK MRS. ANNIE FARWELL FERRY FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT LAKE FOREST, ILL. MRS. CHARLES SALMON SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT 6826 PERRY AVENUE MRS. WILLIAM H. LYFORD RECORDING SECRETARY 165 EAST ERIE STREET MRS. THOMAS WHITE ASSISTANT COR. SECY. 225 SOUTH EAST AVE., OAK PARK MRS. WILLIAM BADEN AUSTIN REGISTRAR 25 SCOTT STREET MRS. SARAH E. R. FITZ WILLIAM TREASURER 4824 VINCENNES AVENUE MRS. ISRAEL C. COPE HISTORIAN KENILWORTH, ILL. MRS. FRANK WARREN MOORE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 127 N. OAK PARK AVE., OAK PARK My dear Mr. Roosevelt: The Chicago Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution has in view a unique celebration of Abraham Lincoln's birthday this year which is also as you know the fiftieth anniversary of the Civil War. We are to have the great impersonator of Mr Lincoln Mr. Chapin entertain the chapter and others both afternoon and evening of the twelfth of February, repeating the program. We think in this day and age it will be a great lesson for the public to view the scenes of this great martyr's life, which Mr Chapin has made an insight into his character and revealing his great tact and above all patience in guiding the ship of state. This will be an act of patriotism on our part as well as benevolence as we intend to devote theproceeds from the sale of tickets over and above expenses to the work of women and children welfare in our great city. This is the first time such an interesting plan for the celebration of Lincoln's birthday has been made by a patriotic society and we desire the support of our national leaders. We very much wish the names of Colonel and Mrs Roosevelt on our list of patrons. May we have that honor? Hoping for a favorable reply I am Most respectfully yours Abby Farwell Ferry 1656 Lasalle Avenue Chicago, Ills. January ninth, 1912 Alphano Humus Company HUMUS-SOD-TOPSOIL Whitehall Building New York TELEPHONE 2177 RECTOR January Ninth 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir:- I take the liberty to write you these lines at the suggestion of our mutual friend, Mr. Marcus Braun. I am in the above Company. We prepare Alphano Humus, which will restore worn-out soil to a state of lasting virgin fertility. This applies to grass, shrubs, garden and trees. Our plants are near Hackettstown, N.J. Alphano Humus is a perfectly natural product of the soil, not a chemical, has no smell and is clean to handle. One application of this inexpensive material will last for many years without any renewal at all. The enclosed booklet will give you further details. I shall be pleased to give you any further information at your City office or, preferably, at Oyster Bay, where I could look over your Estate. Enclosed please find some of our references. Time of application - right now. Awaiting your pleaure, I am, Yours respectfully, Oscar Fraenkel. OF/T. For enc see 1-9-12505 CONTINENTAL BUILDING BALTIMORE [*W.*] January 9th, 1912. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: I understand that you have been declining religiously invitations to speak before various gatherings, but I make bold to call your attention an unusual one which will take place in Baltimore before long on a date to be set by you if you can see your way clear to meet our very earnest wishes. The Baltimore Committee of the Men and Religion Forward Movement plans to have a massmeeting for boys in the Fifth Regiment Armory. As speakers they will have two or three other men who are particularly conversant with boys work, but they want you to come and give a word of inspiration and enthusiasm. They would like to meet beforethe 29th of January, but if you cannot come before that any other date prior to the 29th of February will be satisfactory to them. I trust you will see your way clear to do this. When in New York last week I called upon you at your office to discuss this same subject, but was disappointed to find that you were absent. With cordial regards, Yours very sincerely, Robert Garrett. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N.Y.NEW ENGLAND IRON AND HARDWARE ASSOCIATION [*W.*] Boston, Mass., Jan.9, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Sir: Our Association gives a banquet to its members and guests annually, and it has been our custom to try and get men to address us of national reputation, and we know of no man who would be so heartily appreciated or could so eloquently address us as yourself, and on behalf of the Board of Directors and the members of this Association, I have the honor to extend to you an invitation to be present at our banquet, and to address us on any subject you may choose. We will hold the banquet at the Hotel Somerset, as usual, and as we are an Iron and Steel Association we will guarantee that there will be plenty of good sharp axes at your disposal. We usually have a large attendance of the representative Iron and Steel men of New England and New York. We are desirous of giving our banquet before February 22nd, and we would leave the date entirely to your convenience, and would appreciate an early reply, which we sincerely hope will be favorable. Yours respectfully, Fred L. Greely. President.M. E. GRIFFITH DAVID DIRKS The Gem Clothing House NIFTY FURNISHINGS for LADIES and GENTS Everything from a Shoestring to a Fur Coat Presho, S.D. Jan 9" 1912 Hon Theo' Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear Teddy. Inclosed please find clipping from Chicago Record Herald which seems [to] illustration of many minds in U.S. today. I would like very much to see you start for the Presidential chair and believe you would reach it by a big majority Pardon my personal remarks, but I believe you are the most popular man in U.S. to day when it comes to bu's. I want to add also that I have read African Game Trails twice and surely enjoyed it from M. E. GRIFFITH DAVID DIRKS The Gem Clothing House NIFTY FURNISHINGS for LADIES and GENTS Everything from a Shoestring to a Fur Coat Presho, S. D. 191 all points of vantage. Would of enjoyed being with you Kermit Tarlton & Cunningame on some of your Lion & Rhino trips. Just go after these big lion & Rhino polititians and we will back you up with the double barrel ball and from Dak. Yours very Resp M E GriffithU.J. GRIFFITH. PRESIDENT Southwestern State Normal School Weatherford, Oklahoma [*A2*] 1/9, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: If you should feel disposed to give a little of your valuable time to the matter presented herein it will be gratefully appreciated. For a number of years I have been making a study of personal influence. The subject is immensely big, and the bulk of the data lies far beneath the surface. Few men are even capable of analysing the influence which others have upon them, much less do they have the habit of so doing. The thought has occurred to me of submitting to a number of men of trained minds a few of the the suggestions which are of promise from my point of view. I shall number these suggestions and ask for your criticism of any or all of them. 1. When anyone is led to do or refrain from doing a thing because of the validity or seeming validity of the reasons presented by another, this does not in itself constitute personal influence. 2. Reasons become a part of personal influence only when they are inseparable from a personality. 3. Influence is personal when it is in some degree extra-logical as this term is used by Tarde. 4. Authority has a biological basis. Both on the active and on the passive side it is a necessary factU.J. GRIFFITH. PRESIDENT Southwestern State Normal School Weatherford, Oklahoma T. R. -2- in animal life. Command and obedience are co-extensive with gregarious life. Herdship and leadership condition both belief and conduct; the sine qua non of cooperation. Nature and civilization are too complex to permit to any individual a very high per-cent of first hand ideas. Sociality therefore means receptivity. Man is organized to be influenced. Much of this influence is in the form of authority. 5. Suggestibility is also biological, and probably plays a larger part in conduct than explicit authority. 6. You may be able to explain logically the influence of some forceful character upon you. But if that influence went far how much of it came from your own mind? Did the person not "catch your fancy"? Would a person stimulate you in the least without exciting your imagination? 7. Everyone admires physical prowess. 8. Everyone is susceptible to praise. 9. Companionship is complementary; is at bottom a putting together of partial equipments. The rhinoceros and the rhinoceros bird consort on this principle. (Please criticise the foregoing.) 10. Do you find much illogical personal influence such as Mr. Dick unwittingly exerted on the mind of David Copperfield's aunt. 11. Is the mind of any person absolutely free from the warping power of glamor, romance, adventure, etc? Should you answer this I promise to make only such use of your reply as you may sanction. Respectfully, U.J. GriffithCHAS. HANNA, PRES. HENRY ROED, VICE-PRES. GEO. E. ASHFORD, 2D VICE-PRES. F. F. SCHUTTER, TREAS. WM. HANNE, SECY. PLEASANT VALLEY ONION GROWERS ASSOCIATION "THE HOME OF THE RED GLOBE ONION" PLEASANT VALLEY, IA...1/9/12................191 Mr Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Mr Roosevelt:- The question is before us, like it is before a good many other people in this county, and that is, how are we going to get you to comprehend, that we want you for our next President. Us people who live in the Red Gol[den] District, have experienced wonderful prosperity during the administration of Wm Mckinley, and your administration, and we [...] you to reconsider your decision, and come back and give us four more years of Prosperity. The same feeling is begging [...] itself now as it did before the election Of McKinley [...] that if they had been insistent at the proper [...] have gained your consent. Trusting that you may favor us with an encouraging reply, and wishing you a very successful New Year, with High Regards, we are Yours Very Truly, Pleasant Valley Onion Growers Association, Charles Hanna Pres.ALBERT BUSHNELL HART PROFESSOR OF GOVERNMENT IN HARVARD UNIVERSITY 5 QUINCY CHAMBERS, CAMBRIDGE, MASS. January 9, 1912. My dear Roosevelt,- Mr. H. W. V. Temperley , Fellow of Peterhouse, Cambridge, has been teaching History of Harvard during the present half year, and has made many friends among his colleagues and in the American Historical Association. His favorite study is the diplomacy of the early nineteenth century. He has written an excellent life of George Canning, and has published other studies on Spanish American relations at the time of the Monroe Doctrine. Mr. Temperley has a very strong desire to meet you before he returns to England, which he will do on completion of his service here, sailing from Boston January 23rd. He is a sound and straightforward man, greatly interested in American affairs and conditions. He would much appreciate the opportunity of a few minutes talk with you, and would come down to New York for that purpose. I observe by the daily press that Mrs. Roosevelt is ill, so that Mrs. Hart will not try to come out to Oyster Bay. The evening that you set, January 26th, has been fixed for the N.Y. Harvard Club dinner If you want to go there I ought not to claim precedence; I am a moveable person. Sincerely yours, Albert Bushnell Hart Mr. Theodore Roosevelt.Major B. F. Havens, Thomasville, Ga. Personal Thomasville Georgia 1-9-12 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York Dear Mr Roosevelt, For the second time I congratulate most heartily upon the second blow given the Taft Peace Treaty via the New York Peace Banquet. A third lick by you will put it down and out; if it has not been killed by you already. I want to add some words not on the above line. I am aware that unasked for advice is not often received, yet I cannot help giving my ideas for what they are worth. I am and always have been until 1906 a resident and citizen of Indiana. You know that my state has more politics in it than any other state in the union at any and all times In politics I have always kept my ears close to the ground. I spent six months this summer in the North most of the time being in Chicago I found from meeting people personally from all over the Middle and Northwestern States that Taft would be surely beaten on his Canadian Reciprocity Treaty. It was defeated and it left a very bad political taste in the mouths of ninety percent of the farmers in those States. I found Taft also most unpopular with the old soldiers as well as with the farmers. Should this Congress pass a PensionMajor B. F. Havens, Thomasville, Ga. 2 bill, and he should vetoe it as many of the public jurists ask him to do, he, if nominated will be as badly beaten as McClellan was in 1864. It is speculation now to say that of the men now seeking the nomination on each ticket will be elected. The Democrats always elect their man until election day comes. I refer to avowed Candidates. La Follette has no strength at all, and ought not to have. I am safe sane and sure in saying that you are the only man the Republicans can elect this year beyond any reasonable doubt. I think the people are for you - the men who vote - and not self seeking. Do not let the Press or any individual or individuals cause to say one word as to being a candidate, and the people will despite the newspapers do the rest, and nominate you as soon as the Convention meets [Mane?] Henryrs "Diazing" you for our country does not count for any thing. The third town is dead. The tide will rise higher and higher, and all you need to do is to get steady in the boat. The people want you and the country needs you Asking your indulgence for using a pen, and for trouble of reading so long a letter I am Yours Truly B. F. Havens[*1-9-12*] Salem Marion County Ills Jany - 9 - 1912 To The Honorable Ex President of the U.S., Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill New York Dear Sir. Excuse me for writting to you, this little Poem, Including letter, 1. O."Teddy, wont you be our President, You was once befor'" And you made many a friend Surely you would get it once more. 2. Your Doctrin is all right, And your opponents dont dare to give it a fight. Your Principles is for the People Courageous, you stand with them like a church steeple. 3. Cool-blooded, and deep thinking, you go at a thing. And don't shy back, by no smart looking swing. Your Head, your Eyes, your Physionomy, Shows the real kind of man, in every Policy. 4. The Almighty Presented you with all the gifts. And you executed them, Even on Ocean's clifts, Sincerity is what you advocate, and never get at the wrong thing, to late, 5. Your actions, your doing's, your administration made a many, coming up to consideration you simply stood up, and said it had been so, whether for friends, or for foe. over, continued 4 And beg you, to be our President I Suppose? And think I come to a close. But if you will, you don't want that exist Excuse me, to write that, for this. My Dear Mr Roosevelt, I think it will seem you a little strange, writting you these few lines, I dont doubt at all that you did not receive a lot of them the last decade, I simply made up my mind, as being always a strait forward Republican, to costruct a little Poem, which I know by my all readings off your life and history, not that I want to flatter you, or expect any thing, But your deeds, actions and Transactions not only Singular or Plural, but for the whole Nation, Russian and Japanese Caesar, Napoleon Bonaparte, Frederick the Great; and a George Washington, or any high standing man, at the head of his Country, Could do as much for the People or his Country as Theodore Roosevelt, where Emperors and King's, and History all stand under such an advise and dictate, I dont believe I touch it to high or to much, if I truly say, that this and not only myseff's opinion that other ones, and Judgement and respect is based on this Sentiment, for Theodore Roosevelt -- not only for an advise of common sense, and natural thoughts' but an advice for peace and humanity; -- thanking you verry much if you throw a little an Eye on this, and dont think then I come only from a simple common every day natural thinking subject, if you should give it a little attention and think its worth while to drop me a few lines on this Especially, from a man of such high carear and would be so frankly to allow myself to expect an answear as soon as desired so In the mean time I remain Respectfully, Yours Truly, and Sincerley, Emil D. Herzog Salem Marion County IllsLanagan Mo. 1-9-12 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir. I take the privilege of writing you to say that the statements in the news papers that the rank and file of the Republican voters in the West is with President Taft is untrue. The rank and file as a body is with you. We look on Taft as we do on a big harmless toad We must have you for our next President or we will have a duplicate of Cleveland's Second Administration Please come out and make the race, and come out now Please don't stay in the ground, (like that other fellow) until the 2nd Day of February. it might be too late! Yours truly Mr. & Mrs Johnson "one of the "rank and file." aged 53 yrsOffice of THOS. I. KEYS Dealer in GENERAL MERCHANDISE Dry Goods, Groceries, Fruits, Vegetables, Candied Cigars and Tobacco. DEALER IN WOOD AND COAL OCEAN SPRINGS, MISS., January, 9th, 1912, Hon. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y, Hon, Sir; Wheras this entire country is in demand of your honor as President of these U.S, and whereas the completion of the Panamo Canal, depends upon the polisy embodied in your platform, and whereas the many millions of Colored People of the South as well as those of the north, are Praying for your Presidency of thes U.S, We the undersigned beg your nominatio,, Respectfully, Thos I. Keys. M. F. Nichols. Ocean Springs, Jackson County, Mississippi, DISTRICT MEMBERS DISTRICT MEMBERS 1—Milton Oakman, Detroit 8-- John Baird, Saginaw William S. Dever, Detroit Otto Sprague, Owosso 2—W. G. Gutmann, Monroe 9-- Robert S. Babcock, Manistee Millard F. Cottrell, Jackson Henry A. Wolff, Muskegon 3-- Clayton A. Powell, Hillsdale 10-- Wm. D. Gordon, Midland John C. Davis, Battle Creek Homer E. Buck, Bay City 4-- John T. Owens, Benton Harbor 11-- Ira Adams, Bellaire Arthur W. Seidmore, Three Rivers A.B. Darragh, St. Louis 5-- Arthur H. Vandenberg, Grand Rapids 12-- Robert A. Douglass, Ironwood Henry J. Horrigan, Ionia Robert H. Shields, Houghton 6-- Bret Nottingham, Lansing William C. Manchester, Sandusky PRESS MEMBERS- 7-- William Dawson, Detroit Perry F. Powers, Cadillac Bela W. Jenks, Harbor Beach Walter J. Hunsaker, Saginaw Michigan Republican State Central Committee Chairman................Frank Knox Treasurer,...Frederick M. Alger Secretary. Paul H. King Office of the Chairman SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH., January 9, 1912. My dear Colonel: I am enclosing herewith a copy of the letter which was sent to the addresses indicated. I hope that I have handled this matter in a satsifactory way. If you have any suggestions to offer as to future correspondence of this character, I shall be very much indebted to you for them. I am today writing to Governors Bass, Johnson, Eberhart and Stubbs. The declaration made Saturday night by the letter was splendid. I am suggesting in my letter to Stubbs that his state chairman follow up the Governor's statement by securing as comprehensive a straw vote of sentiment in Kansas as possible, and giving the widest possible publicity to the figures thus secured. Governor Osborn has already discussed the situation with Governor Eberhart, thus very favorably paving the way for my interview with him. I cannot tell you have thoroughly I enjoyed our conference last Saturday, nor how keenly flattered I am by the confidence which you repose in me. I hope that my efforts will be always constructive, wise and fruitful. Certainly if a heart full of loyalty is an aid I shall be successful in this desire. Yours very sincerely, Frank Knox Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, o/o The Outlook New York City. P.S. - I talked with Beveridge over the phone Sunday and urged a declaration in your behalf from him at once. He very naturally wants to conferT.R............2. with you and hesitates lest his coming might be an embarrassment. If he precedes his conference with you by a declaration in your behalf, I can see nothing embarrassing in such a situation, but if he should confer with you and then make a declaration, a wrong interpretation might easily be put upon it. This I pointed out to him. The next day or two ought to reveal whether my advice was accepted or not. FK. (Enc)For enc see 1-9-12January 9, 1912. My dear Mr. Davis: It has come to my knowledge that, like myself, you feel very strongly that the only solution of the difficulties which now confront the republican party is the nomination of Colonel Roosevelt, but that you hesitate to declare yourself unequivocally for the Colonel and begin an aggressive campaign in his behalf because you lack assurance as to whether Mr. Roosevelt would accept the nomination if it came to him. By way of self-introduction, permit me to say that I am a personal friend of Colonel Roosevelt's, and had the pleasure of serving under him in the war with Spain. During the past six months I have discussed political matters with the Colonel a number of times, and I think I am entirely safe in saying that while I do not speak for him authoritatively, I do understand his attitude in this matter. Colonel Roosevelt is not a candidate for the nomination for the presidency. Furthermore, he will not become a candidate for the presidency, nor would he accept the nomination should it come to him tainted with conniving or intrigue. Should the republican party of the country, however, in an entirely sincere and spontaneous manner, demand that he be their standard-bearer, he will not refuse. Coming to him in such a way the matter would present itself as a plain duty, and Theodore Roosevelt has never yet shirked a duty. The real question which ought to concern thoughtful republicans in the present crisis is not "Does Taft want the presidency?" or "Does Roosevelt want the presidency?" but "Does the country want Taft or Roosevelt?" Your answer to such a query I know in advance...........2. As indicative of my confidence in Mr. Roosevelt's attitude, I beg to point out to you the fact that both Governor Osborn of this state and myself, as state chairman, are proceeding precisely upon the theory which I have just outlined to you. Michigan will send a solid Roosevelt delegation to the next national convention. This, you will also observe, is the policy being pursued by the Colonel's friends in many other states, and I assure you that you will make no mistake in adopting such a course in North Dakota. I should be glad to have you write me rather fully regarding the situation in North Dakota, and if you are in position to inform me, I should be glad to know of the attitude on this question assumed by your governor and your state chairman. With sincere best wishes, I am. Yours very truly, [*[Frank Knox]*] Chairman. Mr. George Davis, Managing Editor Evening Times, Grand Forks, N. D. (Personal & Confidential) Note: Same letter was sent to the following addresses: Hon. William J. Crank, Denver, Col. Walter F. Cushing, Publisher Courier-News, Fargo, N.D. T. D. Monsen, Editor Oddfellows' Tickler, McClusky, N.D.Enc in Knox 1-9-12DISTRICT MEMBERS DISTRICT MEMBERS 1—Milton Oakman, Detroit 8-- John Baird, Saginaw William S. Dever, Detroit Otto Sprague, Owosso 2—W. G. Gutmann, Monroe 9-- Robert S. Babcock, Manistee Millard F. Cottrell, Jackson Henry A. Wolff, Muskegon 3-- Clayton A. Powell, Hillsdale 10-- Wm. D. Gordon, Midland John C. Davis, Battle Creek Homer E. Buck, Bay City 4-- John T. Owens, Benton Harbor 11-- Ira Adams, Bellaire Arthur W. Seidmore, Three Rivers A.B. Darragh, St. Louis 5-- Arthur H. Vandenberg, Grand Rapids 12-- Robert A. Douglass, Ironwood Henry J. Horrigan, Ionia Robert H. Shields, Houghton 6-- Bret Nottingham, Lansing William C. Manchester, Sandusky PRESS MEMBERS- 7-- William Dawson, Detroit Perry F. Powers, Cadillac Bela W. Jenks, Harbor Beach Walter J. Hunsaker, Saginaw Michigan Republican State Central Committee Chairman................Frank Knox Treasurer,...Frederick M. Alger Secretary. Paul H. King Office of the Chairman SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH., January 9, 1912. My dear Colonel: One of the things that was overlooked last Saturday was the situation in New Jersey, where I understand the consent of a candidate for the presidency must be secured in order to have his name printed on the primary ballot. This naturally produces a most involved and embarrassing situation. I have just written Mr. MacKay the enclosed letter. The suggestion I have made seems to me, at least, the only consistent course which is open. Yours very sincerely, Frank Knox Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, o/o The Outlook, New York City. (Personal & Confidential) (Enc)For enc see 1-9-12For enc see 1-9-12January 9, 1912. My dear sir: I have just received a copy of The [?] News containing a newspaper story of your efforts in behalf of Colonel Roosevelt's nomination for the presidency. I presume this has been sent to me because you have been informed of the active part I am playing, with a number of others, in seeking to save the party from certain defeat if Taft is renominated. Of course I do not, nor does anyone else, speak with Colonel Roosevelt's authority when I say that I know he will accept the nomination for the presidency if it comes to him as a plain call of duty. But he has never shirked such a call yet and I am confident that he will not shirk one now. I gravely doubt, however, whether you will be able to secure his consent to permit his name to go upon the presidential primary ballot in New Jersey. This would put him in the entirely wrong light before the country and afford his enemies a splendid opportunity for misrepresentation and misconstruction. The truth of this I am sure you will recognize upon mature consideration. Colonel Roosevelt does not want, and the Colonel's true friends do not want him to have the nomination for the presidency unless it shall come to him in an entirely genuine and spontaneous manner. For him to make personal application to have his name printed on the presidential primary ballot in New Jersey would be entirely inconsistent with his present position. My advice to you would be to continue the circulation of these Roosevelt petitions with as much aggressiveness and thoroughness as possible. If sentiment in New Jersey is like sentiment in Michigan, you will have little difficulty in finding volunteers to circulate such petitions in practically every township and ........2. ward in your state. First, secure a sufficient number of signers to indicate beyond dispute that republican sentiment in New Jersey favors Roosevelt's nomination. Then I would suggest that you announce, what would be entirely true, that Mr. Roosevelt's consent to the use of his name as a presidential candidate is not available because of the very proper position Roosevelt has assumed. I would follow this up by the announcement of the candidacy of a favorite son in New Jersey, whose candidacy should be frankly declared to have come into existence for the purpose of giving New Jersey a chance to cast its vote in the national convention for Roosevelt. It may be possible that there are local conditions which make this plan inadvisable. What do you think about it? Yours very sincerely, Mr. William H. MacKay, Rutherford, N.J. Chairman. [*[Frank Knox]*] (Personal & Confidential)Enc in Knox 1-9-12[*10.*] Industrial Exchange Association. DE WITT F. LEWIS, Gen. Pres. E. Z. ERNST, Gen. Vice Pres. H. B. BROWNING, Gen. Treas. A. E. HOPKINS, Gen. Acc't. The Workers' Movement of The World. Linwood, Kans., Jan9 1912. Mr. Theodore. Roosevelt. Esteamed Sir You undoubtly receive many request for favors of all kinds, however may I venture to ask you to spare just a few minuts of your valueble time. Enclosed you will find constitution of the Industrial Exchange an organization formed with farmers and workers of the city - the objects if carryed out will end all strikes and labor wars. the employee and his Employer can join it with great good to both. this organization is small yet what I desire is to get in touch with the Gentleman who can and will investigate this plan for there good and to the advancement of our organization. I claim that if it should receive the proper support it willIndustrial Exchange Association. DE WITT F. LEWIS, Gen. Pres. E. Z. ERNST, Gen. Vice Pres. H. B. BROWNING, Gen. Treas. A. E. HOPKINS, Gen. Acc't. The Workers' Movement of The World Linwood, Kans., ______________191 . end the strike and all labor trouble and to a great extent stop the socialist agitation which if continued in this country will lead to a great war and probly the destruction of our Goverment. I hope if you can't do more you will put me in touch with some Gentleman who is interested in the labor problem such as the Pres or Sec of the nation manafactors association. Thanking you in advance I am respectfully De Witt F Lewis Linwood KansDET NATIONALHISTORISKE MUSEUM PAA FREDERIKSBORG. Kobenhavn, d. January 9th. 1912. The Honourable Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York. Dear Sir, Taking the liberty to recall to you the visit, so honourable to us, of you and your family to our Museum on Frederiksborg Castle in 1910 and which visit shall always belong to the most charming memories of the inhabitants of the place and not least to the youth, whom you addressed in such warm and beautiful words on patriotism on that memorable day in the court yard of the castle, and in the hope that you may possibly still remember the one to whom the pleasant task fell of showing you this castle with great memories of the most heroic warrior among our kings, Christian the Fourth, I take permission to recommend to your kind consideration a Danish artist, the painter of miniatures, Mr. J. W. v. Rehling Qvistgaard, who, after some years of work in his own country and in France and England, is now returning to the United States. In my capacity of the man, who, more than any other in this country, has particularly occupied himself with the subject of historic portraiture, as well as in my capacity of museum official, I may say that Mr. v. Rehling-Qvistgaard, not only is the most prominent miniature painter in Denmark, where, among other works, he has executed highly valued pictures of members of the Royal family, but also that he may justly be pronounced the one, who, within his art, has reached farther than any other artist of our time. There is, therefore, every reason for Denmark to wish this talented compatriot of ours all the success he deserves, also outside of this country, and I feel sure that your benevolent interest would be to him of the greatest and most valuable use and protection. I should, therefore, consider it a great personal favour if you, Dear Sir, amongst all your important occupations, might find a little time in which to interest yourself in his behalf. I remain, Dear Sir, with expression of my very highest esteem and devotion, Sincerely yours, E. F. S. Lund.City of New York Office of The President of the Borough of Manhattan City Hall Jan. 9. '12 Dear Col Roosevelt: I am asking my Secretary, Mr. Beaty, to take the car up to the 'Outlook' office to-morrow morning, and escort you down here. He will call for you at quarter of one. I want Beaty, incidentally, to have this chance to meet you. He is a South Carolinian, a democrat and a Princeton man, andfor four years served Mr. Cleveland as Secretary. W. Fasin member of the Board will be with us at lunch. Yours, as always, George McAneny[*6.*] Chicago, Ill. Jan. 9th 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Sir: When our late President passed away His face, no more to see You took up His duties of life. and Filled that vacancy You grieved for Him in silence. His Memory brought you tears. Please accept this little gift. The Memorial of Past year's. Yours Respectfully Mrs. E. D. Marcy. In Memory of His 69th Birthday.[*4*] [*[1-19-12]*] New York Jan.9.1912 178 East Sixty-Fourth Street. Dear Colonel Our invitees have all accepted except Bob Perkins who has gone quail-shooting, and Connolly who hopes to come but is not sure. If you want someone else in Perkin's place please let me know at any time. I might ask Joe Cotton friend of Norman Hapgood, partner of George Ruben & Spooner. Cotton is delightful. I wonder if you know him. Yours sincerely Edward S. Martin What the papers say about Mrs Roosevelt is not very satisfactory except that they say she is better again. I hope she is very much better.File Mathews Matthews & Whitaker, Bankers and Brokers [Chamber of Commerce Building] 300 N 4th St [3rd & Pine Streets] St. Louis, Mo. January 9 1912 My Dear Mr Roosevelt - I have just read an interview in the Outlook of the 6th inst with Mr. Bryan headed "protection of the people from exploitation from predatory "corporations," wealth would have been a better word than corporations Also about the relative strength of the Democratic and Republican stand patters and Progressives, saying something depends too on the attitude of Mr Roosevelt If he throws his influence to the Progressives, he can greatly increase their chances of success May I add if Mr Bryan uses the same influence he also would greatly increase the chances of the Democratic Progressives and that a ticket for 1912 with Roosevelt and Bryan would be invincible coupled with a plank in the platform for a constitutional amendment that no man shall be president for more than one term of six years. There is so slight a difference between the two Progressive parties that there is no good reason why they should not be on one ticket, a combination whichI believe would take like wild fire. Yours sincerely Leonard MatthewsChrome, Borough of Roosevelt, New Jersey. January 9th, 1912. [*K*] To The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, Long Island. Honorable Sir:- Knowing your extreme interest in organizations of your fellow-men for the purpose of enlarging and developing among them the spirit of the Brotherhood of Man in Christianity; and realizing that a few words from you on the subject or in commendation of the object, would aid us immensely in getting started, we beg to request that you will grant us the honor of addressing a few lines to us over your autograph which can be read to the Brotherhood on it's opening night. We are just now forming a much needed organization here among the American men of this little manufacturing community. It is known as the Roosevelt Brotherhood of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the Borough of Roosevelt, New Jersey. It"s purpose is to develop and increase the Spirit of Brotherhood and Christianity among it's members to the end of reaching out to better the conditions of their toil, their living, their Town, and their Church. A few words from you on the subject of Civic Righteousness would pack our first meeting with interested men and help us thereby to start off with a very much larger enrollment of Charter members. The honor to our organization would be one that we would highly appreciate, and we trust in the name of the Committee on Organization, that we will not be presuming too much upon your time and attention in making this request of you. Thanking you in advance for any courtesies that you may be able to extend to us in this way, we are, honore3d Sir Yours very truly, The Committee on Organization. Roosevelt Brotherhood of the Methodist Episcopal Church of Roosevelt, N. J. Russell Miles Chairman Philip Haendigen N. U. BrowerTHE OCONEE BANK WESTMINSTER, S. C. Jan. 9 1912 Col. T Roosevelt, Oyster Bay NY Dear Sir: I am enclosing clipping from Columbia, S.C., State - the Gentleman from Kansas has sounded the key note - I am the man that was Postmaster here under your second term 1904-5 - and I was up before the Civil Service Commission for contributing to the Expense fund to send delegates to Chicago that nominated you. The sore head Democrats got up a personal petition to you and had me removed after an 18 months service of the 4 years for which I was confirmed without opposition; and I am entitled to a "square deal" and when you are President, again after Mch 4 - 1913, I am going up to Washington to see you about re-nominating me, and I am going to stay up there and not let up until I get what is due me -The Oconee Bank Westminster, S. C._____________________191____ I am now President and Cashier of the Oconee Bank of Westminster; and we are doing as much with the Capital ($15000.00) as any bank can do--I want you to send me your check for $100.00 and let me send you one (1) share of our Capital stocks. I want this as an advertisement-, and will take it off your hands in year or so, if you wish-- May I hope to hear from you real soon-- Yours truly C. J. MulkeyEXECUTIVE OFFICE LANSING, MICHIGAN. CHASE S. OSBORN GOVERNOR [*5.*] January 9, 1912. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: For you information I am enclosing herein copy of letter just received from Mr. Daniel Willard, who, as you know, is President of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Yours very sincerely, Chase S. Osborn Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook, New York City HBFor encl see 1-3-12[*[1-9-12]*] Mr. Roosevelt: I represent the Governor of Oregon; my friend, Mr. H. S. Reed, a personal friend of Mr. and Mrs. Akeley, represents the Governor of California, and is now here. The Governor of Washington will name a representative. We come to you as being the Father of Irrigation in America, and, in the effort to establish irrigation on a stronger basis in the minds of the people, we want to be, in the name of the states mentioned, the hosts in your honor ata dinner here in New York. The guests to be about twenty of the leading railroad presidents and bank presidents of this City. The subject of whatever is said to be Irrigation. You remember, Mr. Roosevelt, that I solved the labor problem on the Canal, and I think I have found the solution of the trouble with irrigation, a thing of so vital importance to the west and to the Country at large. Truly yours, LeRoy Park 1/8/12 Waldorf[*2.*] Pohle Portraits of Quality by Photography Sittings by Appointment Nine West Chippewa Street Buffalo, N.Y. Jan. 9th, 1912 James A. O'Gorman U.S. Senator from N.Y. Sir: I have before me a letter asking me to write to use your influence towards ratification without amendment of the arbitration treaty with Great Britain and France. While I favor any honest movement towards universal peace, I cannot understand why this government should single out Great Britain and France while other nations were apparently not approached on the subject. It is almost an insult and certainly is a slight towards such nations, that the one government that has been our most persistent enemy should be the first to be asked to enter into such an agreement, Great Britain has never hesitated to break treaty if she considered her interests demanded it- and millions of our fellow citizens feel that nations with whom we never had a war are surely entitled to friendly consideration in this great movement as much if not more than Great Britain. It looks as if the diplomatic influence of Great Britain is at the bottom of another attempt to utilize this government for the purpose of strengthening its position in Europe at the expense of our friendship for nations with whom we have never had a quarrel. This feeling will no doubt be expressed at the polls in the coming election unless future development make it unnecessary. I sincerely hope you will use your opportunity to open the eyes of the American people to any attempt that may be made to use the treaty making powers of this government for selfish or unfair purposes, Very Truly, Copy Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- The above is a copy of a letter sent to the Senator from New York and is submitted to you as the opinion of a private citizen. Your opinion on the subject would be of great interest to me. Very Truly Yours, Frederick Pohle RAYMOND MAXEY & RUNYAN ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW MUSKOGEE, OKLAHOMA 1/9/1912 Dear Col Roosevelt, I enclose a clipping from Tulsa Daily World, Tulsa Okla. It shows the viciousness of C N Haskell. It is the opinion here that he will defeat Senator Owen for the Senate. It is very unfortunate. If we can elect a Republican legislature, of course that will end him. We will make a desperate effort to do that. If the democrats had not disfranchised 30000 Negro voters in the last election through the grandfather clause we would have elected the Republican state ticket by from 10000 to 12000. The state is not desperately democratic. Yours Truly C W Raymond Chm Rep. State Ex Com [*a*] Calvert, Texas, January 9th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir:- When you counsel the people listen for profit; and as you are the logical head of the political party which God used as a positive force to free my race from slavery; I write to ask you some questions, which will be published in the Southern press after you answer them. I am earnestly laboring to induce the homeless part of my people to move out of the towns, and cities, and go into the country and farm for a living. Foreigners and homeseekers are coming into Texas and buying up all the land they can; and the white man's labor unions, are demanding all the jobs the urban industries have to offer, and if I can get the homeless2 part of my race on farms, we are secure. You know the city life, its wicked temptations, its blandishments; its wealth and poverty, and its human sympathy, and now I wish to ask you: Are cities the best places for my race to evolve a beautiful and useful life? What does the farm life offer to industry and economy? Your answer to these two questions; will greatly help a struggling people, who have implicit confidence in your wise counsel. In my county (Robertson) the white planters, and white farmers are the best white friends my race has. The white planters in my county take great interest in the welfare of my race. They look after the hygienic, moral, and educational welfare of the youths of my people, and we are doing well in my county.3 The good, white people, and the good Colored people have solved their part of the Negro problem in Texas. The industrial future is momentous, and if wise thinkers are silent we may expect one political cyclone of passion to succeed another; - And what will the end be? You will never be able to find a conscience where involuntary idleness is compelled to carry an empty stomach. I beg you to speak out and sound the tocsin of alarm. Yours for Human Amelioration, J. B. Rayner.WM. A. LINCOLN, PRESIDENT GEORGE D. CHAMBERLAIN, TREASURER WM. H. DEXTER, VICE-PRESIDENT HERBERT C. HASTINGS, RECORDING SECRETARY KENNETH ROBBIE, GENERAL SECRETARY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS BRANCHES GENERAL SECRETARY'S OFFICE CENTRAL, STATE & DWIGHT STS. STATE AND DWIGHT STREETS RAILROAD, RAILROAD TERRACE WEST SIDE, WEST SPRINGFIELD, MASS. MITTINEAGUE, MITTINEAGUE, MASS. STUDENT—INTERNATIONAL Y. M. C. A. TRAINING SCHOOL AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE [*W.*] January 9, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Company, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir:- The Springfield Board of Trade are planning to have their annual dinner some time the latter part of January or early February and they would like very much indeed to have you address this gathering. There will be five hundred of the representative men of Springfield and vicinity at this gathering. If my memory serves me rightly, you have never honored Springfield with a visit. We feel this is a very opportune time as far as we are concerned, and we treat that it may be as far as your engagements are concerned. I need but remind you that we have the Springfield "Republican" published here in this city, and this paper gives much space to the various functions of the Board of Trade. Hoping to hear favorably from you, I am Respectfully yours, Kenneth Robbie General Secretary.[[shorthand]] Jan 9th [*[1912]*] [*File Scull*] HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY Dear Colonel Roosevelt I am exceedingly sorry that I am unable to accept your invitation for Jan 20th. I have agreed to go to Nicaragua and am only waiting for the final word. I should like very much to talk with you before I start. Could I come to the Outlook office sometime this week? I will not leave town before Saturday in any event. Trusting that I may have the pleasure of seeing you soon. Sincerely Guy W. Scull15 Seymour Street Leicester Jan 9/'12 Dear Sir I was so much impressed by your very admirable indictment of socialism some time ago that I copied your speech dwelling on this subject. I think it would be a capital idea to print a few million leaflets of this and distribute the same amongst the lunatics who profess socialistic ideas. Perhaps this has already been done in America if so Ishould be particularly glad of a copy to do the same in this country In this good old historical town of Leicester we have some ten thousand or so political lunatics who profess socialism. They are led by the nose by an astute Scotchman called Ramsey McDonald We also have a clergyman of the church of England who preaches socialism and converts the young to this pernicious doctrine. I must say I am astounded that the heads of the Church of England continue to allow these mistaken misguided will of the wisp clericals to continue in the church for they tend to make holy and lend a grace to this diabolical stuff Trusting I am not intruding on your valuable time Yours Truly A B. Sturges L S. A. Loud [*[1-9-12*]] 1718 Addison St. Philadelphia. 1-9-'12 Mr Theodore Roosevelt. New York City. Dear Sir:- I am pressed to say to you that your people want you to accept of the nomination. If you will accept the nomination, we can get our forces concentrated andyour success is assured. We would like to hear from you at your earliest convince. Yours for this Campaign, Robert Thomas.FERROCARRIL PAN AMERICANO OFICINA DEL PRESIDENTE MEXICO, D. F. Lincoln, Nebr. Jan. 9, 1912. [[shorthand]] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, My dear Col. Roosevelt. I fancy you know more of your presidential ideas than I do, or you would be willing to tell me, but I have my beliefs and want to tell you of them. It seems to me that this country wants and needs you to reconstruct its affairs - it is tired all the way through with what is. Judging from sentiment in the West I am of the belief that unless you are the candidate a democrat will succeed Taft - this you will remember is my old belief, and as I see it now, that democrat is more likely to be Bryan than any other man. The West is for you and your vote in Nebraska if you in some way, before there are too many entanglements, get into this thing, will be very heavy. I believe the West generally feels much the same as Nebraska - I have recently been in the far West. Should you care to see me, I will be in New York for some days commencing the 15th of this month - a note telling me when to come to you would reach me at Hotel Astor. It is needless to say that if there is anything you want me to do, I want to do it. Very sincerely, Hon. S. E. ThompsonHempstead, N.Y. January, 9 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, My dear Sir, I have been Postmaster pf the Village of Hempstead since Aug. first 1890. My present term expires Feb. 10, 1912. I would like to have the appointment for another term and most respectfully ask for your valuable support If you could get Senator Root to recommend me which I feel certain a word from you would accomplish. I think I am entitled to the position as I have given up the business I had to attend to the duties of the Post Office, and cannot get it back again. I wish to explain the exact condition as far as the political situation stands. On Nov. 20, 1911, the Town Committee held a meeting to endorse applicants for the position of Postmaster of the various Villages of the Town. At that meeting there were presented the applications of Robert G. Anderson, of Freeport, C. Howard Tuttle of Rockville Center; Thomas A. Mc Whinney of Lawrence, Mr. Pike of Floral Park. and the applications of F. E. Gildersleeve and my own from the Village of Hempstead. Gildersleeve who has a position in the Custom House in N.Y. was taken very sick just before the meeting was held is my opponent; The Committee endorsed the applications of Anderson, Tuttle, and McWhinney, who have held office as long as Ihave and our terms expire on the same date. Also the application of Pike of Floral Park, and laid the application for Hempstead Village on the table awaiting the condition of Gildersleeve. On Dec. 18, there was a special meeting of the Town Committee called for the purpose of acting on the applications for Hempstead. (I had a majority of the Committeemen in my favor at both of these meetings) and at this meeting Gildersleeves friends said he was in such a condition that if I was endorsed the shock would kill him. Some of the Committeemen said it was time to settle it. Then my opponents said if I was endorsed they would bring it up in the 1912 Committee as the endorsement of the 1911 Committee was not good--yet they had already endorsed the applications of three whose terms expire on the same date as mine; so it was laid over until the January meeting. On the third of January they held another meeting and Gildersleeve being in a critical condition (his Doctors say he can never get well) they laid it over again. Now there are three other candidates in the field, Namely - J. E. Geer, Daniel E. Sealey and Fred B. Smith. There maybe more but these I know have been getting signers to applications. None of them have ever done a thing for the party - in fact some of them have openly opposed the Party at times and I cannot feel that any of them are entitled to the position The reason Gildersleeves friends were so anxious to hold the endorsement over to Jan. was because I had the Committeeman from his own district with me. After Jan. first Gildersleeve took the position of committeeman in his district himself. The Committee said at the start they would leave it to the Committeemen from the districts who were patrons of the office. I deliver mail to nine districts. At the meeting I had seven of the nine - then they said it should be left to the four committeemen in the Village of Hempstead. I had two of these and Gildersleeve two - so there has not been not do I think there will be any action of the Town Committee before the term expires and they should never be recognized after they have acted as they have. The Party are all laughing at their crooked methods and if it prevails it will cost the Party a great many votes which we cannot afford to lose. At the January meeting Gildersleeve was represented as Committeeman by proxy. The application of Gildersleeve would have been withdrawn long ago if his friends could have found any one who could hold the committeemen who have signed his application - they say when he is out they will come to me. So it stands in this condition - his committeemen will stand by him as long as he is alive - the ones I have will stand b y me and there will be no endorsement if they do as they have said. They might resort to something else - I would not be surprised at anything from my opponents because they have changed so often no one can tell what they will do next. I have about 300 signatures on my application and can get as many more if necessary. I do not believe the other four who aspire for the position have 200 together. I believe I have stated the facts and the situation exactly as they are. I will appreciate anything you can do and am yours to command at any future time you may need my services. I am most respectfully Yours, DeWitt C. TitusTHE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SAFETY LET US CONSERVE HUMAN LIFE AMERICAN MUSEUM OF SAFETY Incorporated under a special charter from the New York State Legislature Engineering Societies' Building, 29 West 39th Street, New York PRESIDENT: PHILIP T. DODGE COUNSEL, William J. Moran TREASURER, Robert A. Franks DIRECTOR: William H. Tolman CURATOR: Mancius S. Hutton Cable: MUSAFSAN IRON AND STEEL SECTION: Charles Kirchoff, Chairman SECTION OF SANITATION: Norman E. Ditman, M. D., Chairman Phone: 4600 BRYANT BOARD OF APPROVAL OF EXHIBITS: F. R. Hutton, Chairman SECTION OF FIRE PREVENTION: Edward F. Croker, Chairman January 9, 1912. [*W.*] Dear Mr. Roosevelt: The Executive Committee of the American Museum of Safety cordially invites you to be its guest of honor at the Second Annual Meeting, to be held at the Engineering Societies' Building, Thursday evening, January 18th., at eight-fifteen o'clock. The conservation of human life is now attracting widespread interest, and the American Museum of Safety - the pioneer in America and the sixteenth of its kind in the world - is a practical laboratory and exposition of appliances demonstrating how simple and efficient safety devices may be applied to the dangerous parts of machinery and processes. "I believe that I can cut our shop accidents in half and have come to the Museum to learn how to do it," said the superintendent of a great corporation employing 89,000 men, when he visited the Museum last March. A visit to his shops last month showed that his statement was true. We believe that the conservation of human life will be the means of creating a rugged and forceful citizenship, in that it makes for the integrity of the family and lessens the need for public charity. No self-respecting workman should be forced to accept charity, as the result of preventable accidents. Prevention is a benefaction; compensation, an apology. Now let us conserve human life. Trusting that we may have the pleasure of welcoming you on this occasion, I am, on behalf of my colleagues, Very sincerely yours, W. H. Tolman Director Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City.Jany 9th 1912. #328 West 55th St. New York City. My dear Sir:- Your favor of the 6th. received, it is extremely kind of you to grant my request. I have under separate cover, forwarded to you the photograph of Colonel and fully appreciating your kindness in my behalf. I am Sincerely Yours, H. Stuart Watts Mr. Frank Harper #287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Roosevelt, as desired. When autographed you may be sure I will treasure same as one of my greatest treasures in remembrance of a Gentleman whom I admire very much indeed. Trusting you will convey my Thanks to Colonel Roosevelt for his kindness, also extending my Sincere good wishes towards yourself WHITE, CHENEY, SHINAMAN & O'NEILL, ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELORS AT LAW, 16 etc WHITE MEMORIAL BUILDING, SYRACUSE, N.Y. HORACE WHITE, JEROME L. CHENEY, CHARLES E. SHINAMAN, FRANK J. O'NEILL January 9, 1912. Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Mr. Harper,- As you suggest in your kind noted, dated January 8th, it would give me much pleasure to call upon Mr. Roosevelt on Saturday morning, January 20th, at 11 o'clock. Cordially yours, Horace White HW/LTUnionville Michigan. Jan 9th 1912. [*3.*] His Excellency. Mr Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY. Dear Sir I do not know whether it is True or not, but i have seen in the Newspapers that your Exellency is very fond of Old relics such as old Coin and many other old different relics, and you have a large Collection of the same, the reason why i write you is as follows, i have an Old two Guilder piece, which was coined in the State of Bavaria in 1845- under the Reign of King Ludwig 1st of Bavaria, and i hereby take the Liberty to offer this 2 Guilder piece to your Exellency to Buy, i would sell it for whatever you would like to give me for the same, my Father brought this 2 Guilder2 piece over from Germany and he gave it to me, and if i was not a poor man i would not part with it, but under my present Circumstances i would like sell it, and if your Exellency would feel inclined to Buy it, it would be a great Blessing to me, however i hope to receive a favorable answer from you, and i hope this letter will not be in Vain, as it was when i wrote to JP Morgan, and John D Rockefeller as they don't seem to have a Heart for a poor man, - now hoping that i will receive an answer soon i remain Very Respectfully Yours J A Ziegler Unionville Michigan #1 overPS I hope your Exellency will be our next President, i say this without any Flattery it is my Honest and sincere wish.Alphano Humus Company HUMUS–SOD–TOPSOIL Whitehall Building New York TELEPHONE 2177 RECTOR [*[ca 1-9-12]*] R E F E R E N C E U.S. Government, Governors Island, New York Harbor. Three Departments of the City of New York. Long Island Agricultural Experiment Station, Medford, L.I. Mrs. Russell Safe, Sag Harbor, L.I. Mr. Francis Lynde Stestson, "Skylands," Sterlington-on-the-Hudson, N.Y. Samuel Untermyer, Gerystone, N.Y. Isaac N. Seligman, Irvington-on-the-Hudson, N.Y. (J.H. Brunger, Supt.) Seymour J. Hyde, 365 Broadway, New York City, & Greenwich, Conn. Murry Guggenheim, West End, N.J. (A.T. Hartnupp, Supt.) George Gould, Lakewood, N.J. William P. Jenks, N.Y. Cotton Exchange, N.Y., & Morristown, N.J. Duke's Farms, Somerville, N.J. (D.J. Smith, Supt.) J.P. Morgan, Jr., East Island, Glen Cove, L.I. (Otto Fehrlin, Supt.) H.F.G. Wey, 60 Wall Street, N.Y. City. John J.C. Humbert, N.Y. Stock Exchange, N.Y., & Madison, N.J. John M. Young, Madison, N.J. Stuyvesant Fish, Garrison-on-the-Hudson, N.Y. Felix Warburg, White Plains, N.Y. General Howard Carroll, Tarrytown-on-the-Hudson, N.Y. and others.Enc in Fraenkel 1-9-121-9-12 Enc in Bloom 1-9-12AN INSURGENT PROTESTS. Manitowoc, Wis., Jan. 4.--[Editor of The Tribune.]--L. Glick of Milwaukee. Wis., addressed you on "'Well Done' for Mr. Taft." Mr. Glick must be imbued with a peculiar sense of what constitutes results, in his apparent unprejudiced desire to "give President Taft his dues." He speaks from the viewpoint of results, and says that Taft does not hesitate to say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servant." Should we forgive him all for this? And then, who, for instance? Ballinger as against Pinchot and Glavis and Garfield? The maligners of Wiley, as against that faithful official? Taft's hirelings in Wisconsin as against LaFollette? Service of a political machine in obstructing a presidential primary, as against the wishes of the rank and file of the party? Service for the interest, as against service for the people? Hasn't President Taft forgotten that he is a servant of all the people? Are sure they will say as much for him? KARL L. ZANDEL. Chicago Tribune Jan 9. KANSAS. Sentiment in Sunflower State Favors Putting Roosevelt on Primary Ballot. W.A. White Favors the Plan. Emporia, Kas., Jan. 8.--[Special.]--The people have a right to express themselves in this country, and so long as Col. Roosevelt does not say specifically and in terms that he will not accept the Republican presidential nomination if it comes to him, so long have the people a right to vote upon his candidacy. Every one knows Roosevelt is not a seeking candidate. Every one knows he is an outspoken man. He has said over and over that he is not a candidate, and doubtless will reiterate is as often as reporters and others desire it reiterated. But he has not yet said, and doubtless will not say, that he will decline the nomination if it comes unsought. Remember always we are dealing with a frank, outspoken man. If he were going to decline the nomination he would decline it now. Therefore in primary states the people have exactly the same right to vote for Roosevelt right now in the primary that the politicians will have next June in the convention. Moreover, Col. Roosevelt has a right to know just how deep seated is the demand for him to run for president again. He has a right to know whether the demand merely reflects the sentiment of a lot of politicians, one group wishing to defeat Taft, the other group to overwhelm La Follette, or whether, on the contrary, the demand reflects a deep seated conviction in both wings of the party that Roosevelt is inevitable as the party leader. It is possible that the conservatives restrain the aggressives so that as a untied party we may move steadily forward, decently and in order. This possibility may not be revealed in any convention, for politicians control conventions in their own interest. But a primary speaks from the rank and file. The rank and file has a right to speak. Roosevelt has a right to hear it before he speaks. I am for La Follette, believing that he will represent my ideas better in the presidenc than Col. Roosevelt, but on the other hand, it is inconceivable that any sincere supporter of La Follette should hesitate about giving the people a chance to explain themselves fully and freely at a primary upon any other candidate. WILLIAM ALLEN WHITE, Editor Emporia Gazette. Capper Emphatically Approves. Topeka. Kas., Jan. 8.--[Special.]--I agree most emphatically with The Tribune that (Continued on page 4, column 1.) Chicago Tribune Jan 9.Enc in Mackey 1-9-12Governor of Kansas Declares for Teddy Stubbs, a Leader Among Progressives, Favors Colonel and Not La Fol- lette for President. Topeka, Kan., Jan. 6.--"I am in favor of the nomination and election of Theodore Roosevelt for president," Gov. W. R. Stubbs. progressive Re- publican, says in a statement issued here today. "First," Gov. Stubbs continued, "be- cause the imperative need of our country for the next four years in a president who believes in his heart in the policies advocated by Lincoln and who has the courage of his convic- tions. "Second, because of Col. Roosevelt, more than any other man, is responsi- ble for the nation-wide forward movement in the direction of a gov- ernment administered honestly and vigorously without fear or favor, for rich, poor, high, low, black and white. "Col. Roosevelt is not only the logi- canl candidate for president at this time, but he is the only one who is sure to win. He can carry the New England States, New York, Pennsyl- vania and Ohio, and his majority throughout the Middle West and Pa- cific States will be overwhelming. He would not only carry the full Repub- lican vote in Kansas if nominated, but he would receive a large share of 'pro- gressive' Democratic votes. "Personally I am very fond of Sen- ator La Follettee and regard him as a great constructive statesman, but I have not encouraged any general movement for him in Kansas. I am fully convinced that Col. Roosevelt is the only man who can be depended upon to win and thereby save the country from four years of uncertain political experiments, which may in- volve the wreck and ruin of those great national policies associated with his name. "To remove Senator La Follette at this time from the 'progressive' lead- ership of the senate would be to take a great factor for good out of that body and weaken the common cause in a vital place."[*Millard J. Bloomer*] ESTABLISHED 1870 MILLARD J. BLOOMER, EDITOR PHONES 5850-5851 MORNING. THE LOCAL-LIFE PUBLISHING COMPANY PUBLISHERS AND PRINTERS 217 WEST 125TH STREET NEW YORK THE HARLEM LOCAL AND HARLEM LIFE The Life of Harlem-N.Y. Herald Jan. 10, 1912 Confidential Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I have just learned from Dr. Harper over the telephone that you had not seen copy of a letter being sent out by Joseph H. Choate, Esq., which I presume is being addressed to all members of the Economic Club to which I belong, and I send the same to you for your information. I also enclose copy of the President's address, although I presume you are conversant with it. I have been asked for a list of the names and addresses of the diners of the Citizens' Peace Banquet but this I have no authority to give and will not give out unless ordered to do so by vote of the Executive Committee and such a course will be highly improbably. Sincerely Yours, Millard J. Bloomer Col. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook 287-4th Ave., New York.[*6.*] CHARLES J. BONAPARTE ATTORNEY AT LAW 216 ST. PAUL ST. BALTIMORE January 10, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, My dear Colonel Roosevelt;- I was much pleased to receive your note of the 7th inst. and also to learn that you approved of my article on "Persuasion by Dynamite". I shall have one on "The Party of the Future" in tomorrow's "Evening Sun", which you may perhaps find interesting. I venture to enclose you some correspondence, thinking you may be repaid for the time lost in looking over it. The publication to which it refers was particularly unlucky and untimely here, and its effect has been decidedly undesirable, substantially for the reasons stated in my letter to Mr. Coshrun. I had just finished a tentative draft of a Constitution for the Progressive party in Maryland, of which I had sent him and a number of others copies for examination and criticism; hence his letter. Mrs. Bonaparte wishes to be most cordially remembered both to Mrs. Roosevelt and to you, and I remain, as ever, yours most truly, Charles J. Bonaparte. Dictated.604 Shawmut National Bank Building Boston, Massachusetts January 10, 1912. Dear Theodore: You are too good, but I am glad you are. My wife has taken our daughter Marion to Paris and returns on the "Oceanic" sailing the 31st of this month. I suppose when she arrives she will wish to come home immediately to see the children. The February dinner takes place, I believe, the night of the 24th. We are going to Jamaica for a short trip about the first or second of March so that I think very likely we could come to you the night of the 29th of February or the 1st of March if all goes well. I can be more definite later on. However, if these dates are not convenient for you kindly let me know. Bob is now South shooting and I do not think he will be back before the early part of February. You have so many engagements ahead and so much to do that I greatly appreciate your thought of us. It is quite enough that you had left the matter to me. I was much concerned to hear that your wife was not particularly well, but when the newspapers reported that she was quite sick I felt confident that she must be much better. Always faithfully yours, E.D. Brandegee [*Do not forget that you are coming on for this Februrary *] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. EDB-EKHarrisons to lunch Thursday, 25thAMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. National Hotel THE LEADING COMMERCIAL AND TOURIST HOTEL. ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS, 350 ROOMS GEO. F. SCHUTT, PROPRIETOR J. D. KYNASTON, MANAGER. EBBITT HOUSE, GEO. F. SCHUTT, PROP. WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 10th 1912 Colonel J.R. Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Colonel:- The enclosed paragraph was published in the "Baltimore American. in the issue of Jan. 10th 1912. Though it quotes the "St Louis Globe Democrat. Yet I am inclined to think that the heading of the paragraph is the Baltimore American's own. I have always been an admirer of yours while you were occupying the White House and sincerelyAMERICAN AND EUROPEAN PLAN. National Hotel THE LEADING COMMERCIAL AND TOURIST HOTEL. ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS, 350 ROOMS GEO. F. SCHUTT, PROPRIETOR J. D. KYNASTON, MANAGER. EBBITT HOUSE, GEO. F. SCHUTT, PROP. WASHINGTON, D.C. hope you will occupy it again. The heading of this paragraph jared me and I considered it a sufficient ground for libel and I thought I shall call your attention to it. Respectfully Yours Miss Mac E. Bucey 104 N. Front St. Baltimore Md.B. F. BUTLER, President GEO. E. TABBERT, Secretary JOHN HILLMAN, Treasurer E PLURIBUS UNUM. HOBART TOWNSHIP REPUBLICAN CLUB Hobart, Indiana, January 10 1912 [*10.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir: We are sending you under separate cover an ax handle which was hand made by William Boldt of Hobart, Indiana, who is one of your staunch admirers, in answer to the clipping cut from the Chicago Record Herald which we enclose herein. We wish to have you accept it in the same light as it is presented. This little token is presented by and in behalf of the Hobart and Ross Township Republican Club of the County of Lake and State of Indiana, with all best wishes of your future success. Yours, B.F. Butler Geo E. Tabbert. John Hillman COMMITTEE J. R. Peddicord L.E. Barnes. William BoldtFor enc see ca 1-10-12Merchants Exchange of New Rochelle, N. Y. Officers: HENRY H. TODD, President JULIUS KUSCHE, Vice-President RAY C. GALLUP, Secretary THEODORE WULF, Treasurer CHARLES A. Van AUKEN, Counsel Wm. B. CRAFT, Manager MERCHANTS EXCHANGE NEW ROCHELLE. N. Y. Directors: HENRY H. TODD JULIUS KUSCHE RAY C. GALLUP THEODORE WULF CHARLES BABER CHARLES OTTEN EDWARD CARSON J. ALBERT MAHLSTEDT GEORGE W. SUTTON LAWRENCE STEINBUGLER GEORGE HELMRICH ALBERT E. HOLBORN OFFICE: NEW ROCHELLE TRUST COMPANY BUILDING 264-268 MAIN STREET January 10, 1912. [*W.*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Avenue. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:– The Merchants Exchange of New Rochelle extends to you a most cordial invitation to be present as their guest at their Annual Banquet to be held some time before February 21st next. The date can be arranged to suit your convenience, and arrangements can be made to convey you to and from New York or such other place as you may designate. This can be done without any inconvenience to yourself, and we can assure you that the business people and citizens of New Rochelle will esteem it a great honor if you can attend, and address them on this occasion. At our banquet held in March 1909, we had the honor of entertaining as our guest the Honorable Charles E. Hughes, then Governor of the State of New York. I sincerely hope that you can find it possible to be with us. I am yours very sincerely, Edward Carson President.[*555*] Form 2289 B NIGHT LETTER THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS message only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following Night Letter. 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AS A CITIZEN OF OREGON I URGE YOU TO ALLOW YOUR NAME TO COME BEFORE THE CHICAGO CONVENTION. YOU ARE THE MAN THE PEOPLE WANT NO OTHER REPUBLICAN SO FAR MENTIONED COULD BE ELECTED TODAY. THE BIG INTEREST KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT FROM YOU AND YOU ARE THE MAN. GEO. L. CLEAVER. 1245-AWHITAKER & RAY-WIGGIN CO. PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT AND READING ROOM HERBERT L. COGGINS, EDITOR 776 MISSION STREET SAN FRANCISCO Jan. 10, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York, N. Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Thank you very much for the autographed books. It will be a pleasure to hand Dr. Jordan and Governor Johnson their copies. I am sending you twenty four "Realizable Ideals" at the request of Pacific Theological Seminary and six copies on our own account. These include all of the books that we have in the green binding at present but as soon as we can have others made up, I will be glad to send them to you. With best wishes, I am, Gratefully yours, H. L. Coggins HLC/EES[*FRC*] Paris, 39 Boulevard Haussman. Coudert Brothers, Counsellors at Law, 2 Rector Street. PAUL FULLER. FREDERIC R. COUDERT. LORENZO SEMPLE. JOHN P. MURRAY. CHARLES B. SAMUELS. HOWARD THAYER KINGSBURY. PAUL FULLER, JR. BENJAMIN F. TRACY, COUNSEL. New York, January 10, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Colonel: I am glad you enjoyed Cruet's book. It is well done but with the natural logical of the Latin mind he rides his hobby horse a little bit too far. It is regrettable to find how over conservative our bar of ten is, especially in regard to such a matter as the Employers' liability legislation which has in it nothing revolutionary and which is necessitated by economic condi- tions. I rejoice to see that the Harvard Law School, the citadel of conservatism, has given a chair to Mr. Roscoe Pound who is a legal modernist. One of the difficulties in the way of law reform has been that the law schools have al- ways taught law as though it were a game governed by fixed and unchangeable rules, applicable in all ages to all situations. They have thus developed a class of (in some cases) very skillful technicians who are quite unable to understand the forces back of the law itself. I hope in the near future to have another talk with you upon this engrossing subject of law reform. If you can find it, without trouble, will you return me the copy of the Political Science Quarterly containing the article on "Government by the Courts" (or some such title), as it contains a reference to some cases that I should like to look at. Give yourself no trouble, unless you can find it readily, as I can procure another copy without difficulty. Believe me, as always, Very sincerely yours, FRC Frederic R. CoudertState of Kansas. THE KANSAS STATE BOARD OF HEALTH APRIL 10 1885 S. J. CRUMBINE, M. D., SECRETARY, TOPEKA, DEPARTMENT OF THE STATE BOARD OF HEALTH. [Personal and Confidential.] January 10, 1912. Dear Sir: Through the operation of the vital statistics law, some very valuable information is being collected and some some very startling sociological facts presented, which hitherto were unknown or only suspected. The State Department of Health is desirous of utilizing this data in such a way and manner as may be of the greatest benefit in the correction, if possible, of certain social evils. Ordinarily, vital statistics are used only for recording the movement of population, for locating the foci of infectious diseases, for the study of occupation and location on morbidity and mortality and for legal purposes. We believe that a broader interpretation should be given to such valuable data, and that it should be utilized for the betterment of social conditions, if possible. However, we are uncertain how to proceed and also uncertain as to the methods to employ as a reasonable working basis and, therefore, propose to call a conference of certain representative men and women of the state to meet with the State Board of Health on January 30th, at the office of the Secretary in the State House, at 2;0 P. M. The following questions, on which we desire your valued opinion, are suggested for discussion: 1. (a) Should the number of illegitimate births be published monthly in the Bulletin, or given to the daily press? (b) Would such procedure have a deterrent effect on illicit intercourse? (c) Would it give Kansas undesirable advertising without compensating benefit? 2. (a) Should the Department insist on complete and literal enforcement of the law in demanding the name of the father or an illegitimate child, so it might be made a matter of permanent record? (b) Could the statement of the mother, if forced to make a statement, be relied on as being true? (c) Do the rights of the child demand that an effort be made to name the father? (d) Should the law be invoked in case of failure? 3. (a) Should the number of cases of death fro abortion and miscarriage in the unmarried be published? (b) Should the number of such cases i the married by published? (c) Should an investigation be made at to whether or not a crime had been committed in suspected cases? 4. (a) Should publicity be given to an increasing number of suicides? (b) Should the method of "suicide route" be stated? (c) What part does "suggestion" play with the morbid, unbalanced, or temporarily insane person who contemplates suicide?Page 2. 5. (a) Should publicity be given to deaths from industrial accidents, giving name and location of industry? (b) Would the public be likely, or able to discriminate between unavoidable accidents and those due to neglect or carelessness of employer or employe? (c) In case of death from avoidable accident, what course should be pursued? 6. (a) Should deaths from venereal disease be published? (b) Should the Department undertake the publication and distribution of a pamphlet on "Sex Hygiene"? (c) If so, what method of distribution would you suggest? 7. If publicity is desirable and advised in any or all of these things, what methods should be pursued? The Department expresses the hope that everyone invited to the conference may be able to come and feel free to take part in the discussion. Very truly yours, S. J. Crumbine, M. D. Secretary. To: His Excellency, W. R. Stubbs, Governor, Lawrence. Prof. E. T. Fairchild, State Supt.Pub.Instruction, Ellsworth. Hon. F. D. Coburn, Secy., State Agricultural Society, Topeka. Prof. F. W. Blackmar, Sociologist, K. U., Lawrence. Prof. D. M. Fishk, " Washburn, Topeka. Prof. W. A. McKeever, " K. S. A. C., Manhattan. Mr. Frank T. McLennan, Publicist, Journal, Topeka. Mr. Harold Chase, " Capital, Topeka. Mr. W. Y. Morgan, " News, Hutchinson. Mr. W. A. White, " Gazette, Emporia. Mr. R. E. Stout, " Star, Kansas City, Mo. Rev. S. S. Eatey, Minister, Topeka. Rev. C. M. Sheldon, " Topeka. Rev. Father F. M. Hayden, Priest, Topeka. Judge J. C. Rupenthall, District Judge, Russell. Mrs. Julia Perry, Girls' Industrial School, Beloit. Mrs. M. D. Atkinson, Pres't. S .F. Womans Clubs, Parsons. Mrs. J. A. Unternaher, Matron Crittenton Home, Topeka. Mrs. Lee Monroe, Pres't., City F. Womans Clubs, Topeka. Warden, J. K Codding, State Penintentiary, Lansing. Dr. J. T. Axtell, Pres't., State Medical Society, Newton. Dr. Chas. Kuffman, Secretary, " " " Columbus. Dr. L. L. Uhls, Supt., State Hospital, Osawatomie. Dr. T. C. Biddle, " " " Topeka. Mr. Horace Hall, Business man, Topeka. Mr. M. B. Williams, Farmer, Winona. Mr. H. W. Charles, Boys' Industrial School, Topeka. Dr. Cressy L. Wilbur, Statistician, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D. C., and the Members of the State Board of Health.Enc in Crumbini 1-27-12ALFRED DE LIAGRE FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING NEW YORK [*38.*] January Tenth 1912. The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Co., 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N.Y. My dear Sir:– I am amazed to read in this morning's Times the account of yesterday's dinner at the Aldine Club, which is full of misstatements, especially the last paragraph, in which you quoted as having said "Any man who came down from the dinner and quoted me is a liar." When entering the elevator last night, leaving the Club with Dr. Lyman Abbott and some other gentlemen of your party, you may remember having seen me come up in the elevator, and stand next to you going down. When leaving the building I happened to follow you and your party closely, and overheard very plainly every single word that passed between yourself and the press reporter. It was, in fact, curiousity which prompted me to follow your party a few steps up 5th Ave. to see how long this press representative would face the cold wind coming down 5th ave., hat in hand. I therefore may be the only disinterested party in New York who can honestly and truthfully state that you did not make the remark ascribed to you. You may, or may not, at former occasions have used this ugly word "Liar" but I know positively that you said no such thing last night in your short conversation with this reporter, and I am willing to stand up for it.ALFRED DE LIAGRE FIFTH AVENUE BUILDING NEW YORK -2- I am addressing this letter to you in order to ask your advice as to what I can do to contradict this story effectually. I do not master the language sufficiently for publication, and I have never had the desire or occasion to have my name appear in print. If your time will permit it, and if you believe it to be worth while, I will be glad to call on you at the Outlook office on short notice (telephone "Gramercy 1500). As a younger member of the Aldine Club I feel very badly about it, that your last night's appeal "To gentleman from a gentleman" has been heeded so little as to make it possible for the Times to print this paragraph in this morning's issue. Believe me, dear sir, Yours very sincerely, A. de Liagre. deL/D[*6*] THE STURDEVANT DIXON STUDIOS 432 Fifth Avenue, New York. January 10, 1912. Dear Sir: Is it presumptuous to send the enclosed invitation to one whohas been so frequently quoted to the little daughter on the program as "making the most of the minutes, whether in work or in recreation"? There is no lurking schemes, only a deep-felt regard for one who has never planted himself on the side of business uprightness. Mrs. Dixon's work in these Studios has attained such a high order of excellence that I have ventured this solicitation of your attendance. Need I say that no speech will even be asked? Respectfully yours, M. A. Dixon To Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.[*H.*] Pittsburgh Pa 1-10-12 The hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City My dear Sir I am sending you this invitation knowing you will not be able to attend It is merely to show you that you are the only man in my estimation capable of conducting the affairs of our Country Hoping you future Success and able to attend I am Truly Yours Frederick ErnstALW ABB Department of Justice. Bureau of Investigation, Washington. [*1.*] January 10, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook Company, New York City. Dear Sir: One Benjamin P. DeWitt has been arrested by agents of this Bureau charged with violating section 32 of the Criminal Code in falsely representing himself to be an officer of the United States Army with intent to defraud. On his person at the time of his arrest was found a letter signed by you dated February 16, 1911. I will appreciate it very much if you will mail me any letter from DeWitt to which your letter above mentioned was a reply. It is presumed that other letters written to you while President will be found at the White House where inquiry is being made. DeWitt seems to have been engaged in a number of swindling operations throughout the country, and has stated since his arrest that he had never been in the regular or volunteer army or at West Point and that he had no claim to the title of Major. Very truly yours, S.W. Finch Chief, Bureau of Investigation. A.B.B.War Department, Bureau of Insular Affairs, Washington, D.C. January 10,1912. Mr dear Mr. Harper: I delayed acknowledging your kind note until I could get in tough with Mr. Schauffler. He and I will be delighted indeed to be at The Outlook Office on Friday at one. Very sincerely yours, Felix Frankfurter Frank Harper, Esq., The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y.SPECIALTIES: FARM LANDS AND LONG TERM LOANS IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL LAND CONFER WITH ME JNO. J. GEORGE REAL ESTATE, LIFE INSURANCE, LOANS BESSEMER CITY, N. C. Jan. 10, 1912. Hon Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. My Dear Sir:– I was in my brother's store tonight in this town for a few minutes. There were five of us talking– two merchants, one farmer, an editor, and I am a real estate man. One of the merchants will vote this year for his first time. His father is a Democrat; the fathers of all the others are Democrats; but all five said they would vote for you for President if you would run again. Neither of them will vote for Taft if he is nominated again. It looks to me like the Republican rule is sure to fail if Taft runs again. I want you to allow your name to be used again. You can carry more votes in this state than even before. I want no Taft, Hitchcock, or McKeisham in mine. I will not vote before I supportSPECIALTIES: FARM LANDS AND LONG TERM LOANS IF YOU WANT TO BUY OR SELL LAND CONFER WITH ME JNO. J. GEORGE REAL ESTATE, LIFE INSURANCE, LOANS [*#2*] BESSEMER CITY, N. C. that crowd. The sentiment of the people is with and for you, and you can command the confidence of business and labor so we can again have good times and make money. I will vote for you and help to elect you, but positively I will not vote for Taft if he is nominated. I am a Republican but I will not vote for anybody unless he suits me. I will "insurge". With best wishes, I am Very truly yours, John. J. George.Established 1804 Chas. Eneu Johnson & Co. Philadelphia Branches New York Chicago Cleveland St. Louis Baltimore San Francisco Manufacturers of Printing & Lithographic Inks Drys Colors and Varnishes Jan. 10th 1912 My dear Col. Roosevelt, The enclosed clipping from the Phila. Public Ledger, is proof positive of the statement you made in my hearing last night to the effect that whatever you said, the newspapers would wilfully and deliberately pervert it and the meaning. I listened to your speech, and wish to say very emphatically you did not make any statement which could be contrived to such a meaning as is conveyed in this paragraph, except by a prominent member of the Ananias Club. As a member of the Aldine Club, I resent the criminal misconstruction. Wishing you every success, I am Sincerely yours H. S. GriffinFor enc see ca 1-10-12MELVIN GRIGSBY SIOUX K. GRIGSBY LAW OFFICES OF GRIGSBY & GRIGSBY 401-2-3 MINNEHAHA BUILDING SIOUX FALLS, S.D. [*1.*] January 10th, 1912. My Dear Colonel:– Enclosed find editorial from last night's Argus Leader. This seems to be a more graceful retraction than one usually gets from an editor on a political question. It will be a relief to your hosts of friends in this state to be assured that there is no foundation for the charge, that you favor the repeal of the Sherman Law. This editorial would have been a feather in the cap of Charlie Day, who wrote it, if he could have persuaded himself to be broad enough to leave out the little sting that he has put in the tail of it. That, however, will do no particular harm. Very truly your friend, Melvin Grigsby Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.For enc see ca 1-10-12National Geographic Society WASHINGTON, D.C. GILBERT H. GROSVENOR, DIRECTOR AND EDITOR January 10, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I thank you for your recent letter enclosing an interesting article by your son, Mr. Kermit Roosevelt, entitled "A Hunting Trip in New Brunswick." We have already published material on this region and also have in hand other papers, and I am therefore returning Mr. Roosevelt's paper, with regrets that we cannot use it. We much appreciate your kindness in letting us see the paper, and hope that we may hear from Mr. Roosevelt again. Very sincerely yours, Gilbert H. Grosvenor Director and EditorHenry Clews Member N.Y. Stock Exchange James B. Clews C. P. Holzderber Member N.Y. Stock Exchange George A. Murty Member N.Y. Stock Exchange [*A4*] Henry Clews & Co. Bankers. 11, 13, 15 & 17 Broad St. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. STOCKS & BONDS BOUGHT & SOLD ON COMMISSION FOR CASH OR ON MARGIN. DEALERS IN U. S. BONDS AND OTHER HIGH GRADE INVESTMENT SECURITIES. ACT AS FINANCIAL AGENTS FOR CORPORATIONS AND INVESTORS. LETTERS OF CREDIT ISSUED AVAILABLE THE WORLD OVER. New York. [[* Ans Jan 10, 1912]*] Interest Allowed on Deposit Accounts. Stocks & Bonds Bought & Sold on Commission, for Cash or on Margin Dealers in U.S. Bonds and Other High Grad Investment Securities. Act as Financial Agents for Corporations and Investors. Letters of Credit Issued Available the World Over. Wednesday Colonel Theodore Roosevelt New York City My Dear Colonel, You no doubt can recall the fact that I wrote you about seven weeks ago in regard to my transfer from the Port of New York to Winnipeg Canada The only alternative for me was indefinite leave of absence without pay which I was compelled to accept onHenry Clews Member N.Y. Stock Exchange James B. Clews C. P. Holzderber Member N.Y. Stock Exchange George A. Murty Member N.Y. Stock Exchange Henry Clews & Co. Bankers. 11, 13, 15 & 17 Broad St. New York. the account of my wifes health, the Doctors claiming that she could not stand the rigors of the cold climate of Winnipeg. I am located with the firm of Henry Clews & Co having been made asst manager of the branch office 42 ST & 5th ave. Now Colonel I want to add that I am still a good republican and also what I might termHenry Clews Member N.Y. Stock Exchange James B. Clews C. P. Holzderber Member N.Y. Stock Exchange George A. Murty Member N.Y. Stock Exchange Henry Clews & Co. Bankers. 11, 13, 15 & 17 Broad St. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. STOCKS & BONDS BOUGHT & SOLD ON COMMISSION FOR CASH OR ON MARGIN. DEALERS IN U. S. BONDS AND OTHER HIGH GRADE INVESTMENT SECURITIES. ACT AS FINANCIAL AGENTS FOR CORPORATIONS AND INVESTORS. LETTERS OF CREDIT ISSUED AVAILABLE THE WORLD OVER. New York. a silent worker in the 21st district. This district is solid for you (likewise all the rest) in view of the fact that we have a democrat Congressman in Same. You should have heard the most favorable comments in the financial district upon receipt of your fine article written not many weeks ago. Trusting you are wellHenry Clews Member N.Y. Stock Exchange James B. Clews C. P. Holzderber Member N.Y. Stock Exchange George A. Murty Member N.Y. Stock Exchange Henry Clews & Co. Bankers. 11, 13, 15 & 17 Broad St. INTEREST ALLOWED ON DEPOSIT ACCOUNTS. STOCKS & BONDS BOUGHT & SOLD ON COMMISSION FOR CASH OR ON MARGIN. DEALERS IN U. S. BONDS AND OTHER HIGH GRADE INVESTMENT SECURITIES. ACT AS FINANCIAL AGENTS FOR CORPORATIONS AND INVESTORS. LETTERS OF CREDIT ISSUED AVAILABLE THE WORLD OVER. New York. and wishing you many happy returns from the New Year. I remain your most humble servant Chauncey E. Hackett 3347 Broadway CityMotel Green Pasadena, California Jany 10th 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Mr Roosevelt Taft is a dead one The Northern Farmers will vote against him from Maine to California The people will defeat his election by a majority beyond all record The plain people are disgusted with him. This is what I find in every State from New York here. Do not be a candidate This is a Democrat year It would be better to let Taft run and let him receive what is coming to him from the people. From what I Motel Green Pasadena, California have learned I am satisfied that "Hughes" is the only Republican that will have any chance of success I do not like him because he let Taft make a fool of him & for other reasons but I find that the people are for him Do not let the polititions get you into a scrape. The conditions are not favorable I write to give you an idea of how the people feel and talk as I have found them Yours Isaac L. Hurd Shall remain here this Winter,[*N.*] 21 Neptune Road, East Boston, Mass., Jan. 10, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City. Honorable Sir:– Permit me to send you the enclosed pieces of poetry which were written by myself, and which I trust you will consider, and that you will let me know what you think of them. I am not looking for praise, but seeing that you are opposed to Race Suicide, I thought that I would send you the one titled Mother, as I honestly think that every human being is born into this world and has his mother living at the present time, if he would only take the example that there is to be derived from this little piece of poetry, would always think of his mother as an Angel. I took up the paper the other day and read that a boy 19 years of age had killed his mother and also himself. It seems a pity. If you would kindly let me hear from you as to what you think of these, (my first efforts), I will be very much obliged and will greatly appreciate it. Wishing you Good Health and Prosperity for the year 1912 and hoping to see that on March 4th, 1912 you will take the oath of office as President of The United States and be Uncle Sam's proud and happy Boy once more, I beg to remain, Yours very truly, William P. Kelley. P.S. I enclose stamp for return postage.For enc see ca 1-10-12 2 itemsUniversity of Michigan Ann Arbor January 10, 1912. [W.*] My dear Mr. Roosevelt: On behalf of the Michigan Schoolmasters' Club, as well as the professors in charge of the culture studies at the University of Michigan, I write to invite you to give an address at the meeting of the Club in University Hall on the evening of [Tuesday] Thursday, March 28. We should particularly like to have you discuss the following subject: "Humanistic Studies, the Elective System, and Training for Civic Leadership." It is already apparent to educational observers that the results of practically unrestricted elections in many higher institutions of learning have been unfortunate in conducing to narrowness of vision, dislike of hard work, and other qualities inconsistent with those standards of civic leadership of which you are the most effective champion in our generation. We believe that you have a message upon this subject, the utterance of which would be timely. There would be no other speakers that evening. The Michigan Schoolmasters' Club is the oldest and best known of the organizations of its class. It is by no means confined to the State of Michigan in membership or attendance. It meets regularly as the guest of the University of Michigan, so that University men and school men come into immediate contact in the discussion of all questions of educational significance. It is a number of years since you have spoken in our hall, and we should like to have you come while Dr. Angell is still able to preside; for we felt that you might be pleased to have him as chairman in case you are able to accept this invitation. Of course the expenses of the trip would be defrayed.UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR Sincerely hoping that you may find it possible to come to us and give the address on the occasion suggested, I remain, Yours faithfully, Francis W. Kelsey The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt[*[Ca 1-10-12]*] MOTHER. First Verse. There is one I love so well, Of her I like to tell A story of bygone years. Since the day that I was born She was with me night and morn, She was the one who wiped away my tears. When first I learned to talk And then I learned to walk, Her joy and rapture knew no bounds. No one could take me from her, She was my own dear Mother, The sweetest one whose heart e'er resounds. Second Verse. When I was a boy I was always her joy, But now to manhood I have grown. I may have been bold But her love was never cold, Always the same love she has shown. She was my greatest friend at all times And whenever I'd commit crimes She was the one to stay the hand of The Law. My heart it will break When from me The Lord will take The greatest woman that I ever saw. Third Verse. If you still have your mother, You should always love her, For you will miss her when she is gone. You may start up a howl And the whole world on you scowl And of friends left you have not one. Then take my advice And treat your mother nice And stay with her until her work on earth is done. Then you will not regret, Although your eyes are wet, When her heart stops beating and her eyes are closed forever-more. All you have to do is always be true And think of your mother as in the days of yore. William P. Kelley, 21 Neptune Road, East Boston, Mass.Enc in Kelley 1-10-12[*[ca 1-10-12]*] CHRISTMAS. First Verse. When I begin to tell Of Christmas known so well, There is one thing that passes through my mind. It is of the ones so dear and true, Who have this word traveled through And have left their unblemished names behind. The tears they fill my eyes As I look up at the skies, For I know that is where they are now. It seems a great mistake The bitter cup we must take, But to Him above all heads must bow, Second Verse. When happiness comes to us we take our share. When sorrow comes we all must try to bear, For the same is due some other fellow too. Don't think you are alone In this great world of God's own, For there is many another fellow feeling blue. But if you are not ready And your nerves are not steady, Then it will be an awful thing to say Oh dear Lord wait, I did not know the date, Three cheers for another Christmas Day. William R. Kelly 21 Neptune Road East Boston, MassEnc in Kelley 1-10-12Robt. P. Kennedy Attorney-at-Law Bellefontaine, Ohio, Jany 10th 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. My Dear Sir: In the first place I am a Roosevelt man and my first purpose would be to not only nominate but to elect you to the presidency, to succeed Mr. Taft-- who in the opinion of a very large majority of the people has been a failure, and worse that a failure, because he has betrayed his party & his friend. There is no question as to the unpopularity of President Taft, and I do2 not think I overstate the matter when I say that 3 out of every 4 Republicans are against his re=nomination: and it is a forgone conclusion that he would be disastrously and overwhelmingly defeated if again placed in nomination. The people (Republicans) are for you, and if you are a candidate I am fully persuaded that your nomination can be secured. The question would then arise as to the Election? Is it not possible that the bitterness Engendered by the contention for the nomination would induce a proportion of the party to be willing to suffer defeat rather than see you or any other Republican elected? Your information, coming from 3 all parts of the country should enable you and your close friends to answer this question intelligently. If there is great danger of this would it not be the part of wisdom to defer your own candidacy until the year 1916, when from out of the tumult of political destruction and disaster--which is certain to follow the nomination of almost any other candidate, and Especially that of President Taft,--the call would be so unanimous and overwhelming for your recall to political leadership that you would sweep the country as no man had Ever swept it before? Do not misunderstand me, I am for your nomination & election in 1912, but4 I must regard it as the greatest national calamity to see you nominated and then defeated by a few political mal-contents. It would certainly leave us in 1916= at sea - without rudder sail or ballast, and without hailing signs of rescue from harbor or hope. This idea has possessed me and I cannot refrain from the suggestion of it to you as worthy of consideration. I am With Kind Regards Yours Sincerely Robt. P. KennedyWesterville Ohio 1/10/12., Ex Pres. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir, You no doubt have never heard of me nor the college I am from but I am going to ask a favor of you and I sincerely hope that you will grant it. As it happened I was elected Pres. of the senior class of Otterbein Universityand the class has asked me to write this letter. We as a class are very anxious to have you give our commencement address at Westerville, Ohio on June the thirteenth (13). We also realize that you have probably never heard of the school and if you would consider giving the address you no doubt would like to know a little more about the place. If you care to knowanything about how our school stands in the state I would gladly refer you to Pres. Thompson of Ohio State University or any of the larger schools of the state. We feel that if you will give the address that we as a class have done our part in helping boom our alma mater. I will not take anymore of your time because I know you are a busy man. We are ready to do what we can if you will consider our proposition. You may do a great good if you will come. If you will consider us please let me know as soon as possible and also what your terms will be. Westerville is just twelve miles out of Columbus on the C. A. & C. Railroad.[*[1-10-12]*] I only wish that I could say more to convince you that we are anxious to have you come. But I have placed the request before you in as plain a way as I know how. I hope I shall hear from you at a very early date and that you will consider us. The class wants you, and you can do a great good for the school. Trusting that[yo] that you will consider us I remain, Yours very truly, H. P. Lambert., Box #104 Westerville, O.AMERICAN HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 500 BOND BUILDING WASHINGTON, D.C. January 10, 1912. Dear Sir: I have the honor to inform you that, at the annual business meeting of the American Historical Association held in Buffalo on December 29, 1911, you were elected to the office of President for the year 1912. Hoping that you may find it possible to accept the election, I beg to remain Very truly yours, W G Leland Secretary. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New YorkNew York, January 10, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Honorable Sir: I am a naturalized citizen of the United States. I am a Russian Jew and have been in this country for twenty-nine years. I have consistently voted for the Republican party, and I hope that you will pardon some of the humble suggestions which I am taking the liberty of making in this letter, with respect to the proposed acceptance by you of the nomination for reelection as President of the United States. You probably know that you are held in high esteem by all of the two and one-half million Hebrews to be found in the United States of America, and that they all love you and look to you, as to a father, for the reason that during the seven years that you honored us as President of the United States, you have time and time again manifested your great love, kindness and affection to our people in this country also to our six million brethren in tyrannical Russia. Last year when you traveled abroad and visited practically the whole world, you honored us by refraining from visiting Russia, and I assure you that the Hebrew world honor and respect you for that act of consideration,-2- and will ever remember and pray to God for your welfare and that of your family. I, personally, am one of my people who loves you and respects you as a child his parent, and by reason of my great admiration, respect and love for you, I am constrained to write you this letter, because I feel that the politics in which your so called friends are attempting to involve you at the present time, is not consistent with the maintenance of your Honor, and should you possibly be defeated in an attempt at reelection, I am sure that regret will prevail throughout the entire country, particularly among my people, because such a defeat in 1912, would mean an inevitable repetition in 1916. Kindly take no insult at my humble advice, because very often the small man standing at a distance from the political arena, sees more clearly than those in the midst of political action. My humble advice to you is that you refuse to run for President of the United States of America at the next presidential election, and lend your support towards the reelection of President Taft, with the hope that in 1916 you may be our candidate, and thereafter serve as our President for a term of eight years. In addition, assuming that you were to receive the nomination for election to be held in 1912, you will thereby incur the-3- animosity of the Hon. President Taft, who undoubtedly will indirectly support the democrats, and thereby I feel that the result will be a democratic victory, whereas, if you lend your support to President Taft at the next election, you may and will undoubtedly receive from him his support at the following election, and I am certain that in 1916 you will be elected President of the United States, and that you will meet with similar success in 1920. I hope that you will not be insulted at the humble advice which I have given you in this letter, and I have taken the liberty only because I know that I am voicing the sentiment of the greater number of the two and one-half million Hebrews in the United States who are friends of yours to the bottom of their hearts, and hope and pray to God that you take only the path of safety. With best wishes and regards, from me, A friend unknown to you, Jacob Levin 347 Beekman Street, New York City.ALVAN D. LICEY JOHN O. LICEY [*9.*] LICEY & LICEY, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW WADSWORTH, OHIO January 10th. 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Comrade:-- I write this letter to say, that I served with you through the Spanish-American War, camped along side of you and saw you many times during that conflict. I was in the U.S. Hospital Corps, and was enlisted in the Regular Army at Cleveland, Ohio, at the commencement of hostilities. Being educated in a military school I left my active business to engage in the defence of the land of my birth and my ancestory. There is so much muttering at this moment over the Republican nomination for President of the United States this coming year, that I am actually taking this liberty to say to you as a private citizen, not as a politician, that we businessmen want you to be a candidate for the Nomination this coming season. You are the only logical candidate in the Republican party and the only one person that can be nominated and elected. The rank and file and commoner and the voter outside of politics want you in Ohio, because they have confidence in you as a distributor of the "Square Deal", and this state well knows it. Take my word for it, coming from a commoner, that when the time comes you can be nominated and can be elected with a larger vote than you ever had previous. Although a Republican, friend Taft is so large, that he can not get to earth with his ear to sound the people's voice and feeling, and hence could not carry Ohio, his native state if nominated. I have been a great admirer of Roosevelt since I read his whole series of his splendid books which are of great historical worth to the American people, have admired his ability while President and still more while he delivered his intellectual lectures throughout old and educated Europe to the great scientists of Germany, France and England. The people are your friends, they are your admirers, and they will be your supporters. We want you president of this United States, because you know a tear drop from a joke, and will restore tranquility to this shivering, wavering and disturbed Nation. Again the Spanish-American veterns have never had a square deal since the war, many are getting old, others are destitute and in actual need of legislative relief, and you at the head of this great Government can give it to them, and will. Again you have said that you were a patriot that at all times stood for the betterment of our Nation and its uplift, and now is the time to show it to your friends and admirer, and take the nomination of the president of the United States in the year 1912. This letter is written because I admire you, not that I ever want or desire a single thing that might be given from your hands in the future, because I am out of politics, and it has been inspired from and by a friend and comrade only. With kindest regards, I have the honor to remain, Yours Truly, John O. Licey.H. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E. T. CLARK, CLERK. [*After signing this letter was mislaid It is rather late but I send it by way of Explanation–*] United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. Personal– January 10, 1912. My dear Theodore: I have yours of the 9th, for which many thanks. Today the situation is much changed. The day before yesterday, feeling very strongly that a protracted public debate would be very bad for our relations with all other countries, I prepared a resolution, in the form of an addition to Root's, which covered the point entirely, reserving the right to decide on the arbitrability of every special agreement no matter what the International Commission had reported. I prefer the simple amendment but I am perfectly willing to do it in this way and I knew I could get stronger support for the resolution than I could for the amendment. This morning Knox sent for me and I went to the Department and took my amendment with me. I found that he had prepared one which in substance was just the same as mine, omitting the three lines of Root's which are not necessary in view of the sweeping character of the resolution which I am going to propose. They were also willing to agree that the American members of the Commission should be subject to the approval of the Senate, which I did not think for a moment they would accept because that, of course, enables the Senate to pass on the arbitrability of the question at the very threshold and also to arrest any proceedings by the International Commission if they do not think that the question is one that is arbitrable; that is, they have the same power as the President, who, as I understand it, can if he desires refuse to appoint membersH. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E. T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. TR–2 of the Commission. In any event, the Senate will have the power to decide as to the fitness of the Commissioners proposed. I had a long talk with Knox and finally he told me that the President and he were entirely ready to accept the resolution, of which I enclose a copy. It seems to me, of course, that this is declaring that Clause III of Article III does not mean what it obviously does mean, but they insist, as Knox did in his speech at Cincinnati, that that clause does not limit the power of the Senate. I cannot see any loophole in it because if we can pass on the arbitrability of a question after the report of the International Commission there is no danger that the Monroe doctrine or Immigration or anything else will ever go before a board of arbitration. This, I think, is generally acceptable, although some of the Democrats, of course, want to make trouble. You will see that it is so comprehensive in its terms that it makes it unnecessary to enumerate any particular subjects whihc are to be excluded and I have always felt uneasy about undertaking to modify the treaty by the enumeration of subjects because it would be perfectly certain that something would be left out that might in the future arise or that ought to have been put in. Now everything comes within our control. It is, of course, easy to say that the adoption of this resolution makes the treaties of little value, but that I am prepared to admit.H. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E. T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. TR–3 I think Borah would stand by us in any event, from some further talk I have had with him, but I am glad you wrote him. As to Cummins, he is simply mischievous. He introduced a resolution the day before yesterday which was referred to the Committee and which is preposterous. The substance is to invite England and France to agree that they will not only arbitrate all questions with us but all questions with all other nations, whether they have arbitration treaties with those nations or not; that is, to take a concrete case, [if] France [will] is to agree to arbitrate the question of Alsace and Lorraine with Germany. Of course, this sort of thing is the natural outgrowth of [taking up] dealing with our foreign relations, as I have already said, by public agitation and clamor, but none the less a man who takes the attitude that Cummins does is not of much assistance. From your saying nothing about Edith I assume that all is well. Ever yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.For encl see 1-10-12FELIX ADLER, CHAIRMAN HOMER FOLKS, } VICE-CHAIRMEN SAMUEL MCCUNE LINDSAY,} V. EVERIT MACY, TREASURER National Child Labor Committee 105 EAST TWENTY-SECOND STREET, NEW YORK CITY HONORARY MEMBERS{ WILLIAM H. TAFT { THEODORE ROOSEVELT REV. NEAL L. ANDERSON MRS. EMMONS BLAINE JOHN GRAHAM BROOKS E. E. CLARK MRS. SARAN S. PLATT DECKER CHARLES W. ELIOT ARTHUR F. ESTABROOK N. B. FEAGIN EDWARD W. FROST ALBERT H. FREIBERG J. B. GASTON CARDINAL JAMES GIBBONS JOHN GOLDEN RIGHT REVEREND DAVID H. GREER CURTIS GUILD JR. CLARK HOWELL ROBERT HUNTER ADOLPH LEWISOHN BEN. B. LINDSEY JOHN MITCHELL MRS. PHILIP N. MOORE ADOLPH S. OCHS GIFFORD PINCHOT HOKE SMITH GRAHAM TAYLOR BENJAMIN R. TILLMAN TALCOTT WILLIAMS REV. C. B. WILMER BOARD OF TRUSTEES FELIX ADLER, CHAIRMAN JANE ADDAMS FRANCIS G. CAFFEY ROBERT W. DE FOREST EDWARD T. DEVINE HOMER FOLKS WILLIAM E. HARMON MRS. FLORENCE KELLEY JAMES H. KIRKLAND SAMUEL McCUNE LINDSAY V. EVERIT MACY ISAAC N. SELIGMAN LILLIAN D. WALD PAUL M. WARBURG JOHN W. WOOD OWEN R. LOVEJOY, GENERAL SECRETARY 105 EAST 22D STREET, NEW YORK CITY A .J. MCKELWAY, SECRETARY FOR THE SOUTHERN STATES 204 BOND BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D.C. E. N. CLOPPER, SECRETARY FOR MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATES 803 UNION TRUST BUILDING, CINCINNATI, ONIO JOSEPHINE J. ESCHENBRENNER, MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY 105 EAST 22D STREET, NEW YORK CITY THE NEXT ANNUAL CONFERENCE WILL BE HELD IN LOUISVILLE, KY., JANUARY 25-28 1912. New York, Jan. 10, 1912. [*6.*] My dear Col. Roosevelt: I enclose a letter from Miss Mackay about a matter which has interested me greatly. I have taken the subject up with some of our people, and with a few familiar with pageantry work, and they all speak very highly of Miss Mackay's endeavor. Would you be willing to let me bring her to you some day for a brief interview? She has just told me that she would be very glad of an opportunity to get advice and encouragement from you. Sincerely yours, Owen R. Lovejoy General Secretary. [*[LOVEJOY]*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 105 East 22d Street, New York City. L A Enc.For encl see 1-8-12Samuel A. Lowrance Mooresville, N. C. Jan 10th 1912 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt My Dear Sir I want to say to you I did not vote for you before but after you were elected I was always sorry I did not, not because you were elected anyway but because you filled my ideal of a Pres. of these United States. The greatest nation on earth. I was in the Confederate army thought I was right then I have nothing to take back. But now I am a Republican and I think I will be as long as the party stands for what I think best for the whole nation We want to build up manufacturiesSamuel A. Lowrance Mooresville, N. C. ____________________191 2 of every kind to the highest limit but not to the detriment of the laborers. Make business good, money plenty and the laborer will have plenty of money (if he will work) to pay good prices for everything But stop manufactury & lock up capital & if bread and meat & clothing is as cheap as dirt if the laborer has no money what will it avail him. I hope to have the opportunity to vote for you this fall and have the prosperous times again we had during your administration I am only high private in the rear rank but haveSamuel A. Lowrance Mooresville, N. C. ______________191 3 always been allowed to vote which privaledge many white people in this nation have been deprived. The rank and file of the party in this section will not vote for Pres. Taft and want to vote for you. Your obidient Servant S. A. Lowrance I live in the 8th Cong. dist. unquestionably a rep. dist. & I believe if every voter in N. C. was allowed to vote his own sentiments the State would go republican.[*[1-10-12]*] From Mrs. E. D. Marcy. 1456 W. Van Buren Street. Chicago, Ill. [*Oyster Bay Jan 13 7 30 AM paid*]January10/12 My Dear Col. Roosevelt May the good One, that kind one The loved One above, send the Healing below to the loved one by your side, that each of you and your loved ones may rejoice therein. And you be doubly empowered, To go forth as leader, and deliverer of the people in the pending national contest. Very sincerely your friend John F Martin 823 Trinity Place Westside Phil Pa.EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. NASH'S MAGAZINE. THE NATIONAL MAGAZINE Co., Ltd Telephone 2067 Holborn. 69. FLEET STREET, LONDON, E.C. January 10th, 1912. Dear Sir: I wish to bring to your attention a matter of supreme interest to the people of England, and ask your counsel and co-operation. Parliament is about to change, or consider changing the law of England and Wales regarding marriage and divorce. This is a matter which the best intellect of the nation must consider. There is wide difference of opinion over the issue. The Archbishop of Canterbury, the Bishop of London, the Archbishop of York and others declare marriage to be not a civil contract, alone, but a sacrament divinely ordained, and divorce a danger to the State. Sir Normal Lockyer, the scientist, Lord Gorell, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Mr. Plowden of Marylebone Court, and others say that the obstacles in the way of divorce are the cause of the greatest amount of man-made misery in England. I would like very much to have your opinion for inclusion in a notable symposium to appear in "Nash's Magazine" next month and would also appreciate your view as to whether the present law should be repealed and divorce made dependent again on Act of Parliament or whether drunkenness, hopeless madness, desertion, cruelty and crime should constitute grounds for divorce, and facilities for obtaining decrees be extended to all metropolitan and county courts. This is the course advocated by the Divorce Law Reform Union. This is a matter vital to all who are interested in the welfare of our country and an expression from you on this subject would add a notable voice to the discussion and help to settle lingering doubts in the minds of many interested persons. I desire but a brief, succinct statement (not more than two or three hundred words). I trust you will find time to comply with this request and thank you in advance for your courtesy and co-operation. As one who has helped to promote civilization I ask you earnestly to give me your reasoned judgment as to what legislation regarding divorce would best advance Anglo-Saxon life. With esteem, I am, dear Sir, Faithfully yours, Perriton Maxwell EDITORIAL DIRECTOR. Ex-President Roosevelt.[*15.*] Bramwell, W.Va. January 10th, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay,N.Y. Dear Sir: I am sending you by todays mail, under separate cover, a copy of my book entitled, "The key to sex control or the cellular determination of sex and the physiological laws which govern its control." I shall be delighted to have your comment on my work. With my very best wishes to you for a Happy New Year. I am, sir, Yours very truly, Percy J. McElrath, M.D.[*[1-10-12?]*] Form 1 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. 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Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Day Letters, most at reduced rates, beyond a sum equal to the amount paid for transmission; nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO M. VAIL, PRESIDENT. BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER NUMBER SENT BY REC'D BY CHECK RECEIVED AT 191 DATED TO Citizens your presence will aid progressive movement for clean Government and honest Politics Answer in care of union League Club W. H. MearsWm. Fellowes Morgan Arch 5 Brooklyn Bridge January 10th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 281 Fourth Avenue, New York City. My dear Theodore:- Philip C. Walsh, Jr. one of my Progressive Republican friends out at Newark, N. J. writes me that he has been commissioned to obtain you as Speaker at a St. Patrick's Day banquet, and has asked me to use my good offices to obtain for him the honor of an interview with you. He will call at whatever hour you state. I hope you will allow him to present his claim. Sincerely yours, Wm. Fellowes Morgan.Tel. 868 Franklin Plato-Art Company Arthur M. Plato, President Manufacturers of Souvenirs and Novelties 18 Varick Street New York City "See Plato About it" Jan. 10, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir:- I am interested in developing a postal card press service in a business way, for which sometime ago I took the liberty of using your speech, as per card enclosed, as an illustration of how much can be said upon the space of a postal card, but have not issued same. I am about to renew this feature again in soliciting campaign work, and would like to know if there is any objection to my using it in this form, or if it is a correct reproduction of your speech. It sounds good to me as an American Executive's creed, Irrespective of party. Having had the pleasure of listening to you at Kansas City on the night of your horse-back ride from Armourdale, and later in Boston at the banquet of the International League of Press Clubs, to which I happened to be a delegate from the New York Press Club, (convention in 1902, program of which is still on my desk) and at all times being deeply interested in your progressive career, both as man and Mason, I do not feel altogether a stranger in addressing you at this time. Very truly yours, Plato Art Company Arthur M. Plato President RMG P For encl see 1-10-122509 Scott Ct. S. F. Jan 10th My dear Mr. Kohlank, This is not a letter, just a note to tell you that I understand how you are situated in the Exposition Matter, and to ask another favor. The favor is this. The Century Club, which is the leading woman's Club of S. F. is going to ask Mr. Roosevelt to be their guest - some afternoonor evening during his stay in California and the President. Mrs. Reding. is going to write to him at once. Now, of course, he has no way of knowing whether the women of the Century Club are worth wasting his precious time on, but you know me and he knows you and if you can do so without any Embarrassment to yourself wont you send him a line to say that our club - the Century - is composed of the right Sort? We have teachers, artists, musicians, and wives of Millionaires but no in is admitted who cannot do Something. Mrs. Stanford was a member - Mrs Jordan and Mrs. Benjamin Ide Wheeler are members now- When the fleet was here two years ago, the Committee on Arrangements asked us to give a reception to the officers, which wedid and it was the only affair to which they did not have to be detailed to attend- We had four Admirals, eight Captains and any number of other officers and it was a very Smart affair, if I do say it, "as Shouldn't"- If this Should be too much trouble for you in your busy life or if for any reason you do not care to trouble Mr. Roosevelt - don't be afraid to say so - Mrs. Wm. P. RedingtonAmerican Forestry Association PRESIDENT HON. ROBT. P. BASS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY P. S. RIDSDALE TREASURER OTTO LUESKERT GENERAL OFFICES MARYLAND BUILDING 1410 H STREET NORTHWEST WASHINGTON, D. C. American Forestry A MONTHLY ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE PUBLISHED BY THE AMERICAN FORESTRY ASSOCIATION 10 January, 1912. [*19.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. My dear Sir:- I have the honor to inform you that at the thirty-first annual meeting of the American Forestry Association, Tuesday, January 9th, at the New Willard Hotel, you were unanimously chosen a vice president of the association, and I hope to have the pleasure of being notified that you will accept. There are no active duties in connection with the office, the vice presidents being men whom the active officers of the organization realize are prominently interested in furthering the great cause of forest conservation, and if from time to time your influence may be used in promoting this very important movement, the association will greatly appreciate your service. I enclose a list of the vice presidents who were elected, and those who were re-elected. Very truly yours, P. S. Risdale Executive Secretary PSR/LMGPRESIDENT I.S. ROWE, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA VICE PRESIDENTS SAMUEL M. LINDSAY, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ROBERT W. DE FOREST, NEW YORK EDMUND J. JAMES, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SECRETARY CARL KELSEY, UNIVERSITY OF PENNA. TREASURER STUART WOOD, PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN ACADEMY OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE PHILADELPHIA WEST PHILA. STATION Jan. 10. '12. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: On Saturday evening, January 27th, the Honorable Henry L. Stimson, Secretary of War, will deliver an address before the American Academy of Political and Social Science on "Our Panama Canal Policy and its Relation to American Commercial Development." I beg to inquire whether you will do us the very great honor to preside at this session. I hasten to assure you that nothing in the nature of an address will be expected, although we would like to have you say a few words on the general subject of the evening, but even this is not absolutely necessary in case you do not care to do so. I do not wish to burden you unnecessarily with invitations, but the subject is one in which I know you are deeply interested, and I know that our members will greatly appreciate the opportunity of meeting you. I will greatly appreciate it if you will let me have a telegraphic reply. Very cordially yours, I S Rowe Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook", #287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y.Richmond, Va. Jan. 10th 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. My dear Sir: You are absolutely right, in your position taken on the Treaties now pending in the Senate. The American people are with you on these vital points. They are as you say, for peace, all over the world, but it is amazing to witness such glaring inconsistencies on the part of our law makers, while dealing with the ablest statesmen of the civilized world. This is a great and mighty nation, making it all important to develope statesmen of a high order, the equals of any, the world over. We can't stand still and dream over the past, - we must be equal to the new conditions, that will confront us, as the years go by. President Taft took up the reign's of Government under favorable skyes. A great, United Party put him into power and wished him well, he had the confidence of Americans generally, everywhere, but three years of his administration of the Government has seen that Party split, and his popularity as a leader wane, - Simply because he disliked to heed the advice of his own party leaders and friends, who clothed him with power, three years ago, preferring to be surrounded and guided by men, in no sense able Statesmen of his own party.4/ In this southern country, he is looked upon as an innocent, well meaning, old fashion "Aristocrat," and the people generally do not take much stock in Aristocrats these days of practical ideas. The general opinion is, that he can never bring his party together again. It will take a new factor, a new leader, to re-unite our party again, he cannot do it, with his present advisers dictating his whole line of governmental policy. The very fact, that the managers of his campaign are now so very busy in this Southern Country, where not a single electorial Vote can be secured for Mr. Taft, calling early Convention, so that Resolutions in favor of Mr. Taft can be passed and given to the country, for the purpose of influencing the minds of the voters in Republican States in the North and west - is all wrong; The states relied upon to give Republican Votes should not be deceived by such tricks practiced in democratic States. This outrage is made so glaring by the fact that these Committees, and Conventions, down here are created and controlled by the federal Officers who are in the Classified Service. In this City for instance all the members of the Republican City Committee, its Chairman, and Secretary were selected by the Officers, in the Cassified Service, and every delegate to the last State Convention, and District Convention, from this City were selected by these same Officials. In this way, the party Suffers great harm. There can be no interest, or enthusiasm created3 within the party; while such things are encouraged. There is nothing but a "Skeleton" of an organization with nothing behind it, except a few organized Civil Service officials. Independent democrats, all over the State, - anxious to break away from the Democratic Machine, see no hope of doing so under present conditions when the Republican party is but a Machine of the Officials. They can have no voice in the party if they join it. This is why many good, fair minded men think it is time for a new party to come to the front, unless the Republican Party will take a fresh hold, under new leaders. The populal Sentiment in this State, is the hope that you may see your way clear to abide the wishes of a great majority of the people to again take the nomination for President, if your friends are not detered from urging it, and unite our party once more, with every reason for success. Two of your former friends in this State, Genl. Bradley T. Johnson, and Genl. Thos. Rosser are now dead, but if living, would echo the above, as the wish of their brave hearts. with my very best wishes, I am Yours Very Sincerely, Otis N. Russell P. S. Being a Judge of Election, as well as one of the Commissioners of Election, I am familiar with the political Conditions in this City and State. 1621 Sedwick St. N. S. Pittsburgh Pa. Jan, 10th 1912. [*36.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir.- I hope you will pardon my presumption in writing this letter when you learn that my sole object is to ask for your advise. I have a desire to become a Farmer. I was born in this City thirty seven years ago, and have a Family of 7 boys and one girl, the oldest a boy of 12 years and youngest a boy 6 weeks old. I am a Machinist by trade and have a House & lot with a Tax valuation of $2600 and Mortgaged for half this sum. Do you think my family too young for me to tackle this project, should I be able to trade my home here in the City for a Farm of Equal value I have already written to the Sec'y of agriculture for reading matter. Respt. Yours, Wm. P. SieffertWashington, D. C., Jan. 10, 1912 Ex-President Theadore Roosevelt; Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I am the daughter of John William Soper, who was employed at the White House for five years as Supt of General Repairs. I would like to ask for your aid in obtaining aWe thank you so much for the magnificent floral piece that was given to him. Trusting you will try to obtain a position for me, I am Very Sincerely Yours, Emily Soper 1438 E St. S.E. position of some kind for me. It does not matter of what kind it may be for I will be delighted to accept it. I think I am capable of filling any position except a stenographer's place or book-keeping. Since father died it has been hard to get along as our means are limited.The Evening Mail New York Editor's Office January 10, 1912. My dear Mr. Harper:- Mr. Gilbert D. Raine, for whom you were good enough to arrange an appointment for Friday at 10.45 A. M., is the editor and owner of the Memphis "News Scimitar." This is an independent Democratic, progressive newspaper, and has stood in Tennessee for all the Roosevelt policies. Mr. Raine's paper does not want to see those policies reversed or minimized. Very truly yours, Henry L. Stoddard Mr. Harper, Secretary to Col. Roosevelt, "The Outlook," New YorkDenver, Colo. Jan 10th 1912 M To the Honorable Colo. Teddy Roosevelt Dr. To J. L. Strickler Art Wall Papers Painting/Paper/Hanging Calsomining. High Grade Work a Specialty. 1221 So Pearl St "Who's the Man" What man is there among our Statesmen who trusts wholly in the people who is the Statesman who sees us as the common people see believe in their advance desires - feels as they feel the demand for freedom from court rule corporations rule and money rule who among the big ones of the nation honestly & unselfishly believe wholly in government of by & for the People- who is the man who not afraid Colo. Teddy Roosevelt is the man and our next President. Resp & Sincerely submitted J. L. Strickler Estimates Furnished on Application. Prompt, Clean and Workmanship Like. Geo. L. Shuman & Company, Publishers. Chicago Illinois New York Office: 156 Fifth Avenue Telephone, 173 Gramercy [*41.*] Robert M. Ryan Manager New York Office New York, Jan. 10, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York City, N. Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- 1. I scarcely flatter myself that you will remember me personally, but in the past I have received from you directly and otherwise, a number of favors for which I have to again express my appreciation. And in any case my name may not be unfamiliar to you. 2. Recently I have associated myself with Messrs. G. L. Shuman & Company, of Boston, New York, and Chicago, who are the exclusive Publishers of the John L. Stoddard Illustrated Lectures, and that gentleman's other literary output, and to me has been assigned the Government end of their business. 3. With the Stoddard Lectures, I assume you are more or less familiar. 4. They are contained in fifteen volumes of convenient size, and include forty-five lectures on forty-five Countries, illustrated by nearly 6,000 photographic pictures, many in colors. And the text is in Mr. Stoddard's clear and incisive style. 5. The sale of these books to date aggregates over 600,000 sets. They have gone to all Countries, and are to be found in many private and public libraries, etc. But singularly enough the Government has secured but one set which was acquired many years ago for the "Franklin" at Norfolk on a special requisition. 6. Navy friends suggest to me that these books would be an admirable accession to the libraries carried by all ships of War, at Light and Buoy Stations, etc., etc., and that they would be helpful at Recruiting and Training Stations especially, where the idea is to fire the young seamen or apprentice with a desire for foreign travel, a sight of wonders of the old world, and what not.GEO. L. SHUMAN & COMPANY. PUBLISHERS. CHICAGO ILLINOIS NEW YORK OFFICE: 156 FIFTH AVENUE. TELEPHONE, 173 GRAMERCY ROBERT M. RYAN MANAGER NEW YORK OFFICE NEW YORK. Jan. 10, 1912, 191 2 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt: 7. What I have indicated regarding the Navy applies in respect to the Army generally, and to other federal establishments. 8. Your intimate and distinguished service with the Military and Naval Establishments, as the Assistant Secretary of the Navy first, then with the Army, and finally as Commander in Chief of the United Service, will, I am confident, my dear Colonel Roosevelt, enable you to see at a glance my drift here. 9. What I should like to secure from you, if it be quite proper and feasible, is a brief expression of your views as to the educational value, is a brief expression of your views as to the educational value of these books for the purposes indicated above, for which I beg to thank you in advance. 10. I am glad to see in the public prints that Mrs. Roosevelt's health is improving. Won't you present me compliments to her and to Miss Ethel, and with best wishes for a Happy New Year in which I am confident the "log-jam" girl would join did she know of my writing, I am, always, Yours obliged and faithful, Custis P. Upsheer CPU/S P. S. I see that Dr. Lyman Abbot speaks of these books as follows,- "To describe natural scenery is always a difficult art. Mr. Stoddard has proved that he possesses the art in a remarkable degree. He adds those elements of human interest without which any mere description of scenery soon palls on the taste." and it is conceivable that a set of them may be included in the library of "The Outlook". C. P. U.St Paul Minn Jan 10-12 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir + Friend, I am going to take the liberty of writing you, and saying that if you can ? in any way, see yourself clear in running for the presidency I know you will have a goodly support from myself and my followers I am the NP Brakeman who came into your car Between Fargo N D and St Paul I dont expect you to answer this. Yours For the same principles as you stand Norman Wagner 1053 Cromwell Ave St Paul Minn Local chairman NP B R. T. 12228. Denver, Col, Jan 10th 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay. N.Y. Dear Sir:- Can I interest you in one of the best located Stock Ranches in the West, I am not a Real Estate dealer, but represent the owners of the property; and your dealings would be with the owners direct. This Ranch consisting of some over 10,000 Acres is located in northwestern Nebraska, on a stream of water, taking in the head of the stream, and extending about twelve miles down the stream. A large Reservoir has been built on the Ranch, which furnishes more than sufficient water for irrigating the hay meadows, and grain fields. Plenty of hay and feed can be raised on the Ranch for the feeding of the stock during Winter. It is close to a Railroad, and adjacent to a good Agricultural District. This property is to be sold; and can be2. bought at a figure that will make it a good investment. The land is not a sand hill or of a rocky formation; but good soil, every acre of which could be used for agricultural purposes. With a little improvement this property in a few years could be sold for more than double what it can be bought for at the present time. It would be well worth your time to investigate this proposition, and I will be very glad to make an appointment to meet either yourself, or your representative, to go and look over the property. We also have an exceptionally good farm of about 1000 acres in Idaho, directly on the Railroad. This farm is located on a fine stream of water, which furnishes an ample supply for irrigation. The property is in a good state of cultivation and any kind of grain or fruit can be raised.3. It has good large farm buildings and is close to the Fruit District where land is selling at big prices. This place could be developed into an ideal fruit and grain farm; and can be bought at a bargain. I would be very glad to hear from you, and give you any further information regarding these properties which you may desire. Yours very truly W. W. Whitmore 502 Corona St Denver, Col.THERE IS NOTHING JUST AS GOOD AS SOMETHING BETTER Triumph Couch Bed Co. SUCCESSORS TO A. E. KENNEY CO. MANUFACTURERS OF HIGH GRADE COUCH BEDS, HAMMOCKS MATTRESSES AND BEDDING 95-97 BEVERLY STREET, NEAR NORTH UNION STATION THE TRADE MARK DREAM COUCH BED PAT. MAY 2, 1906 " JAN. 3, 1911 THE RESU-U SILK FLOSS MATTRESS LAA ZEE HAMMOCK PAT. FEB. 18, 1910 OTHER PATENTS PENDING A FULL LINE OF IRON AND BRASS BEDS TELEPHONE RICHMOND 620 [*E.*] BOSTON, MASS., Jan. 10, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. Contributing Editor of the "Outl[et]ook" New York City. Dear Sir:- I think that the sanitary conditions of the bedding business in this country should be investigated and that National laws should be passed prohibiting the use of the unsanitary materials that are used in the filling of matgtresses, and I think this whole matter should be brought to light. I think that the public should be made to realize more fully the evils that exist, and I am free to say in many cases, this is so serious that it is almost a crime and I do not think the public realize many times what they are sleeping on. As an illustration, hair mattresses that are used in hospitals and that people with bad decease have died on, that are thrown out in the rubbish heap, are picked up by venders and sold and that hair is used without being cleaned in any way and put into mattresses and used by the innocent public. Mattresses generally in many cases are filled with shoddy materials, old rags ground up, etc., and personally I think it is one of the most serious conditions existing in our community. It should be stopped and State laws are of no benefit because that allows something to be done in one state that cannot be done in another, and while I am in the bedding business I am free to say that there are some conditions existing that I am truely ashamed to be identified with and I feel through the efforts of public men that the conditions should be put on a higher standard. Competition has forced these conditions and now they exist to the detriment of the public. I have taken this matter up with the Hon. Murray Crane asking that he use his influence that he have National laws passed. I have taken it up with the [Boston] Board of Health of the State of Massachusetts and with the Mayor of Boston, and outside of Murray Crane (with his assurance that it will be investigated,) I have received very little satisfaction or support and I think it would be doing a good work if you would investigate and bring the matter to the public attention through your paper. It is a subject where a great deal of good T. R. -2- work [must] could be done. I have many facts that could be given which would be of assistance. Recently a law was passed in Ohio and I enclose herewith copies of extracts which will explain to you fully. While it is one step in advance having a mattress label of the contents, yet that in my opinion is not sufficiently far reaching and I think that the use of second hand materials should be prohibited absolutely, and I beg that you give this matter a few moments of consideration and I would be very glad to give freely any assistance within my power, and I\ await with interest your reply. Very truly yours, TRIUMPH COUCH BED CO. C. H. Young I.K. Treasurer P.S/. I think this is a duty we owe to the public.For encl see 6-1-11Jan 10-1-1912 To Th Roosefelt- christ- said he who doeth truth cometh to the light- not Mrs Eddy light, that was the Millionaires light she left a few Million Dollars she could be compaired with the wealthy not with with the (poor) when christ was on earth he had no place to lay his head, she was supposed to do christs works where did she get her power in the first place From the adam Race, that was great Brittons power for over 16 years this country as been made on Business deals of percution Betrayal and injustice no matter how many lives it cost as long as they could keep their secrets but if youthink it gaining by betraying the Mother Country, your and your country will pay the price in 50 years, from now where his your fighting force you had in 1898 when you fought so Bravely with your rough Riders Mr. W Quade Brought his horse home from the war to Newburgh at those where noble deeds from 1989 to 1901 when power fight they should not fight in the dark, that would be dishonerable on both sides, they should understand each other, their his a man and his secret Friends in Newburgh who has been commiting crimes for the Past 13 years, with the knoledge of knowing what he was doing. he his an Buisness man with a Family, he his your Peacedone, and the Leader of your secret dynimate society, also of your western play Boy, who are a disgrace to your Country. They forced their force to a Finish, since they found the Peace dove they have lost their fighting force, now they are Great Britton Powers, if they elect you president which no doubt they will, remember poor me kinly he was like George Washington he did not have a Family probablely not his Fault, he probablely had a better principle than those who caused the Spanish War and those who destroyed the Main in Cuba it was all done to gain infulence but that infulence will rebound in time with interest that done of Peace can say to himself I have 4 injured, however I am a man of wicked and those who have helped him, my mother was the mother of 15 children born in Staffordshire in England, my Father died when I was young, my step Father died in 1899 before wireless telegraphy was known. I understand all the dark work was done from 1898 to 1901. I my people and my country have suffered for many years, christ said their should be a child born who should see the Rise and Fall of many generations, they must have forget that when they took my Fathers spirit From me and then laughed. The 15 seons when christ found his lost sheep he all ways took care of it; he didend nail it to the cross for 3 years and then laugh when he had stolen heart and mind, and sympathy but he his your dove of Peace a man of wicked deeds, be his the destroyer since 1898, the Blood of the Nation will be a curse on him and his generation to come Great Britton trusts percutions5 ! The spanish war sympathy the Western Play Boys, Shakespeare the man of Dynamite Blood and wicked deeds playing the act of the white house Peace dove, truth is a stranger to these dishonourable Peace doves, they have paid them to destroy lives and property by dynimate- and Fire they have brought-distruction upon innocent people to gain their own infulence but all secrets must come to the Front, the Blood they have shed shall fall on them, and their Generation it may take many years, but they will all get their dues, for percution and betrayal to the Mother country, and Great Brittons Power, who never injured no one, but all ways6 in sympathy with with the sick and the poor Looks up Cuba Why are thou weeping Why are thou grieving Day after day Justice seems so silently Sleeping, Turn a deaf ear to us while we pray the Main New burgh The town of the Western Play Boy, holyghost and dyminate secret society keep it dark they are young secrets, your Peace dove, but chickens will come home to roost, and they roost with both feet, on such cowardly villains, why did you have 12,000 men desert your army since 1898 ask your self that question one who has suffered could answer for your Truthhonour and Justice are not - Brothers, money and fraud deceit and crime, have been the ruling Powers for over 20 years in the united states, why was the S.S. Ellse sank in 1896 while in British waters crossing from Southampton to Brimordwith all on Board except a few men and one woman for whom Queen Victoria sent for, also also the La Bogne, Farm and Boat in that same year, went down2 with all on Board the same infulence has been ruleing ever since, in crime of every kind, 2 Boys From New burgh went down with the Elbe, what did they do to the pope, Leo in 1900, and have percuted the priest ever since they have change their powers from occultism to Mrs Eddy you think you have a secret all secrets are known to those who are not afraid to speak the truth, but those who preach the dove of Peace are demons in disguise to human nature but murder will out, you got the wrong men, you would get the man who paid 1000 Dollars per mounth to the Incompenent to do their cruel deeds, be his like you dont dare to speak the truth You have got children they will suffer for your wrong CST[*1. 10 - 1912*] The Senate advises and consents to the ratification of the treaty with the understanding, to be made a part of such ratification, that any Joint High Commission of Inquiry to which shall be referred the question as to whether or not a difference is subject to arbitration under Article I of the treaty as provided by Article III thereof the American members of such commission shall be appointed by the President subject to the approval of the Senate and with the further understanding that the reservation in Article I of the treaty that the special agreement in each case shall be made by the President by and with the advice and consent of the Senate means the concurrence of the Senate in the full exercise of its constitutional powers in respect to every special agreement whether submitted to the Senate as a result of the report of a Joint High Commission of Inquiry under Article III or otherwise.Encl in Lodge 1-10-12[*1-10-12*] ROOSEVELT'S DEFINITION OF THE NEW NATIONALISM. All that the new Nationalism means is the application of certain old-time moralities to the changed conditions of the day. I wish to see greater governmental efficiency because we have to deal with greater business efficiency. Simple laws are all that are necessary in small communities where there is no big business, and each man works for himself. When you get masses of wealth gathered together and great corporations developing, conditions then become so changed that there must be an increase in governmental activity to control the wealth for business efficiency. I would not do wrong to the great corporations, but I don't intend to rely only on the big corporation's good nature to see that the corporation doesn't do harm against us. I want to see such control of the wealth now gathered for business use as to favor the honest man who uses the wealth genuinely for the service of the public and to make the dishonest man feel that he has to do what is right; and if he doesn't feel it, we shall see to it that he does. That is my whole creed. --Col. Roosevelt at Riverhead. PLATO'S PORTAL PRESS SERVICE, N.Y. PLATO-ART COMPANY 9 N. Moore St. N. Y. Tele. 808 Franklin. SEE PLATO ABOUT ITEnc in Hobart Township Republican Club 1-10-12 Butler 1-10-12 ca 1-10-12COLONEL AS ATHLETE BESTS LONGWORTH Roosevelt Chops Down Five Trees While His Son-in- Law Fells Three. GOES ON 17-MILE WALK Representative Stiff and Sore on His Return to Capital From Oyster Bay. THE CHICAGO RECORD-HERALD BUREAU, 723 FIFTEENTH STREET, N. W., WASHINGTON, JAN. 6. Representative Nicholas Longworth spent Christmas with his father-in-law, former President Roosevelt, at Oyster Bay, and since returning to obtain rest by work in Congress he has let out to a few friends the secret of stiffness in his joints and a general lameness of muscles that has made him grunt every time he stood up or sat down. It seems that on Christmas forenoon the distinguished father-in-law bemoaned the fact that he was too heavy-that [?] been getting enough exercise of late. SUGGESTS CHOPPING TREES. "Let's go out and chop a few trees." he suggested. "Good!" said Son-in-Law Nicholas, who prides himself a bit on his athletic prow- ess. Some of the hired men about the place went along bearing the axes. Finally they picked out a group of eight trees, each about a foot in diameter, Colonel Roosevelt telling his son-in-law to select his four. Then they got busy. "I heard a tree fall about the time I was half through my first one," relates Mr. Longworth, "and I was on my third when the colonel turned in and finished it for me, he having felled the other five. WALKS SEVENTEEN MILES, "Then we had a fine dinner, with all the good things imaginable, after which the colonel suggested that we take a little walk. "We'll not make it a hard walk; just about four miles an, hour,' he said. "Well, we walked for four hours, and it figured up seventeen miles that we cov- ered. And I went up there to have a quiet Christmas!" CHOPS DOWN MORE TREES. OYSTER BAY, N. Y., Jan. 6.-Colonel Roosevelt and half a dozen men chopped down trees today in the woods surrounding the ex-President's home at Sagamore Hill. When Colonel Roosevelt was not wielding an ax he was giving directions. The biting cold apparently made no impression on him. To all inquirers the colonel sent word that he would say nothing. Despite Colonel Roosevelt's refusal to talk politics a squad of correspondents has camped in the village.Enc in Griffin 1-10-12 ca 1-10-12ROOSEVELT WILLING TO RUN Reported as Saying He Would Accept Presidential Nomination. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE PUBLIC LEDGER.] NEW YORK, Jan. 9. - At a dinner given by the Aldine Club tonight in honor of two of its members, Theodore Roosevelt and Lyman F. Abbott, it was reported that in the course of his speech Mr. Roosevelt said: "While I am not a candidate for the Presidency, I will, nevertheless, accept the nomination if it is tendered to me." The dinner was attended by between 600 and 700 members and their guests, and a great deal of mystery was thrown around it. All of the diners were made to promise that they would not divulge anything that was said, but from two of them who did not seem greatly impressed with the proceedings the statement of Mr. Roosevelt's speech was gleaned. Enc in Gringsby 1-10-12 ca 1-10-12DOESN'T FAVOR REPEAL. That Colonel Roosevelt does not favor the repeal of the Sherman Anti- trust law as stated in the Argus-Leader, and as generally published in many of the western newspapers is the statement of Colonel Roosevelt himself in a letter to Colonel Melvin Grigsby, of this city, who sent to Colonel Roosevelt a marked copy of a recent editorial in the Argus-Leader. The position of Colonel Roosevelt is that the Sherman anti-trust law is ineffective to control the whole situation, and that it can not be amended to make it fit. His proposed remedy is the extention of the powers of the bureau of corporations or the creation of a trust commission, which shall not take the place of the Sherman anti-trust law but shall supplement it, and be able to deal with features of trust control, which in the opinion of Colonel Roosevelt cannot be met by the law as it is now or as it could be amended Colonel Roosevelt seems to admit that there is such a thing as a good trust, and that a good trust is all right, so long as it remains good. Many other people refuse to accept this view. It is not too much to say that the colonel's article on "the trusts, the people and the square deal" was more tolerant of the trusts than anything he ever said while president, or anything that he has previously written, and that the article was generally taken as a distinct act of friendliness to what is known in politics as "the interests."Encl in Miller 1-24-14 1-10-12The New York Press LARGEST REPUBLICAN CIRCULATION BY MANY THOUSANDS OF COPIES A DAY. NEW YORK, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1912—TWELVE PAGES BC2 CALLS TAFT UNFIT FOR HIGHEST OFFICE Miller Says Democrats Have Profited by His Blunders. REAL LEADER WANTED Roosevelt Best Man for Party, Speaker tell New Rochelle Republicans. Hugh Gordon Miller, who was Assistant United states District Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia under Theodore Roosevelt, and who served as a Special Assistant to the Attorney General under president Taft, visited the offices of the Outlook yesterday, and after a conference with Roosevelt went to the dinner of the Republican Club of New Rochelle last night and delivered an address opposing the renomination of President Taft and attacking George W. Wickersham, Attorney General. Miller's speech was carefully prepared, and it is believed to be the opening gun in Roosevelt's campaign for the Presidential nomination. Arthur h. Titus, assistant cashier of the National City Bank, was toastmaster at the dinner. He is president of the club, and as he is connected with one o the most powerful banking institutions in Wall Street his presence and hearty approval of Miller's scathing attacks on Taft and Wickersham are considered significant. "I told Mr. Titus that if I spoke at the club's dinner it would only be as a Progressive Republican of the Roosevelt school of 1912, which found its inspiration in such names as Washington, Lincoln and McKinley," said Miller The speaker said he met William L. Ward, National Republican Committeeman from New York, and informed him of his plans to openly attack Taft and Wikersham, and Miller said Ward replied that "nothing would please him better." "I believe that Taft is honest and sincere, but he is designed by training, temperament and by every personal attribute for the judiciary, and not for the President's office," said Miller. "In fact, he is so ideal a judge he is not fitted for the office of President or to lead the Republican party in the greatest crisis of its history. After three years he admits his failure. The Republicans of the East and West are openly against him; his party is staggering and the Democrats whom he has appointed to office are laughing at him. The office holders of the South say he can only count upon their votes in that section. "The record of the Republican party cannot be destroyed by President Taft, even with the aid of George W. Wickersham, President, who is 'not a candidate,' may be more available than the president in office, who, while admitting himself weak and discouraged before the battle begins, is, at the instance of his appointees, schoolmates and admirers, being pushed forward apparently against his own judgment, to force his nomination on the party. "We want a real leader, but we don't want any radical like la Follette, either. We feel that, as shown by his successful prosecutions of the Tobacco and Standard Oil cases and his recent editorials, Colonel Roosevelt always discriminates consistently between big business which tries to live within the law and combinations which violate it. "Taft has lost ground with his party and with the country. He got the nomination and election under a sort of false pretends." [?] who spoke were Titus, Lee [Parson?] [?vis], Assistant District Attorney of Westchester county; William E. Knox and Edward Jerome Rice. SEVEN DEAD, 17 INJURED, IN DISASTER, SAY POLICE Not until the ruins have been searched will it be known just how many deaths resulted from the fire, nor is the list of persons [?] SEVEN DEAD IN [DESTROY?] sham, his Attorney General. By [?] with Canada the president has been rebuked and belittled and has lost the support of the American farmers. The party has been progressive, and will continue so in spite of Taft. There never was a leader in better shape mentally and physically to make the coming fight than the great American I have in mind, and I have seen and talked with him to-day. When I see him I feel there is still hope." The speaker made it clear he was referring to Roosevelt, and when the one-time President's name was mentioned the members sheered wildly. "It is no wonder the Democrats have profited by the recent blunders of Taft and Wickersham. How can a political party go into a fight with a leader afflicted by his own admission with 'blind staggers'? All thing being equal, the [ex-?] WM. E. BORAH, CHAIRMAN EARL VENABLE, CLERK. [*Borah*] United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR. WASHINGTON, D.C. Jan. 11, 1912. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: You must not doubt my continued opposition to the unamended arbitration treaties. I am thoroughly and permanently in harmony with your views. In fact, Colonel, it was upon my motion in the Committee that Section 3 of Article 3 was stricken. The motion has always been attributed and credited to Senator Lodge by reason of the fact that he was asked by the Committee to draw the report but the motion I made myself, I have never had any idea of changing my position. It is never necessary for you to send me your articles in the Outlook or anywhere else as I always secure them. I would like to go over and see you and have thought a number of times of doing so but I guess I will not. It would likely lead to a new outburst upon the part of the press, and what I fear most you might desire to check my political activities in certain directions and therefore I do not desire to place myself in a position where it would embarrass either yourself or myself-- in the mean time I do not want to be checked. This letter does not call for a reply.WM. E. BORAH, CHAIRMAN. EARL VENABLE, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION AND LABOR. WASHINGTON, D.C. With best wishes for the salvation of the remnant of the Republican party, I am, Very respectfully, Wm E Borah Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y.4. Hendersonville. N. C. January 11, 1912. Col. T. R. Roosevelt Outlook Publishing Co., New York N. Y. Dear Sir: Will you please give me all the points and information you can on the subject, "Resolved That the U. S. was justified in abrogating the treaty with Russia", both on the affirmative and negative but principally on the negative side. Thanking you in advance I am, Yours truly, James Brower. P. O. Box 113 Hendersonville N. C.[*O. M. Brown*] Cleveland, Texas, 1/11/12. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Dear Sir:- You will please excuse me for addressing you, but on account of the uneasy and turbulent condition of peoples and nations, I honestly believe you to be the most logical candidate and best man these United States could elect as its chief magistrate, or President, for the next number of years. It is only such a man as yourself, my dear sir, that will be needed to carry this great nation safely thro' the great and rapid changes that will be made by peoples and nations during the next few years. Peace, world-wide peace, is what we all want. But is a delusion until conditions change or some mighty upheaval occurs that will soothe the masses and the nations. In peaceful times any man can do well as a figure-head for the nation, but at such time as the present, and in the near future, the nation needs a President, a Leader, and a Man. These you have been and would be again, and I sincerely hope to see you soon announce as a candidate\ for this honorable position. I am not a politician, but I am a democrat in politics. I see but little chance for the democratic2 party in the coming campaign and believe your name would have more weight with both parties than any other selection that could be made. I do not believe you could be defeated unless it was through your own party. My name is not for the public and this does not require any answer at all. I wanted you to know with what high regard you were still considered by the "plain" citizens of the country should you decide to again enter active politics. Very respectfully, Dr. O. M. Brown.John S. Bryant - Homestead Farm Kent Road Lakewood, N. J. Jan'y 11th '12 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, As a Harvard man and a progressive Republican, I appeal to you to come to the aid of your staggering party, which has so highly honored and been adorned by you. Your acute political ear must hear the moan of the approaching cyclone which threatens to wreck it. You alone can save it, or at any rate, if you cannot, then it is doomed. Even with you, the struggle will be desperate and the issue doubtful; but with Taft; well, if there is any feeling to stir up resentment and father endeavour, it is that of the sense of betrayal, and the whole tribe of progressives and the farmers, too, feel thatin the case of President Taft, they voted for a friend and got an enemy. Mr. Miller says when he sees you he thinks there is still hope. Mr Taft says he will stick; "faithful unto death," so his friend Cannon says; Yes, it will be faithful unto death, but it will be the death of the Republican party. Make the run, Colonel Roosevelt, for think of what the glory will be if you succeed, - savior of your party. Regarding endeavour, in a hard case, you recall what Horace says: Sedit qui timuit ne non succederet. Esto! quid, qui pervenit, fecitne viriliter?----- aut virtus nomen inane est, aut decus et pretium recte petit experiens vir We cannot but feel that you can turn defeat into victory. Respectfully John S. BryantChicago Ill. Jan 11. th 1912 Col. Theodore Rosevelt Dear Sir, We common people here in Ill. want you to run for the Presidency once more. I am associated with a great many men on the board of trade and real estate people, Both Democrats and Republicans and all say if you will run they will vote for you and such a land slide as never was known would be witnessed. If you will come out and say you will make the race it will be equivolent to an election and all business will be restored. Every kind of business seems to lag as we dont know what to do if the democrats should come into power. They are too narrow to run the Government. Our Govenor in this state has lost all respect and control of his party. The big steal he made from the school fund of Cook County which was done in such a way and known by so many republicans that if he runs for Govenor again will be beaten by any common red dog the Democrats could put up. If you want any information on Deneen you write Frank O. Lowden. He knows him and is not afraid to talk. Think of a man in a land slide year running behind the national Ticket 170,000 or about this number. I am one who thinks Lorimer is as good a citizen as we have in this state and should he be turned down on account of his fool friends I will be very sorry. The Tribune people or United Press want to run things here and they cant run him. [*J Buckingham 7022 Vernon Ave Chicago Ills*]Department of Commerce and Labor Wash DC January 11 1912 Dear Mr. Roosevelt Yours, in last Saturdays Outlook summarizes our thought on Injustice legalized by technicalities. We thank you for your relation of facts Diametrically opposed opinions of State Courts relative to the same facts. There is much more suggested by your splendid array of the matter in the article referred to. The US Patent Law for instance - as under present methods administered, is one of the grossest injustices to Inventors - to Manufacturers, and to the body politic that I have had come to study I beg that you will accept this note with my best wishes for you, as ever Sincerely - Henry T. Buffington Col Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Ave New York City NY No. 205 Ed. 2-3-11-300,000UNITED STATES POST OFFICE B. T. BURLINGHAM, POSTMASTER H. W. DELONG, ASSISTANT POSTMASTER MCGRAW, N.Y. Jan. 11, 1912 [*J.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N.Y. Dear Sir:– In performing a similar duty nine years ago, I hardly felt, on account of our then relative positions, like making a suggestion as to your duty. I now take the liberty of suggesting that our company have upon their walls pictures of many of our honorary members including U.S.Senator, Governor, Congressman ect. and would like to add an autograph portrait of the only President who has been thus honored (?) I promise that such action on your part will not be construed as entering the field for the presidency. Very truly yours, B.T. Burlinghame. 213 East 126th St New York City Jan 11/12 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Sir:- I sincerely hope that the liberty I take in addressing you will be pardoned when you have learned my reason for writing to your honorable self. I am a Doorman in the Police Department; to which position I was appointed by you on October 16th 1896 for which favor I was then and am now, thankful, although I had been a successful candidate for the position of partolman2 From the time of my appointment up to two years ago last September, I had been doing duty in two downtown precincts {11 1/2 years in 10th} when I was transferred to the northern end of Bronx Borough {68th} which makes it very inconvenient as well as being unhealthy for me being a sufferer from rheumatism and malaria. I have made several requests to be transferred back to Manhattan, which have not been granted. Have tried various ways to get transferred, all to no avail I am married, with a family now, and as I reside in Manhattan I would very much 3 like to be located in some precinct nearer to my home, for the purpose of saving time, carfare and having the chance of getting a home-cooked warm dinner each day - Therefore I venture to ask your honorable self if you would kindly lend your influence to aid me in obtaining this favor which, if granted, I shall be forever gratefull. Colonel, As I have said before I am one of the many whom who appointed into the Police department on merits only I know there are a good many of those men who think of you as I do - with gratitude and prideand, who have done as I have done when we had the chance - voted for you, in every office you aspired to. I sincerely hope we can soon have the pleasure of doing so again I have followed you through all the years and changes since you left the Police Dept. I have always admired and upheld your staunch, aggressive Americanisms. I have a letter with your autograph from Oyster Bay when you were candidate for Governor of New York State, which, along with my certificate of appointment signed by you. I shall always treasure with pride I am Respectfully Patrick F. Comerford Doorman 68th PrectWM. J. L. CRANK ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR DENVER, COLORADO PHONE, CHAMPA 1070 Jan 11 - 1912 Hon. Thodore Roosevelt. N. Y. My Dear Col. Roosevelt:- Your esteemed favor of the 3rd Inst. has been recd. Your wishes in refference to the confidential nature of the same will be most sacredly guarded. I fully appreciate your position in this matter and can fully understand how you cannot go beyond what you have said on numerous occasions; but that shall not deter the people in these efforts to bring such an influence to bear as will compell you in the end to yield to their wishes. We are placing before the Republicans of Denver and Colorado to-day 300 petitions calling for all expression from them as to their preference for the Rep. nominee. We want to win this fight and we must win and your candidacy alone will insure this result. I may be in N. Y. later, if am will avail myself of the opportunity of calling on you The sentiment here is at fever heat, even the Federal officials concede that Mr Taft cannot carry Colo. Of course we are small factor but Colo sentiment is the sentiment of theWM. J. L. CRANK ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR DENVER, COLORADO PHONE, CHAMPA 1070 entire west. We cannot afford to go into a loosing fight. I try to believe I am conservative and know I am for I was one of the few who stood for McKinley in 1896 in Colo. I simply make this personal refference to show that my conclusions in the present instance is not hasty and unfounded. Will advise you from time to time of the situation. With highest regards. I am Yours Very Truly Wm. J. L Crank Hon Theodore Roosevelt. N Y3-28-12-3000. ADJ. FORM 12. Headquarters, 12th Infantry, N. G., N. Y. ARMORY, 62d STREET AND COLUMBUS AVENUE. [*W.*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York Dear Sir: I have the honor on behalf of the several organizations participating to ask you to accept a review in this Armory on Saturday evening Jan 27th at 830 oclock P.M. The occasion is the annual tournament of Company A. 12th Inf. N. Y. N. G. assisted by a company of Engineers and the Battalion of Cadets from the N. Y. Deaf and Dumb Asylum. This annual entertainment attracts every year in the neighborhood of two thousand friends of the company. The writer is painfully aware that the occasion while very important to us must seem insignificant to you - but thinking it possible you might be in the city that evening with a few minutes to spare I promised my men to extend the invitation to him who is greatest in their confidence and deepest in their affection. Very respectfully Edwin W. Dayton Capt. 12th Inf N.Y.N.G.Va Beach Va Thiirsday Jany 11th 1912 deW WITTENZAND My dear Col, I have met you a number of times and have always been a Roosevelt man. Tried you last at Spokane Wash I know you are interested outside of general matters in two things Children and Athletes. I enclose you a picture taken here of my brothers 9 children (no race suicide there) ages from 12 years to 6 months The boys are on the top of the seesaw Cornelius- John- Paul- The 6 girls are the bottom. Caroline- Harriett- Katrine- Julia Elizabeth and Amelie (at the bottom) No break in this family. The Father is a member of the Holland Society (8 generations in this country 1646) The Mother was born in Holland I knew you would be interested as this is rare. All are well.2 In athletics- I rejoice that my second son Wallace deWitt with his good right toe helped his team to victory by "kicking" the "stuffing" out of Harvard and Yale this year. You know Princeton has got to win some of the time and though your college- Harvard- was beaten yet it was a close score and you are a good sportsman. I feel like writing outside of business and you have time to drop me a line won't you sign it with your own signature. I have been faithful many years and hope to have the chance again when you get ready to run. I live in spokane wash and I hope my friend Senator Poindexter will lead the fight for you when you make it. Wishing you the best of health and wish the best best wishes for all things I am yours sincerely John deWitt Virginia Beach Va Wallace is a sophomore at Princeton on the varsity Foot-Ball and Basket-Ball teams. He is studying engineering and has been 5 summers in railroad work in the westHampton Va Jany 11th 1912 Mr Theodore Roosevelt Sir Your published opinions on the Supreme Courts shows you to be a thorough Statesman. You certainly can get, if you want it, the Republican nomination for President and I think it would be your duty to accept it. If you do you will almost certainly be elected. If Taft gets it he will be as certainly defeated. His written recommendation of Ballinger and the Payne Aldrich tariff will kill him. The conservative vote elects; and a wise President a Democratic Congress and a conservative Senate will make a good legislative team. Very respectfully William P. DillonA9. Raleigh N. C. Jany 11, 1912 Col Theodore Roosevelt New York - My Col: As I wrote you a year or more ago, I believed that you were the only man who could possibly win a Southern State. So, now I think you are the only man who can rescue the Republican party from its thralldom. Taftism has so stagnated our party that it cannot go up-hill, and has not vitality enough to roll down-hill. With no other pretention than the retention of 2/ power: The President has suport in the South, but no real friends not even amongst those Federal officials whom he so justly denounced in his Greensboro N. C. Speech. These officials, however will per force of existence, stack the cards for his nomination, confident of [of] his defeat in November. This is not only my personal view, but comes from gathered general information. Very respectfully A. V. Dockery 15 years U. S. Consul in Europe + Author of Black Bass Fishing in N. C.THE SQUARE DEAL PRESS, LTD., POST BUILDING, MAIN AND McCAMLY STREETS THE SQUARE DEAL A MONTHLY DIGEST OF CURRENT INDUSTRIAL PROBLEMS AND OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE TRADES AND WORKERS ASSOCIATION BATTLE CREEK, MICH. January 11, 1912. [*3*] Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook," New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:- During the past few months as editor of THE SQUARE DEAL MAGAZINE, I have had numerous requests for a definition of the term "A Square Deal", especially as applied to employer and employee. Inasmuch as you are the man who originated this phrase, I write to ask if you can give me a lucid definition of the term as you apply it. Several definitions have been published, none of which to my way of thinking hits the mark, and I would greatly appreciate if you can give me exactly your understanding of the term. Hoping you can see your way clear to comply with my request, I remain, Yours respectfully, Hezekiah N. Duff HND. H.Henry Eggers & Co. Importers and Wholesale Grocers. 455-457 West 14th Street. New York; Jan. 11, 1912. [*7.*] Mr. Frank Harper, Sec. To Col. Roosevelt; #287 - 4th Ave. N.Y.C. Dear Sir; I have this week purchased the complete writings of Col. Roosevelt. The Colonel is a hobby of mine; so are books, and where-ever I can I have these autographed. Would the Colonel sign one or two volumes for me? Thanking you for the favor of a reply, I am Yours very truly, Henry Eggers Jr. GEORGE W. ELLIS CHARLES A. WARD ELLIS & WARD LAWYERS 3000 STATE STREET PHONE ALDINE 2-63 OFFICE HOURS 9 A.M. TO 9 P.M. January 11, 1912. [*16.*] [*Chicago*] The Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Contributing Editor of the Outlook, NEW YORK CITY, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: A few weeks ago I wrote to you in the matter of your being a candidate for the nomination of the Republican Party for President of the United States. At the time and even now I feel that your policy of reticence and silence as to your future purposes and plans as to the republican nomination are supremely wise. On the other hand I thought then and think now that it would not violate any of the proprieties of good form to write you now and again as to my efforts and plans to cooperate with your friends all over the country to make you the standard bearer of the Republican Party. As Mr. White of Emporia, Kansas, so tersely puts it IT IS ROOSEVELT OR BUST. There is a wide spread sentiment among colored voters throughout the country in revolt against the administration's policy toward the colored citizen. And my investigations lead me to believe that you are the only man in the party who can not only lead the party to success but who can unite all the factions and forces in the party in the coming campaign. For my part whether I hear from you or not I intend to work from now until the National Convention meets in this city for your nomination as our candidate for President. I spoke last night to a club of colored voters here upon the PRINCIPLES OF THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT IN THE REPUBLICAN PARTY. The club was composed largely of the leaders of the race in the city and the progressive movement is growing rapidly among colored voters. Your name will retain the great majority of the colored people for republican triumph at the polls. On the 27th instant I expects to go to Springfield to the progressive conference, where more active and aggressive steps and plans will be effected to place Illinois in the progressive column and to line up her delegates to the National Convention for you for the presidential nomination. A little later I intend to organize here a Roosevelt Colored Republican League. The sentiment for your nomination is growing daily. and we intend to press it until your nomination is effected and accomplished. I served under your direction in the diplomatic service for seven odd years, and I shall regard anything you may write as sacredly confidential as when in the foreign service of the country. But I shall feel not the slightest embarrassment if I never get a word or a line from you. The steps which I am led to take and the unswerving policy which I intend to pursue are the mature result of a deep seated and well founded belief that the Republican Party cannot win this fall unless it is under the tried and trusted leadership for which you so conspicuously stand. I believe that the interest of the Republican Party and the country at large is best conserved and general prosperity most certainly assured in nothing so much as your nomination as the Republican candidate for president. I am not a politician, nor a chronic office seeker. I neither fawn for favors nor trim to succeed. I try to do what is right and let consequences take care of themselves. And this is why I am and have so long been such a staunch Roosevelt man. Unless you will not accept it I shall assist in offering it to you in the nomination. The contest is on and until the Convention meets I will be on the firing line. Sincerely your good friend, George W. Ellis[*Interview*] SIGILLUM ACADEMIAE HARVARDIANAE IN NOV ANC CHRISTO ET ECCLESIE VERITAS 15 Sumner Road Cambridge, Mass. 11th Jan. 1912. My dear Sir: Having recently been designated by the President to take the consular examinations, and knowing the profound interest which you have always taken in our foreign service, I should be exceedingly happy to have the privilege of a few minutes consultation with you on that subject. As former secretary to Professor Henry Moore Stephens, and Teaching Fellow in History at the University of California I had the pleasure of meeting you at the Faculty Club of that institution on theoccasion of your recent visit to Berkeley, and I take this opportunity of thanking you very heartily for the splendid lectures you gave us at the Greek Theatre. I shall be in Washingrton and New York during the first week of February - in the latter city probably between the 2nd and 5th - and sincerely hope that you may find it possible to grant me a brief interview then, or at any other time or place that you might be good enough to suggest. In the meantime, very sincerely yours A. Van Hemert Engert Theodore Roosevelt, Esq. 287 4th Avenue New York.P. No. Adams. Mass. Jan. 11, 1912. Dear Sirs, I am sending in seperate package a copy of my book to present to Theodore Roosvelt on page 28 is adress to him, and the Cuban on page 18 is prelude to the Sanish-American war page 6. + 15 may also interest will he kindly return a sentence in criticism to help advertise the book. Single copies 25c 30 - 5.00 Yours, Truly, Lawrence. Estes. 655 Union. Street. No. Adams. Mass. THE SUNDAY COMMONS Charles Fleischer Dartmouth Street, 288 Boston January 11, 1912 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: When, some years ago, I called you an American Isaiah, I did not know that I might today be addressing you as contributing editor of The Outlook, with a request to examine the enclosed, reprinted from our Boston papers. These are accounts of the first "service" of a religious movement which means to interpret American life and pursuits, and the interests of our day, in the terms of the thought and speech of our age. I would be happy to know that such an undertaking commends itself to you. With great regard I am, Sincerely yours, Charles Fleischer[*J.*] Catonsville, Md. Jan. 11/1912 The Honorable Theo. Roosevelt Sir: I miss the picture of Theo. Roosevelt in my library, a man who I always admired and for who I have the highest respects. Can you without much inconvenience send me your photograph? If so, you will really confer a great favor on Your obedient servant Albert H. Friese Catonsville, Md.[*[1-11-12]*] [*2.*] [*a knight*] Jan. 17, 1912 Captain Ferdinand R. v. Fuller Collections-un Bataillons-Secretariat Adresse: 54 Sherman Avenue Jersey City, N.J. Januar 11 1912 Anden Adittbaren Er Presidenten of the U.S. Mr Theodore Roosevelt. Werthier Herr! Vor allem danke ich Ihnen herzlich fuhe Ihr wethes herzliches Schreiben: bezugnehment; in dem ich mich um das leibliche befinden Ihrer vom Pferde gesturzten Frau Gemahleint; Erkundigte weldic Gott sei dank wieder vollig hergestellb sein wierq; Ferners bitte ich Herrn T: Toosevelt; seinen Feinden damit zu oponieren; das mein lieber Freund: den von Ihm selbst prodegierten: Preasidenten Mr Tafft fuhr den Ihn Termin unter stuzt um dadurds: Im den Luegen, Hearst zu frapiessen so wie zwitens mach weiteren vier Jahren vom ganzen Volke selbs gewunschitt werden wierd um den bid dahin ganzliebe verschiobenen Karren: wider auf die richtige Spulire zugeleiten. vertat[*[FOR ATTACHMENT SEE 1-17-12]*] Denn! so ist auch die Meinung Ihrer Freunde: weldie ich bei Feser Brod Wichenhauser Seelig; und Ludiow H. belausdite Mit dem besten Wunschen von mier so wie meiner Frau: welche leider unheilbar in Hospital leigt; An Sie! Irher lieben Frau Gemahlin So wie Ihrer ganzen Familie, very sincerely, yours Captain Ferd: Rd. Fuller Caxy. G.Y. Es Komt die bose 13.S, P. LOVELL, '12 EDITOR-IN-CHIEF J. I. CLARKE, '12 A. H. COLCORD, '12 BUSINESS MANAGERS THE CORNELL ERA THE OLDEST PUBLICATION AT CORNELL UNIVERSITY ESTABLISHED 1868 PUBLISHED MONTHLY DURING THE COLLEGE YEAR Ithaca, N. Y., Jan. 11th, 1912. 191 [*A6.*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. Dear Sir: Believing that you may be willing to help a college magazine, we are asking you if you will not contribute a short article to The Era on "The Young College Man in Political Life". The Cornell Era is well known in press circles, chiefly for its special articles from outside persons. Last summer The Outlook called us the "ideal college magazine". Just now we are trying to get a series on the openings for young college graduates in the various professions and branches of business. To be of real interest they must be written by men at the top, and only someone prominent politically can properly cover politics. We realize the enormous number of demands of this sort that must be made upon you, yet it would help us greatly if you could give us a short article dealing with the opportunities and duties of college-educated men in politics, the qualifications and preparation necessary for success, and the best way to get into political life. Hoping that you will receive our request in good part and if possible grant it, we are, Yours very respectfully, THE CORNELL ERA, 107 Cook St. , Ithaca, N. Y. per E. F. GrahamAddress all communications to Secretary, John N. Greatfield, 683 Ninth Avenue. Make all remittance to Treasurer, F. G. Spayer, 95 Purdy Street. BUILDING FUND COMMITTEE Long Island City Aerie, No. 1509. FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES. J. MARTIN PAAREN, Chairman. JOHN H. GREATFIELD, Secretary. FRED. G. SPAYER, Treasurer. 95 Purdy St., L.I.C.N.Y. [*W.*] LONG ISLAND CITY January 11 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir and Brother, As one of the Committee appointed by our Aerie. I am taking the liberty of asking you to honor us to deliver the memorial address. Our laws call for the Aerie to hold such service each year. On any Sunday. during the months of Jan'y. Feb'y. and March - therefore Sir, if your engagements will allow, you caj set the day. also the hour, Our Aerie is a small one. One hundred and forty members. In conclusion I would say that I am certain that the members their wives and guests would be highly pleased Should you see your way clear to visit us - I have the honor to be Yours fraternally in L.T.J.E. Secty Memorial Comm - John H. Greatfield [*M.142*] [*29.*] 11th January 1912. Personal and Confidential. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, U.S.A. Dear Theodore, Dr. MacArthur has handed me your letter, and I have secured for him an interview with the Minister of\ Foreign Affairs and have unofficially explained his mission. Since my interview with the Minister of Foreign Affairs a petition has arrived stating that Dr. MacArthur represents a certain Church Alliance and wishes a petition presented to the Emperor in which Russia is charged, among other things, with weekly massacres of Jews. Like yourself, I am used to being on the firing line, but if some of our fellow-countrymen would not exaggerate to the extent they do it would be easier for me to accomplish more. We are greatly enjoying the Buisserets. Madame Buisseret - a Miss Story from Cincinnati - has the same personal charm of Mrs. Roosevelt and reminds me so much of her that it occasionally seems as if I were in the old North Room at Oyster Bay. Please remember me to Mrs. Roosevelt, and believe me always, Cordially yours, Curtis Guild. [*I have just received a letter of thanks from Mac Arthur*][subscription] [*A3*] Rockport, Maine, Jan. 11, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Sir:- The W.R.C. Auxiliary to the Fred A. Norwood Post #26 G.A.R. has bought a building for a very small consideration, but it will cost several hundred dollars to put it into fit condition for a comfortable home place for the few old veterans we have leftus, and for whom we few women are working to make it pleasant. We are holding socials etc., but with the churches, Y.M.C.A. and other Orders we have to take our small share of receipts with them. We are sending out\ a few letters to men who we feel are interested in the G.A.R. and thus far have been very much pleased with returns. Cyrus H. K. Curtis of the Ladies Home Journal sentus Twenty-five dollars, ($25.00) for a Xmas gift. We have received a number more, but this is the largest amount from one source. Would refer you to John Harkness P.M. and Charles S. Gardner Treas. Camden Savings Bank of this place. Hoping you will not consider this an intrusion I am very respectfully Mrs. J. H. Havener. Box 92Form 1595 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY NEWSPAPER SPECIAL REPORT SEND BY WESTERN UNION LINES [*3*] PAGE LETTER 1 Ny Di 117 pd Washn DC 1/11 [*[1912]*] Theo Roosevelt Dear Teddy wont you come to stag dinner my house 1128 Sixteenth st Washington Jany 26th and meet men interested in horses Both for hunting and army purposes. I am very anxious to help the army in such matters and share communications with Gen Wood and Gen Garlington on the matter I assure you there will be no politics you will our guest can enter my house and leave it as quietly as you please if will be a sicere pleasure to me to have your advice on these matters here Make a struggle to comeForm 1595 THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY NEWSPAPER SPECIAL REPORT SEND BY WESTERN UNION LINES PAGE LETTER It is a Vital Matter Now About Remounts for the army and you can help me. Mitchell HarrisonERNEST HARVIER 1193 BROADWAY NEW YORK January 11, 1912. Dear Mr. President: I had a conversation with Comptroller Prendergast yesterday and with continued high admiration for his courage, can quote what Kingslake ascribed to one of the French generals in the Crimean war after Balaklava Charge "It's magnificant, but it's not war." I urged upon the friends of Governor Wilson's candidacy the selection of Baltimore as the place for holding the Democratic National Convention for reasons of a tactical character and in the voting on Tuesday in Washington those States which are favorable to the Governor's nomination were all lined up and successfully so for Baltimore. The situation in New York State continues to be the most interesting one and I am bound to state that, as it stands, it is much more favorable to the chances of Republican than of Democratic success in November. I presume you have seen the enclosed. Yours faithfully, Ernest Harvier [*[1-11-12]*] [*10.*] One West Sixty-fourth Street Col. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook", New York City, My dear Col. Roosevelt:- On the night of the Aldine dinner you were so good as to ask me for a copy of the rhyme I read. I have prepared for you the enclosed copy. The verses on the first page were written especially for the occasion, but the balance of the piece is made up of excerpts from my serial "The Teddyssee" which appeared in the "Saturday Evening Post" some time ago. I hope you won't forget me in the College Symposium! Very sincerely yours Wallace Irwin January 11, 1912A. A. JACKSON DEALER IN HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES Country Produce Bought at Market Price Paid. ALSO DEALER IN FERTILIZER CLINTON, NC., Jan 11 1912 Mr Theodore Roosevelt Washington D. C. Dear Friend the Republicans of North Carolina are Demand that you Shoud announce your Self a Canadate for President of the united State every Republican that I here express him Self you are there Favorite an Sevral Democrat Down here will Suport you and I dont think that there will be any truble of caring North Carolina for you and I Know that Sampson County Will Do EveryA. A. JACKSON. —DEALER IN— HEAVY AND FANCY GROCERIES. Country Produce Bought at Market Price Paid. ALSO DEALER IN FERTILIZER. CLINTON, N. C.,…………………………191… thing in hue power to nominate you for Taft did not treat us Wright By appointing Carnes to the Eastern Judge Ship and there for if you will inform me that you will except the nomination if tended you I Will Do Every Thing in my power for you as the republican in old Sampson will be stronger this Nov than ever before Respt A. A. Jackson Sampson County Clinton NC RICHARD W. KNOTT EDITOR EVENING POST LOUISVILLE, KY. January Eleventh 1912 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I wish it were possible for me to get to New York in the next few weeks, but I shall be kept here indefinitely by imperative matters. Sometime when I can get away, I am going to write you and remind you of the invitation to lunch with you and talk over certain current questions with the gentleman of the Outlook. With kindest regards, I am, Yours sincerely, Richard W. KnottLynn Jan 11, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York City Dear Sir & Comrade. On Jan 1st I was relieved from duty an armorer at the Lynn Armory for no other reason than political. I would like to ask you if you would try and remember me if you hear of an opening. I have had a fair education receiving some in the Boston Schools also Allen's Prep. School in West Newton Mass. I should like to come to New York I am very fond of detail work the smallest detail is not at all discouraging to me. Perhaps you might secure me a position with the Natl. Comm. or with a Comm. in your interests. I always have and always will do all I can for you2 in anything you might undertake. Hoping you will try and assist me in getting a position as I have a widowed mother and am anxious to do for her. Thanking you in advance for any favors believe me sincerely your friend and with best wishes for further success- James Otis Leman 604 Essex St Lynn Mass P.S. I might state I am a nephew of Col. H.L. Lunds Dep. Collector Park of N.Y. If convenient would like to see you when you are in Boston again.The London Evening Times. (THE L. E. T. COMPANY LTD.) EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT. TELEPHONES' -2,3,&4. CITY. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS. "EVENING TIMES," LONDON. 20 & 22 St. Bride Street. Ludgate Circus. London Jan 11 1912 E. C. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., Dear Sir I am enclosing herewith a cutting from the current issue of the London "Weekly Budget" referencing an interview with Sir Hiram Maxim. Its the course of it. Sir Hiram make a very novel suggestion for a naval alliance for protective purposes between Great Britain & the United States. I have been commissioned by a prominent English magazine to get the views of several notabilities on both sides of the Atlantic on the subject. Naturally one of the first I turn to is yourself. I am particularly anxious to obtain your own valued opinion on so interesting a subject as a suggested peace alliance with America & should be indeed grateful if you could oblige me with a communication embodying your view. Yours obediently F. Leslie-Lasert. P. S. Kindly mark reply to me at "London Evening Times" office "Personal."[*[1-11-12]*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt Office of The Outlook New York City Dear Sir: I have read with usual interest your article in Dec. 23rd Outlook on Conservation of Womanhood's Childhood, and while I agree with nearly all that your say, there is one proposition that you make which, it seems to me, would be fatal to the home and the church - two institutions of vital importance to the life of our Nation. 1018 you speak of increasing the labor force one seventh etc. Also, to divide the twenty four- day into three shifts of eight hours each. This latter proposition is not quite so bad as the first, but I believe that in the long run we would be better off as a race and as a Nation if we put a stop to all unnecessary work on nights and Sundays, and I say this with due respect to your great service & ability. To me Sunday was meant, not only for a day of rest, but also, to provide opportunity for religious instruction. In the early days institutions of learning were located apart from noise and confusion, for obvious reasons.2 some are advocating moving city schools away from the noise of the street traffic in order to save the strain in the mental favor of the children. Can we then safely worry in this far more important matter of moral and religious instruction while the noise and infusion of general business is going on all around us? For when Sunday becomes no more than any other day, what good reason would we give why the farmer in his field, the smith at his forge, the carpenter at his bench or the merchant in store, should not carry on his business as on any week day? Under this twenty-four-hour-day and seven- day-week we would find no time for mind to repare. I am a laboring man (night engineer at present) when has worked the best part of fifteen years at least half a day on Sundays and the last three years twelve hours every night in the week. but I would far rather work twelve hours, six days in the week and retain Sunday3 for the rest day, with all that it stands for, than forty right hours per week and the Sabbath day blotted out. It is bad enough as it is but I hope we will make it no worse. Church service rented be held every day, but a man with a family might go himself today, his wife tomorrow and his children some other day. The family would seldom be together, as between the eight hour shift and the uncertainly of the rest day, it would be sure indeed where they would all meet up the same point. Some exchange might be made, between workers, where it was to the advantage of both to do so but it would not be general. I am not writing this to throw cold water on what you are doing, for no one appreciates more than I do what you have done or what you may get accomplish for the common people, but I strongly feel that in dividing the Sabbath day into seven parts, the most important work of the day- moral and spiritual growth - which4 the home needs and the church can assist in giving, will be almost entirely frittered away. Of course it will cost something to save this day from being wrenched from us by the God of Greed, but did not our fore-fathers gladly sacrifice life us will us property so that we might be able to enjoy the blessings which the day affords? Have we become so common that we are unwilling to make the many sacrifice needed to save this day and hand it on down to those coming after us? I for one answer with an emphatic, No! Respectfully yours Albert G. Leyford New Barton, N.H. Jun. 11th 1912H. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. S. T. CLARK, CLERK. united States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION. Personal- January 11, 1912. My dear Theodore: I have yours of the 10th. Crane suggested no resolution and had done nothing about it. I went to him in order that I might, through him, impress on the Administration the great danger to our foreign relations if this thing should be allowed to run on into a protracted debate. He did nothing but talk to them in that sense and had nothing whatever to do with the drafting of the resolution, for he never thought about it and did not know anything about the points involved. I think that the resolution which I am going to offer, and to which they agree, covers the whole thing a great deal more than anything which has been offered for it leaves the Senate, and, of course, the president as par of the treaty making power, the right to throw out any question which they do not consider arbitrable, whether the High Commission of Inquiry has reported on it or not. Instead of excepting certain specified questions it leaves the door open to deal with any question. The trouble with Root's amendment was that it only excluded from the operation of the treaty a certain limited number of questions and there were several others that his resolution did not cover at all and which ought never to be submitted for arbitration. What I have been trying to do was to get a general resolution, such as I have got, which gives the treaty making power of the united States an absolutely free hand to reject anything they choose and that is precisely what the resolution that I shall H. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E. C. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION TR-2 introduce today does, with the addition of giving us the confirmation of members of the Commission. I should have preferred, of course, simply to strike out clause 3 of Article III. That was all that it was necessary to do to remove the dangerous feature from the treaty, but I wanted to make the treaty safe. That is done by the resolution, although I quite admit the absurdity of saying that clause 3 means one thing when it obviously means another. The result, however, is the same. Ever yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y.[*Catholic Protective Society*] [*47 Franklin Street*] New York, January 11th, 1912. [*To the Editor of the Evening Post*] Dear Sir: Several letters have appeared, some anonymous because no doubt the writers were justly ashamed of the things they stated; some over the names of those who should have known better than to let their influence be used in a bad cause. When men like Messrs. Homer Folks, John Glenn and Kirchway stand sponsors for statements which are untrue and persistently so, it is time to call a halt and inform the public how matters really stand. These gentlemen may plead like father Adam, that the woman tempted them - but it is certain that if she had not flavored the tidbit to suit their palates they had not bolted the morsel. Their lady misinformant is a negligible quantity; she is earning her salary, but they at least had the right [write] to demand correct statements on her part. She knew in the first place, as well as any one should, that every effort was being made to remedy material conditions in the Children's Court, but she thought them too good a background for the supposed moral conditions and artistically worked them in. She could not forego the local color. So, too, regarding the city probation officers. She should have known that one is in the Court already and that the appointment of others wait upon the decision of the State Court of Appeals. Her comments upon the Judiciary arrangements have behind them the influence of the "Charity Trust" those who seek to control the Court and [make it an appendage of the Sage Foundation and all its works]. The intent is plain and appreciated by those who are interested in the situation. This communication is directed against deliberate and repeated misstatements which have been made regarding the volunteer work in the Children's Court. The lady misinformant might have told the public that it was Monsignor McMahon, Supervisor of Catholic Charities, whom 9 years ago inaugurated probation work in the Children's Court, the Protestants and Hebrew bodies afterward following his good example. Where were the zealous advocates of child welfare [*Rushman Kinkead - first suggested the grouping of all children came in one court*]-2- then and for the past 9 years ? Their wonderful efforts for the prevention of crime [was] were so logical and scientific that they contented themselves with trying to deal with the adult fruit while letting the tree go on bearing its juvenile crops. The answer is that it did not pay them and it does now to labor in the Children's Court. The golden corn of the Sage Foundation Crib is very spurring indeed to reformers appetites. Other people gave their time, energy and money, but -------- what is the use of going further.. Their trick of belittling others when you have an ulterior motive is as old as the world. Volunteer officers whent on vacations to Europe, she says, neglecting like all faddists their ostensible work.---- Deliberate [misstatements] misrepresentation[s] never did any cause any good and that cause must be weak indeed which needs it. Miss Doty had calumniated hard workers by these statements. The Catholic Ladies Committee never left the Court in summer without a paid representative during the past 9 years and all last summer, since the Catholic Protective Society took charge of the work for boys especially, four paid officers have been in Court every day without any vacation doing probation work and all that it involves. This is likewise true of the representatives of the other religious bodies. It is pertinent to ask here, since they acknowledged their responsibility for the report published, if Messrs. Folk, Glenn and Kirchway and their lady misinformant serve gratuitously the cause which they espouse? And how much time any of them have ever served as volunteers in work for children? It may be that Miss Doty spent her summer in town, and it may be the heat that effected her figures, for certainly they suffer from sunstroke. She takes the report from the Children's Court and makes it say anything she chooses, especially in insisting on the "Wayward Girl" item though she had been shown repeatedly how wrong she is. We append some information that may act as an ice-bag on her fevered imagination. The figures are based on sworn affidavits and are published for the first time.-3- It has required three letters [from] before she arrived at the correct total number of girls arraigned in the Children's Court of New York County for the year 1910, and in her latest letter [of December 24th, 1911, she endeavors to correct her previous errors], contains misstatements which indicate that the lady is far from having an accurate knowledge of the workings of the Children's Courts. She says "In 1911 (we presume the lady meant 1910) we had 1084 girls arraigned with a total of 584 committed to institutions (she does not say that 134 of [whom] these were committed to reformatory, 343 to charitable and 35 after being on probation to mixed institutions) which still leaves 572 girls sent back to the same conditions which were the cause of their being brought before the court". From the official records of the Court let us see what really happened to these 572 girls sent back to the "same conditions". One hundred and ninety seven (197) girls brought before the Court in special proceedings were discharged after hearing, the charge not having been sustained. Eleven (11) girls charged with juvenile delinquency were acquitted. In 97 cases no formal complaint was taken, there being no evidence to sustain such a complaint. One hundred and twenty six (126) girls, after a period of probation in which they made satisfactory progress, were discharged. Eleven (11) who were placed on probation after conviction of juvenile delinquency had sentence suspended. In the cases of 16 girls sentence was suspended without probation after the children had received a warning. There were still pending on probation at the close of the year 75 girl cases. There were still pending 37 other girl cases, consisting of the following. "Open date" 24; "Bench Warrants after Conviction 2 and "Awaiting Hearing" 11, total, 37. [*[Alsotual? new year?] [?] never published*]-4- One (1) girl was discharged on her own recognizance. One (1) girl had been detained one day in default of payment of fine. These are the dispositions then in the cases of "572 girls sent back to the same conditions which were the cause of their being brought before the Court". Miss Doty also says "It is a well known fact, however, that a majority of these cases are of wayward girls but the charge is put in the form of improper guardianship in order to prevent any stigma attaching to the name of the girl so held; in other cases improper guardianship means that the parents are immoral or drunken or the house in a state of dirt and poverty". It is not true that a majority of the girls charged with being without proper guardianship are wayward. It is in very exceptional cases indeed where a girl charged with being wayward or delinquent is put in the improper guardianship class. In connection with the arraignment of the 1084 girls in the Children's Court, it would be well to state below the ages of the children so arraigned. Between the ages of 2 and 7 years 245 " " 7 and 12 " 272 " " 12 and 14 " 188 " " 14 and 16 " 379. Reckless statements cannot go. Our lady misinformant must be corrected, or she will discredit her so-called scientific training. This statement is also made in Miss Doty's letter: "It should also be said that the Catholics are providing reformatory facilities for their girls while the Protestants and Jews are not". It seems that Miss Doty does not know of the existence of the House of Mercy, a Protestant institution which accepts on commitments girls of the delinquent class, while the House of Good Shepherd has cared of many of the Hebrew girls of the [delinquent class] same type.-5- It is also well to inform the public that the children brought to Court (Mr. Glenn will please take notice) that by repeated tests of figures made within the last two years less than 8% returned on further charges. Is it not reasonable to claim that the vast majority of the 92% remaining should not have appeared in the Court at all, especially children who suffered from improper guardianship and whose only offense, if offense it be, is poverty. Of the 9,491 children brought to Court 3,065 were for violation of section 720 of the Laws, which runs to nothing [more than boyish excess in play] grand in moral character, etc. Perhaps less than ten per cent of this number should have been brought to Court at all, as any one informed about the matter knows. Certainly 75 per cent of these children should have never been arrested. One of the learned gentlemen (and by what authority they constituted themselves the arbiters of what should be done in regard to the Court is a puzzle to many) hopes to see 150 probation officers on the city's pay roll. For whom are the places needed? From observations --- made without salary --- based on eight months study of conditions, the writer is convinced that [the] a nervous community, impatient of childish play which furnishes no effort of giving ample play room the law and self-constituted meddlers are turning the Children's Court into a menace instead of a benefit to the children of the city. The judges alone are the bright spot in the situation; they are learned, kindly, efficient workers, not machines, thoroughly humane and not seeking to paganise the Children's Court. They insist that when possible proper religious supervision be given Jew, Protestant and Catholic child -- and they are right. They may not have been incubated in some self-assertive school of superheated theory, but they do their work in a way that is humanly speaking very reasonable. Those who boastfully declare they could do better should be viewed with suspicion. Loud claim for efficiency may deafen but do not-6- convince. They are ably assisted in their work by various religious bodies. Speaking for Catholics, for the others can speak for themselves, the Catholic Protective Society, the Ladies' Committee, the Men's Probation Committee, the Ozanam clubs, the Visitors of St. Vincent de Paul Conferences, individual workers as well as the clergymen of the various parishes all cooperate with me in this work. The lady misinformant stated that very little was done except by the Big Brothers, and she gave even them very little credit. Was the statement made in gross ignorance or deliberate misrepresentation? The tone of this communication may sound harsh, but it is the late and much provoked retort from a body of workers who have not spared themselves nor the best that God gave them in defense of the vital interest of the children of their religious faith. They do not pretend that their work was or ever will be perfect, their records were sufficient for temselves; they lacked means and time and members to aid them in their work ---- but they did their best. If the committee which has been served so poorly by the lady misinformant desires the truth it can easily find it, but let it be warned that the various religious bodies must not be misrepresented and that most certainly the Catholics will resist the paganization of the Children's Court, which is the ulterior aim of such [*Attacks on are being made & will protest against its being controlled by any 'Charity Trust'. Thomas J. Lynd*]File under Lynch WE DEMAND OBEDIENCE TO LAW National Reform Association HEADQUARTERS 37-39 West 42nd Street TEL 256 BRYANT Captain W. L. Soyer, President Arthur Bratt Vice President Geo W. Campbell Treasurer Herbert Ray Anderson Sec'y R. Armstrong Sup't. James F. McFarlin Director, Marine Division 118 Pearl Street TELEPHONE 2965 BROAD New York, June 11 1912 Hon Theo Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir - The enlisted men would like your views on placing of voting booths on board the American Naval vessels at presidential elections, that those who are of the proper age would have a chance to help choose the Commander in Chief. Yours Respectfully Capt. J. H. Mack[*1.*] HUGH GORDON MILLER COUNSELOR AT LAW 220 BROADWAY, ST. PAUL BUILDING NEW YORK TELEPHONE CONNECTION January 11th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My dear Colonel: As you have doubtless read and might possibly be misled by the "World" report of my New Rochelle speech, I wish to say in justice to all concerned, that, while the quotations are correct and were obtained from my office in the afternoon, the absurd comments on the reception of the speech are false, and out of the whole cloth. The "World" don't seem to be able to tell the truth about anything connected with you. I don't mind, but I don't want you to be misled as to the attitude of those present as it was a representative audience. As I think you ought to know how the speech was actually received I will say that the report in the "Press" (enclosed) which had a representative is correct as far as it goes. So much is this true that when I finished the forty minutes speech and the applause for your name as our best nominee had subsided some one proposed a cheer for President Taft and it was given so weak that a big man in front hollowed out "that applause seems to all come from one table," which was about true. President Titus of the Club will verify this report of the matter. The thing that made the greatest impression was the horrible predicament of President Taft on the Tariff. When I had finished I make bold to say that eight–tenths of the audience were with me. At any rate while lying in the City edition about its receptionT.R.–2, at this place, the "World" has helped me to get a part of my message "across" to the country. I would like to have your permission to bring Mr. Titus of the Club up some time to give you his impression of the reception of my proposition, as the "World" City edition might in some measure effect your opinion in regard to the strong popular demand for your nomination. I shall – on my own responsibility – publish the address in full and distribute it throughout the country. It will be useless for you or anyone else, to ask me not to do it. I had a conference with ex-Governor Stokes of New Jersey yesterday. He called me up, he said, to commend what he had read of my speech. They are going to put your name on the primary ballot in that state. Four thousand names have been already secured. It will also be useless for you to try to stop that movement as it is merely an instance of far-reaching demand that cannot be stopped. Governor Stokes feels, as I feel, that you, , in a large measure, got us into the present party difficulty by vouching for Judge Taft, and that it is your duty to pull or lead us out of it. I have suggested that Governor Stokes call and see you and he will do so shortly, perhaps on Friday. Since writing the above a big newspaper man has been in to see me and stated that he saw yesterday morning a copy of the first, and out of town, edition of the "World" and that the account of the banquet and speech in that edition was very favorable, "good" as he expressed it, and that some one had influence enough apparently to have the report changed for the other editions, so as toT.R.–3, read as it appears in the copy enclosed. On such a night, when nearly all space and reporters were demanded by the great fire it must have been taken a great deal of influence to make that change in the report after it had been printed and sent out. I have commissioned the man who informed me of the change, to get me a copy of that first "World" edition, and also, if possible, to find who caused the change after the true story had been printed and sent out over the country. Very sincerely, Hugh Gordon MilerThe Mercer Sanitarium Co., Ltd. Mercer, Pa., Jany 11 1912 Col. Theo. Roosevelt My dear Sir In "The Outlook" of Jan 6th p. 19, is the Latest "Decalogue" of Arthur Clough, or The ten Commandments up to date. I'd like to suggest an addition, and an ammendment to Clough or Dr. Abbott - "Thou Shalt not covet they neighbors Husband". "Thou shalt not be found out". I guess the suffragettes would "kick" at the first named and Wall Street and the Trusts would endorse the last. We will leave it to the suffragettes to get up a new Version of the Bible and revise the Ten Commandments to suit themselves. What will Dr. Abbott say to this?The Mercer Sanitarium Co., Ltd. 2 Mercer, Pa., 191 The coveting of a neighbors husband is about as common as to covet ones wife. What's this old world coming to when the U. S. leads all other nations combined in the number of divorces? I inclose in this a humorous Clip or Cartoon from todays Pitts'gh Times Gaz. "Andy is only a few months older than I, and well do I remember him in the 18/50s as an errant boy at $1.50 to 300 per week, and his "pard" Phipps as a poor book keeper. Pittsburgh has been my home from 1851 to 1907 and I have a wonderful memory for old times; deaf since childhood but happy and contented on the down grade of life. Contentment is a priceless jewel!The Mercer Sanitarium Co., Ltd. Mercer, Pa., 191 Pardon me for bothering a busy man in his busy days; this may reach you ere the next Dday of Rest. "The Outlook" has been a favorite with me for many years, and doubly so with its addition of a "contributing Editor". Sincerely Cordially Wilber F. Mills"IF IT HAPPENS, YOU WILL SEE IT IN THE LEADER" The Pittsburg Leader EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS NO. 431 FIFTH AVENUE ALEXANDER P. MOORE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND PRESIDENT [*12*] Jan 11, 1912 My dear Col. I am sure the Pa. progressives will have a great opportunity at the coming primaries for National delegates. While Penrose has declared for Taft his machine is in bad shape and there is a chance that to save himself he may declare for advanced ideas. I would like to have about a half hour's talk with you next week, and would like to bring with me a man can be of great help to the progressive cause. I"IF IT HAPPENS, YOU WILL SEE IT IN THE LEADER" The Pittsburg Leader EVENINGS AND SUNDAYS NO. 431 FIFTH AVENUE ALEXANDER P. MOORE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF AND PRESIDENT Know you are busy but I think it would be a great help all along the line if you could spare this time next week. With best wishes I am Sincerely APMooreA. Y. MORE J. L. MORE MORE BROTHERS FARGO and WIMBLEDON NO. DAK. JOBBERS OF AUTOMOBILES, GASOLINE ENGINES, THRESHING MACHINERY and SUPPLIES RETAILER OF HARDWARE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS 417-419 FRONT ST. FARGO, NO. DAK WIMBLEDON, NO. DAK. A. Y. MORE, MANAGER FARGO, NO.DAK., 1-11-12 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt [*15.*] Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Believing that you are intrested in hearing from N. D. I thot I would drop you a few lines. Let me say in the beginning that I was terribly disappointed that our state did not go for you last fall. There was sufficient sentiment to have carried the state overwhelmingly if we had been properly organized. Our situation however was very complicated. In the primaries the LaFollette people were opposing you and in the fall on account of us not indorsing Mr. Hanna for governor the stalwart faction supported Mr. Taft. In the beginning of the campaign we decided to work with the progressive republicans and not put in organizations in opposition to them. This left us at the mercy of the progressive republicans, and before the campaignA. Y. MORE J. L. MORE MORE BROTHERS FARGO and WIMBLEDON NO. DAK. JOBBERS OF AUTOMOBILES, GASOLINE ENGINES, THRESHING MACHINERY and SUPPLIES RETAILER OF HARDWARE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS 417-419 FRONT ST. FARGO, NO. DAK WIMBLEDON, NO. DAK. A. Y. MORE, MANAGER FARGO, NO.DAK., 2 closed the old republican machine worked pretty good and most of the active politians were whipped into line. If we have had state & county tickets and our own organizations, results would have been different. Wilson's vote was less than we expected but Taft's was greater. Wilson received in round numbers 29000, Taft 23,000 and you received 25000. We figured that Taft would poll bout 13000 The vote you received was simply a spontaneous one, coming from men that believed in you. When you had practically no effective organization and no county tickets and only two state candidates and the opposition of the Hanna machine we got out of it easy. We sent out a lot of literature and I did some fairly good campaign work and had some good workers but lacked effective organization.A. Y. MORE J. L. MORE MORE BROTHERS FARGO and WIMBLEDON NO. DAK. JOBBERS OF AUTOMOBILES, GASOLINE ENGINES, THRESHING MACHINERY and SUPPLIES RETAILER OF HARDWARE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS 417-419 FRONT ST. FARGO, NO. DAK WIMBLEDON, NO. DAK. A. Y. MORE, MANAGER FARGO, NO.DAK., 3 You made a great fight both before the primaries and after and I maintain that your actions in both losses have been sustained by the people. To properly judge whether or not your actions have been sustained we must simply cut the democrats out of the contest, for they voted for Wilson because he was a democrat. So far as the contest between you and the stand pat republicans is concerned the stamp of approval has been placed on your actions by the class of people interested therein. You were right before the primaries and have pursued the proper course and so far as I am concerned I want to see you continue as leader of the Progressive party until it is victorious and that you have an opportunity to lay all the facts before all of the people and when that time comes the verdict of the people will beA. Y. MORE J. L. MORE MORE BROTHERS FARGO and WIMBLEDON NO. DAK. JOBBERS OF AUTOMOBILES, GASOLINE ENGINES, THRESHING MACHINERY and SUPPLIES RETAILER OF HARDWARE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS 417-419 FRONT ST. FARGO, NO. DAK WIMBLEDON, NO. DAK. A. Y. MORE, MANAGER FARGO, NO.DAK., 4 in your favor. I want to see fair play and you have not had it in the past campaign. I know it is a terrible sacrifice for any man to make but I cannot see how you can avoid being our leader for the next four years. The movement needs you and I hope you will not be influenced to the extent that the leadership be taken by any one else. We want to continue in N.D. to complete our organization and we would like to have you come to our state at a time when you could visit our colleges and different institutions and have an opportunity to meet and visit our leading educators and renew old acquaintances. In other words get back into the hearts of our people as you were beforeA. Y. MORE J. L. MORE MORE BROTHERS FARGO and WIMBLEDON NO. DAK. JOBBERS OF AUTOMOBILES, GASOLINE ENGINES, THRESHING MACHINERY and SUPPLIES RETAILER OF HARDWARE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS 417-419 FRONT ST. FARGO, NO. DAK WIMBLEDON, NO. DAK. A. Y. MORE, MANAGER FARGO, NO.DAK., 5 you got mixed up with Taft. I see Munsey is in favor of forming a new party from the Bull Moose and the Republican organizations. I am not in favor of the move for I am afraid it cannot be done without [effect] sacrificing principle. I am in favor of continuing along the lines that we have started. If we can get before the people we will win. I enclose a clipping from the Mpls. Journal as coming from Mr. McHarg. Mr. McHarg does not stand very well in this state with the progressives. He has always been considered a machine man. I am going to criticise him very severely in my paper for the uncomplimentary remarks. The sentiment is all right in this state if we want to continue. We all appreciate the splendid fight you made and you are worthy of any honors that may come to you at the hands of the american people.A. Y. MORE J. L. MORE MORE BROTHERS FARGO and WIMBLEDON NO. DAK. JOBBERS OF AUTOMOBILES, GASOLINE ENGINES, THRESHING MACHINERY and SUPPLIES RETAILER OF HARDWARE AND FARM IMPLEMENTS 417-419 FRONT ST. FARGO, NO. DAK WIMBLEDON, NO. DAK. A. Y. MORE, MANAGER FARGO, NO.DAK., 6 Any suggestions as to the work in N. Dak. from you or leaders of the progressive party will be cheerfully received. We expect to have a good meeting at St. Paul on January 24th. With kind regards, I am faithfully yours, A. Y. Moore P.s. Our party is now a legal party in this state. We will have a column of our own on the ballot at the next election. Our position in the ballot this year was a great hindrance.F. Glenn Morris. New York City. January 11, 1912. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City. Dear Sir: "Colonel Roosevelt and the Constitution" editorial in "The Sun" this morning seems quite remarkable, coming from the pen of a New York newspaper editorial writer! I have even taken the liberty to thank the editor for it. They must have borrowed the data from the "Kansas City Star". Sincerely yours, F. G. Morris Room 1101 23 East 26th. St., New York City.For enc see 1-11-12F. Glenn Morris. New York City. January 11, 1912. Editor of The Sun, 170 Nassau Street, New York City. Dear Sir: Kindly accept thanks for the editorial on "Colonel Roosevelt and the Constitution". Very truly yours, [F Glenn Morris]Enc in Morris 1-11-12W. L. MORRISON E. E. MOFFETT THOS. A. MORRISON MORRISON-MOFFETT REALTY CO. CITY AND FARM PROPERTY 604 R. A. LONG BUILDING Phone Home Bell 3207 Main Kansas City, Mo. January 11, 1912 Hon. Theo. Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. Comrade: I am an ex-Federal soldier of the Civil War and served 3 1/2 years in the 1st Regiment of Ohio Volunteer Cavalry, enlisting at Guernsey County, Ohio, in 1861. I have just passed the 70th milestone of my earthly pilgrimage and I have always voted the Republican ticket for the reason that I believed it the best for the general good. I believe in progressive ideas and the great principles you have stood for during your administration of the affairs of our nation. Now the crucial time is here. Will you not listen to the call or your fellow country men? I travel in Jackson, Platte, Clay and Butler Counties in Missouri and much of Kansas and Oklahoma and know the political status. Comrade, it is the only way out. Am as one that had no other motive at heart than the very best interests of our country at large and would gladly lay down my life if it was for the salvation of my native country and for this reason, I plead with you to listen to the call of the Grand Old Party. I am enclosing a clipping of our building, of a canvas made a few days ago. As a humble citizen, I hope you will accept. Faithfully yours, Thos. A. MorrisonFor enc see 1-11-12A9. GEO. E. NEUHARDT ATTORNEY AT LAW ROOM 11, LEE BUILDING MEMPHIS, TENN. January 11th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. Sir:- I write this letter, as a citizen of the United States, requesting you to permit your name to go before the National Republican Convention as a Canidate for the Presidency of the United States. The people all over the South, except the Officer holders, under the present Administration, are of the same sentiment as I am. I sincerely believe that you would be satisfactory in this Office, to more people, than any other man that could be elected to this great Office, be he Democrat or Republican. What the business interests of this Country want, is ACTION. The present restless condition of affairs has demoralized business all over the Country, and no business man is certain as to what course to pursue. If it is necessary to clear the atmosphere, the people have the confidence in you, and believe that you will do it, and do it quickly, so as to let the business men of the Country know where they are. I know the atmosphere all over the South, and I know positively, that it is seething with the same sentiment that I have expressed above. Yours very truly, Geo. E. Neuhardt20 Savannah, Ga., January 11, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.- My dear sir:- The Society of the Sons of the Revolution in the State of Georgia has recently started a campaign for members. As a fellow-member of the Society, and one having family connections in Georgia, we hope you are interested in the welfare of the Society and we are, therefore, taking the liberty of sending, in your care, invitations to Messrs. Theodore, Jr. and Kermit Roosevelt to join the Georgia Society, and will appreciate your assistance in having them enroll. With the hope that we may some day have you present at a meeting of the Society, and with assurances of our esteem, - Fraternally yours, M B Nichols Chairman For Membership Committee. Traer Iowa Jany 11th 1912 Col. Roosevelt Dear Sir! To explain why I take the liberty of addressing you I will introduce myself as Henry. Clay. Pierce - Father of Capt. Palmer F. Pierce whose Record you have some knowledge of, in whose destiny my lifes happiness depends. He being the only one on earth of three we raised to young manhood - The President of the U-S- being Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy has this life (in a measure) in his hands thereby making the President2 of especial interest to me I desire a President that can in an emergency order "follow me" not as at the Battle of San Juan remain at the rear when your front was in a close mix up and you and other officers ordered "follow me" this outlines my sentiments of the military part of the Presidency - now as to your candicy It appears to me that the people have given you and Taft all the honors that can be desired and in return have recived at your hand value rec'd3 in the coming campaign I think the People should make the choice along the lines mapped out in your late article in the outlook I am pleased with your attitude in following the military tactics of not exposing your sentiments by being "drawn out" so the enemy can fire upon you - about a year ago in South Pasadena you were to speak at the university near where I was visiting my nephew - an old veteran whose wife is secty of the vet aid society - finishing 4 no way to get inside to hear you - a prominent lady citizen whose son was one of your military escort appealed to me saying lets petition Col Roosevelt to speak to us in the street in answer to that petition you raised the window and waved the petition thereby recognizing the rights of the people to listen to free speech do you wonder such acts endear you and fixes you in the hearts of people? There are not all prominent that are honored by all the world that can keep a level balance5 It appears to me at this age of my life (77) that there is a divinity that shapes our lives for the good of his people - that we may rest in the assurity that if we listen to the monitor for good we may have no fear for the results - in closing I ask your forbearance of my apparent intrusion upon your valuable time and I am desirous to give you the minds (especially) of the common people as I have witnessed it here and among the millions in California I am very Respecfully your Friend Henry Clay PierceI formerly lived in Palisade and often head letters as such Osceola [Palisade crossed out] Nebraska Jan 11-12 Mr. Roosevelt: Dear Sir: No doubt you will think it strange to receive a letter from one unknown to you: I have no axe to grind and am not a politician; our family is an old one in the country. Great Grand Father was in the 1776 war and we have been represented in every war since. My Father and 7 of his brothers were in the civil war. My Brother Major Price is in the Army 28th U. S. Inft Fort Sneling 23 years service; My son Sargeant Price is serving 3rd year in 28th Inft Band so you see I can't very well be accused of being unpatriotic in what I am going to say 2nd I am a music teacher, Band, Orchetsra, Voice culture and Lessons on all Insts in use in modern band and orchestra; consequently I am in touch with the people: have lived in Penna (home state for me) Mo. and now in Nebraska and know positively that the rank and file of working men with whom I have talked all wish you to be again our President: we dont like the present regime and do want you: with all due respect to you, permit me to say: to the Devil with the 3rd term bugaboo: never mind what the Papers say you said regarding it if the People want you as President you certainly should be able to see your 3 way clear to accept: Very Respectfully C. W. Price P. S. am not writing you to gain any notioriety by so doing but think every man who earns his salary should do so C. W. P.5 West 83rd Street New York. January 11th 1912 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Your letter arrived yesterday. My husband is out of town and will be absent for about a week. I am sure that upon his return he will be very glad to answer yourquestion regarding the Italian war. If, however, there is any urgency, please let me know, and I will write to him about it. With best wishes for Mrs. Roosevelt's speedy recovery and kind regards, believe me Truly your's Ellis di San Severino (Baroness B. di San Severino)14 Kalamazoo, Michigan, Jan. 11th.1912. Col. Theo. Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- I am unable at this time to properly express my feelings but in my argument this afternoon I had a good fight and you probably know how well I carried it out. While I am not in a position I assume such, he carried the idea that you shot a Spanish Soldier in the back and I resented it, as you know, I was a Sargeant in the 33rd. Michigan Volunteer Infantry and personally know your good work. I lay in Long Island Hospital for a period of four months from wounds received at Agudorias. And when any man assails you in the presence of any Michigan soldier there is a fight at once. I only wish that you would prompt me in this matter by a personal letter to me that I can hold my own in an argument knowing probably that you have heard this same slur. I kindly await your reply and with kindest personal regards, I am yours, Very respectfully, Frank Rawson Mngr. Gen. Detective Bureau. 140 W. Burdick st., Kalamazoo, Michigan. P. S. SMichigan is for Roosevelt. Beloit Kansas Jan 11 1912 Mr Roosevelt Oyster Bay N Y Dear Sir I take the Privlig to Bother you for a little while to inform you that if iyou do not want to See a Democrat elected Presiden I do Believe you are the one to come out for President for it is up to you for you are the only man that can carry my county we are Taff untill we dont want any more Taff I have been a life long Republican and I beliveNo 2 I can see what is coming with out you will say that you will save us for I do believe Bryan will wipe Taft Clean. Pleas [vot] Read what our Govner has to say and I think he seese what is [com] coming and read what other State has to say no [W??for] [we] us Republicans are out in the Forses [com] will you come [to war] and help us out of yourss Resp J. F. Roles Beloit Kansas RFD #1THE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. 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Cor. 22d St., New York ALWAYS OPER 389ny mr 33 Washington DC Jan 11 [*[1912]*] Col Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook Ny. The engagement here prevented me from keeping my appointment yesterday for which Omission please accept my apologies I will be in NewYork first of week and try to get in touch with you. Louis Siebold 440pHARRY W. SMITH WORCESTER, MASS., U. S. A. Jan. 11, 1912 [*3*] Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue New York City Dear Col. Roosevelt:- The enclosed, in regard to the Sportsman's Library explains itself, and the list of those whom I have asked to aid me in the selection. Under the heading of MISCELLANEOUS on the second page of the Library .list, you will note I have put your name down, but have left the name of the book blank in order that you could advise me that which you think would be of most interest to Army Officers. Hearing nothing from you [*Reply at house this morning H.W.S.*] in answer to my letter of invitation to the Dinner, I got your secretary on the telephone two or three days ago, and he stated that you could not possibly accept, which I greatly regret. No doubt the same secretary will receive this letter, and if he will simply lay the matter before your eyes for a moment and ask you the name of what book to put in there and return to me, it will confer a great favor upon, Yours very truly, Harry W. Smith NEW ENGLAND MANUFACTURING JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITH ASSOCIATION 42 WEYBOSSET STREET PROVIDENCE, R. I. OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT January, 11, 1912. [*W.*] My Dear Sir: The Commercial Club of Providence, R. I will hold its First Dinner, Thursday, Jan. 18, 1912, at 7:00 P. M. Our Club is to be addressed by Mr William J. Burns President of the National Dectective Agency, also by Sir Frederick W. Borden former Canadian Minister of War. I have also invited as one of my guests Lieut Gov Luce of Massachussetts. The time is so arranged as to allow you to leave New York as late as 1:00 P. M. bringing you here in time for dinner, and if you did not care to remain over night you would be able to get the midnight train back. I should be very happy if you can arrange your plans so that you can be with us on that evening.Very truly yours, Emmett L. Spencer To Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay. L. I. R. S. V. P.13 Boulder, Colo. Jan. 11, 1912 Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Knowing your interest in and knowledge of birds, Western quite as much as Eastern, and having very much enjoyed what you have written on our natural history -- I have just this morning been extracting the particular flavor of your "Hunting Trips of a Ranchman" -- I am enclosing several photographs to you, which please keep if you care to. My pleasure in getting them was of course out of all proportion to their value, tho' asfar as I know they are the first pictures got of any of the species represented. Both Junco and Chewink were taken from the nest and studied at home. Neither has ever known the slightest fear of man, and the observation of their development, and others, has revealed much of bird psychology, if it may so be called. It has appeared that birds possess individual mannerisms, apart from individual character, or from specific or generic traits. Also a bird's development is divided into four definite periods - each period with its peculiar activities, ambitions and stages of growth. These thingsare not evident in the desultory contact with wild birds. Birds, so it seems from close study of them in captivity and afield, have three primary aims: nourishment, prevention and protection from enemies. The last two may lie completely dormant under adventitious conditions, tho always ready for assertion. A group of instincts surround each of these aims, and these plastically adjust themselves to the situation. I discover no reason in birds - no power of abstraction apart from association - and almost no memory, except as directly affects the above aims. It might be said that the aims are the will of the bird, the instincts are the inherited memory of how the will is to be carried into effect - modified by sensation and experience; never reason. But such modification is limited, and cannot adapt itself to wholly unfavorable conditions. Of course birds select, in the accomplishment of their aims, the line of least resistance where they can perceive it, and seek to act in a way most harmonious with their animal comfort - they take water, sun and dust baths, and use shortcuts at any point in their work they know of.[*[1-11-12]*] but these apparently frivolous luxuries are probably quite necessary to their successful existence and the fruition of their aims, for birds are neither conscious epicureans nor stoics, but simple participators in the will to live, and to live well. they have, I think no appreciation of beauty, etc. but simply and unconsciously represent such quality as parts of nature. A sweet voiced Thrush is unimpressed (otherwise than unpleasantly) by the Tanager's color, as is the latter, or the House Sparrow, by the song of the former. Melody and handsome plume aremere quality-less expressions of nature without man's sense to estimate their aesthetic value. I trust, Mr. Roosevelt, if you have had the patience to reach this point, you will pardon so much gossip upon a subject no doubt fully thought upon by you, but in which I am interested. One impulse on these illusive matters and one is up to the neck in a moment, and beset with all sorts of contradictions. Expressing again my great appreciation of your wholesome quality of nature lover and observer. Yours sincerely, Earle F. StaffordJOHN A. SULLIVAN ATTORNEY AND COUNSELLOR-AT-LAW 450 TREMONT BUILDING TELEPHONE HAYMARKET 1547 Boston, January 11, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have delayed answering your letter of January 5th in the hope that Ii would be able to arrange my affairs so as to give you an answer in the affirmative. At present, however, it is impossible for me to get away as I am in the throes of writing the annual report of the Finance Commission. The indications are that I will not have any free time until early February. At the earliest possible moment I shall be glad to avail myself of your kind invitation to meet Mr. Prendergast and your colleagues on the Outlook and to talk over with you the matters in which you are interested. Very respectfully yours, John A. Sullivan M. P.S. I know you will be gratified to learn that on Tuesday last the forces of clean and honest government won a signal victory in Boston, every machine candidate having been defeated. The victory was extraordinary in view of the fact that almost everybody believed conditions extremely favorable to machine success. J.A.S. [[THE HARVARD UNION]] Colonial Club Cambridge Mass. Jan ? 11/12 Dear Colonel Roosevelt, Professor Hart has communicated to me your very kind invitation to lunch tomorrow Friday (the 12th). I am very sorry to be unable to accept. I'm afraid I must have misled him as to dates because this is one of my moving days, so I shall be unable to come tomorrow. I shall however come upto New York on next Tuesday morning (the 16th) and will call at the Outlook Office at 12 noon and ask to see you. I will assume that this will be a suitable time, unless I hear to the contrary. Believe me with many thanks Yours very truly Harold TernperleC. W. MAUB, EXALTED RULER J. A. OWENS, SECRETARY MEETS EVERY TUESDAY SACRAMENT LODGE NO. 6 B. P. O. E. SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA January 11, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island, N. Y. Dear Sir and Brother:- Your kind communication received, and was very much pleased to hear from you. I have mentioned all the possible names for President, and the mentioning of your name received an ovation in San Francisco, so should you again consent to run for President of these United States, I know that you will be re-elected without a doubt, as it seems to be the will and the desire of the people Hoping these few lines will find you and your family in the best of health, I am Fraternally yours, Harry Thomson "His Honor the Mayor" of McKinley Lodge No. 840 F. & A. M.THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF NEW HAVEN. OFFICE. 763 CHAPEL STREET. PRESIDENT: ISAAC M. ULLMAN. VICE-PRESIDENTS: ELI WHITNEY, GEORGE M. SCRANTON. SECRETARY: CHARLES E. JULIN. TREASURER: CHARLES W. SCRANTON. DIRECTORS: JAMES MILLHOUSE, JOHN CURRIER GALLAGHER, GEORGE F. BURGESS, W. PERRY CURTISS, CHARLES S. DEFOREST [*8*] Jan. 11, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L. I. Dear Col. Roosevelt:- I note by the paper that Mrs. Roosevelt is ill, and trust that she is on the road to recovery. Mrs. Ullman was very ill for a number of months last spring, and I can sympathize better with you than some others. Best regards, and assuring you of my high regard, I am, Sincerely yours, Isaac M. Ullman Dict. I. M. U. -S.1-11-12 Cameron High School W.C. urban, Superintendent A. E. taylor Principal Lecturer Gertrude Smith Latin Leota Elwood Mathematics Inez C. Franklin History Pho’s a Clark English W.C. urban German Mrs. Bessie Burr- Mulstzer Music Cameron, Mo., Jan 11, ‘12 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Washington, D.C. Dear Sir: We are working up a high school debate. Can you send or cite me to, any Material on the question of municipal ownership? I will pay all expenses that may occur. Thanking you for your trouble I am Very Truly Yours Harl l. Urban W Jany 11th 1912. #328. West 55th St N. Y. C. Dear Sir, and Colonel:- Autographed Photo was duly received by me. I am sure it was extremely kind of you for taking all this trouble on my account. I assure you that I more than appreciate same. Thanking you again. I am Faithfully Yours H. Stuart Watts.NET PAID CIRCULATION 80,000 MORNING EDITION The Newark Star EVENING EDITION BRANFORD PLACE & NUTRIA ST. TELEPHONE 6300 MARKET [[shorthand]] NEWARK, N. J. January 11, 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Dear Sir:- Can you give me a copy of the speech you made in London on your return from South Africa, the one in which you refer to "uncrowned kings" ? One of my readers is very anxious for same. I will appreciate the courtesy very much. Thanking you in advance, Most Sincerely, Adeline Carrick Wells Editor Question Box, Evening StarJan. 11, 1912 2620 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON My dear Roosevelt, We have been considerably exercised and even alarmed at the reports which have recently appeared in the newspapers concerning Mrs. Roosevelt's health. I did not like to write to you at the time as injuries when there, is serious illness add to one's complications, but now that it seems clear that she is practically herself again I write to say how glad we are and how heartily we congratulate you upon that felicitous circumstance We rejoice in the continued interest which you excitein the public mind. Charlie Glover of Riggs Bank, who sees all sorts of people every day, says "nothing has ever done you so much good in your life" - whatever that may mean. I suppose he could not exactly define it himself, as the silence you are maintaining and your continued refusal to be quoted on any subject. He adds that all the public men who pass through his office discuss you, some of them adoringly others the reverse; but the latter cannot get away from you any more than the former. It would be presumptuous in me to offer advice to a veteranto anyone except Cabot But I note with great interest everything that I hear on that subject. I am told by the bye on good authority [from] that the decision of the insiders at the recent Democratic meeting here is to nominate Kern (Senator from Indiana) and O'Gorman of New York - the latter to capture the Roman Catholic vote. Jack went to the Jackson Day dinner and remained to hear the speeches till 330 a.m. His criticisms next day were very much to the point. His impression of Wilson was strong as to his being dangerous owing to his capacity for arming an audience and to his obvious insincerity & lack of principles - But the diners cheered him to the echo. The aforesaid combination for the ticket it seems meets with Bryan's approval and2 [*[1-11-12]*] 2620 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON in politics such as you but I do most earnestly hope nothing will induce you to say that "under no conceivable circumstances" will you accept the nomination. The wilfully incredulous would not believe you any more than they did before but would have the satisfaction of feeling that your hands were for the head. I have just been sitting next to Noyes of the Evening Star at a luncheon given by old Boardman & Whitelaw Reid (who is here on a visit.) Noyes is a great admirer of yours (from your old civil service days). He thinks that it will be easier to elect Taft if nominated than to nominate him. I need scarcely say that I never discuss or admit the possibilities of your candidacy3/ [*[1-11-12]*] 2620 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON and seems the more probable from the fact that nothing was said about it publickly during the meeting here. I have just read your article: "Productive Scholarship" with especial interest and pleasure. I had just finished reading Cavour's Life & Times and I don't know when any book has given me such pleasure or seemed to me to combine to such an extent good history and good literature. Moreover having been as an observant boy in Florence during Grand Ducal daysand in Rome a few years later before the [Papal] temporal power fell, many of the names and incidents mentioned were very familiar to me and it and all revived by three months done [inter???] with that fine old man Silvio Visconti-Venosta at Aleciras, where he told us that his orders were to do nothin without consulting me to which he gladly adhered to we had many delightful conversations. I shall hope to be in New York before the end of the month and come to see you. By the bye Hengelmüller who has just arrived is also rejoicing over the pubic interest you are arousing. In consequence of the notoriety your visitors now are [able?] to he thought it best not to call on you all he had paid his respects here but he proposes returning down to N.Y for that purpose be are getting up a [time?] of old friends: Jusserand, Holmes,4/ [*[1-11-12]*] 2620 SIXTEENTH STREET WASHINGTON Myers, Cabot & a few others for the Douglas Robinsons on Saturday and are looking forward with the greatest pleasure to hear of Mrs. Roosevelt & you from them. Pray dont consider this letter as requiring an answer. I should not wish to add unnecessarily to your correspondence and only write to let you know what I hear from time to time here. Our affectionate feelings & congratulations to you both upon Mrs. Roosevelt's recovery. Your as Ever Henry White43. Victorville, Calif. Jan 11th [12?] Hon. Theo. Rosevelt Dear Sir: Please state where I can get the book or books of your hunting trip through Africa. Yours Truly J. F. Wilson P. S. We hope to vote for you again next Nov. there are three votes in our family for you. J.F.W.11th January - 1912 GOVERNMENT HOUSE, PESHAWAR. My dear Friend Here I am on the North Western Frontiers of India. & yesterday went through that defile of high Romance. Khyber Pass. Which was picketed for our passing. My host Sir G. Roos Keppell who rules this part of the world - is having a fight against lynching here. He is anxious for any statistics if statistics therebe as to lynching in the U. S. Could you send any report on it to him. I am off on the 13th for Delhi & Agra & sail the 11th Feb D.V. for Burma-- You are the type of man who would find Sir George congenial - & like all other English officers I have met here. [?]He expresses a wish that he might know you & great admiration of you. General Wilcox & his staff have just arrived my disappointment about the late election is beyond expression. but I think Wilson is not going to find life all beer & skittles. Ive suited the Maharaja of Swalin for five days The native states are interesting. Love to Edith & the [exercise ?] of business-- I hope to send Sir George the statistics will not trouble you. I read with interest your appreciation of Thomas Loundsbury's book. From Barnes-- & the machine-- is a long leap to Browning!-- Your friend Frances M. Wolcott Chief Commission of North West Frontier Hon Lieut Col. Sir G. Roos-Keppell K.C.T.E. Peshawar India. [*39*]BROWN'S HOTEL G. W. BROWN, PROP. STERLING, NEBRASKA, 1 11 19[0]12 Colonel T R Roosevelt Oyster Bay N Y My Dear sir I here by send you a petition asking you to except nomination for President of United States with you as our nominee we believe we can win over any other candidate and can Unite the Republican Justice and with out you am afraid we cannot, hoping for a satisfying reply I remain yours for work Lewis Winter Sterling NebrEnc in Morrison 1-11-12ALL WOULD VOTE FOR T. R. And a Poll of the Long Building Gave Big Majorities for his Nomination An enthusiastic Roosevelt mas polled the Republicans of the R. A. Long Building the other day to find out the preferences for a presidential nominee. He submitted the names of Roosevelt, Taft and La Follette. The vote stood: Roosevelt 81, La Follette 26, Taft 9. Of the eighty-one Roosevelt men thirty said they would not vote for Taft if he was the party nominee. Also the thirty-vive who favored either Taft or La Follette for nomination said they would vote for Roosevelt if he got the nomination. The results of the poll were so strongly pro-Roosevelt as to appear unreasonable to some persons to whom they were shown, so another poll of the buildig was taken by the doubters with these results: Roosevelt 121, Taft 14, La Follette 7. Sixty-seven of the Roosevelt [?][*BMC 2-8-12 52*] R. S. BEATTY, PRESIDENT T. R. RATCLIFFE, BUSINESS MANAGER The Moose Herald PHONE MAIN 9262 16 LAFAYETTE BUILDING COR. SIXTH AND WASHINGTON STS. PORTLAND, OREGON, January 12, 1912 T.R.Roosevelt Esquire-, Oyster Bay-, New York-, Dear Sir and Brother-, Under separate cover we are sending to you the Christmas Number of the Moose Herald of Portland Ore. We hope that you will find time to look the same over and let us know what you think of it as a fraternal journal. we have set forth a great effort to make it an attractive Number. We having issued only two Numbers before this one; think that it is a credit to the order a well as ourselves. Would it be possible for you to send us one of your late Photographs so that we might be able to print the picture of the most distinguished Brother we have in all Moosedom. If you have the time, a few words from you on the manner in which the paper is issued and what you think of it as a Fraternal Publication would be greatly appreciated. Wishing you the seasons greetings and hoping to have a reply and photo from you in the near future I remain Fraternally yours in P.A.and P. R S Beatty Editor The Moose Herald[*ack 1-24-12 A*] OFFICE OF Board of Education MENASHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS MENASHA, WIS. COMMISSIONERS Jos. H. Long, FIRST WARD H. E. Trilling, SECOND WARD W. H. Miner, THIRD WARD John Schreibeie, FOURTH WARD F. E. Sensenbrenner, FIFTH WARD W, H. MINER, PRESIDENT JOS. H. LOWE, CLERK JOHN CALLAHAN, SUPT. Jan. 12, 1912 Ho. Theodore Roosevelt New York, N. Y. Sit: Our High School is in a triangular debate with two other High Schools, the subject being the Recall. understand you are on the negative side of this question. Can you furnish us with any material, including statement of your opinion, for this debate. Will thank you in advance for any favors we may receive. Yours very truly, Chas W Bedwell CWB/LRRH. C. Briggs Personal Saugerties, Jan. 12/12 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, L. I. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt, Can you forgive me for adding one more letter to your already too long list of correspondence? This one comes from a "crank"!3 have need of a whole division of sixteen armored cruisers (for use in the Pacific) more than we possess at the present time. And further, that they would need to be not only staunch, but swift - swifter than the average vessel of this type. Twelve of these should 2 I find myself possessed of the same gift as that which was common among the early Christians, the gift of the Holy Ghost. To write briefly, it was about the 7th of November last, when the air seemed to be full of peace and good will, that the Spirit told me that in a little over a year, we should 4 be on the Pacific coast very early in 1913, and four others of similar type, ready to sail round and form a junction with them at the earliest appearance of serious trouble. I would be a good thing if the twelve could all be built on the Pacific coast, each one being5 armed with a few guns of very large caliber. Then they would be on the spot as soon as completed. A vessel thus prepared could stand off, and "pot" an enemy; or make good her escape in case of overwhelming odds. The Scythian form of fighting is not7 another enemy should make a demonstration on our other flank, we might hesitate to send it at all. You promised the people of California (by implication) to send around an adequate fleet for the defence of the Pacific coast, and now I hope you 6 played out at this late day, "Gog and Magog" in the Scriptures probably referring to the Scythians either actually or as a type (vid. Rev. 20.8). We may not find it so easy to get our whole armada around when the time comes for action; and in case 8 are going to be elected President again, in order that you may fulfil your promise. The Spirit has forbidden me to vote for Dr. Wilson in case he should run against you, although I should otherwise have been inclined to send a10 Please give me an opportunity to prove to you that I possess the extraordinary gift mentioned above (something very different from telepathy or clairvoyance); and exert your great influence to the utmost to bring our country's defensive power up to the maximum efficiency,some way might be arranged whereby I could explain in detail some of the truly wonderful experiences that have been mine in the service of the Master. H. C. B. 9 good republican vote in his direction. The Lord will have need of a man of your temperament in the White House during the next few years. No man dreads the thought of war more than I, but it would be foolish to close one's eyes to the facts. 11 very quickly, with the least possible expense. Sincerely yours, (Rev.) Henry C. Briggs 11 Partition Street Saugerties, N. Y. P.S. - As a clergyman, I have often prayed for your salvation while you were President, and wish that [*A. L. Burney*] A. L. BURNEY, President. R.S. WOOLDRIDGE, Vice President. W.B. SCRUGGS, Cashier. CHAS. J. BURNEY, Asst. Cashier Bank Of Harrisonville CAPITAL $20,000.00 SURPLUS $10,000.00 SEPARATE VAULT FOR SAFETY DEPOSITS Harrisonville, Mo., Jan. 12 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Colonel: I know you will pardon a suggestion from a native from Missourian in regard to the next campaign. I am sure you do not desire to make the rest for [pre] President, and many of your devoted friends feel that it is asking too much of you to do so. Your countrymen feel that you have nobly served the nation, as its chief executive, and that you are now rendering invaluable service by voice and pen. They feel that you have done as much as can be reasonably asked of any citizen. But when an emergency arises theories must be discarded and conditions must be met. An emergency has arisen which threatens the efficiency of the Republican party, and also, the well-being of the nation. The great body of the plain people believe that the only safe road will be found in following your leadership. This feeling is well grounded regardless of party affiliations. In any group of citizens who change to discuss presidential possibilities for this year, the one name that satisfies is Roosevelt. This feeling is betrayed by those who do not like to admit it; but they believe that you believe in the Square Deal, and that your works have proved your faith. The demand upon you is spontaneous and comes from every quarter of the country. It is genuine and will prove permanent. It is not necessary that you should do or say [more than] you have said and done. The people will take of the matter, and you will be triumphantly elected, and the Mysterious Stranger whom you introduced will remain in good company. With kind regards, I am, Yours truly, A. L. BurneyChattanooga, Tenn., Jany. 12/12. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, C/o The Outlook Company, 287 Fourth Av., New York City, Dear Sir:- For the past twenty years I have been a travelling salesman and am now travelling the territory South of the Ohio river and east of the Mississippi, and think I am in a position to get a fair census of the opinion of the people; for the past two and a half months I have been travelling the whole State of Florida, this being the season when Winter tourists from all over, visit Florida, and I have made a point while travelling on different trains to get the census of opinion in reference to the proper man to be president of the United States, and that opinion being so overwhelmingly in your favor, amongst all classes, and the reasons why they are for you, is because you know what to do and when to do it; regardless of any influence that might be used to prevent, whether it be for those in the ordinary walks of life, of otherwise, THE PEOPLE are tired of Jelly-fishes and Mollycoddles. A word from you would settle in pretty short order, who will be the next President, i.e., if the people have their say. Sincerely yours, H. G. Caldwell 14 So. Kelley Str. Chattanooga, Tenn. P.S. I belong to no Party, therefore cannot be led by a lot of disgruntled politicians.Supreme Court Appellate Division Second Department William J. Carr Brooklyn, N. Y. January 12, 1912 My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I saw Devoy today and conveyed your message. He will call on you one of the days you shall be in the city in the coming week. Cordially yours William J. Carr Hon. Theodore Roosevelt[*[MCCARTNEY]*] THE BREAKWATER COMPANY QUARRIES FOLLY POINT, MASS. SACHEMS HEAD, CONN. BELLEVUE, DEL. JOHNSON ISLAND, OHIO AMHERST, OHIO WIND MILL POINT, ONT. RIVER AND HARBOR IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACTORS MORRIS BUILDING PHILADELPHIA HICKOX BUILDING CLEVELAND ELLICOTT SQUARE B'L'D'G. BUFFALO AMERICAN SURETY B'L'D'G. NEW YORK SECURITY BANK NOTE CO. PHILA. PHILADELPHIA Personal Jany 12/12 My Dear Colonel Roosevelt: The Clover Club has been in existence just 30 years - it is the Dining Club of the United States - and you are the only President that has not honored us. - What an agreeable surprise it would be to the entire membership should you honor us on next Thursday. It was originally a Newspaper and Publicity Club - and still is a factor as a most representative organization. What an honor to us, now, if you should say, "yes I'll be there." Most Respectfully Jas. S. McCartney Secretary Clover Club[*17*] Progressive Republicans of Massachusetts Executive Committee on Organization LAWRENCE G. BROOKS RICHARD WASHBURN CHILD MATTHEW HALE EARNEST E. SMITH ROBERT N. TURNER Executive Secretary RAYMOND H. OVESON Headquarters Room 85, 15 State St. BOSTON, MASS. January 12, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt "The Outlook" New York City Dear Mr. Roosevelt: We are all very thankful to you for your kindness and counsel, and now wish to point out, as you have asked us to do, in what manner you can further help us. We are planning the second and third large meetings for Springfield and Worcester on January 19th and 20th respectively. In accordance with your suggestion we have written to Senator Borah, asking him if he would speak at both of these meetings, and if not at both, one. Is there anything that you can or would be willing to do to make better our chances of receiving an acceptance? Faithfully yours, Richard Washburn Child RWC/A[*D*] New York State Christian Endeavor Union President's Office Binghamton, N. Y. 1.12.12 My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Is there any least like liklihood of your being available as a speaker for our next State Christian Endeavor Convention in October? Your terms and your theme will alike be our pleasure. With personal regards, Very truly yours, John R. Clements President Hon. Theodore RooseveltCHARLES WALLACE COLLINS P. O. BOX 142, STATION B WASHINGTON, D. C. [*a*] Jan. 12, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York City My dear Sir: I take the liberty of sending you herewith a reprint of a recent article of mine in the American Law Review. Knowing as I do your interest in the subject, I should appreciate any criticism or suggestion you may feel disposed to make. Yours sincerely, [*[Charles W. Collins?]*]ARTHUR F. COSBY COUNSELOR AT LAW MUTUAL LIFE BUILDING, 32 NASSAU STREET TELEPHONE 2444 JOHN NEW YORK January 12, 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Avenue New York City Dear Colonel Roosevelt:- Thank you very, very much for the photograph. The little girl will be delighted. You are certainly most kind and can always be relied upon to remember one of your old troopers. Sincerely yours, Arthur F. CosbyHouse of Representatives Washington, D. C. [*10*] January 12, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. My dear Colonel: As you have seen by the press, our State has finally been admitted to the Union, and I was sworn in as member of Congress last Monday. I received a very cordial welcome from my colleagues in the House. I have been assigned an office and have gotten down to business. I would like very much to see you and have a brief talk with you in regard to the political situation, and if you will drop me a line and let me know when it will be convenient for you to see me, I will either go to New York or Oyster Bay. As you have doubtless heard the election in New Mexico resulted in a mixed ticket being elected. Captain Leahey was elected District Judge, and Major Llewellyn was elected as member of the House. George Armijo was defeated for Railroad Commissioner. Our defeat was owing almost entirely to our own blunders. Our platform was reactionary, and our candidates in some instanced lacked the confidence of the people. I at first declined to run and only accepted the nomination with the declaration that I did not approve of all of the platform. As a result IColonel Theodore Roosevelt, #2. was elected, receiving the largest vote of any one on the Republican ticket. I stood firmly and squarely by what I believe to be your policies, and propose to do so yet. I have avoided discussing politics with the President or his advisers, until after I have an opportunity to see you. With kindest regards, I am, Your friend, George Curry W.UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANN ARBOR ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT G. W. PATTERSON, PROFESSOR C. L. DE MURALT, PROFESSOR BENJ. F. BAILEY, JUNIOR PROFESSOR H. H. HIGBIE, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR R. D. PARKER, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR H. L. TANNER, INSTRUCTOR A H. LOVELL INSTRUCTOR [*SECRETARY'S OFFICE. JAN 15 1912 WAR DEPARTMENT.*] January 12. 1912. Hon. Henry L. Stinson, Secretary of War, Washington, D. C. Sir, You will probably remember me as a private in Troop 2, Squadron A, N.G. N.Y., at the time you were sergeant and lieutenant. I am anxious to have the matter below come to Mr. Theodore Roosevelt's personal attention. You are a friend of Mr. Roosevelt. I do not ask that you recommend me to him, but I shall appreciate it very much if you will just write a few words across this letter to the effect that you know me and then forward it so that it will reach Mr. Roosevelt personally. The matter itself is as follows: It has occurred to me that the "Outlook" covers the religious, social, and political questions of the day extremely well. Would it not be a good plan to add somebody to its staff to handle the complex modern engineering questions in similar matter, for instance, such problems as railroad electrification, dams and dam failures, conservation of natural resources, etc. etc. If an attempt is to be made in this direction I shall be pleased to place myself at the disposal of Mr. Roosevelt and his associates. Very respectfully, C. L. de Muralt [*de-Muralt*] My Dear Colonel I do not know anything about de Muralt Except his membership in the troop - but any member of that body deserves my affectionate Remembrance & I therefore commend him to you Faithfully H.L.S.J. BENJAMIN DIMMICK SCRANTON PENNSYLVANIA January 12, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am in receipt of your letter of the 6th instant, stating that it will be impossible for you to come to Scranton as suggested. I can, or course, quite appreciate all the demands that are constantly made upon your time, but I am going to venture to hope that possibly at another and later time you may be able to consider a similar invitation, for the civic stimulation that would undoubtedly accrue from such a visit, is such as would, I know, appeal to your good self as well as to us here in Scranton. I am, Very sincerely yours, J B Dimmick JBD/HMC[*4.*] Los Angeles, Cal Jan 12th '12 To Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: On suggestion of J. Gordon McPherson, formerly of the twenty-fourth U. S. Infantry, who is known here in Southern California as "The fighting Parson", who is now conducting a series of very successful revivals, I send you a copy of my new book "Christophle." It may please you to learn that your kind words, at the Y. M. C. A. in behalf of the Negro branch have borne goodfruit. The Colored Citizens subscribed Forty Thousand dollars, conforming with the terms of Mr. Rosenwald One Hundred Thousand Dollar proposition the Central Organization generously contributing Thirty-Five Thousand. A fifteen thousand dollar lot has been purchased, the building plans drawn and in the very near future the Colored People will have an organization on the lines suggested by yourself. Hoping my book will please you, I have the honor to be Yours very sincerely Wm. E. 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BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER [*Blue*] RECEIVED AT Oyster Bay Jan 12/12 T MC 86 Blue ny New York [*12*] Hon T. Roosevelt, I've just returned from Washington in Company of Captain Amundsen who will be received by boys from all the high schools of the City next wednesday afternoon at four oclock in the great hall of the College it would be most agreeable to himTHE WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY. INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD. This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. Errors can be guarded against only be repeating a message back to the sending station for comparison, and the Company will not hold itself liable for errors or delays in transmission or delivery of Unrepeated Messages, beyond the amount of tolls paid thereon, nor in any case beyond the sum of Fifty Dollars, at which, unless otherwise stated below, this message has been valued by the sender thereof, nor in any case where the claim is not presented in writing within sixty days after the message is filed with the Company for transmission. This is an UNREPEATED MESSAGE, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO M. VAIL, PRESIDENT. BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT as to us if you could be present and say a word of greeting. I should be glad also if you and he could meet as my guest for luncheon at the Century Club or elsewhere earlier in the afternoon of Wednesday. John H. Finley [*340 p*][*19.*] Mcgregor Texas Jan 12, 1912 Mr. Theo. Roosevelt, Expresident U.S.A. Washington D.C. Dear Sir, Please send me a copy of your speech on "The initiative referendum. Here in Mcgregor High School, we have a "Literary Society and this is one of the subjects for discussion. Many thanks in advance Bertie FordCOL. L. R. GIGNILLIAT SUPERINTENDENT HEADQUARTERS CULVER MILITARY ACADEMY CULVER, INDIANA (LAKE MAXINKUCKEE) [*W.*] January 12, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Avenue, New York City. Dear Sir: I have the honor to ask if you expect to visit the middle west during February or March, and if so, and the annual meeting of the North Central Academic Association is held in Chicago coincidently with your visit, if you will consider favorably an invitation to address that organization. The Association is composed of principals and teachers of the private schools of the middle west. I am mailing you under separate cover its official bulletin. I believe that you will be impressed with the vigor and practical common sense with which these schools in their associated capacities are attacking their problems. It is scarcely necessary to emphasize the growing importance under modern conditions of the work of the school in which the boy lives as well as works, its opportunities for developing the highest type of citizenship, its value as a garrison in which, while the powerful distractions of modern life which so [s] successfully assail and capture the boy's intellectual attentions in the every day life of town and city, are held at bay, he may be drilled and trained until with correct methods of work and with ideals firmly grasped he may return to the conflict on even terms. To aid and stimulate them in this important work in a service which I have felt sure would appeal to you should the opportunity fit in with your other obligations for the period suggested. I am, Sir, with great respect, Very sincerely, L. R. Gignilliat President, N.C.A.A.J. H. GLASCOCK Hutchinson, Kansas, 1/12 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: As an American citizen I am deeply interested in the welfare of our nation, and I deem it the duty of the citizens of the republic to not only have an opinion on the great issues which confront us but to express that opinion. I have voted the Republican ticket continually for fifty years believing it was he party that represented the masses of our people, and was the party of progress and advancement of principles that tend to the upbuilding of our government. I do not wish to be considered egotistical of presumptuous, but I was a native Virginian andJ. H. GLASCOCK Hutchinson, Kansas, ... 191.. 2 lived in Philippi W. Va. where the first land engagement of the Rebellion took place and was as a union man subjected to all the dangers incident to the union cause on that account. I believe we are now confronted with the greatest political contest since the war, and it behooves all true republicans to be alive to the situation confronting us. The result of the late elections both East & West indicates that there is dissatisfaction with present conditions and that something must be done that will change the political tide that has set in on the Republican party will surely be defeated in the coming presidential contest.J. H. GLASCOCK Hutchinson, Kansas, ... 191.. 3 We have generally relied on the Democratic party making some blunder that would cause its defeat, but we cannot always rely on such mistakes to give us success. While I supported President Taft when he was elected, and will do so again if he is to be our standard bearer. I feel pretty sure if the Democrats select a strong man and are united in his support that they will win this year. The only reasonable change the Republicans have to succeed from my view of the situation is in the selection of Col. Roosevelt as our leader and I sincerely hope that you will notJ. H. GLASCOCK Hutchinson, Kansas, ... 191.. 4 do anything that will make it impossible to have you at the head of our ticket as our leader. The recent election in two of the congressional districts of Kan. in which there had been large Republican Majorities - therefore resulted in the election of Democrats and in my district the 7th a Democrat from my town was elected over a Republican of very much better ability by about 1500 maj. when it gave about 5,000 maj. to the Republican Candidate a short time since over the vote for the party who was elected this month which shows plainly what we may expect unless the tide is turned. Yours truly J. H. Glascock[*8*] J. W. GOODSELL, M.D. New Kensington, Pa. January 12th, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: It was my privilege to meet you at Oyster Bay when you inspected the "Roosevelt" and wished Commander Peary and the members of the expedition the very best luck. Perhaps as Associated Editor of the "Outlook" you will be interested in my correction of some facts derogatory to Admiral Peary and the Expedition. Dr. Cook lectured at New Kensington, Pa. on January 3, 1912, advertising previously in one of the local papers that "Dr. Cook himself will answer the claims of Peary and the members of the Peary Party". It is with the greatest reluctance that I am compelled to answer and perhaps question the veracity of an explorer, who is a member of my profession. Dr.Cook leaves me no choice in the matter, since he lectured in the Columbus Theatre, across the street from my office and gives a distorted version, in the enclosed clipping, of Rudolph Frankes reception on the "Roosevelt" at Etah to the Press. The matter is extremely distasteful, but in justice to Admiral Peary, myself and the officers of the "Roosevelt" I am compelled to refute Dr.Cooks insinuations that his companion, Rudolph Franke, afflicted with scurvy and applying on the "Roosevelt" at Etah, for medical attention and food, was refused, until Commander Peary had exhorted terms derogatory to all concerned. I have always regarded Dr.Cook with the kindliest feeling and for the honor of my profession had hoped that Dr.Cook might have vindicated his veracity and trust that he will correct the version of Frankes reception on the "Roosevelt" written in his book, spoken from the platform and exhibited thro-out the country by moving pictures. Surgeon, Peary Arctic Expedition 1908-09 John. W. Goodsell[*W.*] THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS SENATE CHAMBER BOSTON Lawrence, Mass., January 12, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Sir: Letters have been received by you from the Flat-Iron Club of Lawrence, Massachusetts, and the newspaper editors of that city, inviting you to be present at the twenty-eighth annual banquet of the club, at the Franklin House, February 20h, 1912. As chairman of the banquet committee, I would be especially pleased with your acceptance of our invitation, and can assure you of unmeasured hospitality. His Excellency Governor Foss and other distinguished guests will be on hand, including the editors of the leading papers of Boston, but none will be more welcome than yourself. The day following the banquet an opportunity will be afforded the guests to visit the largest woolen and cotton mills in the world. Trusting that you will heed our call and arrange your earthly affairs so as to be with us, I remain, Very truly, D. E. Halley Chairman, Banquet Committee, Flat-Iron Club."THE MEN AND RELIGION FORWARD MOVEMENT" IN BEHALF OF THE CHRISTIAN LIFE OF THE MEN AND BOYS OF NORTH AMERICA ---- Hagerstown, Md., Three-Day Campaign February 27th, 28th, 29th, 1912 HEADQUARTERS: No. 3 Hamilton Row. C. & P. Phone, 164-R OFFICERS JNO. W. FELDMAN, Chairman, LEWIS D. SYESTER, Secretary, HARRY C. RINEHART, Treasurer. SUB-COMMITTEE CHAIRMEN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE D. A. STICKELL, Business and Finance REV. J. POYNTZ TYLER, Boys' Work REV. A. B. STATTON, Bible Study REV. J. S. SIMON, Evangelism REV. GEO. B. TOWNSEND, Social Service LLOYD K. HOFFMAN, Missions REV. J. SPANGLER KEIFFER REV. S. W. OWEN REV. R. L. WRIGHT REV. CONRAD CLEVER, Publicity CHAS. W. HARMAN, Auxiliary Cities ORGANIZATIONS PARTICIPATING THE BAPTIST BROTHERHOOD THE BROTHERHOOD OF ANDREW AND PHILIP THE BROTHERHOOD OF DISCIPLES OF CHRIST THE BROTHERHOOD OF ST. ANDREW THE CONGREGATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA THE GIDEONS, COMMERCIAL TRAVELERS THE INTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL ASSOCIATION THE INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE OF YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATIONS THE LUTHERAN BROTHERHOOD THE METHODIST BROTHERHOOD THE OTTERBEIN BROTHERHOOD, UNITED BRETHREN CHURCH THE PRESBYTERIAN BROTHERHOOD OF AMERICA THE UNITED PRESBYTERIAN BROTHERHOOD Hagerston, Md., Jany 12- 12 [*H.*] Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Perhaps you may not recall the fact at all of my having been a District Manager of the Postal Telegraph Co in New York, for a period of 18 years prior to two years age, at which time I retired from active business life to enjoy a well earned [r] rest here in my old home. Nor that in the National campaigns of 1900 and 1904, i healed the Ntl ' Republicans Telegraph League which operated under the discretion of the Republicans National Comm. I simply mention the foregoing facts for purpose of identification, and for no other reason, for the peaceful life I now lead shall never again be broken either by the strife of business nor the strenuousness of politics. And now just a brief word: I think it peculiarly fitting that you should be told how mighty glad the countless men of your fellow men that you yet live to take an active part in the affairs of your country. Only today while I was in conference with a number of gentlemen on ecclesiastic and civil affairs, your name came up. I feel sure it will cause you happiness to know that you are just as dear today in the hearts of your countrymen, indeed perhaps dearer, than ever you ever have been before. With best wishes for your continued good health. Sincerely, C W Harman Hagerstown, Md.LUKE E. HART RICHARD G.HART HART & HART LAWYERS LA SALLE BUILDING SAINT LOUIS January 12, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir: For some months past I have been of the opinion that you should be the nominee of the Republican party for the office of President at the coming election and almost daily some fact is brought to my attention which confirms me in that opinion. I maintain an active interest in politics and as a member of the Republican party I am deeply interested in its success. I have made it a point to observe the drift of opinion relative to the different men whose names have been mentioned in connection with the nomination and I have discussed the matter with a great many men both in and out of politics and I say to you in all sincerity, and without reflecting in any manner on anybody else whose name has been mentioned in that connection, that I am convinced that you should be the nominee of the Republican party and that it will be disastrous to the party and to the nation if anybody else is nominated. It is my opinion that the matter of your nomination lies entirely with yourself and that if you will permit your friends to work to secure the nomination for you with a knowledge or conviction that you will accept it, that you can be nominated easily. On the other hand unless your friends know or have reason to believe that you will accept the nomination they may work to secure it for somebody else under the belief that you will not accept it, with the result that somebody else may be nominated, and the nomination of anybody else will, I am convinced, be followed by disaster to our party and nation. I therefore appeal to you to accept the nomination if it can be secured for you and to make it known that you will accept it, or to at least offer your friends such encouragement in working to secure the nomination for you that they may feel that their efforts are not in vain. It would give me great pleasure to receive an expression from you in regard to this matter and with your permission to take such steps as may be necessary to secure a delegation from this state to the national convention instructed to cast its ballot for you as the nominee of the Republican party. Yours very truly, Luke E. Hart LEHFounded 1884 FLAT IRON CLUB President, Wm. P. Peters Treasurer, A. A. Bailey Secretary, Chas. F. Hill Toastmaster, M. E. Rushforth Formerly THE LAWRENCE PRESS CLUB [*D*] Lawrence, Mass., January 12, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Honored Sir: The Flat-Iron Club, formerly the Press Club of this city, will on the night of February 20th, celebrate its twenty-eighth anniversary with a grand banquet at the Franklin House. You are especially invited to become our honored guest of the evening. The editors of our local papers join in urging you to accept our hospitality at what we intend to make the greatest banquet in the history of the club, which no less a person than former Governor and present Ambassador to Russia, Honorable Curtis Guild, Jr., characterized the "Gridiron" club of the east. We have entertained many distinguished gentlemen in the past and we feel assured you will never regret becoming one of us on the above date. The entire hotel is reserved for our guests and a committee will meet your train and escort you to your suite at the Franklin House. We should esteem a reply at your earliest convenience and trust your answer will be in the affirmative. With best regards, I am, dear sir, Yours respectfully, Charles F. Hill Secretary.Founded 1884 Flat Iron Club Formerly The Lawrence Press Club President, Wm. P. Peters Secretary, Chas. F. Hill Treasurer, A. A. Bailey Toastmaster, W. E. Rushforth [*WD*] Lawrence Mass. January 12, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir: We, the following named editors of the daily and weekly papers of Lawrence, Massachusetts, heartily join in urging you to be the guest of the Flat-Iron Club on Tuesday evening, February 20th, at the Franklin House, this city. We can assure you a hearty welcome from press and people. Early next day, following the banquet, arrangements have been made to show you through the great industries of New England's most prosperous mill city. Very respectfully yours, Name. Paper. Joseph A McCarthy Telegram Walter E Rushforth Critic M. B. Dorgan American-Sun Thomas D. Mann Eagle & TribuneCol. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- The sentiment here in my judgment is for you for President. If the people should want you are you willing to stand for election. You will probably remember me as having been Chairmen of the Republican City Committee in this city for a number of years. I resigned as Chairman of the Committee more than two years ago and have not since taken an active part in politics. It is quite probable I will take an active part in the coming nomination and election. I believe that our party is in just that condition at this time which requires very wise counsel and action. I would be very glad to hear from you on this subject at your first convenience, and will regard it as entirely confidential if you so desire. Sincerely yours, [Joshua?] D. Howe January Twelfth Ninteen-twelveThe Mexican Society of New York (INCORPORATED) La Sociedad Mexicana de New York General Porfino Diaz - Honorary President La Mesa Directiva la formen las personas siguicoles: Presidente y Tesorero, Francisco Juarez-Andocles Vice-Presidente Senor Manuel Perez Secretario, Senor Arturo Paz 70 Murray Street New York, Jan. 12th 1912 Colonel Theodore Rosevelt City Dear Col. Rosevelt: I am writing you in the interest of Senor General Don Porfino Diaz, whose service to good government is Mexico is well known. Since General Diaz is now in France, enjoying excellent health, physically and mentally His friends are endeavoring to have him return home where his influence is needed to restore order Relying on your friendship for Latin America I beg that if you are in sympathy with our desire to have Gen'l DiazThe Mexican Society of New York (INCORPORATED) La Sociedad Mexicana de New York General Porfino Diaz - Honorary President La Mesa Directiva la formen las personas siguicoles: Presidente y Tesorero, Francisco Juarez-Andocles Vice-Presidente Senor Manuel Perez Secretario, Senor Arturo Paz 70 Murray Street New York, ....19... return him for the purpose as aforesaid that you say so in your usual frank manner and thus by your influence, assist us in saving our glorious country from ultimate ruin. Yours Sincerely Francisco Juarez-Andocles Pres. The Mexican Society of N. Y.1-12-12[*15.*] Kansas City, Mo. Jan. 12, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Since writing you enclosing clippings from Star-Times and Journal of today regarding report of meeting organizing movement in your interest, I find enclosed mention of same in the Post of this city. It is unfortunate and too bad that you should be personally quoted in the light of being an avowed candidate, or that the idea should be made to prevail that you are an active candidate, when I am satisfied you are not. Yours sincerely, F. E. Kellogg. HOMER MANN CALLS A 'ROOSEVELT MEETING' ON HEARING FROM O.B. Theodore Roosevelt is a receptive candidate for nomination as president of the United States, according to a let- ter in the hands of Homer Mann, con- gressional committeeman of the Re- publican party in the Kansas City dis- trict. At a meeting called by Chairman Mann last night he said Roosevelt had written him a letter, the contents of which he was not at liberty to make public, but it was sufficient to say that he had at once called a Roosevelt meeting. About 150 ward workers and Repub- lican leaders were present at the meet- ing at the Hotel Baltimore. Chairman Mann said he had written Roosevelt, telling him of conditions in the West, and that only the candidate from Oyster Bay could save the coun- try, the party and the pie. [*The K.C. Post. today.*]HOMER MANN CALLS A 'ROOSEVELT MEETING' ON HEARING FROM O. B. Theodore Roosevelt is a receptive candidate for nomination as president of the United States, according to a letter in the hands of Homer Mann, congressional committeeman of the Republican party in the Kansas City district. At a meeting called by Chairman Mann last night he said Roosevelt had written him a letter, the contents of which he was not at liberty to make public, but it was sufficient to say that he had at once called a Roosevelt meeting. About 150 ward workers and Republican leaders were present at the meeting at the Hotel Baltimore. Chairman Mann said he had written Roosevelt, telling him of conditions in the West, and that only the candidate from Oyster Bay could save the country, the party and the pie. [*The K.C. Post. today.*]"MAGEZI KIRUNGI." MENGO, UGANDA, B.E.AFRICA 12th January 1912. [*3*] Sir, It gives me much pleasure to tell you that His Highness the KABAKA, Katikiro, Mugwaaya and myself are keeping quite well, and I sincerely hope you are also. We are very grateful to God for protecting you well through the past year, and we wish you a happy and prosperous New Year. I am glad to inform you that our Country of Uganda is getting on well, and making rapid improvement. I shall be please to hear that you are in good health. I beg to remain, Sir. With best wishes. Yours very respectfully. Zakaria Kizito Kisingiri Omuwanika 3rd Regent Mengo. To, Col: Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Boy, New York. U.S. America. NEW YORK CHAPTER OF THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS NEW YORK January 12, 1912. [*4*] Dear Theodore:- Will you come, as my guest, to the annual dinner of the New York Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, which will be held at the Plaza Hotel on the evening of Thursday, February 15th? As President of the Chapter, it is my duty to conduct the dinner, and provide audible guests. You do not need to be told that my profession regards you with rather special consideration, and the architects will be greatly pleased if I can secure your presence; and you also know what a pleasure it would be to me. I would like to call upon you to speak briefly upon pretty much anything that is related to our activities. These, in this City of New York, are very wide-spread, and there are very few problems in our civic development which we do not touch in some way, many of them pretty closely. The present state of affairs is such that I think I shall give the dinner a kind of civic twist, and perhaps I can best indicate my idea to you be asking you to look over the enclosed copy of an address which I shall deliver on the 26th instant. I am curious, in any case, to know what you think of it, because you know my compositions in another region entirely, and have never had any of my more serious papers inflicted upon you. Faithfully yours, G. La Farge Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. CGLaF/P. January 12 - 1912 Mr, Frank Harper 287 Fourth Avenue New York My dear Sir:- Through a mistake my verses, "A Factory Girl's Sunday" have evidently been handed over to the Contributing Editor instead of the Contribution Editor, to which I had directed them. May I ask that you be so kind as to give them to the ManagingEditor, who, as you advised in your letter, had charge of the contributions sent to the magazine. Return postage was enclosed with the ms. Thanking you for this courtesy I beg to remain Very truly yours (Miss) E. A. Lanbach 152 Baker St., St. Paul, Minn.From Laura Jean Libbey 916 President Street Brooklyn, N. Y. Jan. 12th 1912 Dear Col. Roosevelt:- This is a letter direct from the heart of one of your sincerer admirers. I want to write just a few words to voice the great public. We want you, - we need you. You have always nobly put self aside when the welfare of your country was in jeopardy. How can you turn away, when it holds out its hands to you, pleading with you to accept the nomination to be our President, just once more, that we may be restored to prosperity. As the fearless friend of the weak and helpless, and the foe of the cruel strong, there is no one like you. Do not let us appeal to you in vain. I wish I could make my urgent plea a prayer to you (over)If at any time I can aid you by pen or tongue, you have but to command me. For your country's best interest, please accept the nomination that will restore you to the position no other man on earth can so nobly fill. You will always be our pride, we need you. Yours very sincerely, (Miss) Laura Jean LibbeyJohn Milton Oliver. Harry S. Mecartney Oliver & Mecartney. Law Offices. 145 La Salle Street. NEW NO. 9 S. LA SALLE STREET TELS. { RANDOLPH 5038 { " 5039 { AUTO 31922 Chicago, January 12, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, New York, N.Y. My dear Sir: I feel impelled to send you a copy of the last of my three special "screeds" upon the trust or "trust busting" question, which from reading your articles I have felt might present some phases of the matter still of interest to you. I have spent a "young fortune" of time in writing upon this issue, and while it was still young but at the same time - as it seemed to me - more or less ominous. It also bears directly upon the general court situation, which has always been peculiarly distressing to me, and so much so that for fifteen years past, off and on, I have given a great deal of time and effort towards attempting to rouse the bar associations of which I am a member to concrete and telling efforts at reform. Having, as I felt, sacrificed too much time in this way consistent with my duty to other obligations, I am now attending steadily to private practice, but am hoping soon to reach a stage of independence which will warrant my entering the lists again and battle with the subject. It is needless to add that I appreciate very much your articles on this subject. Cordially yours, Harry S. Mecartney InclosureEditorial Rooms [*2*] HOME PROGRESS HOUGHTON MIFFLIN COMPANY 4 PARK STREET - BOSTON Jan. 12, 1912. My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- It gives me great pleasure to send you, herewith, a circular of "Home Progress"; together with a copy of the first number of the "Home Progress Magazine". I shall be much pleased if the movement should be so fortunate as to recommend itself to you. It has, I feel, some chance of doing this; because its aims and purposes are those for which you have always valiantly stood. Hoping for your interest and sympathy, believe me Cordially and respectfully, Elizabeth McCracken Editor of "Home Progress" Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. ENC. EM/F[*6. McHarg*] L. P. PARKER, General Manager A. L. PARKER, Assistant Manager Hotel Gayoso ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF Memphis, Jany 12th 1912 Dear Colonel Roosevelt - Your very Cordial friend L. W. Dutro, says that you are the only man in the United States that can carry this State - I have told him that I am asking you to send for him - He is holding your commission as postmaster at this place - I consider it important in view of the conditions in this state to send for him at once - He will respond promptly. The Roosevelt sentiment is covered by a very thin "Taffy." Taft sentiment throughout the Country - Sincerely. Ormsby McHargWaterbury, Conn. 1/12 - 1912 The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Avenue New York Dear Sir: I enclose a coal bill and trust you will excuse then liberty I take in sending it to you and for the question I ask. Before the last great coal shrike which you were instrumental in bringing to a close, we used to pay 6.00 and 6.50 per ton for coal. We are now paying 7.75 when we can raise it soon enough to get the discount of 25c otherwise we pay 8.00 per ton. Who gets the benefit of the difference,2 Is it the miner, the mine owner, the transportation co. the last two in one, or is it the dealer. The condition that confronts me is making socialists very fast and I have some reasons for thinking that it is not making the better class of socialists, but the kind that do not hesitate to become violent when they feel that they have been imposed upon to a sufficient limit. Personally I do not favor socialism, do not read their literature or attend their meetings but I can see some reason or it would be better to say, some excuse for their doctrines. Yours respectfully A.C.Mintie For enc see 1-1-12[*a*] Chattanooga, Tenn. Jan. 12, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City, N.Y. Dear Sir:- I am representing the Chattanooga High School in an inter-scholastic debate on he subject, "Resolved, that an unanimous verdict of the jury should not be required". I would greatly appreciate a statement from you bearing on the affirmative side of the question. Yours very respectfully, Young A. Neal #502 Market St.[*[1-12-12] R.*] Stillwater, Minn. January 12 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook New York City Dear Sir: I should like to see the enclosed article on "Cooperation Between State Normal Schools and City School Boards for transition of Night SchoolWork" published in the Outlook. The Outlook reaches just the right people I wish to interest. I am enclosing Dr. Vincent's letter concerning paper. There are others who are interested too - but the Normal Board need a little more work - the Board here in MinnesotaThis is practical - this plan, and worked out would be a great step in "Conservation of the child". I shall be very glad if you will help this. Mary O'Brien[*D*] CONRAD EDWIN SNOW, PRESIDENT DANIEL BASIL O'CONNOR, MANAGER The Dartmouth Debating Union HANOVER, N. H. Jan. 12, 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt New York, N. Y. Honorable Sir:- Will you kindly let me know whether or not it would be possible for you to come to Hanover sometime between the dates of February the seventh and April the first or between the dates of April the twentieth and May the twentieth, to address the student body of Dartmouth College under the auspices of the Dartmouth Debating Union, which organization is under the control of the College. Will you also kindly inform me what the expenses would probably be. Hoping to hear from you as soon as possible, I am Very truly yours, D. Basil O'Connor Jr.STATE OF MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE OFFICE LANSING January 12, 1912. 13 My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I am enclosing - and trust I am not imposing upon you - copy of my announcement that I will not be a candidate for Governor again, and copy of my statement in which I consent to being nominated. Conditions I find myself under are in a smaller and less important way somewhat similar to your own. It seems to me, although I may be mistaken, that if your friends are to definitaly accomplish anything for the Republican Party and the country at large you will have to, and almost ought to, make some such statement as my subsequent one enclosed. I do not wish to be Governor again, and I have been as independent as a person could be, and have endeavored to be as single in my purpose for the good of the state as one could be. However, polls of the state indicate what seems to have been, at the time at least, a real demand for me. Consequently I was influenced through duty to make the statement that if the people really nominated me while I was honestly and sincerely not a candidate, I would be bound to accept. No one whose opinion is worth anything has the slightest idea that you wish to be President again. Equally no one wouldSTATE OF MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE OFFICE LANSING charge you with not being a patriotic citizen and not being willing to serve in any capacity in which the people might wish you to lead them. I do not know that the time is ripe for saying anything. You know best; and I know you will only be influenced by your great sense of citizenship. Mr. Bryan was right when he said that he could more easily keep off the ticket than you can. I know how keenly you feel that you have been honored by the people and that you are indebted to them. I know in the work you are doing on the "Outlook" you are paying that indebtedness in a way. It looks, however, as thought you would have to make the greatest sacrifice and become President again. The Taft program seems to be - but you know it much better than I - to have early conventions and early pledges, forestalling spontaneous and popular action. I wish you could say something that would help, but I do not wish you to say anything that is not in accord with your highest ideas of citizenship as expressed by your position today. I am wondering whether you remember the long years I have known you- slightly to begin with, but better as they multiplied - and I am wondering if you remember asking me to dine with you one morning at the Hotel Cadillac in Detroit. I have never forgotten that delicate courtesy.STATE OF MICHIGAN EXECUTIVE OFFICE LANSING I know that you will do what you consider to be your duty when the time comes; and I wish you to know, as your sincere well wisher, that I shall consider whatever you do to be right. Yours sincerely, Chase S. Osborn Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook", New York, N.Y. Personal. OLSUPREME COURT JUDGES CHAMBERS COURT HOUSE, CHAMBERS STREET NEW YORK January 12th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 - 4th Ave., City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt;- I have been requested to be one of a committee to see you on behalf of the Harlem Board of Commerce for the purpose of inviting you to a dinner to be given by that organization. As I am compelled to be in court at the hour appointed it is impossible for me to attend. The Harlem Board of Commerce is composed of the leading business men of our part of the City and their dinners have always been very successful affairs. There will be more than one thousand at the dinner and if it is possible for you to be present it would be most gratifying to all of your friends, who comprise very largely the citizenship of Harlem. Yours very truly, Alfred R. Page ARP/S.Brooklyn, N.Y. Jany. 12th. 12 [*C.*] Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, L.I. Dear Col. Roosevelt;- Through the courtesy of Mr. Charles B, Alexander, I was recommended to the Hon.Nicholas Longworth to render me his assistance to secure one of the appointments as Inspector in the U.S.Lighthouse Service. Unfortunately Mr. Longworth was not in a position to help me, due to the fact that I was not a native of Ohio. I am therefore taking the library of asking your assistance in this connection. I am enclosing my record and feel confident that I can fill the position with credit to myself and the Department. I would indeed appreciate an interview with you, if you can spare the time. Asking your indulgence for apparent presumption, I am Sir. Respectfully yours, J. Nelson Patton Residence, 362 Senator Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.For encl see Patton 1-12-121021, PARK AVENUE. Jan 12, 1912 My dear Colonel Roosevelt: I regret very much the misunderstanding about the elk book. It was entirely my fault that G. Has did not get it, but I thought he had it. Very truly yours, Amos Pinchot.January 12, 1912. Mr. Frank Harper, Care Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., City. Dear Mr. Harper: I have just received your letter of January 9th in regard to Dillon Wallace's book which the Colonel loaned me some time ago. I was to give it to Gifford and thought that I had done so. He says he hasn't got it, so I shall look for it at once and send it to you. Very sincerely yours, Amos PinchotR. S. BEATTY, PRESIDENT T. R. RATCLIFFE, BUSINESS MANAGER The Moose Herald P.A.P. LOYAL ORDER OF MOOSE NO. 291 PHONE MAIN 9262 ALLIED PRINTING TRADES UNION COUNCIL LABEL PORTLAND 75 16 LAFAYETTE BUILDING COR. SIXTH AND WASHINGTON STS. PORTLAND, OREGON. Jan.12-1912. Colonel Roosevelt. Dear Sir, As you are a life member of the Loyal Order of Moose we are sending you under separate cover a copy of the Moose Herald, we would like have you a subscriber to the Herald and if you will authorize us to send it to you we will be pleased to, at no cost to you, we will consider it a great honor to have such a distinguished person as your self a subscriber. Trusting that we may have the honor of hearing from you we beg to remain, Yours truly, The Moose Herald. By. T R Ratcliffe[*J.*] 3 Scoville Ct Ashtabula, O. Jan 12, 1912 Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N. Y. Sir: In your opinion, are labor unions as they exist today of benefit to the United States? An answer to this question would be greatly appreciated. Yours very truly, Donald C. Reed UNITED STATES SENATE. WASHINGTON. January 12, 1912. Dear Theodore: I am as pleased as Punch over your little note about the Arbitration treaties, not because I needed it but because it is so characteristic and life-like that it seems almost like seeing you and hearing your voice. I don't think any one really contemplates the ratification of the treaties without some resolution which will protect us against being charged with bad faith when we refuse, as we certainly would refuse, to arbitrate some things that we are told the treaties are not intended to cover. Cabot has in another resolution which he has collaborated with Knox and which seems to cover the ground, although I don't like it quite as well as I do my own. I dined with Harry Stimson night before last and he gave a cheerful report of the atmosphere which pervades Sagamore Hill, but I was much distressed to learn of Mrs. Roosevelt's ill health. Please give her my love and tell her I do so hope that she will get well right away. I could enumerate at least a million people who ought to be sick before she is. Please also give my love to Ethel. Do you remember the story about Dan Lamon, when the reporter asked him if he would take the Democratic nomination for Governor? He said: "Are you authorized to offer it to me?"UNITED STATES SENATE. WASHINGTON. -2- It is really a relief to feel that Bob Bacon has at last made a break for home and country. I am spending a large part of my time now explaining to people what a Fellow of Harvard is. The general impression seems to be that it is something like being in a Masonic lodge and involves attending a meeting once a year. Faithfully yours, Elihu Root Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. o/[*2.*] Jan 12 - 12 139 West Fifty-Seventh Street As seen on a doorway on an old home in England - "They say - What say they? Let them say" Sincerely with many thanks for your letter Minnie Dwight RoulandPRESIDENT L.S. ROWE, UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA VICE PRESIDENTS SAMUEL M. LINDSAY, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY ROBERT W. DE FOREST, NEW YORK EDMUND J. JAMES, UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS SECRETARY CARL KELSEY, UNIVERSITY OF PENNA. TREASURER STUART WOOD, PHILADELPHIA AMERICAN ACADEMY OF POLITICAL AND SOCIAL SCIENCE PHILADELPHIA WEST PHILA STATION January twelfth nineteen twelve My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- It was a disappointment to hear that you cannot be with us to preside at the session of the Academy on Saturday evening, January twenty-seventh. I hope that you will not look upon me as unnecessarily importunate in this matter, but will regard these invitations as an indication of the strong desire of the members of the Academy to have you with us. The fact that the Academy is entirely free from any political or partisan affiliations makes it a peculiarly appropriate platform from which to reach the people of the country and to influence public opinion. I hope, therefore, that whenever you feel that you have a message to deliver you will give us the privilege of having you wish us as our guest of honor. I am Very sincerely yours L. S. Rowe Colonel Theodore Roosevelt c/o "The Outlook" 287 Fourth Avenue New York City[*J.*] Olds, Wortman & King General Department Store Morrison, Park, Tenth & Alder Sts. Portland, Ore. New York 438 Broadway. Paris. 7 Rue Saulnier Jan. 12 - 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L. I. My dear sir:- It was my great pleasure when living in Sullivan Co. New York to vote and support you for Governor and later for President. My admiration for you is unchanged. I will consider it a great honor if you will send me one of your photos. I mount it over my desk. Thanking you in advance I am Faithfully yours B. E. SanfordFor enc see 1-12-12LONDON & LANCASHIRE FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY London & Lancashire Fire Insurance Company OF LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND. CHARLES E. DOX MANAGER. F. A. MEINEL AGENCY SUPT. WESTERN DEPARTMENT CHICAGO, ILL Minot, N. D. Jan. 12-1912. Hon. T. Roosevelt. New York City, N. Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- [*10*] My great regard for your broad knowledge of economic affairs and the immense power of your pen for the uplift of mankind prompts me, out of fear that you might have overlooked them, to call your attention to two articles I have just read, to my mind, quite pertinent to the subject of National Economics, First Protest by Dynamite" by C. P. Connolly in Collier's, Jan. 13th. 1912. Second-Pages 402 and 403, 9th vol. of Ridpaths "History of the World", Quite a different subject but good, Trusting that you will not consider this letter impertinent but as one whoes feeble efforts have ever on the side of good government and one who greatly admires a certain general in the same great battle whoes name is Roosevelt, I am Sincerely yours G.S. Shaft[*R*] Glacier, Wash. Jan. 12th. 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt: Though I know you are not the one to whom communications are ordinarily sent; yet I have such implicit confidence in your Squarenes and honesty, and I have such strong belief in the clearness of your mind that I send this to ypu, personally. I have a great admiration for Dr. Abbott, but long thinking along orthodox lines does not capacitate man for independent and real thinking with reference to theological subjects. I am afraid that if this was submitted to him he would throw it aside without giving it an honest, independent examination. I know this is the truth I have written here and I wish so much that it may have an honest examination by a clear-minded open hearted man. I know that I can answer every reasonable objection that may be urged against the views here presented. Any one can prwsent unreasonable, unscientific objections, objections that are self-evidently of no value. Yours very truly, J E Sligh[*Y.*] All contract made subject to Strikes, Accidents and other contingencies unavoidable or beyond our control. Quotations subject to change without notice. The Parkesburg Iron Co. 30 Church St. Hudson Terminal, THE PARKESBURG IRON CO. Makers of High Grade Charcoal Iron, Shelp and Boiler Tubes Parkesburg CHESTER CO. PA MAIN OFFICE and MILLS, PARKESBURG, PA. LONG DISTANCE TELEPHONE J. A. KINKEAD PRESIDENT SALES MANAGER Horace a. Beale, Jr., President A. J. Williams, Vice Pres. E. H. Brodhead, 2nd Vice Pres. & Gen. Mgr. George Thomas 3rd, Treas. New York, January 12, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt The Outlook 287 Fourth Ave City My ear Sir I am taking the liberty of asking if you would be kind enough to send me a copy of your pamphlet on Abraham Lincoln issued by the Lincoln Farm Association as I would like to add it to my Lincoln Collection. If I receive a copy, would it be asking too much to have you autograph it. Thanking you for your kindness, and hoping you will pardon me for taking your time, I am Very respectfully yours, Geo. H. Smyser 356 E. 139th St. CityCOPY. January 12, 1912. Dear Mr. You cannot defeat a positive candidate with no candidate, nor can you defeat an organized and controlled body of men with an unorganized body. The tremendous electrical power of Niagara Falls was of no consequence until it was "harnessed" and directed into definite channels for a known and definite purpose. Then it became a great force. All the unorganized Roosevelt sentiment that the most intense Roosevelt enthusiast sees, or thinks he sees, through the country will continue spilling itself uselessly over the rocks like Niagara's waters unless it is controlled. Isolated outbursts of strength, in this State or that, are as easily overcome by the opposition as breaking one stick after another instead of having to break several sticks at once. Munsey's statement is splendid literature, well-reasoned, sound - but ideal. It is not politics. Politics is the science of getting there first - not waiting to be called. Many able men have lost their opportunity in life waiting for a call that never came. About this time before every national convention enthusiasts are always predicting that some one will start a hurrah in the convention for a popular candidate and all the delegates will lose their heads and stampede to him. That is all moonshine. They said it of the 1888 convention, when Blaine was the idol, but it did not; they said it of the 1892 convention, when Blaine was sprung on the delegates amidst a half-hour of cheering, but it did not; they said it of the 1908 convention, when Roosevelt was to be hurrahed into it, but it did not; they predict it now of the convention to come, but it will not. Those who study the situation to learn it as it is and not as they would like it to be, know that it will be difficult to defeat Taft. The majority sentiment of the party is against him, but the organized control is with him. It is centering more and more every day, under pressure from Washington. How can you beat it without prompt and definite opposition? I know of no safer rule in politics or in any other walk of life than to go ahead and act quickly and aggressively once you have made up your mind. This is particularly the thing to do if the opposition is acting. Col. Roosevelt must say something that will leave no doubt in the mind of anyone as to his attitude. He must say he would accept if nominated. He can say anything else he pleases provided that that definite statement in so many words is incorporated. Then the fight can begin all over the country. It will be merely a skirmish, not a fight, unless he does so, and unless headquarters are publicly opened in his behalf here and in Chicago, directing the campaign in all the States. Every day that is lost is an added weakness. Sincerely yours, (Signed) Henry L. Stoddard. Encl in Stoddard 1-17-12Hon Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, Dear [Sir:-] Friend: "Mental heating as yet is not a science or a faith" -- says the New York World:. But then--when we see a compatriot sitting near Lincoln in 1861, anxiously pounding the telegraph key in defence of liberty, who a few years later is so foolish as to accept a paltry [two] [hundred and] four hundred and twenty million dollars for his American interests, and then attempt to place the Stars and Stripes on the [shoul] shoulders of a blood-soaked, armor-plated monarchy, as an escort [throu] through the shady paths of peace, we wipe the artificial persperation from our fevered brow with the thermometer 5 degrees from zero, get down on our bended knees and thank God--that Theodore Roosevelt lives. New York January 12th 1912. William Stonebridge Ex Private Field Artillery, N.G.N.Y. (579 E 184th St.)[*J.*] SELAH B. STRONG ATTORNEY AT LAW 44 COURT STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. Jan 12th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island Dear Sir:- I have been with Col. Youngs as his first assistant in the United States District Attorney's office for several years, and I am now in an office of my own, and am acting as a Referee in Bankruptcy. For years I have been accustomed to seeing a photograph, with your autograph, in the office, and I am writing to ask you for your photograph, with autograph, for my present office. I dislike to trouble you in this manner; but would appreciate it very much if you could find the opportunity to send me one. Sincerely yours Selah B. StrongCuartel de Espana, Manila, P.I., January 12, 1912. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: This is a begging letter, which, however, having read, I trust you will be moved to consider favorably. I will recall myself to you as the second of the Chaplain Majors, whose commissions you granted. I am begging for books for the Post Library at the Cuartel de Espana, of which I have been constituted librarian since December the tenth of this (fiscal) year. The burden of such responsibility is in inverse proportion to the size of the trust. I started with nothing, save a lot of much torn, largely worthless, and hopeless material, turned over to me as "trash." For the past six weeks I have worked very hard over the collection, adding many volumes out of my own books, and obtaining others in Manila, until I have a nucleus of several hundred books, all good and in constant request. I venture to hope that our library may be graced by the gift of such of your own works as you may see fit to present. We need, especially, works on history, travels, biography, science, and belles lettres. Fiction, of course, is always in demand, and we shall be greatful for the same. You know, as executive in the past, that there are no funds for post libraries. Our task is to make bricks without straw. The soldiers are hungry for good reading. Their little pay, and the uncertainty oftheir abiding at any point, make[s] subscription to public libraries practically out of the question; at any rate almost none do so subscribe. I do not like to parade before the public the poverty of our resources; indeed it is not wise so to do: but in your wide acquaintance among literary men you may be able to secure me a gift of books. Such gift would have a greatly increased value, if among them should be your own works. Respectfully, Henry Swift (Major) Chaplain 13th Infantry.[*17*] 8 Berkeley St. Cambridge, Mass. Jan. 12, 1912 Dear Theodore: Many thanks to you for your kind reference to my "Cavour". I am particularly pleased that you noted its value to active politicians, because it seems to me thatthat you gave that a proper display - so that has been generally reviewed by mental wide-worms whose minds, medieval or other, could not possibly take in Taylor's remarkable synthesis. In no other profession today do the badmen arrogate to themselves the primary that belongs to the architects. It would be comical, if it did not denature the true study of history. Perhaps you may be able to persuade the new President of the American Historical Association to fling a pebble in the direction of this academic Goliath. I have just had a most enticing invitation from Dan Martin to gono matter what the special task of each may be they can learn from him a vast deal. The book, you may be interested to hear, has been quite unexpectedly successful. The publishers believed that it would have a sure, steady sale, but it has outrun in less than three months the figures they thought it would reach in five years. This simply confirms what I have always believed that if history is [written] treated (as it should be) as an intensely vital piece of the human past, there will be plenty of readers. The difficulty is, that the so-called "scholars" - who bear the same relation to the real historian that the brickmaker bears to the architect who designs a cathedral - practically control the history departments & critical organs over here. So a man who may at most have written a Ph.D. dissertation on the breed of cow that grew David Boone's powder-horn, would be likely to treat very airily your "Winning of the West"! And so Taylor's "Medieval Mind" - I rejoiced mightilyand lunch with you at the Century Club on Friday. Unfortunately, Mrs, Thayer and I already have a dinner engagement for that evening, and I could not get back in time. How glad Bob [?] must be to retire from keeping a free lunch counter for every Tom, Dick and Harry who turns up in Paris and calls himself an American. Ever, with renewed thanks, Very truly yours, Wm. R. ThayerNew Rochelle Coal & Lumber Co. Lumber, Coal, and Masons' Supplies New Rochelle, N.Y. January 12, 1912. OFFICE, YARDS AND FACTORY ECHO BAY DOCK H. H. TODD, PREST. F. M. CARPENTER, VICE-PREST. F. J. SORRIER, SECTY. F. B. GUEST, TREAS. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, No. 287 Fourth Avenue, New York City. [*W.*] My dear Sir.- Our Merchants Exchange has extended to you an invitation to be our guest of honor at our Annual Banquet to be held on a date convenient to you before February 21st. if possible, when Lent begins, or after Lent is over if it would be possible for you to come then and not before. I realize that in the multitude of such invitations it is impossible for you to even consider a small proportion of them favorably., but we have set our standard high., having had the Hon. Charles E. Hughesas guest of honor when he was Governor. I know the people are very anxious to hear you, and will appreciate the honor. As for myself, as a charter member of the Camp Fire Club, it would indeed be a special delight and privilege. Forward-2- Knowing you will give this your consideration and trusting we may receive a favorable reply, I am, Yours very truly, H. H. ToddESTABLISHED 1885 B. TOKAJI & CO. 424-426 SIXTH AVE. NEAR 26TH STREET NEW YORK BELA TOKAJI MANUFACTURERS OF EXQUISITE GOWNS FINE SUITS, HATS, AND WEDDING TROUSSEAUX TELEPHONES 2799 MADISON SQ., NEW YORK 6794 MAIN, BROOKLYN 1844 BAY RIDGE, BROOKLYN NEW YORK January 12 19[09]12 Col. Theodore Roosevelt New York City Dear Colonel: The following is of importance: Several weeks ago I had a long talk with Senators La Follette, Poindexter, Clapp and Bourne, and Mr. McCormick in Washington I was authorized to arrange at my suggestion a monster mass meeting in Carnegie Hall on Dec 20 or January 6 or 22 1912. The Hall was engaged, a band of music (50 men), 12th Regiment & Band) hired and same arrangements as for advertising made. Gifford Pinchot and Senators La Follette, Poindexter and Clapp were to be the speakers. The latter three gentlemen I invited personally Amos Pinchot who was to assist me in the arrangement wanted me to arrange the meeting in conjunction with Insurgent Club consisting of but a few Rep. and a large number of socialists and Democrats Healso wanted but one speaker Senator La Follette. He wanted a LaFollette meeting. I refused to arrange the meeting. I am a Republican and so are all our members Theodore Roosevelt is our choice for the Presidency in 1912 very truly Bela TokajiTHE NATIONAL PROGRESSIVE REPUBLICAN LEAGUE STATE OFFICERS Bela Tokaji, Brooklyn, President Dr. E. Stagg Whitin, New York, Vice-Pres. Prof. Carlos C. Alden, Buffalo, Vice-Pres. George H. Furman, Patchogue, Vice-Pres. Prof. F. S. Hoffman. Schenectady, Vice-Pres. Prof. H, L. Fairchild, Rochester, Vice-Pres Mayor S. A. Carlson, Jamestown, Vice-Pres. J. Philip Berg, Brooklyn. Treasurer O. F.G. Megie, New York, Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE General Robert Avery. Brooklyn C.F. Collier, Albany Hugh R. Jones, Utica George Munzinger, Hudson Lucien Knapp, Long Island City Dr. H. J. Burkhart, Batavia Rew. Dr. James Berg, Mt. Vernon Dr, S. F. Rogers, Cohoes Niel Gray, Jr. Oswego J. F. Houchins, Holley Charles J. Staples, Buffalo Carl Lorentzen, New York Knowlton Mixer, Buffalo John C, Ten Eyk,. Yonkers And the President, Vice-President and Treasurer, members, ex-officio OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (INCORPORATED) STATE HEADQUARTERS SUITE 1005, 10006 302-304 BROADWAY NEW YORK CITY BUREAU FOR LITERATURE AND SPEAKERS 1244-1246 39TH STREET BROOKLYN, N. Y. PRESIDENTS OFFICE 424-426 SIXTH AVENUE NEW YORK CITY TELEPHONE 2799 MADISON SQUARE NATIONAL OFFICERS U. S. Senator, Jonathan Bourne, Jr. Oregon, President Congressman George W. Norris, Nebraska, 1st Vice-President Governor Chase S. Osborn, Michigan 2d Vice-President Charles R. Crane, Chicago, Treasurer A. W. Prescott, Secretary EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE U. S. Senator, Moses E. Clapp, Minnesota, U.S. Senator, Joseph L. Bristow, Kansas Congressman E. H. Hubbard, Iowa Congressman Irvine L. Lenroot,, Wisconsin Congressman William Kent, California Gifford Pinchot, Pennsylvania George L. Record, New Jersey And the President, Vice-President and Treasurer, members ex-officio New York January 12. 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt New York City Dear Colonel: Senator Miles Poindexter letter addressed to me is one of the one hundred or more I received from Senators, Congressmen, Professional and Businessmen. Today while calling on you in the Outlook office, I did not ask you any questions, whether you are a candidate for the presidency in 1912 or not. I called on you to assure of the loyalty of our membership and to deliver in person greetings from Senators Bourne, Clapp, Townsend and Poindexter. There is a tremendous Roosevelt sentiment throughout the Union. Kindly return Poindexter letter at your earliest convenience. The Reporters did not succeed in getting any new from me! Your letters are regarded confidential and private! I am with high regard Very Courteously yours Bela Tokaji President[*29.*] January 12th 12 To the Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir, You have always been such an advocate for large families I am hoping you will give me some help for some people I know who are in dire need. The woman is an old servant of mine, and I am trying to keep the wolfhusband is industrious, but owing to an accident he met with, and an operation following he has been utterly unfit for work. In February his old employer will take him back - but they wont be housed and fed and clothed until then. What I can do out of my small income - for them I am doing; and am able through from their door, and have sent money to her for her rent or part of it, to prevent her - with her children - being turned out with the street to-day. My daughter has been to see her and verifies the piteous tale she tells me. She has had nine children, seven boys; and has now but five living. Herthe Kindness of friends it seems clothing for them except shoes. Of course I am a perfect stranger to you but I can give you all the credentials you wish to establish my veracity & respectability. Hoping for a favorable reply I am Yours truly (Mrs. Thos E.) Alena M. Tweedy Fox Lane Flushing L.I.Fruitdale S. D. Jan. 12, '12 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir, Inclosed find two clippings, they are from my pen illustrating the present and future as it appeared to me at the time of writing. As one of them has a bearing upon your services as a public servant I take the liberty of sending the same to you. I wish to add that the air is full of political lightening, keep off the high places. You did yourself some injury when you forced Mr. Taft on the people of this nation as their leader & president. But you did the American people much good in so doing it would be hard for you to find another man who can get his wires so completely crossed that every one can hear. Thepeople of the nation are sitting up and taking note. In 1912 the voters will point out the difference between a trailer and a leader, the sincere and insincere, the statesman and the politician, the honest and the dishonest. Yours sincerely, P. P. ValleryTHE FARMERS' GRAIN DEALERS' ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT President . . FRED WALBAUM, Ashland Vice-President . . J. C. SAILOR, Cissna Park Secretary . . J. A. McCREERY, Mason City DIRECTORS A. TOMLIN, Easton E. M. JOHNSON, Pontiac J. R. McCABE, Ludlow JOHN MILLER, Galvin GEO. DRENNEN, Edinburg C. J. BEAR, Monticello T. S. PRESTON, Triumph MANAGERS' BUREAU: men desiring positions as managers, and companies needing managers, are invited to write the Secretary. ASHLAND, ILL., Jan 12, 1912 [*W.*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Care "The Outlook" New York City. Dear Sir:- About one year ago the Officers of the Illinois Farmer's Grain Dealers Association delegated Mr S H Greeley of Chicago to visit you personally in New York and invite you to deliver an address at our annual Convention held in Peoria, Ill. He met you by appointment in the Offices of "The Outlook." This year, March 12th, we meet in Champaign, Illinois, and on the evening of March 13th we invite you to address a joint meeting of our delegates and students of the University of Illinois. We believe there will be three thousand farmer delegates, and two thousand students present. Our Association is composed of farmers who are stockholders in individual companies, who market their own grain, there being thirty thousand such farmers so organized in Illinois. The delegates present will represent these companies. The subject for your discourse may be of your own selection. We are believers in cooperation for general public good, and have introduced this idea in the handling of our grain at the initial points of shipment, and hope later to introduce it at terminal markets also.THE FARMERS' GRAIN DEALERS' ASSOCIATION OF ILLINOIS OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT President . . FRED WALBAUM, Ashland Vice-President . . J. C. SAILOR, Cissna Park Secretary . . J. A. McCREERY, Mason City DIRECTORS A. TOMLIN, Easton E. M. JOHNSON, Pontiac J. R. McCABE, Ludlow JOHN MILLER, Galvin GEO. DRENNEN, Edinburg C. J. BEAR, Monticello T. S. PRESTON, Triumph MANAGERS' BUREAU: men desiring positions as managers, and companies needing managers, are invited to write the Secretary. ASHLAND, ILL., Hon. Theodore Roosevelt #2 The necessary expense of such an address we will be willing to consider with you. Our organization is non-political, or otherwise. It cannot be construed in any sense as playing favoritism in any manner. This gathering will be a credit to you, and you will be an honor and credit to the Convention, as many of the delegates are numbered among your staunch friends. We will gladly send a representative to see you personally providing such a plan will enlighten you and aid you in a favorable decision in the matter. Our neighboring State,Iowa,claims sixty thousand similar stockholders, while the total in several Western States aggregate over two hundred thousand and are rapidly increasing. We feel that an audience of College Students and Farmers without charge of admission, will in itself appeal to your willingness to accept; especially as we have so urgently requested you to address us. I am sending this as a result of [n]a conference of our Officers and Directors recently held in Springfield. A Committee will be pleased to escort you from Chicago to Champaign which is a four hours run on the Illinois Central Rail Road. Cordially yours Fred Walbaum[XXXXXXXXX] [XXXXXXXXX] H. L. WARD & CO. MILLS BUILDING 15 BROAD STREET NEW YORK TELEPHONE 7185 HANOVER [*1*] January 12, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. Flatiron Bldg., 5th Ave. New York City. Dear Sir: Would appreciate it very much if I could arrange an interview with you, at your convenience. Very respectfully yours, H.L. Ward[*35.*] 135 E 30th St Jan'y 12th/12 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L. I. N. Y. Dear Sir: I would appreciate very much a five minutes personal interview with you at the office of "The Outlook" at any time you may elect in reference to the vital interests of these times. You do not know me but I do you I think after following you since 1881but I may have something of vital interest to say to you in the five minutes that I ask for. Trusting you will grant this request I remain Sincerely yours B. Manning Milton Business address c/o Stephen H. Tyng Jr [??] 22 East 17th St N.Y. Real Estate Telephone 4000 StuyvesantEncl in Patton 1/12/12 1/12/12[*1-12-12*] Age 35 Born Phila.Penn. Educated at Nazareth Military Academy, Nazareth, Penn. Sea Service Feb.1893-Nov.95 Cadet Penn.Nautical Schoolship "Saratoga" Jan.1896-June 96 Cadet, Seaman and Quartermaster S/S "St.Paul & Paris" June 1896-Sept.96 Seaman & Second Mate brig "Starlight" Oct.1896-Feb.97 Quartermaster S/S "New York & St.Louis" American Line March 1897-Jan.98 Quartermaster S/S "El Sol & El Rio" Morgan Line Apr.1898-Oct.98 Chief Quartermaster U.S.S."Saturn" U.S. Navy Apr.1899-Dec.99 Fourth Officer U.S.Army Transport "Buford" Dec.1899-Feb.00 Third Officer U.S.Army Transport "Kanawha" Apr.1900-Oct.00 Second Officer S/Y "Niagara" (Howard Gould) Oct.1900-Apr.01 Master S/Y "Vamoose" May 1901-Oct.01 Master S/Y "Wanda" Dec.1901-Apr.02 Mate & Master "Katoomba" (Campbell Clark) May 1902-Aug.02 Master S/Y "Vamoose" (Walter Lewisohn) Sept.1902-Oct.02 Pilot U.S.Torpedo Boat "Wilkes" Builders trials Dec.1902-Feb.03 Second Officer S/S "El Alba" (Morgan Line) Mch.1903-Nov.09 Master S/Y "Elsa II" (Evans R.Dick) Oct.1909-Jan.12 Master S/Y "Wacondah" (Charles Hayden) In winter months done piloting as follows 1904 S/S/ "Repose" S/S "Clan Mc Millin" S/S "Alva" 1905 S/S "Claverhill" S/S "Ransa" S/S "Wye" S/Y "Vesta" 1906 South with Yacht 1907 S/S "Whynot" S/S "Columbia" Brizilian Fleet Coastwise Tug "American" 1908 Tug "Clinton" Tug "America" Tug "Jas.A.Walsh" 1909 S/S "Farnham" S/s "Saltwell" Tug "America" Tug "E.J.Mc.Cormack" 1911 S/S "Gen.J.B.Carr" License- Issue 2-3 Master of Ocean Steamers (Unlimited) also first class Pilot of same upon the waters of New York Bay & Harbor,Hudson River to Cornwall,East River,Long Island Sound,Block Island Sound to Point Judith,R.I.,Delaware River & Bay and Gay Head to Hampton,N.H. Veteran Spanish War Home address 362 Senator Street, Brooklyn, N.Y.[*Enc. in Sanford 1-12-12*] B. E. SANFORD SUPERINTENDENT OLDS. WORTMAN & KING PORTLAND, OREGONEnc in Kauffman 1-23-12 ca 1-12-12Extract from Galveston News of January 12, 1912 ESTABLISHED 1842 ANOTHER WHIFFER SWEEPS COUNTRY COLD BLIZZARDS, SNOW AND RAIN FROM NORTHWEST TO SOUTH AND EAST. MERCURY FALLS BELOW ZERO Galveston Is the Warm Spot—Train Service Demoralized—$40 a Ton Is Offered for Coal. Status of the weather yesterday: Coldest spots in the United States, Montana and Wisconsin, 50 below. Coldest Canadian Report, 61 below. Warmest spot in the United States, Galveston, 66 above. Warmest Southeastern spot in the United States, Tampa, Fla., 54 above. Warmest Western spot, Los Angeles, 52 above. Deaths—Indiana 1. New York 1, Wisconsin 2, Montana 2, Wyoming 1, Chicago 3, Michigan 1. Snow general over Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Oklahoma, Western New York, West Virginia, Texas Panhandle, Western Pennsylvania, Michigan and portions of Maryland. Sleet in Western Tennessee and Southern Illinois SOUTHWESTERN PASSENGER AGENTS ADJOURN MEETING JANUARY BATHING PARTY PAYS A TRIBUTE TO LOCAL CLIMATE. Secretary Kauffman of Galveston Commercial Association Makes Argument for Tourist Rates. After a busy session throughout the day Thursday the Southwestern Passenger Association on Thursday evening adjourned, and the Galveston meeting passed into railroad history. While some of the officials left the city at once for their official headquarters, a large number remained over to spend the week end at Hotel Galvez, and will not start north until Sunday evening or Monday morning. Among these was Chairman J. E. Hannegan of the association, who came to Galveston with Mrs. Hannegan, and is to stay at the Galvez for several days in order to visit with some friends. "It's pretty cold up St. Louis way," said Mr. Hannegan, Thursday evening, "and I'm in no hurry to get back there. I want to enjoy a few more days of Galveston before getting back to work. I want to say for the members of the association," he continued, "that we have been surprised and delighted, not alone by the cordiality of our reception by the Galvestonians with whom we have come into contact, but by the magnificence of our accommodations at the Galvez. The majority of us had little thought that Galveston beach held such accommodations and every minute of our stay in your city has been pleasurable." Common Point Rates. During the morning session Secretary J. E. Kauffman of the Galveston Commercial Association appeared before the Southwestern passenger men to make a plea that Galveston get common point winter tourist rates. Senator Kauffman pointed out the multifold advantages of Galveston as a resort, cited the numerous engineering works, aggregating millions of dollars in cost, built to make Galveston safe and an unparalleled resort city, and presented his request for a new schedule of tourist rates. Late in the evening Chairman Hannegan said that he was not in a position to say that more had been done concerning the appeal than to take it under consideration. As usual the sessions were held behind the closed doors of the auditorium at the Galvez. The proceedings contained nothing of public interest according to the explanations of the officials. January Bathing Party. Following his appearance before the passenger men, Senator Kauffman kept another engagement when he and four of the visitors went bathing in the surf. Despite the fact that the date was Jan. 11 the air was as warm and balmy as the most springlike of days, and the party spent the better part of an hour in the breakers that rolled toward the foot of the seawall. The bathing party consisted of S. G. Tucker of Houston, assistant general passenger agent of the Trinity & Brazos Valley; George H. Lee of St Louis, general passenger agent of the Rock Island; Misses St. George, daughters of W. S. St. George of St. Louis, general passenger agent of the Missouri, Kansas & Texas, and Senator J. E. Kauffman. The party reported that the water was as fine as could have been wished, and were enthusiastic over the delights of winter sport in the breakers.1-12-12 Enc in Bass 1-15-12Jan 12 1912 The Detroit News. ures of Silk Hat State Politics Lansing, Mich., Jan. 12 - President Taft received one lone vote and Senator La Follette was ignored entirely, in a straw ballot of the Ingham board of supervisors yesterday, which resulted in a sweeping "victory" for Roosevelt and Wilson. Four were absent when the vote was taken, but the sentiment of those present was as follows: Roosevelt 8; Osborn 2; Taft 1; Wilson 9; Harmon 3.[*Jan 12-1912*] THE DETROIT NEWS. [?URES] OF SILK HAT [?] State Politics LANSING, Mich., Jan. 12.—President Taft received one lone vote and Senator La Follette was ignored entirely, in a straw ballot of the Ingham board of supervisors yesterday, which resulted in a sweeping "victory" for Roosevelt and Wilson. Four were absent when the vote was taken, but the sentiment of those present was as follows: Roosevelt 8; Osborn 2; Taft 1; Wilson 9; Harmon 3.[*H.*] J. L. BARBER INVESTMENT CO. 440 BOARD OF TRADE BLDG. PHONE DOUGLAS 4841 OMAHA, NEB. RANCHES Nebraska, Colorado and South Dakota *-*-* EASTERN NEBRASKA Improved Farms *-*-* WESTERN NEBRASKA Kimball and Cheyenne Counties, Best cheap land for investment or development *-*-* CANADA LAND Special Agent for Canadian Public Lands 10 Years Time. *-*-* OMAHA PROPERTY For Sale or exchange. I always have a few snaps. *-*-* INSURANCE All Kinds, Lowest Rates Best Companies *-*-*- FARM LOANS Lowest Rates [*H.*] Jan 13th 1912 Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay My Dear Sir: We are with you here in Nebraska and expressed our opinions at a farmers meeting on Jan 12th Ballotts were printed by the 3 newspapers. The Omaha Bee World Herald and Omaha Daily News. Votes were taken and carefully counted and result as you will see by the paper. We hope you will see fit to announce yourself as a candidate I can not understand why the other papers did not print the result, but I find my friends very much pleased. I should like very much to have an acknowledgement of this letter signed by you, as I should like to keep it. Yours very truly, John L. Barberhe took the field in chase of it, wrote his own campaign biography, and then proceeded to take off his collar - did Fassett live in vain! - and talk his head off. He has out-Bryaned Bryan in his eager grabbing of every issue in sight, including woman suffrage. I do wish that Pinchot and Garfield would quit running to and fro between him and you - gives me nausea! They cannot support him and you at the same time and not do you harm. Why as devoted friends of you they cannot see this is a mystery I cannot fathom. [*Bishop*] ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY 13th Jan. 1912 Dear Theodore - Yesterday's mail brought your letter of Dec. 29 and the Outlook with your article on the Courts. I have read the article with interest, profit and profound admiration. It is one of the most forceful and convincing pieces of work that you have ever done, and is a real public service. I never realized before how completely out of date our court procedure is in the new questions of litigation and adjudication which time has brought forward. Your presentation course open to you - waiting for the people themselves to decide. All that you say about T. I agree with entirely. His conduct has been one of the most painful and inexplicable surprises of my life. He is not in the least the man I thought he was. His blind and fatuous course, in the face of certain disaster, is amazing. I cannot believe that he will be permitted to pursue it to the end. I am more than glad to learn that you have lost faith in La Follette, for I never was able to get any myself. Whatever dreams he had of obtaining a nomination vanished the moment is in every way admirable, and your mastery of the subject - is as characteristic as it would be astonishing to me had you not long ago prepared me for any intellectual tour de force that you might undertake. What a contrast you afford to the superficial and ignorant journalistic treatment of the great and pressing problems of the day! Your letter interests me no less. I have realized from the outset of the present crisis in your career the serious and gravely trying nature of it: It has seemed to me, as it seems now, that the decision is out of your hands entirely. You are pursuing the only more joy than to have you say that- under no circumstances would you accept a nomination. That would make T.'s renomination certain. and Bryan would at once stand out for the Dem. nomination and get it. He knows he could not beat you but he is confident he could beat T. God help and strengthen you, for the trials and burdens of today and the days to come! Love and strength to Mrs. Roosevelt for the trials and burdens are also hers. Yours always Joseph Bucklin Bishop 2 ISTHMIAN CANAL COMMISSION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY I see that Rainey is proposing to investigate you for "taking the Isthmus." more power to his Elbow! If he does that, you will be nominated by acclamation, for the people will be made to see that to you and to you alone belongs the credit for building the canal. What a glorious thing it would be to have you, as President, open the canal! It would be eternal justice in visible operation, for without you in the White House not ayou in case you are nominated. With the exception of the Tribune they are all working for a Democratic president; and want to see T. renominated. Many have been against you for years, ever since you got into national politics, and they have been harmless all the time, and will always be harmless. Your strength is in yourself, and if you are drafted by the people against your will, the people will elect you. You have nothing to do but wait and stand pat on your proud declaration. Nothing would give your opponents, who are the assembled Enemies of progress in both parties, shovel-ful of Earth would have been lifted down to this day. If anyone else officiates at the opening the whole force on the canal will be grievously disappointed. We are all praying that the sorrow may not come upon us. With the whole country in a glow of patriotic enthusiasm and pride [bef] because of the success of the work and the way in which it has been accomplished, the canal issue alone would carry you to success. I am a little surprised that you should care a rap for what the New York newspapers might say about[*[ca Jan 13 1912] J.*] Mrs. H. M. Dewolf 408 1/2 16 Street Moline Ill. Colonel Roosevelt Dear Sir I am an old lady nearly 77 years old When I was quite young I married a man in Princeton the County seat of Bureau Co Ill. We lived there happily for several years his people lived in Elkland P. A. one day he came in from his work told me he had received a letter from his home telling him that his Father had been hurt in an accident and could not live many days and wished to see his son. I like a dutiful wife told him to go and I did all that I could to help him to get started he went all was as he had heard so he wrote me his father died in a few days then he wrote me that his people wished him to stay until they got things settled up he did so and then in a few days he wrote me that he had decided to stay in P.A. and wished me to come to him as soon as I was able to he knew that would not be for some time for I was about to become a mother but in the mean time I did all I was able to havingall faith in him that he ment all he wrote me but alass in a short time I received a letter purporting to be from his Brother telling me that my husband T. C. Lewis had sickened and died and was buried beside this father. I answered the letter and in a few days I received a pacage of little love tokens that I had given to my husband this I supposed came from his brother (but now I fear not) well I heard no more but as soon as my babe was old enouf so that I could I went to work to provide for myself and him for I could not think of my people doing it if I was able to for I had a willing heart and a pair of strong hands and I worked on for about 3 years I found it hard to go out to do a days work with a babe in my arms. I married again and all went well for a few short years and I was left a widow indeed and this was about the time the war broke out and then we did see hard times for every man that was able to work went to the war and that left the mens work for the wimmen to do but we went to work without a murmer the older ones in the houses the younger in the fields we ploughed and planted sowed and rept our grain thrashed and went to the mill choped down trees hauled them home choped and sawed the wood3 for stoves then when nite came we would spin and nit socks and mittens for the soldier boys to keep them warm and I am among many that did it the most of them have lain ther armour down to rest untill the coming of the Lord which I believe wont be long, but I think that all good honest men like our next president will say with me that what few old ladies like me that done so much to keep and provid for the aged and the helpless children while the Husbands and fathers were fighting for the Flag our home and our country, I say I think they ought to draw a pension while they live and I believe your sentiment is mine. or at least that is the opinion I have formed of you. when my boy was about thirteen he write to an uncle of his his Father brother he wished to know something of his fathers folks which I could not tell him for I knew nothing of them his uncles answered his letter told him that his father inlisted in the first P.A rifle regiment and was killed at the second battle of bull run he told him to tell his mother that I could get a pension for him if I tried that is me I did try and after spendin mor than I ever got in travelling and writeing, I got two dollars per month until he was 16 years of age and then it stoped.4 So a few years ago I saw something in the national tribune it said remarried widow could draw a pension so I made aplication was rejected. because I was not the soldiers wife at the time of his death and that he had procured a divorce from me I proved that untrue but was rejected then I saw another article tellin of one man that had married three diferrent wives in three different states had procured divorces from to in differ states from where he was married then he sicened and died and all three wives aplied for pension and got them because it was not legal to obtain a divorce in a different state from where the marriage was performed so I aplied for pension and was rejected again. but I am like the widow and the unjust judge (Luke 18) I will not give up for I know that all poor old ladies that staid at home and worked as hard as I did deserve a pension and justice ought to grant it to them Many an officers wife is drawing a large pension and they don't need it lik us poor mortals that have not a dollar only what we work for prety hard at the age of 77 years I am willing to work and want to work while the good Lord lets me live for that is5 I had 3 brothers in the army the youngest only 15 years old when he enlisted he was one of Shermans Bummers and a good one to. well they all lived to get home but all broke down in health one of them died in a short time the other tow still live but are not able to work they are 10 dollars per month pension it would not pay their board. but I donot think the Lords gold is ritely distributed just ly some gets more than they can possible use while others are actuly needy. I in close a little scetch from Mrs. Park I think it prety good Well I leave this in your hands believing you will render just judgment Yours in all faith Mrs. H. M. Dewolf 408 1/2 16 St Moline IllFor enc see ca 1-13-1912OFFICERS: WILLIAM W. WILCOX, PRESIDENT. CHARLES D. DURKEE, VICE-PRESIDENT. JOHN TIEBOUT, TREASURER. ARTHUR FALK, SECRETARY. DIRECTORS: JOHN A. CARPENTER, GEO. B. CARPENTER & CO., CHICAGO, ILL. GEO. W. CAMPBELL, A. S. MORES CO., BOSTON, MASS. CHAS. D. DURKEE, CHAS. D. DURKEE & CO., NEW YORK. DIRECTORS: JOHN E. FISHER, MARINE HDWR. & EQUIPT. CO. SO. PORTLAND, ME. THOMAS A. McMILLAN, W. H. McMILLAN'S SONS, NEW YORK. FRANK W. MERRIMAN, MERRIMAN BROS., BOSTON, MASS. JOHN A. PORTER, THE PORTER CO., NEW YORK. FRANK RICHARD, FRANK RICHARD & GARDNER CO. NEW YORK. JOHN TIEBOUT, W. & J. TIEBOUT, NEW YORK. JAMES WALKER, WM. H. WHITING CO., BALTIMORE, MD. WILLIAM W. WILCOX, WILCOX, CRITTENDEN & CO., MIDDLETOWN, CONN. JANUARY 13th 1912. [*D*] The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir;- The Marine Supplies Association of America, cordially invites you to attend its Annual Banquet, at Hotel Marie Antoinette, on the evening of February 21st; 1912, at eight o'clock, and would ask your favorable consideration of this request and whether you would address the Meeting. Hope to receive your favorable acceptance of this invitation, and that you will attend and address our members, who represent the manufacturers of Marine Supplies in the United States. Should you honor us with your presence, we would be pleased to make every effort that we can, to make your trip and visit with us as pleasant and agreeable as is possible. Should you address the Meeting, there will be no other speaker for the occasion. WE WANT YOU ---- WILL YOU COME? Yours very truly, Charles D. Durkee Vice-President. CDD/CBRD. C. EDWARDS--LONDON, KY. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FLOUR, FEED, GRAIN, HAY, FIELD SEEDS AND BUILDING MATERIAL [*Ans*] January 13th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- Most all the Republicans in Kentucky and a great many Democrats are determined to make you President again. Personally, I would be glad to help you again and hope you will never say that you will refuse the nomination if tendered to you. Hope to hear from you as to how feel about this matter and you may place whatever restrictions you like on what you say to me and I will follow your desires in the matter. With kind personal regards, I am your friend, D.C. Edwards Ex. M.C. 11" Ky. Dist.TUSCULUM, TENNESSEE January 13th, 1912. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York City, N. Y. My dear Sir:- In reading the "Outlook" for January 6th, 1912, I was very much indeed impressed with your article on "Judges and Progress", and as I am now in a discussion of a question very closely related to your article, the "Recall of the Judiciary", I take the liberty of writing you, for any information you may be able to give me either on the affirmative or negative side of the question, and assure you that any articles, references &c. you may send me will be deeply appreciated, and if there is any cost incident thereto, kindly send me statement for same, and I will forward check immediately. Thanking you in advance for the above favor, and holding myself in readiness to reciprocate, I am, Most sincerely yours, Jas. H. Epps Business Manager.January 13, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o "The Outlook", New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: Enclosed herewith please find clipping from the "Chicago Tribune" this day published. I thought it might interest you. You need not acknowledge receipt of this clipping, unless you so desire. Very respectuflly yours, (Hon.) Samuel A. Ettelson SAE-gJanuary 13th, 1912 My dear Col. Roosevelt: I read with keen delight your article in the last number of the "Outlook" on Productive Education, and agree with about all you say. It is marvelous how you have found time to dive so deep in the whole field of knowledge. But just a word on a matter of paramount importance, the arbitration treatise, for really the world's peace is about the most important possible matter of consideration, both from a material and moral point of view. You made many more arbitration treaties than all your predecessors combined, and like the German Kaiser, have been one of the great world factors in promoting and securing peace. You objected to some provisions in the treaties which lookt to me like technicalities, but of course you have had more experience in statecraft than I have. The Ledge amendment, however, does not affect the force of the treaties, and I earnestly hope it may remove any objection you have to them. You are oneCol. Roosevelt -2. of the world's leaders of thought, and what you say has a vast influence with the people of this country, and I write to beg you will endorse the treaties with the Ledge amendment. If you do, there is no question but the Senate will promptly enact them into law, and the greatest work for peace among men will have been accomplished since the Sermon on the Mount. Even a decade ago the newspapers sneered at your peace organizations; you will notice now that the press is practically unanimous in approval of our work and in support of the arbitration treaties. I still think that about all you told me of the qualifications of William H. Taft for the presidency at the time you persuaded me to support him, have been borne out. I have had quite a number of conferences with him, and no matter what people mat say, he is unquestionably your friend. I would like to see him have another term, and at the close of that term we will all want you. Just now, as your friend, and you know I am your friend, I would not favor your nomination. There would be much opposition. Four years hence I believe practically the whole people would want you. At any rate we can easily elect you. With cordial regards, I am, Sincerely yours, A. B. Farquhar Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.CHARLES A. FITCH LAWYER 29 W, RANDOLPH STREET PHONE RANDOLPH 5208 Residence 3635 N. Marshfield Ave. Phone Graceland 4005 CHICAGO, Jan 13/12 My dear Mr. Roosevelt, I enclose herewith a copy of the resolutions of the Chicago Roosevelt Club, organized by me with an initial membership of 75 citizens, also press clipping of Chicago Tribune of this date. There is such a stung undercurrent of feeling in your fvor in this city that needs but a small vent and it will break out in a roaring volcanoe. To being this about is and will be the object of my organization and I trust that my feeble efforts in this behalf will prove acceptable to you. In explanation of my familiarity in addressing you as I have done kindly permit me to enclose a verbatim copy of a letter received by me which speaks for itself. Yours very sincerely C. A. Fitch[*[ca 1-13-12]*] CHICAGO ROOSEVELT CLUB. At a meeting of citizens and tax payers held last night in suite 810-811 Kedzie Building, the "Chicago Roosevelt Club" was organized by the election of officers and the adoption of the following resolutions: "Resolved that Theodore Roosevelt should be the next president of the United States". Because-- we believe him to be a typical American citizen, fair, firm and fearless, and that the people want him. Because--he is the champion of honest labor, as well as honest capital, and by reason of his past experience in statesmanship, is eminently qualified to direct an adjustment of the vital economic conditions which confront us to-day. Because--he possesses the requisite nerve to deal promptly with all sorts of unreasonable combinations and associations which threaten our country and which must be speedily solved, if dire results are to be averted. Because-- he called a timely halt on rampant speculation in 1907 and thereby reduced an impeding wide-spreading panic, to a minimum, and was the first president of the United States who had the [courage] [courtage] acumen to compel the trusts to face about and take notice that common people also have rights. AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED That We welcome all good citizens who are in favor of this movement to bring about better conditions to join us and to send their names and addresses to C.A. Fitch, President, Room 810 Kedzie Building, Chicago. Pres. C. A. Fitch Sec. Louis Velten Jr. Treas. C. F. SchutzEnc in Kelly 2-2-12GILSON GARDNER ROBERT WILSON WASHINGTON CORRESPPONDENTS WASHINGTON BUREAU The Newspaper Enterprise Association 611-12 MUMSEY BUILDING Washington, D. C. January 13, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt The OUTLOOK, 287 4th avenue, New York, N. Y. Dear Colonel: I take the liberty of sending you herewith a copy of a letter written to one of our Northwest editors. With best regards, I am Faithfully yours, Gilson GardnerThe Bergen County Historical Society BERGEN COUNTY NEW JERSEY Incorporated 1907 Depository of Records The JOHNSON PUBLIC LIBRARY (Fireproof) President HOWARD B. GOETSCHIUS, Little Ferry Secretary and Treasurer BURTON M. ALLBEE, Hackensack VICE-PRESIDENTS Isaac L. Demarest, Hackensack Dr. Byron G. Van Horne, Englewood Cornelius Doremus, Ridgewood Arthur W. Van Winkle, Rutherford Matt. J. Bogert, Demarest Albert Z. Bogert, River Edge Edward Stagg, Leonin Robert T. Wilson, Saddle River Albert DeBaun, Hackensack EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE William M. Johnson, Hackensack David D. Zabriskie Ridgewood Eugene K. Bird, Hackensack Everett L. Zabriskie, Ridgewood Milton Demarest, Hackensack Archive and Property Committee Mrs. F. A. Westervelt, Hackensack Burton M. Allbee, Hackensack William M. Johnson, Hackensack Mrs. P. C. Terhune, Hackensack Jan. 13-1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Outlook Offices, 287 - 4th Ave., N.Y. My dear Sir:- Though I greatly regret the decision in your courteous letter of the 10th, I fully appreciate your position and scarcely hoping that you would be able to accept, yet ventured because of the value of the stake if you could come. With the belief that every speech you cannot avoid making will have one sure result that patriotic citizens of both parties I believe - are anxiously waiting for, I am, Very sincerely yours, Howard B. GoetschiusMELVIN GRIGSBY LAW OFFICES OF GRIGSBY & GRIGSBY 401-2-3 MINNEHAHA BUILDING SIOUX FALLS, S. D. SIOUX K. GRIGSBY January 13th, 1912. My Dear Colonel:- The same edition of the Argus Leader, from which I enclose clipping, contains proceedings of the La-Follette mass convention. They elected candidates for delegates to the national convention to be voted for at the coming primary. The motto, which they selected and which, according to our statute, is to be placed on the ballot, is "La Follette-Roosevelt Progressive Republican Principles". Without this motto before him one might be at a loss to know upon what grounds I make objection. Yours very truly, Melvin Grigsby MG-ML. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City.THE BROOKLYN INSTITUTE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES FOUNDED 1834 RE-INCORPORATED 1890 OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES A. AUGUSTUS HEALY PRESIDENT HON. CHARLES A. SCHIEREN FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT HON. CARLL H. DESILVER SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT COL. ROBERT B. WOODWARD THIRD VICE-PRESIDENT CLINTON W. LUDLUM TREASURER GEORGE C. BRACKETT SECRETARY DIRECTOR PROF. FRANKLIN W. HOOPER, M. A. OFFICERS OF THE COUNCIL REV. JAMES M. FARRAR, D. D. PRESIDENT J. HERBERT LOW, M. A. SECRETARY OFFICE: THE BROOKLYN ACADEMY OF MUSIC, LAFAYETTE AVENUE BETWEEN FULTON ST. AND FLATBUSH AVE. Brooklyn, January 13, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, LL.D., Oyster Bay, L. I. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- I beg leave to ask if you will not kindly telegraph to me to my expense, the address of Mr. Seth Bullock. His residence has been, if it is not at present, in South Dakota. We wish to write to Mr. Bullock in the interest of establishing a buffalo range in South Dakota. Very sincerely yours, Franklin W. Hooper, Pres. Am. Bison Society B.Elephant and where. I am sure you shot him head on. Believe me, sir, Most Sincerely Yours Walter Burattour January 13th 1912 [*[1-13-12]*] [*Hour*] 1724 I STREET My dear Mr Roosevelt Very many thanks for remembering us at this time and for sending me a wedding present as my father's friend. When I have the great pleasure of seeing you next I shall certainly ask you to tell me how you killed that[*J*] EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT THE CENTURY MAGAZINE UNION SQUARE NEW YORK ROBERT UNDERWOOD JOHNSON, EDITOR. CLARENCE CLOUGH BUEL, ASSOCIATE EDITOR. January 13, 1912. Dear Roosevelt: Thanks for Kermit's article, which shall have every attention. This is a poor shop, I fear, for hunting articles — if one hits anything, and I'm informed Kermit has inherited that weakness! I'm looking up the record, about Dawson's story. I feel sure I sent you a letter about it at least three weeks ago. By a flunk I missed the chance of being at the Aldine Club dinner. I had an engagement with my wife (which, too late, she found she couldn't keep) to go to see my son's adaptation of Donnay's "Return from Jerusalem". So I was the loser both ways. If you don't hear from me Tuesday you may know it's because I'm in Washington looking after the Academy and Institute incorporation bills. Did I tell you we are going to add a Target Company section to these organizations so as to enlist your interest in them! In years to come the Academy will be gathering up your "sacred ashes into History's golden urn". I'll remind you of this if we meet on the other side of the Styx. Meanwhile, I am yours to be sure R. U. Johnson Col. Theodore Roosevelt. (over)DISTRICT MEMBERS 1— Milton Oakman, Detroit William S. Dever, Detroit 2— W. G. Gutmann, Monroe Millard F. Cottrell, Jackson 3— Clayton A. Powell, Hillsdale John C. Davis, Battle Creek 4— John T. Owens, Benton Harbor Arthur W. Seidmore, Three Rivers 5— Arthur H. Vandenberg, Grand Rapids Henry J. Horrigan, Ionia 6— Bret Nottingham, Lansing William C. Manchester, Sandusky 7— William Dawson, Detroit Bela W. Jenks, Harbor Beach Michigan Republican State Central Committee Chairman ... Frank Knox, Sault Ste. Marie Treasurer ... Frederick M. Alger, Detroit Secretary ... Paul H. King, Lansing DISTRICT MEMBERS 8— John Baird, Saginaw Otto Sprague, Owosso 9— Henry A. Wolff, Muskegon William Lloyd, Manistee 10— Wm. D. Gordon, Midland Homer E. Buck, Bay City 11— Ira Adams, Bellaire A. B. Darragh, St. Louis 12— Robert A. Douglass, Ironwood Robert H. Shields, Houghton PRESS MEMBERS— Perry F. Powers, Cadillac Walter J. Hunsaker, Saginaw Office of the Chairman SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH., January 13, 1912. My dear Mr. Harper: I have yours of the 10th, enclosing the telegram from Mr. Davis. Letter to Mr. Davis has already been forwarded. Yours very truly, Frank Knox Hon. Frank Harper, Secretary, c/o The Outlook, New York City.[*File Knox*] Form 101 [*[1-13-12]*] The Western Union Telegraph Company INCORPORATED [*287*] 172 5TH AVE. JAN 13 1912 191___ M___Theodore Roosevelt Your Telegram dated Jan 4 to Frank Knox c/o Wayne Hotel is undelivered. Detroit Mich Reason: Just returned was forwarded to Claypool Hotel Indianapolis not there. The forwarding charges are .77. N. C. LOUGHLIN, MANAGER _____________________________________ MANAGER ___________________________OFFICE N.B.- Changes in the address must be paid for at the usual ratesAmerican Miners' Accident Association WALTER LETTIE Special Agent for Pennsylvania Punxsutawney, Pa. January 13th 1912 [*26.*] Hon.Theodore Roosevelt, New York, New York. Dear Sir: Having faith in the number thirteen, I take pleasure in the fact that Theodore Roosevelt Lettie, born on January 13th 1912 at 6.13 P.M. seems to be of a hardy disposition and I hope that he will grow up to be not only an honor to the mother who bore him but that he may be an honor to the name I have given him. In following your career since the time I first knew you as a member of the Rough Riders during the war with Spain, I have always wished that I might live to have a son that would follow in your footsteps and make for himself, a name (in my estimation) second to none in the world. As a member of the 16th P.V.I.I served during the war in the Island of Puerto Rico and on my return to the States re enlisted and served in the 28th Infantry during the Phillipine uprising. I unfortunately contracted the fever while in the Phillipines and was compelled to give up army life and returned to civil life very much broken in health. After a time spent in teaching, I was compelled to give up that line of work, owing to the weakened condition of my eyes but at the present time I have a position that does not require very close application in that respect and therefore an able to provide for my wife and family of five good sturdy Americans. As long as God spares me I hope to be able to provide for them and will endeavor to train them up to be good loyal citizens. Hoping that the son born this day will live to be an honor to the name that I have this day given him, and that you may live to see him be an honor to the name, I am, Yours respectfully, Walter Lettie. #715 2nd Avenue.H. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E. T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION Personal, [*9*] January 13, 1912. My dear Theodore:- I have your letter of the 12th and I do not understand it for it is evident that you have not seen the resolution which I introduced although I sent you a copy the day before it was presented. My resolution leaves things exactly as if the treaty did not exist; that is, it leaves the powers of the President and the Senate absolutely uncontrolled by the treaty. Of course, if we cannot depend upon the President and the Senate not to submit the Monroe Doctrine to arbitration we are helpless because under the Constitution they could do it if they chose, treaty or no treaty. What we rely upon is that no President and no Senate would think of doing it and my purpose was to remove from the treaty any limitation on the powers of the President and the Senate. If the resolutions do not do it, then language is meaningless. Root said that he could not see how they consented to it, and no more do I, but they did. Harry White, who saw the resolutions for the first time yesterday said that it left nothing of the treaty and all it does leave is the language and the machinery. I certainly should be unwilling to sacrifice anything serious [by] hereby to preventing free public debate and I doubt if it can be avoided but I have been extremely anxious to get things in such shape that nothing could pass, in any degree harmful, and I thinkH. C. LODGE, CHAIRMAN. E. T. CLARK, CLERK. United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRATION I have succeeded in doing that. Even if the Senate did not add anything to my resolution we should be perfectly safe and there was great danger before that the treaties might get through without a sufficient limitation. The Committee amendment of course stands before the Senate and cannot be withdrawn without the consent of the Senate. I cannot withdraw it and if the Senate chooses to add to it I cannot prevent it. They may add the language of Root's resolution which I do not think important as my resolution covers everything. We can reject arbitration even after the award of the Join High Commission on any ground we choose and without assigning any reason. I am sure that I have got the situation now where nothing serious can happen and as for the rest I care very little. Always yours, H. C. Lodge Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287-4th Ave., New York City.SETH LOW 30 EAST 64th STREET NEW YORK Trip To Tuskegee Institute Washington's Birthday, 1912 January 13, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 4th Ave., NEW YORK CITY. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: A meeting of the Trustees of the Tuskegee Institute will be held at the Institute on Washington's Birthday, 1912. In connection with this meeting, a number of Trustees and their wives will go down in a special compartment car, and this notice is sent to you, in the hope that it may please you, and some of your friends, to join the party. If so many wish to go as to make more than one car necessary, as many cars as may be needed will be obtained. It is proposed to leave New York on either the morning or the evening of February 20th. The trip is something over thirty hours in length. The morning train will arrive at Tuskegee on the evening of February 21st, and the evening train on the morning of February 22nd. If you are disposed to join the party, in replying please let me know whether you prefer to leave on the morning or the evening of February 20th. The maximum cost per passenger, for the round trip will be about $77.80, plus cost of meals. Each compartment is provided with toilet accommodations, and will hold two persons. If many join the party, the cost per passenger will be somewhat less than the figure given. Kindly let me know on or before January 23rd whether you will join this party, and, if so, how many persons, and who they are, will go with you. Yours very truly, Seth Low President, Board of Trustees, Tuskegee Institute, 30 East 64th Street, New York City.HARVARD UNIVERSITY CAMBRIDGE January 13, 1912. Dear Theodore:- You know that one of the steps in the process of making Harvard more democratic is the bringing of all the Seniors together in the College Yard. This has been done on the initiative of the students themselves; but we have given all the encouragement to it that we could. Last night the present Junior Class held a meeting to talk it over, and it looks as if they would be successful in bringing their members into the Yard for next year. Now, the president of the Class asked me if you would be wiling to come to a dinner of the Class - say in March - and I told him that if the Class went into the Yard I would write and ask you to do so; because I know how strongly you have the progress of democracy in the College at heart; and if the Class has taken this step ( which is done somewhat reluctantly, as the two ends of the Class are not harmonious in this case) I thought, perhaps, you might be willing to come on and give them a word of encouragement, which would go a good way towards solidifying them for another year. If this class goes into the Yard I believe there will be no difficulty with the next one. Yours very truly, A. Lawrence Lowell. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Official Journal Great Council of U.S. Imp'd Order of Red Men. The American Redman Office and Works: 727 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky [*A6.*] Louisville, Ky., January 13, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Chief and Brother:- THE AMERICAN RED MAN, as official organ for the Great Council of the United States, will soon issue one of the most elaborate editions any newspaper anywhere ever published in regard to Redmanship. Representative leaders of the Order are already boosting the paper and many have consented to contribute articles to this special edition. In view of the fact that you are one of the leaders of the Improved Order of Red Men, we wish to suggest that you join forces with us on this occasion and write a short article on any subject. As you probably know, the Order is now straining every resource to forward the Indian Memorial project in Washington, D. C. Naturally, this is a subject of the deepest interest to the half-million members of the Order, and any contribution from your pen on this subject would be especially welcome. However, we do not desire to lay particular stress on that topic, theOfficial Journal Great Council U.S. Imp'd Order of Red Men. The American Red Man Office and Works: 727 West Jefferson Street, Louisville, Kentucky. 2 T. R. choice being absolutely with you. While we realize that every moment of your time is in demand, we believe that you will be willing to collaborate with us on this edition. Many prominent members of the Order, who likewise are leaders in the commercial world have made sacrifices in "the good of the Order," and we are confident that you will not fail. Expressing our thanks in advance and with our kindest regards, we beg to remain Sincerely yours in F. F. and C., THE AMERICAN RED MAN. Per, W S Marshall Editor.NELSON PUBLISHING COMPANY SAVANNAH, GA. OWNERS: COTTON SHIPPERS' BOOK COTTON TRADE JOURNAL Savannah, Ga., Jan. 13, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Care The Outlook, New York City. Dear Sir:- I take the liberty of mailing you a copy of my paper - the Cotton Trade Journal, - containing comment in relation to your very commendable stand in behalf of the steady strengthening of our national protective organization. The cotton trade involves several millions of our people, many of them in the fields down here, there being over 300,000 growers alone, but the large majority of them are the operatives in the mills and factories throughout the country. The South sells some seasons about one billion dollars' worth of cotton. We have never yet competed with the world, because we have sold this raw cotton to them, and consumed largely at home the output of our mills. The time is about here when we shall have to compete actively with other nations if our enormous cotton mill industry is to continue developing. And to this end, in my humble opinion, we must then command respectful consideration at the hands of all the trading nations engaged in the manufacture of cotton goods, which now includes practically all of them. It is my purpose to further study the conditions, and to this end I shall again sail the latter part of next week, to be abroad about two months.NELSON PUBLISHING COMPANY SAVANNAH, GA. OWNERS: COTTON SHIPPERS' BOOK COTTON TRADE JOURNAL 2- Does any special angle occur to you from which this question might be best considered as an argument in support of bettering steadily our general protective establishment? My New York address will be Broadway Central hotel. Very Respectfully, Julius A. Nelson.(*File*) PUBLIC SCHOOL NO. 85 EVERGREEN AVE. AND ALDERT ST. ARTHUR C. PERRY JR. PRINCIPAL BROOKLYN, N. Y., January 13, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York. Dear Sir: Under separate cover I am sending you a copy of my monograph "The Status of the Teacher," just published, which I trust you will accept with my compliments. Respectfully yours, A. C. Perry Jr.Holley N.Y 1/13/12 [*27.*]. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay L.I. My dear Col. Roosevelt; I have in my possession two memoirs of the Rev. John H Livingston D.D.S.T.P edited by Alexander Gunn, pastor of the Reformed Dutch Church at Bloomingdale, New York City. One copy is the original published by Rutgers Press in 1829. The other is a revised edition with additions of 1856. It has seemed to me that these volumes are of more value to the Livingston family or the DutchI thought it proper to address you regarding the matter, with a view of you enabling me to get these antiques in the hands of the family should they desire them. Regretting any annoyance this may cause you I am Yours very truly Harry H. Pierce Reform Church of New York than to myself- the original owners having passed away. There is also in my possession an oil painting of Dr. Livingston which is a copy of the original and is the same as the cut in the Edition of 1829 - The Engraving in the 1856 edition is not the same as the earlier edition. I also have the copies of the Memoirs of Rev. Peter Labagh D.D. who was my Great Grandfather and were published in 1860 and which contains various letters of Dr. Livingston. Knowing you are a member of the Dutch Reform Church and might be able to advise me relative to the Livingston familyWILLIAM C. REDFIELD FIFTH DISTRICT, NEW YORK house of Representatives, U.S. Washington, D.C. January 13, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- [[shorthand]] I shall be glad to arrange to meet you anywhere in New York that is your convenience on Monday, 29th, at three P.M. The factory of J.H. Williams & Company, which we will visit, is located at 150 Hamilton Ave., Brooklyn. The most direct access is to cross Hamilton Ferry, from which the works are distant, on the Brooklyn side, about five blocks. My city office is 141 Broadway. If you purpose going in an automobile, my office will be directly on the road, but if any other course is preferred I will meet you wherever you suggest and have noted three P.M. as the time. I am writing the president of J.H. Williams & Company today, advising him of our intended visit. Very truly yours, William C. RedfieldOFFICE, NEW PHONE 5264 W. J. ROACH DEALER IN HARDWOOD AND PINE LUMBER . . . OF ALL KINDS AND LOGS. . . Res. 1330 Cornell Avenue. Office, 1531 Lewis Street Indianapolis, Ind. Jan 13/12 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir & Friend, I, take this present opportunity of informing you that the grand old State of Indiana is about solid for Mr. Roosevelt, and I went to Chicago When Mr. Taft was nominated and we wanted to get the old ticket re-nominated Roosevelt & Fairbanks for four years more, [x] and we finally got it started in the convention, and it took one hour before the convention could get it stopped, and we concluded to let it go for Mr. Taft that time. But all of [xx] the leading Republicans of the State of Indiana want you to let us know if you will accept the nomination, and we will do the rest and assure you [xxx that] the State of Indiana, and I think you can carry three fourths of the States in the Union, and be [xxxxxx] elected unanimously. Please give me a hint and I will fix this State at once for you. Please answer. From a life long friend of Mr. Roosevelt, the smartest man in the United States to[x]day, Yours very[x]truly, W. J. RoachHomedale, Idaho. January the 13th, 1912. Mr Theodore Roosevelt. New York City. Dear Sir:- I have just finished reading what you have to say as to our Courts, in the [1898?] last "OUTLOOK". I had read what you said before, am a constant reader of the paper. And while I am more than pleased with what you say in the premises. Believeing for sure that you are perfectly right. Yet I doubt if you realize why the criticism. You can not very well know, or at least I can not see how you can know. Yes: upon second thought you should know. But the student that I have tryed to be it did not fully dawn upon me untill I read What Leslie M. Shaw had to say to Francis E. Leupp. You of course know Mr Shaw well he having served in you Cabnet. The gist of what he had to say was to be let alone. Let BUSINESS ALONE. Let the comercial interests alone, let the manufactureing interests alone, in fact let everything alone that in any way affects the interests of those who live [*off*] of their money or the products of the labor of others. YOU. Mr Roosevelt are disturbing the "menagerie". That is why you hear the animals "roar". Not for what you say, not that the most of these people care any thing about the sanctity of the Court. But it is what the Court does for them. Dont forget this "COMRAD". These people care nothing about the people who produce, knowing well if they can hold them down by the weight of the want of bread, that they have the United States under their thumb, look at the vast mortgage they have upon the people, and how are they to escape? [*Never can pay and it is not intended they should pay (but the "tribute")*] I note that you "take a fall" out of Socialism on account of what some of what you term "leaders" said. I know there are such as these in the party, and they push themselves to the front as much as they can, but generaly they will be found to be Unionists of some kind. Not real Socialists. They are but a blot and a hinderence to good Government. Haywood made that kind of a brake in Denver just a short time ago, and, as a Socialist. But they took steps at once to expell him. It is not such as these that [XXXXXX] advance the cause of Socialism. It is the eliment that you denounce that are making recruits for the Socialist party and the Socialist cause. I have been in trades union. I know what is there. I associate with Socialists, I know what they are. I have been in business, some of it quite big, I know what that is. But generaly I have been a PRODUCER and I know who we have to feed. It is every one who does not produce. Work along your line is the only thing that will head off the cause [*of Socialism*]. I do not belong to a local, neither am I enrolled with them. (the party) Note Mr Roosevelt if you please, the groath of the banks, The banking power. In 1864, 252.3 million dollars. Now it is over 25,200.million dollars. (I presume) It was over 22,000 million dollars June 30th 1910. The banks did not produce this wealth. [*This is the greatest [M??ian] to our country*] No greater crisis could be perpetrated upon the people than to enact a banking system upon the lines as proposed by Aldrich. One along the lines proposed in Mr Whorton Barkers MEMORIAN [* to Borat*] is the thing. There will be 1,000,000 more Socialist votes cast in 1912 if the Aldrich plan carries than if we get the Barker plan. Respectfully yours W. H. Schenckinconvenience you. I am going to take the liberty of calling you up at the office next week on the chance that I may be able to see you then Owing to an unforseen hitch in the Nicaraguan affair my departure has been postponed. Trusting you will pardon my failure to show up at the office yesterday. Sincerely Guy H. Scull Jan 13 [*[1912]*] HARVARD CLUB OF NEW YORK CITY 1865 HARV COLL 1636 VERITAS Dear Col. Roosevelt. Yesterday I was detained down town and did not get back to the club till four o'clock when I found your message. Although it was too late then I call you up to explain matters at least, but you had left the office. I am exceedingly sorry about this, and hope I did not[*[1-13-12]*] HUGH R. SHAW, ASSOCIATED ACCOUNTANT. 6, Racquet Court Fleet Street, London, 13 Jany 1912 E. C. To the Honble Theodore Roosevelt &c &c United States A. Dear Sir May I as a citizen of London claim the privilege of offering a suggestion in the matter of peace between the two great Anglo Saxon nations & incidentally the peace of the wide world? I understand from history that this year current witnesses the completion of a century of peace between Britain & America & doubtless there will be some sort of celebration of the event. I have often wondered whether it has ever occurred to you & others in authority that a fast alliance between Anglo Saxondom might be a sure means of giving universal peace to the World simply by the prohibition of warfare. And as a first means to this desirable end do you think that some day the American people would be disposed to run the English King as a candidate for the Presidential Chair of the USA. It seems a bold proposition & doubtless comes to late for this years election, but it seems to me that some such an event must take place before the World ends & if the people ever thought fit to carry it into execution it need not interfere with the government of either country, while it wouldinsure at least 4 years' peace & there might even be a reelection & the Tariff trouble would at once vanish with Free trade between all Anglo-Saxondom, & a Tariff against all other folks. I spare you any details of the possibility of working the idea, but I might express my own opinion that if ever such an offer came to George V. he is not the man to repeat the errors of George III. Trusting you may be able to give this your consideration. I am Dear Sir, Yours faithfully H. R. ShawE. V. BOWKER SEC'Y & GEN'L MGR. W. H. H. SHELLEY TREASURER. GREAT EASTERN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION 5147 JENKINS ARCADE BUILDING, P. & A. 'PHONE, MAIN 2222 PITTSBURG, PA., Jan. 13, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Editor The Outlook, New York City. Esteemed Sir: I beg the privilege of directing your attention to a great matter of reform which has been lying very heavily upon me for solution for some time. Ever since I have had the revelation of the clear light of truth in this respect, and as I have from that time been investigating and meditating and praying for a broadened vision and a Moses of deliverance, the name and vision of Theodore Roosevelt appear in bold relief before me. I was brought up a Republican, and my ancestors and connections have been and are, with rarest of exceptions, of that political faith. It is difficult, therefore, for me to vote with any other party whose position is not sound on the great question of protective tariff. But, with me the moral issues of life, the conservation of human lives and the souls of men, stand above any other material and passing consideration, and therefore I cannot vote for that party when it stands committed by its platforms to the perpetuation of the license-for-revenue governmental system. It was the Republican Party which settled the sectional slavery question for all time by crushing it out and amending the Constitution of the United States, and when the immortal Lincoln had settled that issue he also stated that there is another slavery question of vaster proportions next to be settled. He had given his sanction reluctantly to the temporary war measure of retail liquor license, saying that he would do it only on assurance that it would be removed at an early time; but he died and the license has been perpetuated. During the Spanish-American war the temporary war measure calling for revenue on the necessaries of life, they were soon removed when the urgency had passed. General Fred. D. Grant has said "If I could, by offering my body as a sacrifice, free my country of this fell destroyer, Drink, I'd thank God for the privilege of doing ti." You, Mr. Roosevelt, the great world mover in great reforms, and who, before I came to see the need of the greatest of all reforms which is at the bottom of all other evils, was my ideal of humankind in all that stands for substantial character and manhood, are the one who can free this country from that fell destroyer and "The Great Destroyer," and by so doing you will become the greatest emancipator of all time, whose name, even beyond that of Lincoln, will be immortal only in a little lower degree than that of the Christ of God. This is your opportunity, now, when all the world is waiting for America to lead, and you to lead that America as you have done in the past in other great matters as no other man ever did or could, by seeing to it that the Republican national platform of 1912 shall contain a plank pledging itself to secure the passage of a billHon. Theodore Roosevelt -- No. 2. to amend the Constitution of the United States, and to be ratified by the three-fourths of all the states of the Union, forbidding forever within the United States and any of its dependencies the manufacture, importation and sale of alcoholic liquors for beverage purposes. Why should this not be done for every reason under the sun, if not for the all-sufficient and highest reasons of religions and morality, then for strategic and temporal advantage of the highest order conceivable by intelligent man, and particularly the supreme type, Americans, and the, moreover, the first citizen of the world, Roosevelt. With the money paid for drink each year (thrown away), nearly $400,000,000, five Panama canals could be completely paid for: think of it! And then, in the 1911 Prohibition Year Book, which I enclose you under separate cover, please note what Father Cassidy and John Mitchell say as to its being the mortal enemy of labor; also how all labor unions exclude its victims - pages 169 to 175. Then, pages 157 to 165, same book, see what the Courts have to say as to it as being a legalized outlaw. Also pages 46 to 55 what the churches say concerning it; and partcularly note the attitude of leading Catholic churchmen, including Arch-Bishop Ireland. Page 100 contemplates the blighting influence it casts on the religion of our Saviour in foreign lands, in particular, where they look upon us as Christian America. And then, page 128 note, with consolation, to what higher and nobler uses this alcohol can be put, and in which better and civilizing enterprise even the distillers and brewers and all concerned are only waiting to participate when the way is opened and established by the greatest American under God, Theodore Roosevelt. I also enclose you slip showing publications of great writers on the question at issue. I am also enclosing the speech of Representative Richmond Pearson Hobson, who recently spoke in Memorial Hall here to an over-crowded house, showing that the disease is organic; that it cannot be regulated; for, "The saloon - which never took a drunken man and made him a sober one, or a shiftless one and made him provident, or a dishonest one and made him upright, or a cruel one and made him a loving husband and father - yet jauntily essay to reform it," is beyond the confines of logic. It must be removed, as said Abraham Lincoln, "The liquor traffic is a cancer in society, eating out its vitals and threatening destruction, and all attempts to regulate it will prove abortive. There must be no attempt to regulate the cancer; it must be eradicated, not a root must be left behind, for until this is done all classes must continue in danger of becoming victims of strong drink." Permit me to say that, were you to come boldly forth and declare your position unequivocally and unalterably (as you always do) you will at once have with you the best labor element, the Catholic Church, the great Methodist Church militant, and you can make of the Religion and Forward Movement at once a real, virile and vital issue, going forth to the ends of the earth conquering and to conquer, and the leader of the mightiest host ever marshalled under the banners of the God of nations shall become through time and the eternities known of men and angels as THEODORE ROOSEVELT, the greatest reformer of all time, and the saviour of his people from physical and moral destruction. I should like to ask, What would the people of this or any country do if the government were to license gambling? Would ther not be a revolution? Then why license that which is a thousands times worse than mere gambling of whatever nature? The one robs me of their money; theHon. Theodore Roosevelt -- No. 3. other of money, body, soul, friends, intellect, beauty - everything onthis earth and in the world to come. You will please pardon my writing you at such length, but my soul is burning with a holy zeal for a great national character, popular with all classes of men everywhere, to stand forth and move forward in the cause of declaring once again for that greater American Independence, and that there may go forth signed from the White House, the Capitol of the greatest nation on earth, the Great Emancipation Proclamation from darkest slavery. I shall be most glad to have your personal reply, and to have you give me one reason in the sight of God why the government should ever license the manufacture and sale of that, for drinking purposes, which every department of science, philosophy, religion and common sense teaches is the arch enemy of individuals, nations and God. And who is the government? Is it not a government by political party, and is not a political party composed of individuals? Then the only solution of the problem is to submit it to the voters through the dominant political party, or that party which has been in power mostly since Lincoln, and which bids fair (and I should like to have it continue to be if it stands square on the greatest matter of reform under God, being the feeding cause of the notorious White Slave Traffic in innocent girls, of pauperism, crime, the public house, insanity, everything bad and nothing good) to be in power for many years to come, unless it ignores this question until the christian and sensible people rise up in righteous indignation and overthrow it, as it should be overthrown if it does not heed the rights of sacred public and religious conscience. Bryan has deep convictions on this question; but, for popular policy sake he seems to stand aloof as yet; but the time is coming as surely as that night precedes the day when he will beforced through his religious convictions and deep and pure conscience to take this step. He recently heard the redoubtable Clinton N. Howard, of Rochester, N. Y., at a chatauqua, and he shed tears as does the sorrowful innocent child. Please do not allow him to usurp the glory which God has ordained, if you obey His call, from the foundations of the world to be yours. Anything which you may write me will be kept in strict confidence, if you so state. All things stated herein are wholly at your disposal. They are not written for notoriety, but are the silent, prayerful convictions and voicings of my deepest soul. You believe in frankness, and in a square deal; I do, but I first got my deep and abiding sense of its highest meaning from you. Please do not disappoint now in this most critical time for national and world righteousness. Trusting to hear from you at some length, and with your usual honesty and frankness, I remain Yours sincerely, W. H. H. Shelley STHE EVENING MAIL NEW YORK EDITOR'S OFFICE [*7.*] January 13, 1912. My dear Col. Roosevelt:- The persistent and often malicious misrepresentation of your utterances on many public matters must be left to time to rectify. On a question of such vital importance to the people, your party, and yourself, however, as your attitude toward a nomination for President by the Republican national convention, it seems to me that you clearly have the right to ask the country to accept a plain statement of fact, over your own signature. Frankly, I share the hope of many Republicans - a vast majority, I believe - that you will not make it impossible for the national convention to call upon you to undertake the duel task of restoring business confidence, which means prosperity, and of maintaining and still further developing those national policies now called progressive and which are in fact, as stated by you when you inaugurated them, only a firm determination to have government by and for all the people instead of government by and for any class. In the minds of the people no one typifies this determination so completely and intensely as you do. It naturally follows that when confronted with the probability of its being ignored or minimized as Washington through democratic success or a hesitant Republican administration there should be an emphatic protest from the people and that they should turn to you. There are many indications that they are doing so, and that the national convention in Chicago next June will be responsive to a widespread public demand for your nomination. In these circumstances, it is unjust to yourself that fragmentary and distorted reports of your utterances should constitute the only public record of your views on this subject; let me add that it is also unjust to those who regard your leadership as the one hope of Republican success in November. Sincerely yours, Henry L. Stoddard Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York.Trinity Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Sup't [*B.*] Youngstown, O., Jan 13 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, #287 Fourth Ave. N.Y. Honorable Sir:- Some months ago you wrote us you could not possibly lecture for us this year but we want you, anyway. When will you come ? Give us a chance.Trinity Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Sup't Youngstown, O., 191 We want you to speak on either "Good Citizenship" or "Civic Righteousness" The city needs it The people need it God wants you to HELP. Come this year or next year but COME. Write us terms, subjects and when, nearly as possible, Yours truly George H. Stone46 WARREN STREET NEW YORK CITY January 13, 1912. Dear Friend : I cannot tell you how much Mrs. Straus and I value your letter of the 5 inst. You have always shown such genuine friendship for me, and confidence in me, that I cannot adequately express in words my appreciation. I trust that nothing may ever happen that will make me less worthy of you than I now am. You have put "The Story of a Newspaper Canard" in the best possible form, and have pointed a most valuable moral. I do hope that Mrs. Roosevelt is well again. Faithfully yours, Oscar S. Straus Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, "The Outlook," 287 Fourth Ave., City.A. P. Farley S. S. Sutphin C. M. Ward Farley, Sutphin & Ward Attorneys-at-Law Beckley, W. Va. Jan. 13, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, New York. Dear Sir: I have been in various parts of the state quite recently, and find the people very strong for you, for president. I believe it is up to you to unite the two factions of our party by becoming a candidate. Unless you do so, I am afraid we will lose West Virginia in the general election. You carried it by over thirty thousand before, and can carry it by forty thousand now. A. P. Farley S. S. Sutphin C. M. Ward Farley, Sutphin & Ward Attorneys=at=Law Beckley, W. Va. #2 Do you not owe it to the party to at least, accept nomination if tendered you, and to let the people know you would do it? I hope you will. Yours very truly, S. S. Sutphin SSS/TBryan L. Kennelly REAL ESTATE BROKER, AUCTIONEER AND APPRAISER 156 BROADWAY NEW YORK TELEPHONE, 1547 CORTLANDT CABLE ADDRESS "KENILWORTH" Jan. 13, 1912. [*8*] My dear Colonel: My eldest son who is just twenty years of age, has grown up very rapidly and is threatened with tuberculosis. His physician is anxious for him to get on a ranch in Arizona, New Mexico or some high and dry climate. Knowing your thorough acquaintance throughout the West, I write to ask if you can suggest any place where I can send him. I do not care whether he makes any money or not, but I would like him to be where he could rough it and have something to occupy his mind. I am sorry to trouble you, as I know you are very busy, but I know from the past that you are always anxious to do anything that you can for a relative of my father. Very sincerely, John M. Hampson Colonel Theodore Roosevelt 287 Fourth Avenue, City.Breckenridge Colo Jan 13/12 Colonel Roosevelt Dear Sir Pretty soon I shall join these farmers in Canada if things dont change, It is a common thing to get an invitation to leave, if you dont like things as they are, I would bet my clothes that any meeting of 5,000 common people there are not 50 who ever wrote a letter to their Congressmen, or did a single thing in their lives to help better their condition. They are carried out of the Mines, blown to pieces, from the Smelters and foundries burned, and from the mills with their limbs broken, to face old age, and the prospect of having - in their feeble condition - to pay a pension to an army of Government clerks, short hour men, who got better pay than they themselves ever did, who never lost any limbs nor any blood - not so that anybody could notice it, The tendency is to pension about everybody who doesnt need it - to the exclusion of those dumb sufferers who ask for nothing, and get it regularly. For God's sake Colonel say something for them and give us another run for the Presidency. Respectfully, A Torkingtonas well as all the outside girls. You have a very warm admirer in Miss Hall, the Deaconess in charge, & nothing could exceed her pleasure this morning, when I telephoned her you would be there on the 19th. It really is most kind of you! The Club is at 340 West 85th St. I hope Ethel will be able to come [*22*] Jan 13th/12 155 EAST 61st STREET My dear Colonel Roosevelt, The Three Arts Club is all a-flutter with excitement over your visit on Friday. I have told them you would be there at four o'clock & they are busy asking the people who are to take part in our benefit to meet you, up with you. I am so delighted to hear Mrs Roosevelt is better Believe me Yours very sincerely Anne C. Tucker.JANUARY 1911 20 CENTS RUNDSCHAU ZWEIER WELTEN [???] RUNDSCHAU ZWEIER WELTEN THE GERMAN CURRENT LITERATURE 134 WEST 29th ST., NEW YORK. Published for the Viereck Publishing Company Under the management of Current Literature Publishing Company Jan 13, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, 287-4th Ave., City. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: - A few days ago a young man presented himself at my office, who called himself Dr. Benedict and said he was the son of the proprietor of the Vienna Freie Presse. He says you received him and invited him for a visit to Oyster Bay. He had an introduction from Dr. Shaw of the Review of Reviews and from others. I notice from the German papers that the man is a swindler and is in no way related to the proprietor of the Vienna paper in question. I write this note to you in case you should not have been warned by Dr. Shaw. The young man is suave and an accomplished liar. I recommend him for the Ananias Club, but not for a visit to Oyster Bay; if you should really have invited him, which may also be one of his fabrications, but one which he has repeated many times and in many circles. Very sincerely yours, George Sylvester Viereck Meanwhile it baffle's just - as you can see from to-day's Times1020 Tenth Street N. E., Washington, D. C., January 13, 1912. Theodore Roosevelt, Esq., Oyster Bay, N. Y. Dear Sir: I wish to call your attention to the two enclosed newspaper items, relative to one Ormsby McHarg and yoursef. Probably you had that of October 8, 1910, and it may be unnecessary for me to add that McHarg is of the Janus-faced species. Myself? ***** I am one William S. Waudby; one-time said name being presented to you as the candidate of Organized Labor for appointment to the position of U.S. Commissioner of Labor; for 24 years a Special Agent in that service, and through McHarg and Neill (the present Commissioner) I was humiliated and degraded; my salary reduced from $1600 per annum to $1200, and sent to the Census Bureau, where I am daily in danger of losing even that position. Dear Mr. Roosevelt, I am aware that you are one of the busiest men in the world, and that what I have written [xx] may be a gross intrusion, but you should know that man -- and we all pray that it may be true that you will be our next President, so that is why I write. Sincerely yours, William S. WaudbyEnc in Delwolf ca Jan 13 1912 1-13-12Plea for Widow Mothers Mrs. Park Urges Pensions for Those Having Dependent Children. Boston, Jan. 13. - Mrs. Clara Cahill Park of Wollaston, whose interest was aroused by a newspaper story of a widowed mother with eight children, is urging a pension act for the widowed mothers of dependent children. Unknown to the public, one Boston family has been the recipient of money from Colonel Roosevelt, indicating his feeling in the matter. Mrs. Park is about to go to the State House with a petition asking that a commission of three unpaid members be appointed to investigate the conditions and then submit recommendations for a law making it possible to pension needy widows. Mrs. Park's idea is for the state to pay $10 monthly for the first child until it is fourteen, and $5 monthly for each successive child. Pension for the second child to be increased to $10 as soon as the first has reached fourteen. She would keep all families together and stop the boarding out system.Enc in Dutro 1-15-12 1-13-12Comm. Appeal Jan. 13/12 The Colonel's Future. Never in the history of American politics did the personal action of each party have so great a bearing upon the fortunes of the other party as in the peculiar conditions that now obtain in both the Democratic and Republican camps. The Republicans feel that with Mr. Taft as a candidate there are some Democrats who can beat him. The Democrats feel that Taft is the easiest man to beat and that they can win over him with any one of half a dozen candidates. The Democrats hope that Mr. Taft will be re-nominated. Some fear that Roosevelt may be nominated. Their chance of victory if Roosevelt is nominated is reduced from what it would be were Taft the standard-bearer. There are a few issues that they might urge against Roosevelt that would not be pressed against Taft. The nomination of Roosevelt in certain quarters would give campaign orators and editors who read "Gibbon's Decline and Fall" and draw fearsome lessons from the career of Diaz, ammunition for bombarding the ears of the public with broadsides of Caesarism and Diazism. Col. Roosevelt says he is not a candidate. Further than that the Colonel says very little. Col. Roosevelt doubtless does not desire to be a candidate but it is certain that Mr. Taft has fallen below his expectations. Whether he regards Mr. Taft as so hopelessly weak as to create a necessity for selecting some other Republican is a matter that the Colonel is probably revolving in his own mind. During the term of Roosevelt's presidency a panic burst over this country as a tropical cyclone. The man's hold, however, upon the American people was such that the cry raised here and there that he caused the panic fell upon dead ears. Roosevelt, as a big stick swinger and as a trust-buster, seemed to reach an end without disturbing industrial conditions. As an agitator he was as active and vigorous as Mr. Bryan. But the American people seemed to prefer his particular form of making a disturbance to that indulged in by the famous Nebraskan. As far apart in many things as the two poles, yet Mr. Bryan and Col. Roosevelt are singularly alike in one particular— each man has a strong grip on the American people. Each man can command probably a greater hearing than any two other living Americans. Each man for many years has sustained a premiership in American public life. Each man in his private life is singularly blameless. Both of them believe in the home; each of them is a stout advocate of individual liberty and an equal chance. The difference between the two seems to be in the fact that Col. Roosevelt's followers stay by him on election day and Mr. Bryan's admirers, most enthusiastic until the ballots begin to drop, stop short of election day and do not prove their faith in Mr. Bryan by their works. Col. Roosevelt may be the Republican nominee for president in spite of himself. The Republicans may dislike a man; they may condemn many things he does, but the Republican party has two supreme principles, each based on selfishness. One is the offices with the revenues therefrom and the other is the protective tariff, which is but legislation for certain favored classes giving to these classes a bounty by law, which bounty must be paid by others than themselves. The Republicans then are concerned first in the offices and second in protection, and if Roosevelt can win for them a victory under which their chances for holding offices and enjoying protection would not be reduced they would earnestly support him. There is very little sentiment in Republican politics. If they made up their mind that Taft's election was uncertain and Roosevelt's election was more certain, they would throw their influences behind the colonel. Again, there are many independent voters who might be prevailed upon to support Roosevelt when they would not support Taft. If Taft is nominated a victory will be within the grasp of the Democratic unless through their own folly the failed in seized if. If Roosevelt is nominated there will be a closer fight and certainly a more spectacular campaign.[*Bunson*] [*Ans*] Personal So. Atlanta Ga. Jan 14, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, Long Island Dear Sir:- I know that you are doing nothing to put yourself before the people for the nomination for the presidency of the U.S. But the people want you Our primary is called early - Feb'y 6th . You can see why - Now we have, according to the rules, petitioned the Execution Committee for tickets for Col. Theodore Roosevelt - I have a club here among them are Col. H. A. Rucker Ex Collector Internal Revenue of Ga - A. Greene Sect - State Central Committee Ga - Capt C. C. Wimbush Ex- Collector Customs Atlanta - Mr. E. F. Blodgette Ex - P.M. Atlanta, et al - Now Col Roosevelt, please do me the favor to let me know where I can get a lot of the latest Roosevelt buttons and any#2 other help along this line - With just a little help we will give you a majority in Ga - You will do us a favor to refer this letter to Mr Ormsby McHarg or Mr Geo W. Perkins or some one who are like us interested - Respect - E. K Brinson Sr (Member State Central Committee Ga.)you talk - I am now strongly than ever anti suffragist since I see the dividing line as to the women in this little corner who are for & who against Ever devotedly Anna Roosevelt Cowles January 14 - 1912 TELPHONE NUMBER 80 FARMINGTON OLDGATE FARMINGTON CONNECTICUT Dearest dear Theodore - I am so glad that Mr Garrison is all right I naturally would in kind often as his most attractive little wife is the daughter of an old acquaintance & the cousin of a couple I greatly like here - but, he though pleasant seems pretty conceited & talked so much of you that after Edith answered my inquiry about him by saying you did not remember himare alone have the combination! It is such a comfort to know Edith is better for these cold days remind me of the horrid month of January I passed two years since - Will has been to Washington & returned more than ever overcome by the entangled political condition here we go on much as usual I'm very keen about everything real & natural. It has been too pretty for words Farmington looks like a fascinating Christmas card. There are millions of things I long to talk of or rather hear I felt quite hopeless & especially when he kept saying he was to see you & would give you our last news. So now we go comfortably on without my feeling that I am visibly looking at him askance, & they are pleasant neighbors. Sheffield loved your letter & was much impressed & moved by it & I think it made a great difference in his attitude about leaving, before he went I found him putting the letter in my little safe of which he & [*2*] Smith Cox, Freeport, Nassau County, N. Y. [[shorthand]] Jan 14 - 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Colonel If convenient to you I would like to see you for a moment any day this week. Very Truly Yours Smith Cox4 I found I was mistaken. When dismissed the Gov't Officials said there was nothing against my character but clerks in charge reported I was too slow. I then offered to go to Washington at my own expense, and prove, by actual work, before the proper Officials the statement to be false. For 10 years I fought this case, from principle, because I honestly earned the position in competitive examination without political influence. I know I was competent to do to the work, and did perform my duty, and that I was [*C.*] 1-14-12 52 Clarkson St. NY City Dear Sir, I take the liberty to address you, to respectfully ask if you would assist me in having reinstated a U.A. Railway Mail Clerk. An outline of case follows. I was sworn in a U. A Railway mail Clerk. Friday Aug.13 - 1901 at Utica NY after passing a civil service examination. My probationary period expired Feb. 27 - 1902 and on March 29 - 1902 I was dismissed 2 from the service, but no charges were made against me, and I was not given an opportunity to be heard in my own defense, as the civil service rules call for. I had the required examinations up to entitle me to a permanent appointment. I distributed mail on a case, both ways over the road. I only had one missent package on train 42, on local case, during months of Jan. Feb. March 1902. and only 5 missent letters on Ny City scheme of distribution on train 10., NY & Chi. R PO, during 3 above months with no mail carried by. I was asked in the mail car of train 43, NY & Chi. r po. by Mr. C. Churchill, clerk in charge of train if I was a Democrat, and told if I was I could not expect them, the clerks in charge to make favorable reports concerning me. I told him, when I filled out application I was not asked if I was a Democrat or Republican Catholic or Protestant, that I thought good American citizenship and ability was all that was required, but5 unjustly dismissed, from the service, I got letters home not in Poughkeepsie, (which is my home city) that I rec'd form a fellow mail clerk in the NY&Chi. r. ps, who is now I understand a Minister, urging me to fight it out, when he heard I was fighting the case. If you are fit to assist me, and I earnestly trust you can, I can furnish more information, to show6 how discrimination, was at that time practiced in the 9th division of the Railway Mail Service. Respectfully Yours Edward W. Cronin Hon Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay NY[*FREEPORT COUNCIL NO 157 U C T*] GEORGE KENDALL, Secretary 190 Jackson Street [*D*] Hon. Theodore. Roosevelt. Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Teddy. The United Commercial Travelers of America, Freeport Council, No 157, would like to put on A Lecture here in the near Future, And are very anxious that you be the Speaker on that occasion. As you no doubt know, You have A great many warm friends here among the Unraveling Boys also Citizens of Freeport. If you can give us A date, Kindly let us know when, also the amount of your Remuneration, also subject you will speak on. If we can possibly meet your requirements we will notify you at once. We hope you will find it Convenient to come, As we have wanted you for A long Time but hesitated to ask you before realizeing you are A very busy Man. But we think our turn has come, Hence this invitation. Very Sincerely Yours, Committee, E?E. Stevenson. Geo, Kendakl. Harry, Stahl. J.W. Davis, Chairman. [*J.W. Davis*] [*248, Lincoln Ave Freeport, Ills.*]Chicago, Ill. Jan 14 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York . Dear Sir: ,Well, you must Kinly excuse me for writing you some few lines. Niver in the time of the american history. have politicians of the Country been so sick as at present. They got the trough - politicians standing in in drops pills and sometims an overdose. Sure as there must be light so to be day sure they got it as they are able to stand it. The people is satisfaid the cure is just and correct - and that in the end they will be cured and satisfaid. I am for Roosevelt first at last. and all the time, but just so sure is it that President Taft can not got my vote. and he can not got that part of the people.2. there is able to tink for himself. I am a subscriber on the Chicago dayly Record Herald. and I write The Editors hypocazy in order to put Taft through secon time, but if a man is honest in his judgment in regard with President Taft have accomplished in his time - he can not or will not vote for him. - I honestly believe to day we have very fine Judges in the Country There is fit to be President of the U. S. That is all I wanted to say abut this matter, as a future history will surely show how unfit they are to get the highest position in the gift of the people. If one ar in the chair, the whole bunch will try to be in line.3. Never in any time before has the question in regard - who should bi The ablest President among the people Any news time come in with new responsibilities and makes the position difficoult. It is a feeling among the people that a President must in first place [must] be by anoph to stand alone with out erythis, in any danger or anything where there is difference opinion among the people in regard cases of higher Statesmans forsight - The Government, and that high Statesmanship - noweledge of the world in the future must bi fundamental principles for a choice of President of the U.S. To dont nominate and elect Roosevelt be a cream against the people.4 Many of the Canditates there is up at present in the Republican and Democratic Party is entirly unfit to the possition - according to a newer anolyse of many of the men there in our time is for high Offices abroad and specially for the first place - President of the great Nation. - Taft is not able to issue a Tariff there will stand the test of the people even he have the prerogative to do his best. His leaning to wealth will spoil it all. - Men like Kolsaath will accept anything the President is to put in the field and I should not wonder he will be a future Candidate for President.5 Compilation business men have lost their character and theirs respect for God and his Gods word to mankind. When Carnegie said rob the people but his within the statutes, it shows the trend and a fairfull falling of from God. Any future President will have the responsibility of to a such standing to call for a greater respect for our God in his trinity. It must be commenced in our public schools at first in working for that Gods word the Bible must be titched for all new raising generation. In any big city in the Land it is a fairfull sights to see the result of one of the greatest kind in America - locked out of of the Shool, the fondation for life and eternal life our dear Bible. -6. The President there must take this matter up will have his reward for wath he can accomplish, so sure as we have a God in the Universe. — Neskt is the study why our Churchers has lost their respect amoung the people and the most of their unity, the cause of it - and who way to mend it. A study of modern religious faction and the fall from God and few finicking, will show the way to pursue. Of all the formost thing in this matter to tell the people the true standing and ask the people to pray to God to healp them in this matters and we shall surely see great result in order to raise God as Nations there shall be working to lift the people to unown7. result. to day - but we a are for the Country in the future not to forget the greatest of it all send melions of mankin some with our savior and the [w]holly gost - to know and get the greatest gifts to last for evermore - It will be lasser criminallity, and our Countries Institutions for minor criminallity need not exist. No men [he] is so high up in this world. he should not fall on his knees, prayers for God's forgiveness for his sin. Jesus is our Savior - and it is no other way to be forgiven and to pray. Nothing in this World should hinder Gods word to be larned in the shool. Yours respectfully P.O. Evensen[*1-14-12*] Washington. D.C Jan 14th 1912 Mr. Roosevelt Dear sir I now rigt you Hoping to here from yours honer verry soon I am here in this land yet Among there foolish peple in Cartersville sir I have not got Any thing that be long to any one and I not enter fire with any of them and the poor negros ar now Runing A Round saying I can fix it and the poor rascal has not got any thing for them selfs And nothing that they have got much I have they have stolen Everry thing from me they hav got a gold wacth of mind hid out among them that thy figt twice a week to see who shall it they are like the children of isrel when the manHad stole the golden wedg And when it was found all of them was put to death and his family, so they had done the same crime I know that it has ben A long time since I have rote your Honer but I thought of you so many times and wood be glad to here of you at any time Who will be the nex canidate in the coming campaign What ar your sens about it I wood be truly glad to here you did you not know that thair is more negros kill man than they kill in slavery time because in them days the white man wood not kill his for any kind ofGood by Respecttivfully P. W. Foster Carters ville, g.a. They have run up untill to night Jan. 16th . 19.123 [*Foolishness*] I would be glad to hear from you some times I am here in a land of trubble enemy on every side they even talking a bout burning the house down on me at nigt and they are saying now that I mus do just like they say tha if not they will carry me out som nigt and the nex morning I will be found swinging to a limb a least my own things with they strech all around town like mile goats god bless your honer and he give you a happy life and may god ever be with you All along the jurny of life[*18.*] Moline, Kansas Jan. 14th 1912. Honorable: Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y. Dear Sir Your Honor, I have invented a new game of play cards and given the name of game after insurgent by word: Square Deal. Should you get Republican Nomination for President; I ask permission to use your photo on one card in game. I remain Yours Faithfuly James H. Fouts.P. S. If it does not Discomode put you out or in any way Intimidate you to let this fall into the hands of newspapers reporters it will greatly advertise my game and I will greatly appreciate so doing. Truly James H. Fouts.Establish 1882 S.W. Straus & Co. Incorporated Mortgage and Bond Bankers Straus Building Chicago [*Jan 14-1902*] [*a3*] [*wants help*] Dear Col. As I came down to my work yesterday morning there was a letter on my desk from a christian woman asking me for financial help for a poor family and in this letter was this inclosed tract. I had no time to read the tract during the day but did so on my way home on the car; when God wonderfully blest me; and said at the end of reading it, "send it to Mr. Roosevelt'', Dear Col. I am not a politician and do not know any thing about politics, but this I do know, that in the year of 1904 on the morning of your election day, God spoke to me in the same manner as He spoke of sending this tract, " Go and vote for Mr, Roosevelt;" and I fully believe with all my heart that God spoke to thousands of others the same way Hallelujah! and I was sure of your election. I have been in this building above since before that time as Chief Janitor with the exception of one year when I was down in Mobile Ala. and had charge of the City Bank Bldg. 1 Cor 1st chap from 19 vers to 31. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent.Where is the wise? Where is the scribe? Where is the disputes of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of the world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom know not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. For The Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men. For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after, the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty; and base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen yea, and things which are not, to bring to nought things that are: That no flesh should glory in his presence. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord [*Blessed be the name of the Lord My hope is built on nothing less than Jesus blood and righteousness; I dare not trust the sweetest frame But wholy lean on Jesus name;*] With heigest Respeckt Gust Frick [*On Christ, the solid Rock. I stand: all other ground is sinking sand.*]BROTHERHOOD WELFARE ASSO TRADE UNION FOR UNEMPLOYED 221 & 223 Elm st St. Louis Mo. 1/14. [*1912]*] Mr Theodore Roosevelt My dear Sir = [*D.*] We are to hold our National Convention this year at Cincinnati Feby 1st to 4th.; to Consider the Needs of he Unskilled, Migratory & Casual Workers. We should be so glad if you were able to be with us, & deliver the brief address - at one of the Sessions of the Convention; preferably the First - on the "Welfare of the Workers " etc . With best wishes Very truly Yours James ONeil A.Secty J. Eads How — ChairmanH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. [*I hope that you will take the time to read this, and my type written letter to Lumbermen, and voters, as I beleive that either yourself or Senator La Follette will receive the republican nominations, and my suggestions will elect either, I am opposed to the nomination of President Taft, as he can not be elected, and my reason are given in this letter,*] OMAHA, NEBRASKA. [*[1-14-12]*] Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N Y Dear Sir I herewith enclose you my type written letter that I mailed to Lumbermen and Voters las Sep & October, and I hope you will take time to read every line, and digest according to your reasoning, and return when you are through with it, as I desire to send to others, I mailed several thousand and retained a number, but the demand has been so great that I have only one left, and I have been calling on friends who retained the letter to send to me, so I could send to others, I have received many favorable replies from members of Congress, Governors, Educators Lumbermen and prominent citizens when I did not request replies or expectH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #2 I have decided to enclose my type writen letter to lumbermen and voters under seperate cover. I expect to send out almost a similar letter in the spring and fall and cover every State, but they will better, any, since April 1909 I have written over 300 long hand letters from 20 to 65 pages of this size but more explanatory, especially on male labor immigration and a high and low tariff, explaining their actual workings, as my 48 years continual business experience as buyer and seller of the goods I handled in every section of the United States, compelled me to know and understand their actual workings on every line of business and every industry of employment including the farm, and I have traveled in every section of this country in transacting my business, and I know our people from the hood to the mansion, and as I followed the railroads as they were building from the Miss to the Missouri River and on to the Rockies and Pacific Coast, from the North to the SouthH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. #3 OMAHA, NEBRASKA. through Wis, Minn and Peninsula of Mich and to Canada, I have come in contact with every class from the criminal to the Preacher and reformer to those in our penal institutes and reformatories, so I have a general idea of our social and business conditions since 1861. I am not seeking any office, emolument or praise, and my labor is simply to induce members of Congress with the aid and consent of the President to pass wise and just laws, that will give general employment to all our people at good living wages or more, for pleasure, recreation and pursuit of knowledge, and my experience has taught me that by stopping male labor immigration and advancing the tariff on articles that we produceH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. #4 OMAHA, NEBRASKA. and manufacture, sufficient to stop importations of these, will give employment to all the idle, increase starvation and low wages, and permit over Ten Million male labor immigrants now among us to send for their families, and this will stop over Ten Million Dollars in Gold that is daily going abroad to support the families of our labor immigrants living in foreign lands, and not a penny of this vast sum will ever return, but when the families arrive this will be distributed among our people, and the children will attend our schools and soon be able to teach their parents our language and our ways and all will become respected and loyal citizens, and they will build or buy Ten Million homes or more, as this class when surrounded by theirH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. #5 OMAHA, NEBRASKA. families demand and insist in owning a home of their own, but now the male labor immigrants live and exist on five to ten cents per day and send balance of their earnings abroad to support their families. Since April 1909 I have written over Two Hundred Letters to members of Congress on the lines of my type written letter enclosed, and I received favorable replies from all except Senators Beverige and Cummins and they did not reply, and I presume they took offense because I scored them for voting for free lumber, as this is our greatest and best industry, as it gives employment to a greater number at highest average wage, and by growing trees in every State on government and private lands would in ten years give us more and better trees to provide lumber, than our country everH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. #6 OMAHA, NEBRASKA. contained before a single tree was felled for fuel, and the growing of trees would provide wood for fuel at less cost than coal, and the greater output of lumber would conserve our coal and other natural resources that we can not produce, and also build hundreds of wood pulp Mills as wood pulp material could be had for carting away to save the building of costly burners, and the greater output of wood pulp would build hundreds of Paper Mills, so in a few years our people would [build] supply the markets of the world with paper made from wood pulp and print paper would be cheaper than any newspaper owner ever dreamed it would be, but every newspaper in the US have demanded free lumber, wood pulp and paper, and Congress reduced the duty and all these haveH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. #7 OMAHA, NEBRASKA. advanced in prices, and the reductions in the tariff during the early summer of 1909 and effective in September on articles we produce and manufacture that gave greatest employment has cost our people in 27 months over a Billion Dollars, and our poor compelled to labor to live and exist have paid over 90% of this vast amount, as this proportion was in loss of wages and advances in prices, (about 95% of all our people must live and exist by and through labor) and besides this great loss over a Million are now idle from reductions during 1909, (I beleive the number now is over Three Million) I have written seven letters to the President and also enclosed letters I had written to others for him to read and thought his secretary thanked me for writing him and enclosing other letters for perusal, but he neglected toH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. #8 OMAHA, NEBRASKA. reply to my last letter, as I scored him for sending his un-american, un-republican, un-farmer, un-employment, idle, poverty and starvation Canadian tariff bill to Congress, and he called this wicked & cruel tariff bill a treaty or measure, and in his first speech after its presentation he stated the measure would not lessen prices but would give our people more articles and a greater market from which to purchase, and as our people have produced in over-abundance since the civil war every article embraced in his Canadian tariff bill and have been compelled to seek foreign markets to sell our surpluss of what benefit was his free trade Canadian tariff bill, if it did not reduce prices for our people, and if the Canadian people had not been loyal to Canada and England but accepted the Presidents Canadian tariff law we nowH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. #9 OMAHA, NEBRASKA. would have millions more idle, every Canadian knew the President's free trade tariff law would give the people of Canada hundreds of millions of added profits yearly and a similar loss to our people, but when Speaker Clark after voting for the President's free trade bill stated, if the bill became a law and was sanctioned by Canada it meant this was too much for loyal Canadians to swallow, and even in British Columbia where they expect the largest majority per capita of population for the bill, they gave the largest majority against the bill, and the Canadian people threw hundreds of millions of dollars to the winds because they were loyal and true to Canada and England, The President's Canadian tariff bill was purely democratic, as all democrats in both branches of Congress favored it and only a few republicans, and theseH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #10 were not needed in the House which was overwhelmingly democratic, and the few republican votes simply added to the democratic majority, and as the Senate was close only a few republican votes were needed, and it looks to me as if this bill was a sop for democratic support, but I consider it was the political Waterloo of the President, and now he could not be elected to the lowest office in his home City, and should he receive the nomination he will not receive the farmer or lumber votes and 75% of these in the north are republicans and alone can control the republican party, so why should the convention nominate the President when he will not receive the support of even his former political friends and supporters, and his free trade Canadian tariff bill was a knock out or solar plexis blow to every farmer and all engaged in the lumber businessH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #11 including over Three Million employees with families in this our greatest and best industry, and also including the allied interests which are Saw and Planing Mills, Sash, Door, Blind, Moulding, Block Furniture and Wood Working Factories, and I know that a large majority of the employers and employees of these in the North are republicans and almost to a man are in favor of a high protective tariff on everything we produce and manufacture, and the farmers of the north are lined up in favor of protection, as the President's Canadian free trade tariff bill included every article raised and produced on the farm, and for this reason every farmer who looks out for his interest is against the President and will not support him for President or any political office where the people have aH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #12 chance to elect by their votes, the republican party son not expect a single electoral vote from the South, although our highest and best protection tariff 1897 to 1909 gave them the greatest prosperity the people of the South ever experienced, but free trade was born in the bone of every southern born, as up to 1868 the entire South only produced Cotton, Cane and Tobacco, and as our people did not consume all these and foreign lands did not produce sufficient for the needs of their people, the planters of the South sought a foreign market for what they produced, and for many years there was but little competition, and for this reason the southern boon became natural free traders and had become imbued with the idea that free trade on everything they consumed would produce less prices, and the entireH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #13 South had not industries except in producing Cotton, Cane and Tobacco until 1868 when capital and brains from the North was secured and Saw Mills were started on the Atlantic Coast from Virginia to Texas and the lumber manufacturing industry was the first to start in the South, and as railroads were extended from the North to the South every southern State manufactured lumber as every State had immense forests and this was a national resource that could be seen, but the people of the South where Cotton was King did not know they could manufacture lumber and during 1872-3-4-5&6 I sold lumber, lath and shingles in Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas and shipped from Chicago to many Towns that could not be seen because of theH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #14 tall and stately trees that surrounded them, but the people of the South with brains, capital, push and energy from the North has unearthed most every natural resource in the South, and our protective tariff found these natural resources and made the entire south blossom with the wheels of industry, and the South has become the greatest manufacturing and garden spot of the world by and through our protective tariff that was general from 1863 to 1893, but was reduced from time to time on articles we could not produce or manufacture as these did not injure employment or our industries, but notwithstanding the great prosperity of the South under this general protective tariff, the South in 1897 gave their entire electoral vote for the domestic tariff of free tradeH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #15 and for revenue only, and while this tariff lasted four years, in only those years it took the people of the South and North and our government from the greatest prosperity known to the world up to that time Sept 1893 when this wicked and cruel tariff became effective and reduced our people and our government to ruin and bankruptcy, and the South was again reduced to want and penury same as produced by the civil war and while the South was reaping the whirlwind produced by the democratic tariff of 1892, in 1896 the people of the Sough gave all their electoral votes to the democratic party who again were still pronounced in favor or a tariff of free trade and for revenue only that in only three years had reduced our people and ourH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #16 government to ruin and bankruptcy and now notwithstanding that our greatest, best and highest protective tariff 1897 to 1909 gave all the people North and South our greatest prosperity and greater than the world ever knew since worded time, and this god given tariff made this country, this U S A, the wealthiest Nation in the world and with strength and power to command respect and peace from the Nations of the world, and for the second time the republican party brought our people and our government from ruin and bankruptcy and made them the wealthiest and most powerful on this earth and gave our people employment with the greatest average wage and this produces general prosperity, and this produced a higher manhood, womanhood and childhood, with brotherlyH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #17 and sisterly love, and this produced intelligence, liberality, happiness and contentment, and after these 17 years of the world's greatest prosperity from 1897 to 1909 and the greatest adversity. 1890 to 1897 under the democratic tariff of 1893, now the leaders and rulers of the democratic party in and out of Congress and those who will write and dictate the democratic platform have recently publicly declared themselves in favor of the non-employment and idle producing tariff of 1893, and also state if the democrats control our government after the November election they will soon as possible again give us the destructive and poverty producing tariff of 1893, and for these reasons our people can not expect any releif through or from theH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #18 democratic party if again given full and complete control of our government, my idea in continuing my letters to members of Congress and this letter to you, is because I beleive that only through employment can our people and our government prosper or find releif, and Congress is now the only human power or agency that can give employment, and the only power and authority of our government to give the people employment with a living wage, is to stop male labor immigration and advance the tariff on articles we produce and suggestions #1 and #2 in my type written letter to lumbermen and Voters which I enclose, and I contend that these aloneH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #19 and un-aided, will give the necessary employment, and this will bring general prosperity, but suggestions #3 - #4 and #5 will give greater prosperity and tend to build up our manhood, womanhood and childhood. I consider that you are methodical and have made but one serious political blunder, and this was when you went to Indiana to support free lumber Beveridge after the people had made up their minds to retire and unseat him, and it was the free trade democratic isms of such men as Senator Beveridge that list the States of Maine, Indiana and Ohio and of the house of representatives, when the leaders of the republican party upheld protection the party has never H. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #20 lost a Presidential election or lost a representative from republican districts or a Senator from republican States, but whenever a few prominent leaders side- tracked and declared in favor or free trade or reductions on articles we produced and manufactured the party have lost in republican districts and States the foundation of the republican party is Liberty, with freedom and protection with a good living wage, and from these the republican party bacame the greatest political party in the world, and I believe that 99% of the republican party will uphold my five suggestions, as each and all are honest and true progressive republican sentiments and ideasH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #21 and if all factions of the republican party and especially the leaders will now get together and agree to work in harmony and uphold the five suggestions as each and all are non-political, non-religious and non-nationality but all are for the most good, betterment and upbuilding of all our people and still they are genuine progressive republican doctrine upon which every republican can stand, and if republican speakers and papers will come out openly and boldly for these five suggestions in the spring and fall campaign and the convention will incorporate them in the platform the I honestly believe the republican party will secure complete control of our government from the spring and fall elections, as each of the suggestions willH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #22 now appeal to all the people of the North regardless of politics religion or nationality, and in my opinion the give suggestions will give the electoral vote of every northern State to the republican party and also add the electoral votes of Kentucky, Tennessee and Maryland, and reduce the democratic majorities in every southern State, as our people North and South are now in the bondage of idleness which is worse than slavery, and this has been produced by male labor immigration and reductions in the tariff on articles we produce and manufacture and from no other known cause, and if the Congress of 1909 that reduced the tariff, had stopped male labor immigration and advancedH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #23 the tariff, there would now be no idle or suffering, but we now have over Ten Million idle from overproduction of labor by male labor immigration, and over Three Million idle from reductions in the tariff effective in Sept'r 1909, and this makes over Sixty Five Million now in distress, poverty, suffering and starving, produced by idleness which was produced by male labor immigration and reductions in the tariff, and the cold weather during the past two weeks has brought the idle and those suffering from idleness to the point of freezing and starvation, and these have begged for food, clothing, shelter and fuel and no large City has been able to provide the necessary wants of those suffering, and I now beleive from all reports that atH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #24 Seventy Million of our people are at the door of poverty and thousands will die from exposure and lack of food, clothing, fuel and shelter, and when the election occurs in Nov we will have about Seventy Five Million suffering, freezing and starving and hundreds of thousands will die for want of necessities, and if the democrats elect the President and a majority in Congress, the money loaners will call for loans immediately after the election and still more after the inaugeration, and this they did in 1892 when democratic orators preached free trade and for revenue only, and more loans were called soon as democratic victory was announced and still more after the President took the oath of office and the calling of loans continued until the election in Nov 1896 when theH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #25 electric current flashed the news of republican victory, and the calling of loans was stopped and the hidden coin and costly gems were unearthed, and the loaners of money were again appealing for loans, as these again had confidence in the republican party the creators of protection that protected the people and government, and the loaners of money all over the world again sought our securities and advanced prices and this shows how protection of what we produce and manufacture actually works and our people and our lawmaking power, "the servants and employees of the people" must be governed by past laws and their actual workings, and we now know that a tariff of free trade and for revenue only or a low tariff on articles we produce and manufactured only produces poverty, want,H. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #26 idleness, ruin and starvation, and always has and always will, so if the democratic party controls the government after the Nov election the destructive tariff of 1893 will soon as possible again rule our people and our government and soon as made effective idleness, poverty, suffering and bankruptcy will increase, but I now predict and forecast that when a democratic President takes the oath of office on March 4th 1913, that One Hundred Million, will be suffering and starving out of a possible population of One Hundred and Twenty MIllions, and this means that only Four Million with any earning power must provide for One Hundred and Twenty Million and pay all the expenses of the government, [the Government] and States besides,H. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #27 and these conditions are sure to happen as the Sun rises and sets if the democratic party secure control of the government through the spring and fall elections, as the leaders of the democratic party have already publicly announced that the democratic party would again restore the tariff of 1893, and this tariff sure as eternal fate will produce what I have predicted and forecasted, for we must remember that we had no idle or suffer in 1892 when the democratic speakers, orators and spell binders preached free trade and for revenue only, but now we have from Sixty Five to Seventy Million suffering and starving from male labor immigration and reductions in the tariff on articles we produce and manufacture that gives most employment, and we mustH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #28 bear in mind and remember that an all wise providence gave us sunshine and rain during 1894-1895 and 1896 and our crops were bounteous and farm products rotted and withered in the fields, as there were no markets and no price as over 90% of our people were idle and could not pay or buy and too weak, feeble and poor to reach the farm if the products were given to them free. I now predict that either yourself or Senator La Follette will receive the republican nomination, but neither will have a majority on the first formal ballot, and if the President is not nominated on the first formal ballot your supporters and Senator La Follette's will come to an understanding, and if youH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #29 should withdraw I believe a large majority of your supporters would vote for Senator La Follette, some of your close associates claim that you will not accept at this time the nomination and if this is correct you will have your name withdrawn and more than likely will request your supporters to vote for Senator La Follette and this I believe will insure his nomination, and you will be the logical candidate in 1916, and if you desire it you will receive the nomination and be elected, If yourself and Senator La Follette will support my five suggestions or even the first two and these are also incorporated in the platform, the people of the North will give eitherH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #30 the solid electoral vote of the North, but if the President should receive the nomination I beleive that he will be defeated by the largest negative plurality, or majority of any nominee for President, as the voters of his own party can not and will not swallow his un-American, un-Republican, un-Employment, idle and poverty producing Canadian tariff bill which is now a law, and I understand that several Nations have already demanded that they now should receive the same benefits as Canada would have received, if the President's tariff bill had been sanctioned by Canada, and the President is now in a dilemma, as his most criminal tariff bill is now a law, I beleive that you are now a republican progressiveH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #31 with genuine and honest progressive ideas and not tainted with democratic free trade ideas that now befogs the brain, mind and heart of President Taft, for if these democratic isms had not permeated his body and brain he would have been the logical candidate for President, and to my way of thinking would have received the nomination and the people would have elected him, but in the presentation of his most infamous Canadian tariff bill, he mashes the toes of his best friends and supporters and these will not support him even if nominated and for this, he can not be elected if the nomination is presented to him in a goldenH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #32 vessel studded with diamonds and precious gems, and all the money of Wall Street and the interests, would not elect him, and all the money they spent would go to increase the majority against him, as by his free trade Canadian tariff bill, he has gone back on his former protective republican ideas and made a straddle and jumped into the middle of the free trade enemies camp, and to day the President and former Senator Beverige are the only prominent republicans that stand up and orate on the god given qualities of the Canadian free trade tariff bill and law and these two by their continual stand in favor of this cruel and wicked bill are politically dead,H. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #33 with almost unknown Millions idle, suffering and starving, it would be a death blow for our people and our government if the democrats secure control of the government through the November election, as I do not believe a democratic Congress and President would stop male labor immigration, as the democratic party has always entered to the ignorant foreign vote and I believe always will, we now know in advance that the democrats will restore the tariff of 1893, that brought ruin and bankruptcy to our people and our government in those years, so we now know in advance that in giving control of our government to the democratic party, our peopleH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #34 and our government will be more impoverished than in 1896, and the victory of the democratic party may bring dissolution and destruction of our believed republic, and our people will go to the great beyond by the starvation and idle route, and our beloved country will be the prey of Nations across the Seas, my predictions and forecasts during April, May and June 1909 that I gave to every member of Congress and the President, have been more than verified, but we now have more idle and suffering that I predicted, as I did not then know that Congress would reduce the tariff on articles we produced and manufactured that gave employment,H. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #35 You are now our most prominent and eminent citizen and the worlds acknowledged here, and your advice is sought by all classes, and from your own experience you are able to judge and criticize my five suggestions, as to the duties they will perform in producing employment the parent of labor and prosperity, four suggestions are on pages #1 and #2 and suggestion #5 is on page #11, It may require a constitutional amendment for some of these, but Congress and the President, now has authority and power to stop male labor immigration our greatest and most far reaching evil, and also to advance and arrange the tariff as suggested, and also to growH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #36 trees on government owned lands, as this means added employment to Millions, I have no personal grudge against any individual who believes they are living and acting in accordance with human principles and aiding, assisting and bettering the conditions of all our people, but I now know and all our people should know, that continuance of male labor immigration will produce more idle and suffering, and that free trade and for revenue only in our tariff will produce the same, and I believe the democrats favor continuance of male labor immigration and the leader and rulers of the democratic party now declare themselvesH. N. JEWETT WHOLESALE LUMBER, LATH, SHINGLES AND POSTS TELEPHONE HARNEY 2013 OFFICE 1314 PARK AVE. OMAHA, NEBRASKA. #36 [*[#37]*] in favor of a tariff of free trade and for revenue only same as the democratic tariff of 1893 that we now Know was the most destructive law every given to any people in any land, and these are my reasons why I believe the people should defeat the democratic party at the spring and fall elections, Yours Truly H. N. Jewett[*30*] [*The Waldorf Astoria New York*] Jan 14, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay My Dear Sir: — I have the pleasure of having a letter to you from his Excellency, Governor R. S. Vessey of Pierre, South Dakota- May I have the pleasure of hearing3 Governor Vessey Thanking you most Sincerely With Sincere respect for your graciousness in according an interview Sincerely Evelyn Gurley-Kane Address c/a Waldorf Astoria 2. From you saying if it will be convenient for you to see me, and when. If you are to be in New York City soon, if you will appoint time and place convenient, to see you I will be pleased to present the letter fromgratification to the Council Committee, I am empowered to extend you its earnest & most respectful invitation officially— Awaiting your pleasure I am with profound respect yours, Annette Kohn [*D*] [*3 West 39th Street.*] Jan 14th 1912 To The Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Dear Mr Roosevelt "The Council of Jewish Women of the U. S." represented by 18000 women, has a New York section numbering 1200. This Section will give its annual Luncheon on February 8th at the Hotel Astor. —It is the custom of "The Council" to have somedistinguished guest of honor at these functions, & to invite him to make an address. The Chairwoman of the Entertainment Committee has deputed me to try my utmost effort to secure for this imminent gathering the guest whose presence would confer the highest distinction, & to extend to you its most earnest & respectful invitation to confer that distinction, &, be with them on the coming occasion. While I am aware of your disinclination to speak at gatherings at present I have allowed myself to think this does not apply to women as they are not yet enfranchised, & so do not come under a general ban of embargo in your intention. I believe too, you will give some consideration to the great power of giving pleasure that lies in your hands. A gallant soldier always like to please the ladies— In the sincere hope that I may prove a mercury bearing winged words of[1-14-12] F. A. Howell, C. R. MacNabb, U. S. S. Kansas[1-14-12] 39. POST CARD PLACE STAMP HERE NAME AND ADDRESS HERE at Sea. U. S. S. Kansas. January 14, 1912, 22" 12' N. Lat. 74" 22' W Long. U. S. S. Kansas, Hampton Roads, Va. 6-6-12 Dear Hopeful President- "If I had a thousand votes to give, I would give them all for you", Clinton R. MacNabb, M.Mich.GEO. A. PERLEY FLANDREAU, S. D. [*24*] Jan 14th 1912 Ex President Theodore Rosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y. Dear Sir: We have just finished a very successful three day session of the South Dakota Conservation and Development Congress at Sioux Falls. Every County in the state was represented, considering the blocaded conditions of the railroads and the mercury all the time down near the bulb and every body satisfied at the finish speaks well for the movement you initiated. At this meeting we organized a South Dakota Peace Congress. I am the state senator in this district and one of the vice presidents of the Peace Congress. There is a coming question for this country and that is old age pensions or something of that sort. I believe that this question should be brought up before either one of these Congresses. The worlds benefactors in civil life should be as well GEO. A. PERLEY FLANDREAU, S. D. cared for and as surely cared for as those of the military. We ought to be less prodigal in our war expenditures and more liberal in the promotion of peace. I do not remember whether I heard you in your speech at Sioux Falls make mention of several countries that were pensioning under certain regulations or whether I read it in some of your writings. I propose to give this matter my attention during the coming year and be ready with something at the next Congress. I would like to get hold of the different methods that are in force in different countries. Can you tell me who I should apply to get such information. How to raise the money, the character of the citizen, the age and the method of doing the business and whether it should be state or national. The question looks more difficult to me than from a military point of view. Respectfully Geo. A. Perley Rockwell, Iowa Jan. 14 1912 Dear Sir. Fame, to endure, must have its foundations, not among the moneyed class, and the horde of wrangling plutocrats, but deep in the hearts of the people, who will see to it that their benefactors mane Shall be handed down to their latest posterity with untarnished lustre, - side by side with the honored names of Washington and Lincoln. When you sprang into prominence, I , in common with others thousands, recognized =2= a man with the courage of his convictions, strong enough to put aside the blandishments of self-seekers, and come out as the champion of the masses, and with capacity to guide the Ship of State through troubled waters and safely into the broad haven of prosperity, Of course I realize that you are being beseiged with letters from all parts of the U.S urging you to become a candidate for the Presidency, but they, for the most part, are being penned, letter by-3- prominent politicians or some one knowing an "ax to grind." Thinking, perhaps you would like the sentiments of one of the laboring class has emboldened me to write. I am of them, I am one of them, was born and raised on a farm, and what little knowledge I have was acquired by hand study at night after a day of toil so the idea that I am accredited to speak for the laboring class in a General way is apparent.-4- The fact is, very clear sir, the people are becoming educated. They read more. The advent of Rural free delivery has been of lasting benefit, especially so to the farmer who is far and away better posted on all that pertains to his welfare then obtained a decade ago. And the time is not for distant when it will be next to impossible to deceive the masses. You have the confidence, and can command the suffrage of the people to a-5- greater extent than any man in America today. They believe in you, they honor you, and will when the opportunity arrives, rally to your standard as one man. Why hesitate? Put aside these lesser men, who are wrangling and snarling and come out as the chosen leader of the people, and all opposition will melt away as the mists of morning. Unless you accept the nomination the Republican Party is doomed to defeat.-6- rent assunder as it is by the dissension of the two wings, it will fall an easy pray to the rejuvenated Democrat party What can La Follet do? The rancor of the "standpatter" would overwhelm him instantly: and as for Taft, the progressives have slammed him with scant praise. You are the only man who can restore confidence, bring harmony out of chaos, and insure a Republican victory at the polls.-7- The two factions - "Progressives & standpatters" are more bitterly arrayed against each other in this state perhaps, than any other and the animosity of the upper is still more marked in the laboring classes. What they demand is a nominee who can unite the two warring factions and command the votes of the entire Republican party and it becomes more evident, day by day, that you are the only man in the U.S. who can do so.-8- What the country needs is a strong upright Executive, one who is not to be bribed by Grifters nor intimidated by threats. One who, greater than his position, will not allow the dazzle of the rich to obscure their less fortunate brothers in the background. Sieze, Sieze the opportunity, be strong and fearless as here before, and the niche which you occupy in the temple of fame, will broaden and history will accord you a place among the great-9- of the world second to none. W.C. Rucker Hon. Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y.463 Ellison St Paterson N. J. Jany 14th 1912 My Dear Colonel Roosevelt, I was much pained to learn of Mrs Roosevelt's illness, but greatly gratified to hear that she is all right again. I passed through such deep waters when my poor darling was afflicted, that I can readily realize how you must have felt.I have not left my room for several weeks, but I am slowly and surely recovering my health. I am very glad that you continue in such excellent health. I find that you have a very large number of warm friends in Paterson. Some time I hope you will be able to come over here and speak to the "Sons of Veterans". They would be delighted to have you do so. Yours Sincerely David B. Sickels[*M. F. SMITH DEALER IN WOOL*] 260 Arcade [*CLEVELAND OHIO*] [*14*] [*BOUGHT OF FOR ACCOUNT OF*] Theodore Roosevelt Jan 14th 1912 Dear Mr. Roosevelt I travel all over this State and find three fourths of the farmers favorable to you, regardless of party. More Democrats will vote for you, than for Bryan I think. If given a chance Tafts vote will be mighty light in farming Districts of Ohio. All I talk to are disgusted with this Convention delegate business Yours to Command M F SmithEvanston Jany 14th 1912 Ill. [*H*] SPES ALIT AGRICOLUM. Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay NY The Lord Bless you and Cause his face to Shine upon you and Give you Peace. And may the Peace of God which passes all understanding Keep your Heart and Mind in perfect peace all this year is the Earnest Prayer of your friend and Admirer, Sincerely yours, W. J. TilghmanTHE AMERICAN BISON SOCIETY OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY, GROTON, MASS. Hon. President, Hon. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Hon. Vice-President, His Excellency Earl GREY, Governor-General of Canada President, WILLIAM T. HORNADAY, Director New York Zoological Park Vice Presidents, {Prof. FRANKLIN W. HOOPER, Director of Bkn. Inst., Arts and Sciences {ERNEST HAROLD BAYNES, "Sunset Ridge," Meriden, N. H. Secretary, WILLIAM P. WHARTON, Groton, Mass. Treasurer, CLARK WILLIAMS, Comptroller's Office, Albany, N. Y. BOARD OF MANAGERS A. A. ANDERSON, 80 West 40th St., New York ERNEST HAROLD BAYNES, Meriden, N. H. HERBERT L. BRIDGEMAN, 604 Carlton Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. CHARLES L. BRINSMADE, 166 Columbia Heights, Brooklyn Dr. H. C. BUMPUS, Director Am. Museum of Natural History Dr. DANIEL GIRUND ELIOT, Am. Museum of Natural History, N. Y. City Prof. MORTON J. ELROD, University of Montana, Missoula, Mont. MADISON GRANT, Secretary New York Zoological Society Prof. FRANKLIN W. HOOPER, Director of Bkn. Inst. of Arts and Sciences Dr. WILLIAM T. HORNADAY, Director New York Zoological Park C. J. JONES, Topeka, Kan. FREDERIC H. KENNARD, 220 Devonshire St., Boston FREDERIC A. LUCAS, Curator, Museum of Bkn. Inst. of Arts and Sciences Prof. HENRY F. OSBORN, Ph. D., Columbia University, New York Dr. T. S. PALMER, Biological Survey, Washington, D. C. Commander ROBERT E. PEARY, U. S. N., Washington, D. C. JOHN M. PHILLIPS, Pittsburg, Pa. GIFFORD PINCHOT, Washington, D. C. EDMUND SEYMOUR, 45 Wall St., New York C. H. STONEBRIDGE, New York City ERNEST THOMPSON SETON, Cos Cob, Conn. JOHN E. THAYER, 50 State St., Boston, Mass. WILLIAM LYMAN UNDERWOOD, Mass. Inst. of Technology, Boston, Mass. WILLIAM P. WHARTON, Groton, Mass. Hon. J. S. WHIPPLE, N. Y. State Forest, Fish and Game Commissioner, Albany, N. Y. CLARK WILLIAMS, Comptroller's Office, Albany, N. Y. Jan. 14. 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt. Oyster Bay. N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt. I have the honor to inform you of your reelection as Honorary President of The American Bison Society for the year 1912. Sincerely yours, William P. Wharton, Sec'y Enc in Schudt 2-16-12 1-14-12Nr. 35—52. Jahrgang. -------------------------------- Berliner Bureau: Berlin W., Leipzigerstr. 123a. Fernsprecher in Berlin: Amt Zentrum Nr. 1002. Rappresentanza, Roma: Bocca di Leone (Tel. 2726). [*FORTITER IN RE SUAVITER IN MODO Mein Feld ist die Welt K V 1860*] Kölnische Volkszeitung Gegründet 1860. 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Gold.—Das übrige Ausland (Weltpostv.) M. 15.—d.d. Geschäftsstelle. Anzeigenpreis: Kolonelzeile (44 mm breit) 40 Pfg. Reklamenpreis: Kolonelzeile (90 mm breit) M. 1,50. Geschäftsstelle: Marzellenstraße 35-43, Köln. Rotationsdruck und Verlag von J.P. Bachem in Köln. Erstes Blatt. Zeit und Leben Inhalt: Gedanken über die Schutzfärbung der Tiere. Von Leopoldt Scheidt (Duisburg). Die Krönung des Königs von Siam. Von Dr. Momm. Aus Bangkok. Die Schatzkammer von St. Peter. Aus Rom. Der größte Büffelpark der Welt. Aus Winnipeg. Feuilletin: Von der Straße. Skizze von Fritzchen. Gedanken über die Schutzfärbung der Tiere. Von Leopoldt Scheidt (Duisburg). Ein bekanntes, vielgenanntes Kapitel der Naturgeschichte bildet die Schutzfärbung der Tiere. Es wird damit die farbige Uebereinstimmung bezeichnet, die in größerem oder geringerem Grade zwischen den Tieren, namentlich den offen lebenden, und ihrem engeren Wohngebiet besteht. Die in Betracht kommenden Färbungsverhältnisse bewirken nun, daß die Tiere sich nur wenig oder überhaupt nicht von ihrer Umgebung abheben; infolgedessen können sie leicht oder auch ganz und gar dem forschenden Auge eines Spähers entgehen. Die Farbe also nimmt die Tiere in Schutz, indem sie sie verbirgt und somit vor Entdeckung bewahrt. Um dies an naheliegenden Beispielen zu veranschaulichen, braucht bloß der deckenden Bodenfarbe der Hasen und Rebhühner gedacht zu werden, und man begreift sofort, was Schutzfärbung zu bedeuten hat. Dieselbe kann nun so gehalten sein, daß sie mehr in einfarbigem Ton die Farbe der Umgebung im allgemeinen trifft (Schwarzwild, Fischotter), doch auch derart, daß sie Einzelheiten derselben, sowie Licht und Schatten, in buntem Wechsel wiederspiegelt (Waldschnepfe).PAN AMERICAN UNION INTERNATIONA; UNION OF AMERICAN REPUBLICS Washington, D. C. January 15, 1912. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: Mr. H. Clifford Walton, of Buenos Aires, Argentina, who carries this letter of introduction, has been introduced most favorably to me by His Excellency Mr. Rómulo S. Naón, Minister of the Argentine Republic. He is desirous of securing for "La Nación", one of the great daily newspapers of Argentina and South America, an autographed photograph of yourself which can be framed and placed upon the walls of its Editor, Mr. Enrique Caprile. I beg to suggest, in view especially of the fact that you are greatly esteemed in Argentina and that "La Nación" is a paper most appreciative of yourself, that you autograph it with the words over your signature: "To the Administrator of "La Nación." This will give it a particular touch, which will be appreciated by that paper. Inasmuch as I am asking you to autograph this photograph for "La Nación", I am going to suggest that you autograph another for Mr. Naón himself, the new Argentine Minister in Washington, who is one of the ablest younger men of that republic, and a great admirer of yourself. He said to me one day that he would much value a photograph of yourself, and I told him I would try to get it. If you wish his name in dedicating it, it is as follows: "Mr. Rómalo S. Naón. With sincere best wishes, I remain, Yours most respectfully John Barrett Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Office of "The Outlook", New York, N.Y. /GSTATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CONCORD ROBERT P. BASS GOVERNOR Jan. 15, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook, New York City. Dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I have carefully considered the various matters we discussed at our last meeting. My judgment in regard to your position is as follows:- I believe that your attitude is essentially and fundamentally correct. There are certain features of the situation which I want to emphasize: First, that I should not like to see the nomination forced upon you unless you are likely to be elected, consequently, it is very desirable, between now and the date of the Convention, that your friends do what they can to ascertain the popular mind throughout the country on the situation. Second; I believe you should, for the present at least, continue to avoid any action or utterance which gives an opportunity for the press to mis-represent you as seeking the nomination. This I consider of special importance, not so much in view of any action which may develop at the National Convention, but particularly on account of its effect on the vote at the poles. If you do become the candidate of our party, it seems to me absolutely necessary that it be clear to the people of the country that you do so only on their insistent demand. Third; It seems to me essential that your friends keep in touch, to some extent at least, with the LaFolletteSTATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CONCORD ROBERT P. BASS GOVERNOR Hon. T. R. 2. Jan. 15, 1912. people in order to keep him from creating a situation which will result in active hostilities between his friends and yours, I understand that Gifford Pinchot has at some time tried to get Senator LaFollette to withdraw in your favor. I do not believe that this is the right way to approach the situation. I believe that the Senator and his friends should be told that his constructive work in Wisconsin and in the Senate fully entitles him to be a Progressive candidate for the Presidential nomination; that they in no way wish to choke him off; that if he can go ahead and get the nomination he will have earned it and will be fully entitled to the results of his labors, but that they do feel that he should persue his campaign in such a way as not to arouse antagonisms between his friends and yours; that, in case he is not successful, they feel sure that he would be glad, on account of the many essentials in which you and he agree, to lay aside all personal considerations for the advancement of the great issues which are at stake; my idea being, for the present at least, it is desirable that LaFollette stay in the field, but that he do so in such a way that will not result in ultimately dividing the progressive forces. Fourth; In case conditions develop which makes it inexpedient for you to become a Presidential candidate, I think it would be very unfortunate for you to advance or actively support the candidacy of any other man. It think it would be a loosing proposition whoever he was and that, whatever develops, you want to avoid that situation.STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CONCORD ROBERT P. BASS GOVERNOR Hon. T. R. 3. Jan. 15, 1912. I have been unable to see Gifford Pinchot, but have talked with his brother. In that conversation I confined myself to voicing my own views on La Follette's attitude. I found that Amos Pinchot agrees with me in all essentials. It developed in the course of our talk that evidently certain people were busying themselves in trying to make trouble between you and La Follette in the way of quoting conversations they had with you relative to the Senator, consequently, I would suggest your being particularly careful just now in regard to the possibility of being misrepresented in this respect. Amos Pinchot suggests that some friendly references by you to certain phazes of La Follette's constructive work would help those who are mutually friendly in keeping the Senator in the right frame of mind. It is my idea that just now this is one of the most important phazes of the situation. I am suggesting to my brother that he see if he can have a half dozen prominent men throughout the middle west, who are friendly with Senator La Follette, and urge them to talk the matter over with him and emphasize the importance of continuing friendly relations with you; especially the fact that such friendly relations are more important to him and his friends than to anyone else. If this is done, it will be entirely on my brother's personal responsibility and in no way coming from you or suggested by you. I find, on my return from Washington, two letters from Knox. Prior to their receipt I had wired the League of RepublicanSTATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE CONCORD ROBERT P. BASS GOVERNOR Hon. T. R. 4 Jan. 15, 1912. Clubs in Michigan that I could not speak there. I shall at once get in touch with Mr. Knox to learn more of the immediate situation. He wrote me very frankly and I shall do likewise. I also have a long letter from E. M. Reilly of Kansas City, which I shall answer. I am planning to give my brother letters of introduction to Governor Stubbs and others with whom he may confer. He is particularly adapted to this work, being close mouthed, discreet and diplomatic. He is resourceful. I shall make no public statement of my position until I return from my wedding trip, which will be about February 10th. I shall try and see you on my way home. Sincerely yours, Robert P. BassFor 1 enc see Detroit News 1-12-12[*ack 1-18-12*] EDMOND BEALL, MAYOR JOHN F. MCGINNIS, CITY COUNSELLOR W. P. BOYNTON, COMPTROLLER GEO. GRAY, CITY CLERK STORKVILLE GAZETTE EDITED BY F. ROOSEVELT BEALL AND COMPANY. SUBSCRIPTION FREE TO MEN OF FAMILIES MAYOR'S OFFICE CITY BUILDING Telephone, Bell No. 15 ALTON, ILLINOIS. January 15th, '12. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Ave., New York, N. Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have yours of the 11th inst. As I wrote you in my former letter, I was a delegate to the National Republican Convention which was held in Chicago where Taft was nominated and I know at that time if your name had been announced, you would have received the vote of the whole Convention. Since that time, I have been a State Senator and a great mixer among the People and I tell you candidly and honestly if you would allow your name to be used for president, I would bet every dollar I have you would be elected. It is the whole talk of this country as to the question of presidents and I honestly and candidly believe that you are the one republican that could be elected . With the conditions of things as they now are the republican party is not what it ought to be. Nearly every day I hear of a straw vote being taken in different places and you receive three votes to one of anyone else. Now, Mr. Roosevelt, no matter what newspapers say, I am positive and I feel assured that Mr. Taft would not receive the support of the republican party, as I have taken particular pains to inquire and he has very few friends in Central Illinois. About all the republicans I have talked to were for you. Should you allow your name to be used, you can count on me doing everything I can for you. I am writing this letter on one of my letterheads that I used when I was mayor of Alton as my time expired last May. The fact of the matter is I held the office of State Senator and Mayor of the City of Alton for about six months, until my time expired as mayor. This letterhead explains itself, and you, no doubt, remember that you and I have been classed together among the people throughout the country as believers in the stork. With my best regards and wishing you all yours health, wealth and happiness, I am, Yours very truly, Ed. Beall.[*ack 1-16-12*] [33] [2] [*23*] 170 West 89th. Street, New York, Monday, January 15th, 1912. Dear Colonel: Father got me a lecture on the Canal at the University Club, on January 4th., and the members seemed well satisfied, in spite of my very tactless behaviour in giving you exactly as much credit as if I had been speaking a year and a half ago. I suppose a public entertainer should say what will please his audience best, but it's mighty funny how people want their history flavored to suit. Personally, I am going to stick to the facts, and I have a strong hunch that by next season they will be in the height of fashion again. You will be glad to hear that I have secured a very good job for next season, as Panama lecturer for the J.B. Pond Lyceum Bureau. They are going to book me for as as many lectures as possible, and at the same time I should have plenty of time to write. My Panama article, by the way, came out today in the February St. Nicholas. I sent Father the cartoon showing you hurling Mr. Villard through the open door of the Ananias Club. It will be balm to his soul. Sincerely yours, Farnham BishopB6. Fredonia Kansas, Jan 15-1912 Ex President, Dear Sir, I have been thinking for many months that I would write to you concerning my Pension, that I have been trying to get for the fast 23 years. I was left a Widow in January 1876, with 2 little helpless children. My Husband's name was Anderson Pruitt, he served 3 years in 6th Kansas Cav. [C] A. and was Honorably discharged I got all the Affidavids called for except the Hospital Record, and2 my Pension was regected but under the last Pension Law, read that all Widows Should receive a pension regardless of disabilities. P.P. Campbell is Congressman to this district which is the 3rd he always tells me the same thing over and over Many time I apply to [thom] him for help he says he is doing all he can for me I do not see hardly how that can be possible because there is not one obstacle in the way that keeps it from me I was so discouraged, that I thought I would write and lay the case before you, in hopes that 3 you would help me for I feel as though you have more power there than anyone Else and might do something for me for I am in sore kneed of what is coming to me trusting my case Emphaticaly in your hands and hoping you will do all you can for me I Remain Respectfully Mrs Nancy Blevins Fredonia Kansas RFD.H$.[*[1-15-12]*] Form 1864 WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH COMPANY INCORPORATED 25,000 OFFICES IN AMERICA. CABLE SERVICE TO ALL THE WORLD This Company TRANSMITS and DELIVERS messages only on conditions limiting its liability, which have been assented to by the sender of the following message. 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Perhaps because of that and of the more distinguished fact that through the introduction of my friend Mr Herman H. Kohlsaat, of Chicago, Mr. Roosevelt received me with signal cordiality in Washington, I am hoping that he may recall me. That he may, indeed, feel warranted in saying to the president of The Panama-Pacific Exposition a word in my favor. I have applied for an important position of the publicity staff of the Fair. I shall have no difficulty in securing this position if I am endorsed by a great name. The Greeks said: "Ask only great gifts of great men", and I am fully aware that I am living up to the ancient advice in the ancient way. I am also aware of the delicacy of the position, and shall be very greatly indebted to you if you will recall my name to Mr Roosevelt together with my request, if you have an opportunity to perform this truly unusual courtesy. 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The purpose of this letter is to inform you that the box was sent at the request and with the compliments of Mr. Howard Elliott, President of the Northern Pacific Railway Company, St. Paul, and the box contained a letter addressed to you by Mr. Elliott personally. It is possible that person who opened the box did not see the letter in which case it would not have been received by you, hence we thought best to call your attention to it in order that you might advise Mr. Elliott that box had been received in the event you have not already done so. Yours very truly, W W Butler President.THE HARLINGEN REALTY COMPANY LANDS, LOANS, INVESTMENTS AND INSURANCE DR. W. F. COLE PRESIDENT J. STANLEY FORD SECRETARY REFERENCES: HARLINGEN STATE BANK BROWNSVILLE BANK AND TRUST CO. COMMUNICATION: WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH SOUTHWESTERN TELEPHONE HARLINGEN, TEXAS Jan. 15th, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear Sir:- I enclose herewith receipt of express Co. fo one package containing the skin of a wild pigeon. You will doupless remember that I caled on you on the 14th of Dec. in New York and reported the presence of the wild pigeon in the delta of the Rio Grande. My son Frank secured one during my absence and preserved the skin which I have forwarded to you. I regret to say that the pigeon is not the passenger pigeon though resembling it in every respect except the shape of the tail. I believe that it must be the Viosca, (c.f. vioscae) though this pigeon has never been reported in any place except the Cape region of Lower California. While these pigeons are more abundant in the late fall yet some are yet here in the valley and one gentleman informes me that he found one nesting some years since. This region here is the best hunting ground probably in North America and the people here would be delighted to have you visit us the coming fall or winter when you could get fine sport in shooting deer, havalinas, geese, ducks and quail and pigeons. Very sincerely, W. F. Cole P.S.- Oysters are abundant and edible at all seasons and fishing equal to any. Tarpon are very abundant.Map Showing the Southern portion of the Rio Grande Valley. The Location of Harlingen and the Norlipgop Lapd, a Wat Mcoy Irrigated LandThe Northwestern Agriculturist P. V. Collins Publishing Company P. V. COLLINS, PRESIDENT 523-529 Seventh Street South Minneapolis, Minnesota Office of the President SUBJECT REFER TO January 15, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o The Outlook, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I am forwarding your letter to Mr. Bacon, and assume that he will get into direct communication with you. I enclose herein Mr. Bacon's editorial headed "Why Roosevelt's election is Assured." Last Friday I addressed the Boosters Club of Forest City, Iowa. That is a little town of about 2,000 or 3,000 population with a very live organization of the town business men, numbering about 100. There were present at the banquet 87 voters, and some one, not myself, suggested that it would be interesting to take a straw vote on the presidency. This is not a political organization, far from it: for I was warned not to discuss reciprocity in my speech, because the business men were very much divided on the subject, notwithstanding the fact that it is an agricultural centre. The straw vote resulted as follows: LaFollette, 25 Roosevelt, 23 Taft, 8 Wilson 2 Harmon, None. Cummins 11 Bryan 3 Clark 1 The rest of the votes were thrown away as a joke on their own local members, that is, they voted for some of their own members for president of the United States. But it seems to me that this is a pretty significant straw, in view of the fact that "Mr. Roosevelt is not a candidate" at all. A vote taken at the same time, on the Governorship of Iowa, resulted: Hopkins, 1 Holden, 38 Herrick 2 Harold, 2 G. W. Clark 5 Adams 1 Kenyon, 1P. V. Collins Publishing Company 2 Hon. T. Roosevelt I am going to Fargo tonight, to address the Tri-State Grain Growers Convention tomorrow. It was not my intention to discuss reciprocity at all, but in view of recent developments as shown by the enclosed editorials from the January 20th issue of the Northwestern Agriculturist, I am going to butt in with some reciprocity as well as with my general topic of Modern Improvements in the Farm Home. At least, I will give the audience a chance to ask for some arguments against reciprocity under the circumstances, for if they get reciprocity they can't introduce any modern improvements in the farm home, such as electric lights, co-operative farm laundries, hot and cold water, etc. I enclose advance copies of this week's editorial pages, because they contain so much of vital significance in the present crisis. Reciprocity is not a dead issue, as any one will be convinced if he reads these editorials, and the facts stated therein. This is especially obvious in the light of the recent investigation of prices of grain made by A. F. Mantle, Deputy Minister of Agriculture of Saskatchewan, who came to St. Paul, within the last two or three weeks for this express purpose, and who reports that even Senator McCumber's differential between Canada and the United States on wheat was an understatement of the facts. I still have in mind your suggestion, that we should aim to send to the National Convention an uninstructed delegation, and with that in view, I want to get into touch, as soon as possible, with others who will take the same view. The Peterson machine is working actively for La Follette. The Eberhart machine is working actively for Taft. Both Peterson and Eberhart are aspirants for Senator Nelson's job. There is no danger of their getting their heads together. The Peterson people are opposed to Taft; we may be able to swing them all over to the uninstructed delegation idea, but the point I am getting at is, that I want to get into touch with others here, who are in favor of sending uninstructed delegation, and I hardly know which way to turn to reach them. If from time to time you can suggest to me any Minneapolitan or Minnesotan, with whom it would be well for me to get into touch, I would greatly appreciate the favor. I have long been a personal friend of "Pudge" Heffelfinger, but I believe that since their business troubles he is not very active in politics. Yours truly P. V. Collins.Jan. 15, 1912 Dear Col. Roosevelt: I didn't call before leaving New York, because I knew you'd be busy receiving callers, and I thought I'd be in the way. I did want to say something to you, but I thought it would keep until I got back next month. I read with pleasure the article in the "Outlook," and I hope you will not weary in that kind of well-doing. The country is ripe for it,2 and if we reaf any tangible results, they will be due to your leadership in this most necessary of all reform. Pulling into Kansas City a week ago Sunday morning, your name came up among a group of a dozen or so men, in the observation car and every one was a "Roosevelt" man. I thought it remarkable - and yet not so remarkable, after all. Given some medium of expression and the people are pretty sure to be right With truest regard Sincerely, C.P. ConnollyLilian, Va Jan. 15, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt. My Dear Sir How is time for "old Virginia." With best wishes, I am Yours Very truly, T.S.D. Covington[*[11-15-12]*] HOME OFFICES AND LABORATORIES, PHILADELPHIA. PIONEERS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SUGAR COATED HOME OFFICES AND LABORATORIES, PHILADELPHIA. PIONEERS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SUGAR COATED PILLS SUGAR & GELATIN SOLUBLE-COATED ESTABLISHED 1856 Wm, R, Warner & Co PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTS 15 WORLD FAIR MEDALS EFFERVESCENT SALTS BROMO SODA. Branch House: [NEW YORK] 15 January 1912 [65 Fulton Street] 639-41-43 North Broad St., Philadelphia, 65 Fulton Street, New York, 47 Franklin Street, Chicago, 508 Camp St., New Orleans, 27 & 28 Charterhouse Square, London. Honorable Theodore Roosevelt - Oyster Bay L. I. [*7*] Dear Sir, I am a young parisien novelist , 26 years old. I have already a american play a their from the novel of my father - "My boy" drama in three acts translated from the french. - The first version in english is very bad. I want a collaborator, and I [fit] pray you to accept to become the collaborator and I were the drama signed of your name have great success in business, because american audience want to head a "honest play" and like your litterature and your great name. I adressed to your kindness this work want only two or three days for revised, but very good inglish and new joke in this drama. "[This?] of the play" The work repaid the fault of the "Jeunesse" — This it is the critique of Mr. Minquin of N. York. "Plot very good and the structure on the whole is good, but the inglish is very bad" — Some managers of Chicago and Boston want this play in better inglish, and I have no friend, and I am poor - this is a misfortune and not a fault. I like very much your beautiful country, and I want to make not a fortune, but some money and to be become a american citizen. If some Great soul charitable kept me for this play, I am sure of success. "My boy" drama is three acts by A. G. English versions by Colonel T. R. - Yet I am sure of triumphant success in theatrical business. — Mr. Clemenceau, first minister have great success in France as dramatic author — and I believe you have a grande nomme "of same as authorHOME OFFICES AND LABORATORIES, PHILADELPHIA. PIONEERS IN THE MANUFACTURE OF SUGAR COATED PILLS SUGAR & GELATIN SOLUBLE-COATED ESTABLISHED 1856 Wm, R, Warner & Co PHARMACEUTICAL CHEMISTS 15 WORLD FAIR MEDALS EFFERVESCENT SALTS BROMO SODA. Branch House: [NEW YORK] 190 [65 Fulton Street] 639-41-43 North Broad St., Philadelphia, 65 Fulton Street, New York, 47 Franklin Street, Chicago, 508 Camp St., New Orleans, 27 & 28 Charterhouse Square, London. if you try this play. - I am not a original, but a young author [????ing] I give you "insurance" after the success in business of the play. — my last hope — I am very glad to send you the manuscript in inglish, write in typewriter. - I am very charmed to hear from you and I am very happy to see you again as "President of America" in Washington Respectfully August Grasser de Crizolle 843 West 36 street New York[1-15-12] F. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt;- An otherwise honest and truthful young relative of mine once voted - somewhat prematurely- for Abraham Lincoln. He said he was really obliged to do this as he was very much afraid he would never have another chance!4. I am not one of the women who clamored for votes; still having been accorded the right, I shall not refuse to use it. In the matter of age I was really qualified to cast a ballot for the man of my choice at the time of his first nomination. Please5 give me a chance to do it now. Yours, for the "square & cal." (Mrs.) J. C. Davis, DeVore, California Jan. 15th, 1912.Law Office of DAVID T. DICKINSON, BARRISTERS HALL. - - Rooms 412-418 Pemberton Square TELEPHONES, Haymarket 1487. 1488. [*15*] BOSTON, MASS., Jan. 15, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Office of the Outlook, New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I read your recent article in the Outlook for January 6th, entitled - "Judges and Progress" , and as a broad and sound discussion of constitutional law and theory, I thought it splendid, if I may say so. I was in the Harvard Law School in 1888-1891 when Professor Thayer gave his lectures and teachings, and the caution which he then gave against the use of the peculiar power in our courts to declare legislation unconstitutional and void, made such an impression on me that I have always remembered it. Your article develops the point magnificiently, just now when the time has evidently come for a great enforcement of this idea. You are sure to have the country behind you in this great fundamental position as you illuminate it. I began this letter particularly, because I would like to know very much the name of the judge whom you refer to on page 42 of the article, and whose quotation from a letter you give, commencing "the whole subject should be raised out of the smallness of a lawsuit, etc.," The fact that you do not give his name in the article makes me think that the judge did not care to have it published; but I would like to know it for my own great satisfaction, and do not intend and shall not publish the same, if you are at liberty to give it to me. With best regards and wishes, I remain Sincerely yours, David T. Dickinson RMS P.S. Glad to see the Star rising & the Outlook bright - for you know when "Roosevelt is in power the best man wins" PD THE KAHLER ROCHESTER, MINN. Jan 15. 1912 Dear Mr Roosevelt. Father Belford directs me to thank you very Cordially, for your kindly & complimentary expressions of sympathy. The conditions were not as bad as he anticipated; the trouble was confined to the gall bladder, he is convalescing quite rapidly. faithfully yours Peter DonahueJAMES E. DOWLING ATTORNEY AT LAW 515 1-2 NORTH SIDE SQUARE TEL: OLD PHONE 1045 SPRINGFIELD, ILL., Jany 15th 1912 Col Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay N.Y Dear Sir— Your kind response to my letter at hand, I thank you for your kind words. Yes you are right —help to one would mean help to all. Altho not yet loudly proclaimed that you will be the next President of the United States is universally conceded and desired by the middle west & the western states you are the only man so far that can be elected. If Mr. Taft was not already politically dead he sealed his doom in his attempt to vindicate that nefarious wicked fool decision of our Supreme Court in Standard oil et al case s/a decision which absolutely destroyed the confidence and respect with the masses for the highest tribunal in the land. Yours with esteem James E. DowlingUnited States Post Office MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE January 15, 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Mr. Roosevelt:- I fully intended writing you before this, but concluded to not do so until after I had an opportunity to learn the prevailing sentiment throughout West Tennessee. I have found only one Republican of any importance, (outside of office holders) who is not out spoken for your nomination, which everyone says means your election. To be perfectly frank with you, the prevailing feeling in this part of the state is that you can carry the electorial vote of Tennessee and thereby break up the "Solid South." About two weeks ago, I happened to meet State Senator G. D. Raine, who is President of the News Scimitar, the evening daily paper here and he said, "if you fellows nominate Colonel Roosevelt, I will support him in my paper for election in as vigorous a manner as I know how as against any Democrat that has been mentioned up to this time.". Mr. Raine has always been a Democrat and supported Democratic nominees. Several days after this meeting, I met his chief editorial writer and he said to me, "what did you think about Mr. Raine's frank statement about supporting Roosevelt in case he was nominated?" Naturally, it is not necessary for me to repeat my reply. I merely make mention of this because it shows Mr. Raine must have meant what he said to me, or why should he have mentioned it to his chief editorial writer? Recently, I have talked with a large number of Democrats and I believe a majority of them will vote for you, if nominated. In fact, the same sentiment that prevailed here four years ago, after your last visit, continues to exist. Am just in receipt of a letter from Chairman Sanders calling together the State Executive Committee for Monday, January 22d. I am afraid that an effort will be made to indorse President Taft at this meeting, but I will be on hand and will know more about the actual situation and feeling after this meeting. I am afraid Governor Hooper is going to make a mistake if he in any way attempts to force upon the people of Tennessee the re-nomination ofColonel Theodore Roosevelt -2- Mr. Taft, because I know they are for your nomination and your election. I hope you may not feel that I have allowed myself to be carried away over the situation by my personal feeling and enthusiasm for you, because I have tried to put the matter to you exactly as it exists. I feel it would be a National political crime for the Republicans to nominate anyone but you. Assuring you of my high personal regard and deep friendship, I beg to remain, with best wishes, Yours very truly, L W Dutro LWD - TFor enc see ca 1-13-1213 Newburgh, N.Y. Jan 15th, 1912. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear sir. I am sending you a copy of my recent patent on a letter stamping machine, the object of which is to do away with the printing and selling of letter stamps. In refering to the specifications and drawings it will be seen that with this machine the sender of a letter by writing the proper coin in the machine, prints the stamp, postmarks and cancels same, and the letter is ready to go on its way, thus saving considerable labor in the P.O., and incidentaly does away with the licking on of the stamps. Now as I am not in a position to push this invention and introduce same, I write to you to say that I will give you a one half interest in the patent if you will use your influence to bring the invention before the parties who would be instrumental in having the device adopted by the government. Hoping to hear from you very soon, I am. Yours truly Jacob W. Fennel. #69 Robinson Ave. Newburgh, N.Y. [*[For enc see Sept. 1912]*] [*9*] War Department, Bureau of Insular Affairs, Washington, D.C. January 15, 1912. My dear Colonel Roosevelt: This is the address of Justice Holmes about which I spoke to you. But what I really want to send you is some indication of what you mean to me, in dealing with the raw stuff of life, even if the common obscurity of the vast majority were my lot for the rest of my life. Gratefully yours, Felix Frankfurter Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, The Outlook. A. C. GIVLER MANUFACTURES OF LUMBER AND STAVES 322 SOUTH HANOVER STREET CARLISLE, PA. BELL PHONE 6-J AMERICAN UNION 61-W TELEGRAPH POLES CAR LUMBER CROSS TIES [*10*] January 15th, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island, N.Y. Dear Sir:- If it is true that your timber has been infected with that dreadful bark disease and you want to make an arrangement for the disposal of the dead and dying timber, kindly advise time, place and person for an interview and I will be glad to go into the details of this subject at length. I have been operating six mills for the past ten years, but the continued business depression since October 1907 has placed four of my mills on the idle list and the depreciation in value, fires and other causes beyond my control have put me into bankruptcy. That was my lot for Christmas Day. I need work and it was through an old employee a sawyer, who worked for me for years, and is now sawing a tract of this diseased timber at Port Washington Long Island that I was informed that your timber is dying and that you want it removed. I can put a mill in and convert the best of this timber into to ties and lumber. I would be willing to saw it by the thousand feet, board measure or to your entire satisfaction. You are doing right by not talking on the subject of the next Presidential nomination. There is a sentiment, stronger every day, and growing all over the land, that you are the only man who can save us: the common people. Let the nomination be settled by the ballot of the people and you will see how the people worship you. Even the leading politicians are admitting this much. Very truly yours A C Givler[*2.*] MONTANI SEMPER LIBERI STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA GOVERNOR'S OFFICE CHARLESTON WILLIAM E. GLASSCOCK GOVERNOR January 15, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook Company, New York City, N. Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt,- Since the receipt of your letter of the 5th instant I have been to Washington and have seen and talked with a great many people. I think the political situation was well stated by a leading Democrat whom I met on the train. He said: "If the Republicans nominate Roosevelt I hope the Democrats will nominate Bryan because nobody can beat Roosevelt and we can have more fun with Bryan as our candidate." I have talked with all of our State Officials and without exception they are for your nomination and believe that Mr. Taft cannot be elected if nominated. I am very anxious to see you and shall be glad to go to New York at any time you may suggest. I have an engagement there on the evening of January 27th, the occasion being the annual dinner given at the Waldorf-Astoria by the West Virginia Society of New York, and if I could see you on that date it would give me great pleasure to call at your office at any hour you may name. I think I shall leave here on Thursday evening, January 25th, and arrive in New York at noon on Friday, the 26th. At any rate I shall be there not later than noon on the 27th. But if either of those dates do not suit your convenience I shall be glad to go there any day that I may be able to see you. Hoping to see you soon, I am Yours very truly, Wm. E. Glasscock MILT. GODKIND PUBLICITY SERVICE 220 BROADWAY ST. PAUL BUILDING :: PHONE 1412 CORTLANDT NEW YORK CITY Pelham N Y Jan. 15 th. 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt My Dear Colonel I have to thank you for your courteous consideration and for the pleasure of the visit with you altho too brief to allow of the presentation of matters of mutual interest. I saw that "news hungry" bunch of Reporters and the dozen other visitors and I realized that the ten minutes you gave me put a big hole in your private leisure account. I hope that you will not draw any idle deduction or misinterprit the motive of my visit which you must remember followed an invitation from you to "come in and see you": I would not have you think that I am in the service of some Newspaper or that I had an ulterior purpose in visiting you. I was anxious to have a good talk with you as I am of the mind that the plan I have conceived pertaining to a Two Per Cent voluntary assessment on all incomes of $10 a week and ever will if promoted according to the manner outlined prove the greatest boon to mankind that has ever been devised. The time is at hand for just such an inovation. 'LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO GET BUSINESS"MILT. GODKIND PUBLICITY SERVICE 220 BROADWAY ST. PAUL BUILDING :: PHONE 1412 CORTTLANDT NEW YORK CITY "2 I have in mind the incorporation under National supervision of "The Brotherhood League of American Citizens" where each and every members rank and importance in the League is denoted by an insignia badge. I estimate that an amount in excess of Two Hundred Million Dollars anually can be raised by this plan and this money is to be utilized in maintaining and promoting new enterprises new spheres and new fields of occupation for the vast army of unfortunate unemployed providing such unemployed has been a citizen of the U S for ten years or more. I beleive that this vast fund should be employed in the colonization of an Eastern Central and Western Farming Reservation also in the improvement of our National Roads and if need be in the construction and maintenance of a coast to coast Railroad Etc. If such a scheme can be successfully carried out we will have solved the problem of minimizing crime poverty prostitution insanity suicide and all the other ills that spring from want idleness and the inability of the strugling masses to provide for themselves or these dependent upon them. The man who commits himself to the task of putting this idea into practical operation will be the greatest hero of the century. "LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO GET BUSINESS"MILT. GODKIND PUBLICITY SERVICE 220 BROADWAY ST. PAUL BUILDING :: PHONE 1412 CORTLANDT [*#3*] NEW YORK CITY I beleive in the Christianity that lifts the "under dog"! I beleive in a government that is founded on humanitarianism! I beleive in the fraternization of American Citizens for the uplift betterment and enabling of American Citizens! I beleive only in that philianthropy that will put a man above and beyond the need of philanthropy -- that will start him on the road to independence and keep him there. I do not beleive in Free Libraries in free clothes in soup houses or in the sincerity of a gentleman who attends a Methodist conference in the morning and spends the afternoon in the private boudoir of a divorced Actress for whom he built one of the attractive theatres of this city. We can not all be rich but we can all be good. I beleive in the prosperity that comes to stay not in the kind that makes such a short visit that many of us do not get a chance to get acquainted with it. But whats the use of being a philosopher -- the first one we ever heard of lived in a barrel all of the others have lived in garrets or died there -- the fellow who has the biggest pull or the biggest purse goes to Congress the fellow who has the biggest heart and a care free conscience goes to the Potters Field. "LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO GET BUSINESS"MILT. GODKIND PUBLICITY SERVICE 220 BROADWAY ST. PAUL BUILDING :: PHONE 1412 CORTLANDT NEW YORK CITY 4 You will note that I did not ask you any personal or impertinent questions -- whether you are going to be a Candidate? Whether you thought that popular sentiment disaproves of a third term? Whether you had considered the wisdom of amending the constitution and making a Presidential term six years instead of four and two terms the limit? Whether you favored one general law on Divorce, Interest Etc. for all the States? Whether you are in favor of takking the Appointive privilege out of the hands of the Executive?---- In fact I have IN contra distinction to my brother newspapermen acquitted myself in an honorable and fairly respectable manner which fact I beg of you to remember should you decide to again become President. Wishing you every success and trusting that you will pardon the appearance of this letter - due to my machine having gone on a strike. I am as ever your Democratic friend Milt Goodkind "LET ME SHOW YOU HOW TO GET BUSINESS" THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO CONTINENTAL BUILDING 45 CEDAR STREET P. O. BOX 2038 New York City S. M. GOODMAN, AGENT MOORESVILLE, N. C. OFFICERS HENRY EVANS President GEORGE E. KLINE Vice President J. E. LOPEZ 2nd Vice President and Secretary C. R. TUTTLE } J. A. SWINNERTON } Secretaries HUGH RANKIN } E. W. T. GRAY Auditor 7554 JANUARY 1ST, 1910 Capital $1,000,000 Total Gross Assets $22,332,787.04 Reserves For Unearned Premiums $7,426,028.24 For Losses and all claims 11,880.16 For Contingencies 230,000.00 Total Liabilities $8,287,908.40 SURPLUS TO POLICYHOLDERS $14,044,878.64 Jany. 15th 1912. Hon. Thodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My Dear Mr. Roosevelt:-- The attached clipping from Greensboro, N. C. Daily News of Jany. 7th 1912. so nearly expresses my views as to the Country's CRYING NEED FOR you that I want you to have it direct from my hands and in doing so I mean no disrespect or disloyalty to Mr. Taft for as Chmn. of my Township Executive Committee, and as Secy. Treas. of the (Mooresville, N.C.) Taft-Cowles Club I could not but work for Mr. Taft if a majority of the Good Republican Party in this God Blessed land of ours, say that Mr. Taft is the man to carry our banner once again, but as I thoroughly believe it will be impossible for us to elect Mr. Taft, I regret exceedingly both for his personal sake, and for the sake of the good of the party and therefore of the entire country that Mr. Taft has seen fit to declare himself so emphatically. I thoroughly believe that you are the only republican who can be elected, I believe you yourself feel that the country and the party need you and are calling you. I am expecting to work for that end from now until next November and to have the pleasure of seeing you seated again in the white House on the Fourth Day of March, 1913. May God bless you and bless our country. Very sincerely, S.M. Goodman Chmn. Township Exec. Committee S.M.G.25 Broad Street New York January 15, 1912 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. My dear Colonel:- I am very grateful to you for your letter of January 11th, and for your interest in my future. Bob Ferguson talked a good deal to me about the advisability of my returning to New Mexico to live when I was at Silver City this fall, and has since written me about it - as I imagine he may have done to you. The suggestion is a most attractive one in many ways, but - as I told Bob - there are obvious reasons for my not considering it at this time. Alec Lambert is exiling me again for two or three months this winter as a precaution. He assures me, however, that I am now perfectly sound, and that if I use reasonable care for the next few months I will be as fit as ever. I trust, therefore, that I shall be in physical condition to stand the life here when I get back this spring. So far as the activities of Wall Street are concerned, a great part of it is - as I think you know - most distasteful to me. However, there are some phases of it which I find very interesting,25 Broad Street New York 2 and, all things considered, I fear it is up to me to make the best of life here in the East, for the present at least. Allow me to thank you again most heartily for you interest in me, Colonel, and believe me, Very sincerely yours, David M. Goodrich. P.S. I was extremely sorry to hear from Alec. Lambert of Mrs. Roosevelt's illness. Will you be good enough to remember me to her, + to wish her a very speedy recovery for me?[*E.*] 134 E 25th St New York Jan 15 1912 Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Sir: I submit herewith for your perusal the advance sheets of a small paper I was about to print. Serious men are taking this thing seriously And I should be very glad to have a short talk with you on the subject as soon as possible. It is not my intention to waste your time Very Sincerely yours A.P. HansonFort Apache Indian Agency DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE Whiteriver, Arizona JAN 15 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay, N.Y. My Dear Colonel. For about 10 years I have been working for the uplifting of the Red Man 6 years in the outer field. I have always been one of your ardent admirers both on the stump and in private life. appointed to the Indian Service 10 years ago by Hon W A Jones then Commissioner whom I know most intimately and well and in whose Cong Dist 3d Wisconsin I was then a resident Baraboo Wis Raised a company for the Civil War. and I have always wished above all others a photo of yourself with autograph and believe I really deserve one for my personal collection I have purchased a Number but none satisfactory being as long on the outside of civilization I have little chance for choice. I met you once in Chicago when there in the Indian Warehouse and I now repeat a request already made that you favor me with one.Fort Apache Indian Agency. 5-1142 DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR UNITED STATES INDIAN SERVICE Whiteriver, Arizona. of your photos with autograph attachment not only my wish but upon my record. Will you not favor one. As far as I know Arizona although in a sense Democratic would in the event of your Candidacy flock to the standard borne by you without an invitation. We will do all we can I inclose one of the incidents of Indian life myself the Issue Clerk. With my sincere wishes Your true friend Dewitt C Hayes Issue Clerk Whiteriver, Arizona. Refer you to Hon W. A Jones " R G. Valentine Comr " Frank H Abbott. Supt C. W. Cronan & others May I not hear ? J. THOMAS HEARD, (admitted to practice in the U. S. Supreme Court) President. THE J. THOMAS HEARD UNIVERSITY, Athens, Ga., January 15, 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosvelt, Oyster Bay, New York. My dear Mr. Roosvelt, the Republicans of this Eighth Congressional District will hold their Convention in this City February 13, for the purpose of electing two delegates and two alternates, to the Republican Natioal Convention which will be held in Chicago, Illinois June 18, next. I will be elected and some one I will name in that Convention as delegates to that Convention in Chicago. There is a movement on foot here to contest my seat in the Chicago Convention. I realize the fact if I have not an able man in that Convention like yourself, to assist me to get a square deal in Chicago the wishes of the voters in this District will not amount to any thing. Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain yours truly, J. Thomas Heard[*[1-15-12]*] Katelembo Machakos B E A 15/1/12 Dear Mr Roosevelt On my return from South Africa the other day I was greatly delighted to find that you had sent me your Book on East Africa. I cannot tell you how glad I was to receive it and shall always remember the days we spent on the plains together after those Lions, what days, can we ever forget? It is most likely that there will be a Mrs Haroldt Hill by the end of the present year and am sure she will look and take great care of the Book and it must have the honored place on our Bookshelf. Since you left us I have been at many deaths of Lions. I think I hold the record now with my total one hundred and nine. We shot two magnificent Lions from the same stones where we sat on Wami when Kanut shot the Cheetah. I wonder if you and Kanut will ever come out again, if you do our house will ever be open to you both. I am following your politics in America and hope to hear that you have joined the Presidentship again. We have had Mr Rainey out with us, he has gone home for a few months but enticed him back in April again. With warmest regards to Kanut and yourself yours very sincerely Haroldt Hill ESTABLISHED 1847 THE EVENING BULLETIN Published by WILLIAM L. McLEAN Bulletin Building City Hall Square PHILADELPHIA, Philadelphia, Pa., Jan. 15, 12. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, Oyster Bay, N.Y. Dear sir: While it it much more than probable you will not recall me out of the thousands of newspaper men you have met, nevertheless there has, for several years past, been a desire on my part to possess an autographed photograph of you as a sort of talisman, or rather remembrance of four months I spent at the White House while you were its principal occupant. Mr. Munsey was responsible for sending me there and I went through the Anthracite Coal strike days without at least calling forth criticism for the accuracy of my reports; which, while negative, is considerably better than misreporting ---a cardinal sin, or should be, in my profession. Later, at a White House reception, Mr. Cortelyou, then your secretary; Mr. Wilkie, yourself and I held a rather lively few minutes chat as to canoeing, its benefits, etc., I have incidentally having mentioned that I had covered some four thousandEstablished 1847 The Evening Bulletin. Published by WILLIAM L. McLEAN Bulletin Building City Hall Square PHILADELPHIA, 2 miles in a canoe on the Delaware, Potomac and Susquehanna, It may just be you will recall it, though I doubt it, for it was a minor incident for a busy man. Since leaving Washington I have passed on up until I am now an associate editor of the Bulletin, of of the leading, if not leading, paper in Philadelphia. What I want is a portrait of you for my office. Of course I can get plenty from our art bureau; but I want one which is identified with my own personal contact with you. If you prefer I will send on one for signature. In remembrance of some of the happiest hours of my career, will you kindly advise me. Sincerely, Thomas C. Hill Associate Editor, The Evening Bulletin, Philadelphia, Pa. "In Philadelphia nearly everybody reads The Bulletin"NEW YORK REALTY OWNERS INCORPORATED NEW YORK 1896 RESOURCES OVER $3,000,000 489 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK DIRECTORS ANDREW S. BROWNELL, PRESIDENT J. STANFORD BROWN, V. P. & TREAS. WM. E. HUPFAUF, SEC'Y. C. C. KNOWLTON. H. M. HAWKESWORTH. JOHN CHENEY PLATT. AUGUSTUS K. SLOAN. J. TRUMBULL SMITH. Address all Communications to the Company. PERMANENT REAL ESTATE HOLDINGS TELEPHONE 6477 BRYANT CABLE ADDRESS, NYROC.N.Y. Worcester, Mass., January 15, 1912. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, N. Y. Honored Sir: I received your communication with pleasure. In reply will say that I did not expect you to commit yourself in any way, shape, or manner, as I did not see how you possibly could, wisely. I simply wished to bring the idea squarely before you for consideration, knowing that you were equal to the solution of the toughest problem that could possibly be presented. If, in the due course of events, you should decide to answer the imperitive call of the people, and, knowing you, I can not figure how you can help doing so, I should like someday, in my humble way, to give you all the assistance in my power, asking nothing for myself in return but the consciousness of duty well performed in giving the people what they so much need and desire. Very respectfully yours, Clarence Robert Hodgdon #340 Main St.Philad Pa. 1-15-12 Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Sir:- There are thousands of your fellow Countrymen who think as I do Elijah Hodges 1025 So 17th St. Philad Pa.PHONES TABOR 1742 B 2629 BORING WOOD AND COAL COMPANY EAST FORTY-NINTH STREET AND HAWTHORNE AVENUE DEALERS IN FIR WOOD, OAK, ASH AND HEAVY COUNTRY SLAB WOOD ROOK SPRINGS AND MENDOTA COAL Portland, Oregon, Jan. 15 - 1912 Mr. Frank Harper, Sec'y to the Hon Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Sir:-- I enclose 14 cents in stamps to cover return of photograph of Ex-President Roosevelt to me, having forwarded it to you under separate cover today to be autographed by Mr. Roosevelt. Assuring you that I will consider it quite an honor to possess an autographed photograph of Mr. Roosevelt, and thanking you for your kindness in the matter, I remain Yours respectfully Dudley Holland 233 E. 44th St. Lawrence F. Abbott President William B. Howland Treasurer Karl V. S. Howland Secretary The Outlook 287 Fourth Avenue New York Lyman Abbott Editor-in-Chief Hamilton W. Mable Associate Editor Theodore Roosevelt Contributing Editor Advertising Department Frank C. Hoyt Manager January 15, 1912. Dear Mr. Roosevelt: I have been asked by a personal friend whether it would be possible for me to secure your autograph, and I am taking the liberty of asking this of you as a personal favor to myself. The lady who makes the request is the wife of one of the officials of the Shredded Wheat Company, Niagara Falls, N.Y., her home being in Buffalo, where she stated she once had the pleasure of meeting you. The name is, Mrs. Truman D. DeWeese. Respectfully, Frank C. HoytHAROLD L. ICKES LAWYER 1709 HARRIS TRUST BUILDING 111 W. MONROE ST. CHICAGO TELEPHONE CENTRAL 3515 January 15, 1912. Amos R. E. Pinchot, Esq., 60 Broadway, New York, N. Y. Dear Amos:- I have just wired you asking you to advise me by wire whether Roosevelt is in New York or Oyster Bay and if so, whether you could arrange for a friend of mine to see him on Wednesday or Thursday of this week. While awaiting a reply to my wire, I will explain the circumstances. Chauncey Dewey is the friend who wishes to see Roosevelt and if you can arrange for him to do so, I will give him a line of introduction to you. Dewey is a member of the Cook County Republican Committee and of the State Committee. In addition, he is a member of the Executive Committee in both instances. He is one of the most influential members of the organization of this state, and as Inspector General of the Illinois National Guard and a member of Governor Deneen's staff, he has been in a position during the last couple of years to come into contact with prominent men all over the state. For a short time during Mayor Busse's administration, he held an important Amos R. E. Pinchot, Esq., -2- January 15, 1912. appointive office which he later voluntarily resigned. Four years ago when Taft was a candidate for the Republican nomination for President, Dewey saw to it that the delegates from the First Congressional District were pledged to Taft. If you will remember, Cannon was the so-called favorite son of Illinois at that time and the strongest kind of an effort was made to have a solid delegation for Cannon in the convention. This was prevented by Dewey's success in controlling the First Congressional District Convention which selected himself and a political associate of his, Daniel J. Schuyler, Jr. as delegates to the National Convention and pledged both of them to Taft. This result, in the First Congressional District, would not have been and could not have been brought about but for Dewey. He raised a political storm about his ears at that time, but timidity is not one of his faults and he not only weathered the storm, but came through it stronger than he was before. Today, he is stronger, in my opinion, than he was when he delivered to Taft, although the Taft administration has not only not given him any recognition for the valuable services he performed four years ago, but has deliberately broken pledges in that regard. When Mr. Dewey talked over with me last week his plan of going East to see Roosevelt, I then suggested that it might be possible through your good offices to arrangeAmos R. E. Pinchot, Esq., -3- January 15, 1912. for an interview with Roosevelt. From an anti-Taft point of view, it is important that this should be done and I hope you will find that you can help Dewey out in the matter. I will greatly appreciate it, if you can do so. Dewey is in a position to deliver the national delegates from his Congressional District this spring and personally I am anxious to have them delivered against Taft. Probably by the time you receive this letter, we will have come to an understanding by wire or telephone, but I wanted to send you this fuller explanation of the situation and of my reason for asking your good offices in the matter than would be possible by either wire or telephone. Sincerely yours, Harold L. Ickes HLI.VEncl in Pinchot 1-18-12Kansas City Mo. 1/15-12 Hon Theodore Roosevelt 387 Fourth Avenue N. Y. My Dear Sir I wrote you in first week of August my views on political conditions and received your acknowledgement of same on the 10th inst. My predictions at that date are verrified in fact by several of the western editors and governors - Senators and the people in general in evidence of which I am pleased to send, inclosed, a few newspaper clipping showing the same trend of sentiment as you will no doubt recognize. Therefore I am hopeful of good results following the coming national campaign. Yours very Truly S. F. Jackson 4342 Central Street:Hans R. Jacobsen, C. E., M. Am. Sur. C. E. Consulting Civil Engineer GENERAL ENGINEERING, PLANS, ESTIMATES AND SPECIFICATIONS PREPARED FOR WATERFRONT AND ESTATE IMPROVEMENTS ROAD WORK, CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION RANDALL BLOCK, CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISED TELEPHONE 11R. FARM AND PROPERTY SURVEYING, OYSTER BAY, N. Y. Jan. 15th 191 [*[1912?]*] Frank Harper Esq. # 287 Fourth Ave, New York. [*6*] Dear Sir:- Your letter of January 8th recieved. In regard to the claim of Clinton Point Stone Co., I would be willing to certify to a payment of $86 out of the total of $I57.99 which was the cost of rent of steam Roller including night watchman for 5 days at $I6 per day. There is no doubt whatever in my mind that they are not intitled to the rest and in certifying to this part payment, I only do so because the Stone Co. ultimately would claim weather conditions as the reason for their failure to deliver stone in time whether this be according to facts or not. Without litigation this point could not properly be cleared up and as litigation of source is out of question I suggest that a payment of $86 be made Very truly yours, H R Jacobsen.Pottsville,Pa. January 15th 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. Dear Sir:- I enclose a few lines written by a gentleman of our town who desires you to see them. I have been actively at work in behalf of the Progressive Party and within the next week or two we intend to organize here to be ready for the next Campaign. I would be glad to hear a word from you in reply and assure you of my earnest support of the principles which you have so fearlessly advocated and cling to. Respectfully yours, Isaac Jones Supervisor of Highways.RICHARD W. KNOTT EDITOR EVENING POST LOUISVILLE, KY. [*3*] January Fifteenth 1912. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Avenue, New York, N.Y. My Dear M. Roosevelt: I have just received the following letter from my son, Richard G. Knott, who is on the Board of the Daily Princetonian: "Dear Father: We have just had a meeting of the Princetonian Boaard to discuss the speakers for the Princetonian banquet to be held in May. Last year there was Mr. Wickersham, and several times Gov. Wilson has spoken. This year we would like to have Col. Roosevelt, if it can be arranged. As you know him, they have asked me to write to you to write to him, asking him to speak at the banquet. He can set his own date. The banquet is usually held some time during the first part of May. Can you write him right away and ask him to speak? This banquet is no joke. Every year we have some of the most prominent men in the country. Year before last we had Dr. Van Dyke, Mr. Scribner and Gov. Wilson, and the year before that, Dr. Wilson and Mr. Brisbane." I do not know that I can add anything to this request, or that anything else is needed. The dinner is an annual affair, entirely in the hands of the managers of the Daily Princetonian, and is not one of the University events. I believe the usual number of those present run from thirty to forty. This is Richard's last year at College, and he is greatly interested in all of the year's events, and especially anything that is connected with the Daily Princetonian. If you prefer to send a reply to this invitation direct to the Board, you could address it to: Richard G. Knott, 13 East Witherspoon Hall, Princeton, N.J. There is another event that would follow this dinner very closely, about which I would like to talk with you when you are prepared to talk. Just now I admire greatly your power of reticence, and I enjoy very much the confusion into which this reticence throws your critics. Yours very truly, Richard W. KnottDEPARTMENT OF HISTORY AND DEBATING BERNHARD C. KORN SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS W. H. HICKOK Antigo High School Antigo, Wisconsin January 15, 1912. A. Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, New York City. Dear Sir:- The report is here current that you have publicly declared in favor of the Commission Form of city government, and that you are actively backing the movement. Is there any truth to the above statement? Your answer is of importance and an immediate reply will be greatly appreciated. Thanking you, I remain, Respectfully yours, B. C. Korn Lock Box 344 Antigo, Wisconsin. Hereford Tex Jan 15-12 Honorable Theodore Roosevelt Dear Sir. I read in the papers a good deal about you being nominated by the republicans for the Presidency again. Then I read that you dont want the office again. now Mr Roosevelt I believe that you are the only man that can save this country from the clutches of the democratic party and ruin. if they carry out the policies that they advocate which they will if they get the rule. it will be as great a calamity as the civil war. if not worse. we have had a long period of good times and values are higher than ever before. value of labor and land epecialy. and people have gone in debt on the strength of it for homes and if times keeps good son pray for them, but with democratic rule they will be ruined. besides2 others have enlarged their business and are in debt. and the laboring man is the best fraid more than any time in the history of the country. but Mr. Roosevelt you know all about it before I tell you. the only question is are we going to let the democrats have the rule and ruin the country. a few office seekers (that is what I call them) have split the republican party, I dont think there is difirence enough between the insurgents and stand pats so called. that ought to decide the party but the party is in a bad way all the same. and you are sirtainly the only man that can win in the next election. the democrats are soared now for fear that you will except the nomination. you ask any man what he thinks about your running for the Presidenty he will3 say if Roosevelt is nominated he will be elected. Thousands of democrats will vote for you and very republican for they will know just what they are doing. They will vote for the man they love and respect. and it looks to me as though you would do the country a wrong to decline the nomination. That little flurry when you came home from Africa don't amount to any thing you are in the hearts of the American people and always will be. Now Mr. Roosevelt do let the people make you President once more and get the party united. I am no politioian as you will know by my letter. I am a farmer 73 years of age and know what the democratic party is from start to finish, and hope that I wont hear any more about you declining 4 the nomination. La Follett. The people want elect. They don't want a mixture of socialism. You are the man that can win. I would like to have a letter from you. but if you are swamped with letters so that you can't answer all, I will have to do with out one. Yours most truly F.P. Lambert[1-15-12?] 15. Mr. Rosvelt Please excuse a little girl from Paterson for writing to you but i have heard my father speaking so much about you he was in the Spanish American war with you he belonged to Co. C 2. Regt. N. J. and was Honorbly discharged after the war was over he is sick. Now with Rhumotisam. We are very poor now but my father says if God spares him he will vote for teddy Rosevelt he voted for you two times before O. he thinks a lot about you we used to have a nice home but now Perhaps God will make Pappa well again your friend Norah McGlone Age 12. 15 Pine St. Paterson, NJ R. Stands for Rationle, Readiness Ready Real Reason O. Stands for Only On Slought Onward Optimist S. Stands for Solution Solididity Sober Sound V. Stands for Voliant Victorious Vanquish Victor E. Stands for Effective Effincey Elect Eligible L. Stands for Lyon Libra Live Loodstar T. Stands for Temperate Term Tendcity Tenure Rosvelt Our next Presenter. Please dont let this in the news paperSOCIETAS MEDICA COMITATUS NOVI EBORACI. 1806 THE MEDICAL SOCIETY OF THE COUNTY OF NEW YORK INCORPORATED PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 138, LAWS OF 1806 PUBLIC HEALTH EDUCATION COMMITTEE ROSALIE SLAUGHTER MORTON, M.D., Chairman, MARY SUTTON MACY, M.C., Secretary THOMAS DARLINGTON, M.D. HENRY P. DEFOREST, M.D. NORMAN E. DITMAN, M.D. CAROLINE S. FINLEY, M.D. ALICE GREGORY, M.D. H. SEYMOUR HOUGHTON, M.D. JOHN H. HUDDLESTON, M.D. WOODS HUTCHINSON, M.D. ABRAHAM JACOBI, M.D. ELIZABETH C. JAGLE, M.D. JOHN J. MOOREHEAD, M.D. PRINCE A. MORROW, M.D. GRACE PECKHAM MURRAY, M.D. WILLIAM H. PARK, M.D. ANGENETTE PARRY, M.D. VICTOR C. PEDERSEN, M.D. GODFREY R. PISEK, M.D. WILLIAM M. POLK, M.D. CHARLES H. RICHARDSON, M.D. LOUIS LIVINGSTON SEAMAN, M.D. ISABELLE THOMPSON SMART, M.D. FIELDING LEWIS TAYLOR, M.D. FRANK VAN FLEET, M.D. ANTOINE P. VOISLAWSKY, M.D. JAMES J. WALSH, M.D. ANNA W. WILLIAMS, M.D. JOHN A. WYETH, M.D. GRACE G. PRIOR YANFAUER, M.D. JAMES F. MCKERNON, M.D. (Ex-Officio) LINSLY R. WILLIAMS, M.D HAVEN EMERSON, M.D. JAMES ALEXANDER MILLER, M.D. OFFICE OF CHAIRMAN 701 MADISON AVENUE NEW YORK CITY New York, January 15th, 1912 [*W.*] Mr. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o "The Outlook", City. My dear Mr. Roosevelt: You will, I think remember me, if not personally, as Mrs. Cortelyou's physician, because I know you were very much gratified when little Peter came as an addition to the cabinet circle during your administration. Your wide interests are such that I am sure you feel as I do the fundamental importance of health as a factor in lessening not only suffering and inefficiency, but crime and immorality. Our Committee forms part of a great organized movement begun by the physicians of our country, for the prevention of suffering and the saving of life. The enclosed plan of work leaflet may interest you. We would feel greatly honored if you would be our guest of honor on one of the afternoons or evenings scheduled on the enclosed program which is the New York Division of the national work. I make this request, not only because of my admiration of your public spirit, but because through knowing you and Mrs. Roosevelt personally, I know how much you approve of all means which tend to better citizenship. Yours very sincerely, Rosalie Slaughter Morton ChairmanJOHN T. MURPHY ATTORNEY-AT-LAW 410-411 FRANKLIN BANK BUILDING BROAD AND CHESTNUT STREETS 'PHONE, WALNUT 3880 RESIDENCE, 1226 ERIE AVENUE 'PHONE, TIOGA 5528 D Philadelphia, Jan. 15, 1912. 191 5. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, My dear Colonel Roosevelt:- I shall feel exceedingly indebted if you will be kind enough to advise me the day and hour I can see you for a few minutes. With very best wishes for your continued good health, I am Yours very truly, John T. Murphy Booksellers Stationers Engravers Fine Art Dealers Picture Frames and Mouldings Post Cards and Souvenir Albums The Corner Book and Art Store Charles F. Nichols & Son, Successors to Hunt & Emerson. 91 North Main Street. Concord, N.H. Jany 15. 1912, Col Roosevelt, Dear Sir: I am taking the liberty of inclos- a clipping form the Boston Journal and which in my Judgement meets the approval of Your friends. I should cause them to "dry up" =push things." If they mean business let them Act. if President Roosevelt hadn't done this, why we shouldn'thad any Canal to day. In my opinion, If your friends File your papers in the different States You will be forced to take the helm, and You will not only stampede the Nat Convention, but the Country. Sincerely Chas. F. NicholsLEWIS NIXON No. 22 EAST 53D STREET TELEPHONE 6894 PLAZA CABLE ADDRESS "LEWISNIXON" [*16.*] NEW YORK, January 15, 1912 My dear Colonel. I hope you will have time to read the enclosed article on "Land Tolls." I believe I am right in the stand I take. England always trusts to read some new interpretation into every commercial treaty she makes, aside from the letter of the text. Already freight for English and German bottoms is making the dinner bucket lighter and food experts are telling us how much more substance there is in a pound of rice than a larger measure of potatoes - but neither Ireland or China have cut much of a swarth during late years - With best wishes for the New Year. Yours Sincerely Lewis NixonC. 600 Jefferson St. Milwaukee, Wis Jan. 15th 1912 Hon Theodore Roosevelt Oyster Bay New York. Dear Sir:- Am writing you at this time hoping you will not be offended with me in asking this favor of you. For the past six months I have been trying to get the Office of Chaplain in the U.S. Army. I have sent my Credentials etc to the War Dept and which are on file in the office of Adjutant Gen. McCain. My fellow pastors and Friends of this, and other States are working in my behalf for that position. You will find in this letter Copies of Reccommendations of the original one's, which are now on file at the War Dept. I have been in communication with the Hon. I Stephenson asking him to use his influence in my behalf but he has recommended another person for the office of Chaplaincy. I should be very grateful if you would use your influence with the Secretary of War, Hon. H.L. Stimson in my behalf for the Office of Chaplaincy in the U.S. Army. I would like to have the opportunity of talking with you personaly concerning this matter But that would be impossible Am very thankful for the way Friends of this and other States have manifested their interest toward me in this matter. Hoping that you will use your influence in my behalf for that position. Wishing you a Happy and Prosperous 1912 I remain Yours Very Truly Rev Wm Herbert Ney 600 Jefferson St Milwaukee, Wis. P.S. 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This is an UNREPEATED DAY LETTER, and is delivered by request of the sender, under the conditions named above. THEO. N. VAIL, PRESIDENT BELVIDERE BROOKS, GENERAL MANAGER RECEIVED AT 172 Fifth Ave., N.Y. B34NY ED 85 BLUE Nine ex Savannah GA Jan 151/12 Hon Theodore Roosevelt, Care The Outlook, NYCITY. The Hibernian society of savannah cordially and earnestly invite you to attend its Centennial dinner March eighteenth at the Desoto Hotel Which will be a memoriable event in the history of - our city state and Nation. The City of Savannah through its chief executive cordially unites with the hibernian society in extending this invitation. You owe savannah a visit and we want you to come and beg you to send us a favorable reply by wire. M. A. OBYRNE, CHAIRMAN CENTENNIAL COMMITTEE, GEO W TIEDMAN MAYOR OF SAVANNAH . . . . . . 2:20 PMTHE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. January 15, 1912 Dear Colonel: There will be proclaimed in Chicago tomorrow the organization of a Roosevelt Club in Illinois whose announced purpose will be to force you to accept the nomination. Keeley is the man behind this movement. A H Revell, a wealthy furniture man, who is deeply interested in civic affairs, will be the president of the Club. It is an excellent idea and will attract attention over the country, as well as the state. Roosevelt delegates will be elected from the First Illinois district. This is arranged. There will be delegates for you also from districts down the state. Governor Deneen wants uninstructed delegates, which means that he is not supporting Taft as desired by the latter. Frank Kellogg tells me that Minnesota, in the country districts, is strongly anti-Taft, while in the cities the President will get the delegates. He will be a "Taft delegate" from St Paul. You know what this means. He says there is a growing undercurrent for Hughes. Undoubtedly this is so, but Hughes insists he will stay on the bench, and I believe he is earnest in this decision. He also is right; for he would have no chance against you. Kellogg will give me a memorandum on conditions which I will forward when received. Keeley thinks you ought to make a statement shortly. Kellogg2 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C. and others are likewise of that opinion. I am not. There is no necessity for anything of the kind. Everything is moving as it should, and there is no reason why you should be in the open and have the fire concentrated upon you. The La Follette people say the movement for you has stopped their boom in Ohio, Indiana and other eastern states. I want La Follette to keep in the running as long as possible. Cummins asked me the other day what I thought he should do. I told him to go ahead and announce his candidacy. He will get the Iowa delegation and not much else; and for a time [he] will be the center of attack. Cummins, of course, is working for Cummins, and I, well I will let your imagination riot as to what I am doing! I want everyone who has any aspirations to have a "try-out", get his own state delegation, if possible, and at the same time have the undercurrent running stronger and stronger for you. Mr Taft is telling senators not to press the ratification of the peace treaties. I think he wants to make this the issue with you. He holds that his advanced (?) position will appeal to the country as against your criticisms. He will not get very far with this idea, especially as there will be open sessions of the Senate and constant attack upon the treaties along the lines of your articles. For the first time in some months, I am patting the Supreme Court upon the back. I wonder how Baldwin feels. The decision came out just at the right time. It will show the country that3 THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE WASHINGTON BUREAU 1403 F STREET WASHINGTON, D.C your criticisms of Judges have been sound. In connection with the movement to force you to make a statement, I neglected to call attention to the decision of the Secretary of State of Nebraska, permitting men who may be nominated to withdraw their names. I have no doubt the Administration in conjunction with the Bryan men, obtained this ruling. Bryan probably will have his name removed and challenge you to do likewise. I hope you will insist you have nothing whatever to do with the action of men you do not know, this, of course, not in quotation. The fact that you are silent will be construed that you will run and will accelerate the movement. At the same time, you are fully protected by your frequently reiterated statement that you are not and will not be a candidate for the nomination. If the administration did help to induce the Nebraska decision, it wsa foolish and illadvised, as usual. With regards, As ever, Cal [*O'LAUGHLIN*] The Honorable Theodore Roosevely. P.S. I am afraid the Postoffice is opening my mail. Your letter dated January 11 reached me today unsealed. Won't you direct that the envelopes be sealed with wax if their contents justify it? [*Please look over the Tribune (Chicago) file of the past ten days, and note the endorsement of the proposal to put your name on the primary ballot.*] H JOHN OTT ATTORNEY AT LAW 409 New York Life Building Phones: N. W. Nicollet 520 Tri-State Center 4583 Minneapolis, Minn., Jan 16 - 1912. Hon. Theodore Roosevelt New York City. My dear Sir: I have just read your article in the Outlook on "Judges and Progress" and agree with all you say. I believe that the Federal Constitution should be amended to prohibit the courts from holding an act of Congress unconstitutional. I do not recall an act of Congress that has been held unconstitutional by the U S. Supreme Court that has not been productive of more harm than good. I believe that the Federal Supreme Court should retain the power to declare an act of a state legislature unconstitutional when it transgresses the Federal Constitution but see no good reason why the nine members of the Supreme Court - and often only a bare majority of five should be permitted to undo an act of Congress. There are obvious reasons why the highest court should retain the power to declare an act of the state legislature unconstitutional but these same reasons would not apply to an act of Congress. And even then no act should be held unconstitutional when it clearly transgressed the Constitution and the Court was unanimous in its decision. JOHN OTT ATTORNEY AT LAW 409 New York Life Building Phones: N. W. Nicollet 520 Tri-State Center 4583 Minneapolis, Minn., #2. As you state courts have frequently held legislation of a wholesome character unconstitutional not because it in fact transgressed the Constitution but simply because it didn't happen to square with the kind of social and philosophic doctrines entertained by them. Yours sincerely John Ott30. OFFICE OF THE COLLECTOR ADDRESS ALL COMMUNICATIONS FOPR THIS OFFICE TO THE COLLECTOR TREASURE DEPARTMENT UNITED STATES CUSTOMS SERVICE PROT OF SAN JUAN, PORTO RICO January 15, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, Long Island. Dear Sir: For several years I have been the Appraising officer in the Customs Service at this port, and have interested myself to a great extent in Porto Rico's rapid growth and development. At present there is a well organized effort under way to advertise Porto Rico before the world and to aid in the preparation of a pamphlet under the heading of "What our prominent visitors have said" I am writing to ask if you will write me a short paragraph of say from 200 to 250 words, suggesting the following subjects: Porto Rico as a national asset; Its commercial growth and advantages. Its climate, macadamized roads and tropical grandeur; The excellence of its tobacco, coffee and fruits; Its future under the protection and guidance of the United States; as a stepping stone to the South American markets; considering its advantageous position in the direct route of the European-Panama Canal traffic. I am enclosing an article taken from the "Porto Rican Progress: of December 7, 1911 for ready reference. Trusting you will aid us in the work we have undertaken, I have the honor to be, Very respectfully yours, Guy H. Oyster Address: Guy H. Oyster, P. O. Box 121, San Juan, Porto Rico. JUDGES' CHAMBERS. UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURTS. FOURTH CIRCUIT. ASHEVILLE.N.C Jan'y 15, '12 [*2*] My Dear Friend : - If nothing happens I hope to be in New York City on January [30], 31st, and the morning of February 1st, en route to Massachusetts, where I am to deliver a number of addresses in the interest of the National Religious Training School and Chatauqua for the Colored Race at Durham. If it would suit your convenience I would be glad to have an interview with you while in the city. Wishing you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year, I have the honor to be Sincerely yours, J. C. Pritchard Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York. P/d- TELEPHONES 7190 } MADISON SQUARE 7191 } [[shorthand]] J. A. HILL & COMPANY Brunswick Building 225 FIFTH AVENUE NEW YORK [*3.*] Jan. 15, 1912. Mr. Frank Harper, Secretary to Mr.Roosevelt, Outlook, New York City. My dear Mr.Harper, You will recall that some time ago Mr. W. E. Carson wrote to Mr. Roosevelt requesting a statement of his views on the divorce question for a book on the subject which he has written and which will shortly published by the Macmillians. Mr. Carson has been suddenly called abroad and has placed the book in my hands, as I told you last Friday. I have collaborated with him in writing several chapters, one of which includes the views of many representative men, including Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop Greer, etc. Following your suggestion, I have endeavored to find statements of Mr. Roosevelt on the divorce question and these you will find enclosed. It seems to me that they are not quite adequate, at least as they stand, and at any rate not very recent, since they were made previous to the Federal Report on Marriage and Divorce which was made as a direct result of Mr. Roosevelt's request to Congress. Briefly, what I wish to know is Mr. Roosevelt's attitude on divorce in general and what he thinks of uniforms divorce in particular how it should be brought about and what the main lines of such a law should be. Does he think the New York law should be relaxed and the western laws strengthened? Also is not the strengthening of the marriage laws the real starting point for divorce reform? You will remember that you said that if I did not find anything covering the subject of divorce you would bring the matter to Mr.Roosevelt's attention. I should be greatly obliged to you if you would let me know whether the enclosed quotations represent Mr.Roosevelt's views and should be glad to do anything to secure a correct statement of them. Very sincerely yours, Arthur B. Reeve.E. MONT. REILY KANSAS CITY PRESIDENT FRANK C. PECK KANSAS CITY CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HENRY W. KEIL. ST. LOUIS JOHN ALSUS, ST. JOSEPH VICE PRESIDENTS EDWIN W.LEE, ST. LOUIS SECRETARY ED. F. HALEY. MOBERLY ASSISTANT SECRETARY HON. JOHN HAYS HAMMOND NATIONAL PRESIDENT D.B. ATHERTON NATIONAL SECRETARY AND TREASURER WASHINGTON, D. C. Missouri State of League of Republican Clubs HEADQUARTERS Kansas City, Missouri Jan. 15, 1912. Hen. Theodore Roosevelt, c/o Outlook Office, New York City, N.Y. My dear Colonel Roosevelt;- Your letters of Jan. 10th and 11th to hand. I am very sorry Colonel, that you misunderstood what I said in my letter or what I meant to say, as to you announcing that you would be a candidate for the presidency. That was the last of my thoughts, and has been even from the insipiency of the Roosevelt talk. My talk and letters have always been that the way to win. and to win easily, would be for you to never be a candidate. You will remember I said to you in the presence of Captain Capers that what we want you to do was first, never to be a candidate, and second, never say that you would decline, and the people would do the rest. Since my return home, I have written hundreds of letters throughout the West. In fact, I have employed a special stenographer to handle this work, and in all my letters, I have made the point strong that you were not and would not be a candidate, and that in my talks with you, I know you were sincere, but that this is a matter which we did not propose to consult you, as this call would come direct from the people. In my former letter to you, I meant to only to suggest and ask you what you thought of the lies of writing a letter to some friend, viewing the matter completely in the air, not with any idea of your announcing, but after your name had filled in various states, and the people so many thinking you would decline, I feared the result, and you will remember, I said as your head is always clear and you would know best, I simply threw this out as a suggestion. As to you ever announcing, I held that that would not only injure the cause, as I see it, but I make that argument every day in letters or to some one personally. Your announcement would not defeat you for the nomination, but would injure you after you were nominated. This is the position i personally held, and have never seen any cause to change that attitude.E. MONT. REILY KANSAS CITY PRESIDENT FRANK C. PECK KANSAS CITY CHAIRMAN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HENRY W. KEIL. ST. LOUIS JOHN ALSUS, ST. JOSEPH VICE PRESIDENTS EDWIN W.LEE, ST. LOUIS SECRETARY ED. F. HALEY. MOBERLY ASSISTANT SECRETARY HON. JOHN HAYS HAMMOND NATIONAL PRESIDENT D.B. ATHERTON NATIONAL SECRETARY AND TREASURER WASHINGTON, D. C. Missouri State of League of Republican Clubs HEADQUARTERS Kansas City, Missouri TR #2 My friend, Mr. Peck, returned this morning and has also delivered me your message. I pride myself, Colonel, on being pretty shrewd politically, and I would not think of wanting you to make any announcement. I am more and more convinced that the thing to do is to continue to stand pat. Is the polls I have taken in various places, and letters I am receiving, I am convinced that you are stronger than you were in 1904. Colonel Yelser writes me that we are all O.K. in Nebraska, and from the polls I have taken, I am convinced he is correct. As to the editorial you referred to in the Star, I talked to the managing editor the day before this editorial appeared, and my talk was strongly along the lines of the editorial. I had this matter up with Governor Stubbs and William Allen White, and I think you have seen some of the results of the same. All we have to do, that is your friends, is to preach it, write it, talk it, that you are the only man that can possibly win, and when they come back at us as State Chairman Dolley of Kansas did to me this morning, wanting to know if you were a candidate, say "no", as I am writing him, but add, how can you decline if the people make this demand upon you. I am now getting cut a letter to every county chairman in Missouri, giving polite and date, calling upon them to help save Missouri by electing another Republican governor and county tickets, saying that our only hope to do so is to nominate you, and also asking as to the conditions in the various counties. And the letters I have so far received indicate that five out of every six Republicans are for you. The polls I have made are being published and circulated extensively and have done the cause much good, as it shows about one-third of the Republicans will not vote for Taft if nominated. Yours sincerely, E. Mont. Reily EMR-M[*Colonel write All you want to on the matter, but for the present Kindly keep me out of it. Not that I have any fears, for it is all fussy but it is not expedient for me to appear in it now BSR*] Department of Justice. Office of United States Attorney, Second Division District of Alaska. Nome. Jany 15" 1912. Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, C% The Outlook, New York, N.Y. Dear Colonel: I have your note of Nov.14" answering mine of October 30" 1911. I am pleased at your commendation of the Porto Rican Federal Reports,and thankful for the sympathy extended for my being obliged to be here over the long winter. i received a copy of the Outlook of Nov.25" which refers to the main article of the week previous by yourself on the Commission to fix prices idea,which it seems created such comment through[t] the nation,but I have not yet found that the latter number has arrived in town [ye]. I am much interested, I agree with that judge who wrote you,that perhaps a Commission rather than a Court would be the proper body to have charge of taking evidence to fix prices of trust controlled products,etc.,and in fact hat is your own idea also When I first wrote you on the subject in the latter part of 1910,I said a Court or Commission. I am so pleased to know that your powerful pen is advocating the idea. The minimum wage idea will come along with the maximum prices idea or shortly thereafter,for they are corollaries. I note that you are interested in what I said about the frauds on the sugar planters in Port Rico,and may be also in Cuba. Well , perhaps I overstated it,but I do not think so. My information is this. I had several receivers in charge of sugar plants while I was Federal Judge on your appointment in Port Rico. These receivers of course had to market the sugar which they manufactured,and usually sold it to some of the several sugar buying houses who do business in the Island,but the contract always stipulated for "New York Custom House weights",and try as they would the receivers could not get the regulation 250 lbs in each sack. It would always fall short. One Fall as to one concern in charge of one of my receivers a drawback came for over $6,000 short weight as I recollect it. When I received the second drawback I made a fuss,as I did the first time also,and on investigating I found that the custom was common,it was in fact said to be universal. Weights were always short,and there was some argument by the local purchasers that the sea voyage caused it etc. After much persuasion I let the drawbacks be paid,but I was bitter in my complaint,and once made the receiver put a special man at the plant scales,and put in a pound or two extra in each sack,but it made no difference the drawback came just the same. Before I got around to sending a court officer to New York to look into it,my term expired a and I was not reappointed. On the boats from N.Y.to P.R. I more than once talked about it to substantial planters(particularly after the "17 holes" fraud was discovered,and they all virtually confessed they knew they had been defrauded all along,but I could see they thought discretion the better part of valor,and that they would not sue for the heavy losses they had all(and no doubt many others in P.R.and Cuba) had been subjected to.Department of Justice. Office of United States Attorney, Second Division, District of Alaska Nome. I could plainly see, that all sugar sellers, whose product went through the "17 holes" got the worst of it as well as the government on the duty, and I naturally came to the conclusion, that if the government had been defrauded out of many millions of dollars for the mere duty on the few pounds of sugar lightweighted in each sack, that the loss to the actual owners of the sugar must have sustained a much greater loss. The planters I spoke to virtually admitted this. I had in mind to get assignments of their rights and sue for the value or damage, but I was not situated so as to undertake it, and anyway their disinclination to fight the only source of sale of their product (when they were making a good thing anyway) was evident. I once sent to Senator Beveridge a long paper I had prepared on Porto Rico, which he no doubt has yet, that would give you an idea of labor and other conditions in Porto Rico, that I will guarantee will astonish even you. You might be able to get it from him, and you have my permission to do so, but situated as I am it might not be expedient to mix me in it at present. I prepared this paper just before I left Porto Rico and after Doctor Lyman Abbott had been down there and written on things Porto Rican. Although the Doctor wrote splendidly as far as he saw, Lord, he did not see things as I did because of being judge or the bench there for four years. Of course a large part of the sugar product of Porto Rico (though under other corporate names) really is the property of the sugar trust itself and even if there were draw backs there, it was only taking the money out of one pocket and putting it into another, but as to all the tenants they have (which are numerous) they got the worst of it like the government on the short weights also. The outside cane raisers and grinders went through the "17 holes" every time. Sincerely yours, B.S. RodeyMRS. ARTHUR A. BIRNEY, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY 806 LOAN AND TRUST BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D. C. MRS. FREDERIC SCHOFF, PRESIDENT 3418 BARING STREET, PHILADELPHIA MRS. W. B. FERGUSON, TREASURER 806 LOAN AND TRUST BUILDING, WASHINGTON, D. C. National Congress of Mothers AND Parent-Teacher Associations ADVISORY COUNCIL COLONEL ROOSEVELT ROBERT COLLYER, NEW YORK, REV. JOSIAH STRONG, NEW YORK, MR. ROGER B. MCMULLEN, CHICAGO, MR. FREDERIC SCHOFF, PHILADELPHIA REV. D. O. MEARS, ALBANY, DR. WILLIAM P. WILSON, PHILADELPHIA, DR. GEORGE E. MACLEAN, IOWA, REV. NEWELL DWIGHT HILLIS, BROOKLYN, HON. CHARLES R. SKINNER, NEW YORK, MR. ARTHUR A. BIRNEY, WASHINGTON, MR. GEORGE K. JOHNSON PHILADELPHIA, FOUNDERS MRS. THEODORE W. , WASHINGTON, MRS. PHŒBE A. HEARST. VICE-PRESIDENTS MRS. DAVID O. MEARS, NEW YORK MRS. ORVILLE T. BRIGHT, CHICAGO, ILL. MRS. FRED T. DUBOIS, BLACKFOOT, IDAHO MRS. EDWIN R. WEEKS, KANSAS CITY, MO. MRS. RAY RUSHTON, MONTGOMERY, ALA. AUDITOR MRS. WILLIAM F. THACHER, FLORENCE, N. J. HISTORIAN MRS. E. A. TUTTLE, NEW YORK RECORDING SECRETARY MRS. JAMES S. BOLTON, NEW HAVEN, CONN. HONORARY VICE-PRESIDENTS MRS. WILLIAM T. CARTER, MRS. ADLAI T. STEVENSON, MRS. JOSEPH P. MUMFORD, MRS. ROBERT R. COTTEN, MRS. HARRIET A. MCLELLAN, MRS. ROGER B. MCMULLEN January 15, 1912 Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, New York, N. Y. Dear Colonel Roosevelt: I shall take pleasure in calling on you at the "Outlook" office on Friday of this week, at 12 o'clock as indicated by your secretary. 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ALWAYS OPEN 172 5th Ave. [*X 35 ms*] Jan 16 1912 c135b 6p 54 NL 6 ox Un Somerville Mass Jan 16- Col Theodore Roosevelt Care outlook magazine 287, Fourth Ave, , , Newyork Dear Col. Roosevelt;Will it be possible for you to accept the invitation to speak at massachusetts convention of congress of mothers at Lynn feby sixteenth, the details of which were in my letter to you , we seriously need you and beg of you to favorably consider it. Mrs. Earl William Smith 80 Packard Ave Westsomerville Mass 1111opW. B. SMITH G. MURRAY SMITH SMITH & SMITH LAWYERS 38-41 McKEE BUILDING RICHMOND, KY Jany 15th - 1912 My Dear Sir - I have just read in the Outlook , your paper on Our Judges - I congratulate you on the paper. I agree with you in every position, you have taken. When our people lose - confidence in the judiciary - the end is not far off - I have no reason to hope for any releif from the U.S. Supreme Court - & away down here in Kentucky we already beleive that the Court belongs to the Corporations & the money power. I sincerely hope that you will continue to warn out groups - & to make out people, Know & understand that this it their government. Respty W. B. Smith -Our Motto: We believe that honest goods can be passed out to honest men by methods, in courtesy, in kindness, in generosity, friendship, and honest competition The Century Printing Co. PRINTERS OF HIGH CLASS STATIONERY BOOKS. PAMPHLETS CIRCULAR LETTERS CARDS ETC. ESTIMATED FURNISHED ON ALL CLASSES OF WORK E. E. STEWART MANAGER STEWART THE LODGE TALK MAN Author of Evening Passtimes, Stories and Toasts. ELGIN. ILL January 15, 1912 Hon. Theodore Roosevelt, Oyster Bay, New York, Dear Friend, ,I am gathering material, epigrams, after-dinner stories, toasts, etc., which I shall work up into a booklet entitled, "Talks, Stories and Toasts." May I have your permission to use excerpts from some of your articles, speeches, etc: Perhaps two or three hundred words. Thanking you in advance for the favor, I beg to remain, Very truly yours, E. E. StewartDR. TOWNSEND W. THORNDIKE OFFICE HOURS, 8 TO 3 P.M. AND BY APPOINTMENT 20 NEWBURY STREET BOSTON, MASS. Jan. 15th 1912 Dear Mr. Roosevelt: Referring to our conversation at the recent Travellers Club dinner, I am sending you one of the menus so that you can place your autograph on it and then send it to your father. On its return Dr. Smith will paste it in the records of the club. I have2. DR. TOWNSEND W. THORNDIKE OFFICE HOURS, 8 TO 3 P.M. AND BY APPOINTMENT 20 NEWBURY STREET BOSTON, MASS. enclosed the necessary envelopes addressed & stamped Very Truly T.W. ThorndikeThe Boston Journal ESTABLISHED 1833 BOSTON, MASS. Jan. 15, 1912. Mr. F. A. Munsey, 175 Fifth Ave., New York, N.Y. Dear Mr. Munsey:- We have been working among the leading textile manufacturers, of whom I wrote you the other day, in regard to the Roosevelt situation. They embrace some of the very largest mill treasurers and presidents in this vicinity. They are sill very timid about talking for publication. Some of them are hearty in their belief that the Roosevelt wave is strong under the surface and must break out relatively in a short time. W. L. Marvin, secretary of the American Wool Association, would like to talk for the association and may do so if he gets permission from the President. He feels that Mr. Taft cannot be elected and that Mr. Roosevelt would run tremendously, and that whereas Mr. Taft has seemed to be conservative he has been a great deal more radical than Mr. Roosevelt. He suggests, first, a general story giving this, impersonally, as a view of the textile manufacturers. Secondly, that he thought it might be well for your article of Friday to be followed up by others of similar nature leading more directly up to the call for the Roosevelt nomination. The politicians here, of any size, have been lined up pretty thoroughly by the administration men since S. L. Powers and John Hays Hammond came u from Washington with a view to looking after the fences. They are admittedly doubtful of what would happen if a real Roosevelt demonstration should break out but they are not sitting tight and trying to keep things quiet. Yours very truly, Herbert S. UnderwoodEnc in Munesy 1-16-12S St James Park L.I. Jan 15/12 Col. T Roosevelt Dear Sir: Under date of Nov. 14, 1911 I wrote you asking for your autograph. Your kindness in aceeding to any request has emboldened me sufficiently to ask if you could not possibly do something for me in my present position. For no fault of my own I am at present out of employment and think perhaps that you with your wide acquaintance in business and political circles could not secure me an ofering in some large mercantile or manufacturing concernI am twenty years of age of fairly good appearance and education, can speak German as fluently as English and have had six years business experience the last two being spent with one of the largest plumbing supply manufacturers in the capacity of Export order and shipping clerk. Trusting you will pardon my boldness in thus addressing you and that I shall shortly receive a reply from you I remain. Yours very respectfully Frederick G. Wassmuth 1759 Hancock St St James Park L.I.BUSINESS MEN'S ASSOCIATION OF NORTHWEST BALTIMORE Officers. FREDERICK CLEMENT WEBER, President EDWARD WALTER GILES, Vice-President HENRY A. SEIM, Second Vice-President J. OAKLEY SPENCER, Third Vice-President JOHN A. EMICH, Recording Secretary JAMES T. IRELAND, Financial Secretary ALBERT SHULTZ Treasurer WILLIS E. MYERS Counsellor FRANK BIEN, Sergeant-at-Arms Governors THE OFFICERS WITH JOHN T. FORD, GEO. E. PARKER, JR., D. M. HITE, A. ZIMMERMAN, C. V. WEBER, R. C. SHARRETTS WALTER W. ROWLES, C. W. HARRISON, DR. WM. J. SULLIVAN, DR. O. N. DUVALL. D. L. HARRISON, S. AFFELDER JAMES T. O'NEILL 2104 W, North Ave., Baltimore, Maryland, January 15, 1912. [*D.*] Honorable Theodore Roosevelt, New York, New York Honored Sir:- 1st. This organization will hold is fourth Annual Banquet on Tuesday, February 20th, 1912 at the Hotel Rennert. 2nd. As its president and founder I am ambitious to place its work before the citizens of this city in a very favorable manner. In three years we have advanced in growth two hundred and nine active members, and I have the honor to be the youngest president of an organization looking to civic betterment in this state. 3rd. Knowing your interest in young men and their meritorious advancement I hereby earnestly solicit you to accept an invitation to attend this Banquet and address us on a live topic. You have doubtless read of Baltimore's desire to become one of the great municipalities of this country. I, as one of its citizens, want to do y share in pushing it toward its goal. Hence, will you assist both our City and myself personally by attending this Banquet and delivering one of your forceful addresses, Awaiting your reply, I beg to remain, Most sincerely Frederick Clement WeberThe Boston Journal ESTABLISHED 1833 BOSTON, MASS. Jan. 15, 1912. Dear Mr. Munsey:- A special to the Evening Transcript from Washington has the enclosed story about the Roosevelt move. Its authority is the Washington correspondent of the Indianapolis News. The story claims that the Steel Trust is bringing forward Roosevelt on account of Taft's stand regarding that corporation, and that the boom is being engineered by George W. Perkins, Dan Hanna, McHarg, William L. Ward, Littauer and Walter Brown of Toledo; that the plan is to get uninstructed delegates to the convention. Here in Massachusetts nobody apparently wants to speak out as yet. Roosevelt undoubtedly ranks higher than Taft in the estimation of the people here, but they are not inclined to throw stones at Taft. Or to put it another way, they regard Taft in a friendly manner, and would not say anything in opposition to him, except and only if Roosevelt appeared in the field openly as the other candidate. Roosevelt is first choice of the people here now; Taft is second. But with the feeling that Roosevelt has not yet come out as a declared candidate everyone prefers to keep silent, or at any rate not to say anything that would disparage Taft. I wish you had time to write a series of national articles on the subject. That would give a rallying point, and start the discussion. Very truly yours, CEL Wingate Mr. Frank A. Munsey 175 Fifth Avenue New York City. [* Sam Powers (Congressman Powers) is the Taft leader here. He says, in private conversation, that the Taft plan is to say as little as possible so as not to start up controversies and then get an unpledged delegation but one friendly to Taft. *]Enc in Munesy 1-16-12National Municipal Revew PUBLISHED BY THE NATIONAL MUNICIPAL LEAGUE Editor, CLINTON ROGERS WOODRUFF Secretary, National Municipal League 121, South Broad Street Philadelphia ASSOCIATE EDITORS CHARLES A. BEARD, New York JOHN A. FAIRLIE, Urbana, Ill. ARTHUR CROSBY LUDINGTON, New York ADVISORY EDITORIAL BOARD L. S. ROWE, Chairman, Philadelphia Morton A. Aldrich, New Orleans M. N. Baker, New York Roger N. Baldwin, St. Louis Richard S. Childs, New York Frederick A. Cleveland, Washington Horace E. Deming, New York Mayo Fesler, Cleveland William H. Glasson, Durham, N. C. Murray Gross, Philadelphia Augustus Raymond Hatton, Cleveland A. N. Holcombe, Cambridge George E. Hooker, Chicago Stiles P. Jones, Minneapolis J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg Milo R. Malthie, New York Ford H. MacGregor, Madison, Wis. Charles E. Merriam, Chicago Richard W. Montague, Portland, Ore. John Nolen, Cambridge C. S. Potts, Austin, Texas L. G. Powers, Washington, D. C. S. H. Ranck, Grand Rapids Edward M. Salt, New York W. J. Shepard, Columbia, Mo. J. Allen Smith, Seattle Delos F. Wilcox, New York Charles D. Willard, Los Angeles E. A. Walcott, San Francisco REV/M [*24.*] January 15, 1912. Col. Theodore Roosevelt, 287 Fourth Av., New York City. Dear Col. Roosevelt:- We are sending you under separate cover a copy of the first issue of the NATIONAL MUNICIPAL REVIEW to be issued quarterly by the National Municipal League. Any comments or suggestions you may have to make about it will be appreciated.. I trust you may have time not only to examine it but possibly to say a word or two about it. With sincere regards and best wishes, I am Very faithfully yours, Clinton Rogers WoodruffJOHN O. YEISER LAWYER 419 BEE BUILDING TEL., D. 752 OMAHA, NEB. Jan. 15, 1912. Mr. Frank Harper, 287 Fourth Ave., New York City, N. Y. Dear Sir:- From the enclosed clipping it is apparent some one has been flirting with the secretary of state. I wrote you about using the 17th instead of the 19th of April as though it was a mistake in filing the petition to place the colonels name on the ballot. I explained this was to divert attention from other plans to this and then be prepared to rectify this; but the other day I was in Lincoln and asked to see the petition and looking at it in the presence of the Secretary of state I saw it had been corrected to the 19th. No one but the Secretary did this. I never paused to notice the correction and he never said a word. In his letter acknowledging the receipt of the petition he mentioned the fact it was for the primary of the 19th. In view of the fact that time for protests have expired, the matter is settled unless tricks are worked. However I will have an additional petition although none are necessary from a legal stand point. It may be I will be obliged to have some one file a petition for Mr. Taft as I do not observe [working] signs of his organization working in that direction. I think they would prefer leaving his name off the ballot. Having persuaded my friend Arter to file Mr. Bryans name, I would be inclined toJOHN O. YEISER LAWYER 419 BEE BUILDING TEL., D. 752 OMAHA, NEB. think it would be rather too presumptuous in forcing Mr. Tafts name also upon the ticket. However if necessary I will certainly have it done. I think the delegate arrangement of which I have written you will go as I have not found any suspicious move. The fact is I rather suspect they want to get in under the canvas and I desire to point out a slit where they may get through. You will see by this clipping some scheme is brewing on the filing of names. [* will look it up *] Now I feel I must have some suggestions from you. Tell me whether or not the colonel will keep on keeping still if they succeed in giving him an opportunity to withdraw? This thing is so big now he cannot without injuring himself undertake to head off unsolicited support. I am ready with injunction or mandamus when the time comes if such action is necessary to hold that name where it is and I will make noise enough to cause all kinds of regrets for the effort to interfere with Nebraskas plans. I can very readily use a little advice on this situation if you should desire to make any suggestions always without the colonels knowledge or consent. Truly, Jno. O. Yeiser