62. See Che.147; See Che.147; N.Y.T. N.Y.T., May 5, 1899.

63. TR.Auto.309. Author's italics. TR.Auto.309. Author's italics.

64. Ib. Ib.

65. Ib., 30910; Gos.148; see Ib., 30910; Gos.148; see Barnes v. Roosevelt Barnes v. Roosevelt, 23682375 for complete text.

66. Mor. 10041009. "These two letters," TR wrote in his Mor. 10041009. "These two letters," TR wrote in his Autobiography Autobiography, "express clearly the views of the two elements of the Republican party, whose hostility gradually grew until it culminated, thirteen years later." (311) For a more extended version of TR's views at the time, see his address on "The Uses and Abuses of Property" (Buffalo, May 15, 1899), in TR.Wks.XIV.3219.

67. Mor. 10041009. Che.150 says that the idea of recalling the Legislature was first suggested to TR by corporation counsel on May 11, 1899. But TR's letter to TCP clearly shows that he had been thinking along the same lines as early as May 8. Mor. 10041009. Che.150 says that the idea of recalling the Legislature was first suggested to TR by corporation counsel on May 11, 1899. But TR's letter to TCP clearly shows that he had been thinking along the same lines as early as May 8.

68. Mor.1011. Mor.1011.

69. TR's legal experts were Judge William N. Cohen and Prof. E.R.A. Seligman of Columbia University. Che.1512. TR's legal experts were Judge William N. Cohen and Prof. E.R.A. Seligman of Columbia University. Che.1512.

70. See Mor.1017 for TR's account of the frantic activities of TCP's representatives. Che.152, 153; Mor.1017. See Mor.1017 for TR's account of the frantic activities of TCP's representatives. Che.152, 153; Mor.1017.

71. Her. Her., May 26, 1899.

72. Mor.1017. Mor.1017.

73. Ib., 1501, 1018. Ib., 1501, 1018.

74. See Che.160. TR discussed the subject with at least two editors en route. See Che.160. TR discussed the subject with at least two editors en route.

75. See Mor.954 ff. The first few requests came through Mr. Bellamy Storer, but he was at no time anything more than a mouthpiece for his formidable wife. Mrs. Bellamy Storer soon lost patience with his lack of success, and began to negotiate with TR herself. See Mor.954 ff. The first few requests came through Mr. Bellamy Storer, but he was at no time anything more than a mouthpiece for his formidable wife. Mrs. Bellamy Storer soon lost patience with his lack of success, and began to negotiate with TR herself.

76. Mor. 954, 968, 9712, 1001, 1015, 1019. Mor. 954, 968, 9712, 1001, 1015, 1019.

77. See Mor.893, 894, 901, 902, 919 esp., 935, 1395 for TR's desperate attempts to secure the Medal of Honor; also Appendix B to Ch. VII of TR.Auto., which shows how his failure still rankled in 1913. See Mor.893, 894, 901, 902, 919 esp., 935, 1395 for TR's desperate attempts to secure the Medal of Honor; also Appendix B to Ch. VII of TR.Auto., which shows how his failure still rankled in 1913.

78. See Lod.I.399; also Mor.1021. See Lod.I.399; also Mor.1021.

79. Ib., 1022. Ib., 1022.

80. White wrote many years later that he began this work-with TR's full approval-in 1898, even before the gubernatorial election. "He did not want to be Governor of New York. He wanted to be President of the United States." Whi.327. White wrote many years later that he began this work-with TR's full approval-in 1898, even before the gubernatorial election. "He did not want to be Governor of New York. He wanted to be President of the United States." Whi.327.

81. Emporia Gazette Emporia Gazette, June 26, 1899. See also Kohlsaat, H. H., From McKinley to Harding From McKinley to Harding (Scribner's, 1923) 76 ff. for anecdotes of this trip. He says that at several stops along the way crowds brandished "Roosevelt in 1904" cards. (Scribner's, 1923) 76 ff. for anecdotes of this trip. He says that at several stops along the way crowds brandished "Roosevelt in 1904" cards.

82. See, e.g., See, e.g., N.Y.T. N.Y.T., June 29, 1899.

83. In July 1969 Jesse Langdon attended the seventieth and last Rough Rider Reunion at Las Vegas. His two surviving comrades, Frank Brito and George Hamner, were too ill to join him. Walker, Dale, "The Last of the Rough Riders," In July 1969 Jesse Langdon attended the seventieth and last Rough Rider Reunion at Las Vegas. His two surviving comrades, Frank Brito and George Hamner, were too ill to join him. Walker, Dale, "The Last of the Rough Riders," Montana Montana, XII.3 (July 1973). TR on McK's renomination: see N.Y.T. N.Y.T., June 30, 1899; Trib. Trib., same date.

84. World World, July 5, 1899; N.Y.T. N.Y.T., same date.

85. Mor.1023. Mor.1023.

86. See Chessman, G. Wallace, "Theodore Roosevelt's Campaign Against the Vice-Presidency," See Chessman, G. Wallace, "Theodore Roosevelt's Campaign Against the Vice-Presidency," The Historian The Historian, XIV.2 (Spring 1952).

87. Trad.; see, e.g., Morg.225. Trad.; see, e.g., Morg.225.

88. Mor.1023. Mor.1023.

89. Ib. Ib.

90. Ib., 918. Ib., 918.

91. Ib., 1023. See Young, K. H., and Lamar Middleton, Ib., 1023. See Young, K. H., and Lamar Middleton, Heirs Apparent Heirs Apparent (NY, 1948), and Williams, Irving G., (NY, 1948), and Williams, Irving G., The Rise of the Vice-Presidency The Rise of the Vice-Presidency (NY, 1956) for indications of how insignificant the office really was at the end of the nineteenth century. (NY, 1956) for indications of how insignificant the office really was at the end of the nineteenth century.

92. Mor.1024; un. clip, TRB, c. July 1, 1899; Rob.195. Note: Corinne wrongly places the date of Mor.1024; un. clip, TRB, c. July 1, 1899; Rob.195. Note: Corinne wrongly places the date of Cromwell's Cromwell's composition in 1900. composition in 1900.

93. Probably Elihu Root, qu. Arthur Lee in TR.Wks.X. 16970. Probably Elihu Root, qu. Arthur Lee in TR.Wks.X. 16970.

94. Mor.1043; ib., 1046; Mor.1043; ib., 1046; World World, July 9, 1899; Mor.10389, 1502.

95. Ib., 1043, 1046. TR exceeded his word quota from Scribner's by some twenty thousand words. The serial purchase price was $5,000, plus 15% in book royalties. Ib., 1049. Ib., 1043, 1046. TR exceeded his word quota from Scribner's by some twenty thousand words. The serial purchase price was $5,000, plus 15% in book royalties. Ib., 1049.

96. Eve. Post Eve. Post article, "Roosevelt the Ideal Contributor," n.d., but c. Feb. 1919, TRB; Mor.1053; Lee in TR.Wks.X. 170. article, "Roosevelt the Ideal Contributor," n.d., but c. Feb. 1919, TRB; Mor.1053; Lee in TR.Wks.X. 170.

97. Wis.656. Wis.656.

98. Mor. 1047. Mor. 1047.

99. See See Trib. Trib., July 9, 1899; N.Y.T. N.Y.T., July 16. See also TR to HCL, July 21, Mor. 10369, for a complete account of the meeting with McK.

100. Mor. 1037. TR was particularly scrupulous as the meeting had in fact been suggested by himself, in a letter to Secretary of State Hay on July 1, 1899. See Mor. 10245. His intention was to advise that Maj.-Gen. Francis V. Greene be put in command of the entire U.S. force in the Philippines, and that Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood be given similar powers in Cuba. Mor.1025. Mor. 1037. TR was particularly scrupulous as the meeting had in fact been suggested by himself, in a letter to Secretary of State Hay on July 1, 1899. See Mor. 10245. His intention was to advise that Maj.-Gen. Francis V. Greene be put in command of the entire U.S. force in the Philippines, and that Maj.-Gen. Leonard Wood be given similar powers in Cuba. Mor.1025.

101. Secretary Long, who attended the meeting, was at any rate impressed. "I believe Roosevelt to be thoroughly honest, and his ambition is one for the good of the service. Sometimes, I distrust his judgment, but he is so above all purely selfish and dishonorable intentions that I esteem him very highly." Journal, July 8, 1899, LON. As for TR's reaction to the accession of Elihu Root to the Secretaryship of War, see Mor. 1041. His letter of congratulation is a startlingly cold document, avoiding direct compliments. It betrays more than a hint of anger that circumstances prevented TR himself being offered the position. Mor.1036. Secretary Long, who attended the meeting, was at any rate impressed. "I believe Roosevelt to be thoroughly honest, and his ambition is one for the good of the service. Sometimes, I distrust his judgment, but he is so above all purely selfish and dishonorable intentions that I esteem him very highly." Journal, July 8, 1899, LON. As for TR's reaction to the accession of Elihu Root to the Secretaryship of War, see Mor. 1041. His letter of congratulation is a startlingly cold document, avoiding direct compliments. It betrays more than a hint of anger that circumstances prevented TR himself being offered the position. Mor.1036.

102. Ib., 1062. Ib., 10523 gives TR's upstate itinerary. Ib., 1062. Ib., 10523 gives TR's upstate itinerary.

103. Ib., 1062. Ib., 1062.

104. Ib. Ib.

105. Ib. Ib.

106. See, e.g., See, e.g., World World, July 5, 1899; N.Y.T. N.Y.T., Oct. 2.

107. See Spector, Ronald, See Spector, Ronald, Admiral of Admiral of the New Empire the New Empire (Louisiana State U., 1974) 111. Dewey was said by his family and friends to be a Republican (he remained mum on the subject himself) so TR naturally assumed that, as a loyal officer, he would support the renomination of his Commander-in-Chief. When Dewey subsequently announced he would, indeed, run for President, and under the Democratic banner, TR's fury knew no bounds. Spector, (Louisiana State U., 1974) 111. Dewey was said by his family and friends to be a Republican (he remained mum on the subject himself) so TR naturally assumed that, as a loyal officer, he would support the renomination of his Commander-in-Chief. When Dewey subsequently announced he would, indeed, run for President, and under the Democratic banner, TR's fury knew no bounds. Spector, Admiral Admiral, 106 ff., tells the full story of Dewey's act of hubris.

108. Ib., 1045; Bee.261. Ib., 1045; Bee.261.

109. TR had been hoping to ride in boots and breeches, as befitted a Colonel of Cavalry, but his brother-in-law Douglas Robinson protested that it would be "unwise, and...undignified." Mor. 1072. TR had been hoping to ride in boots and breeches, as befitted a Colonel of Cavalry, but his brother-in-law Douglas Robinson protested that it would be "unwise, and...undignified." Mor. 1072.

110. Bee.2612. Bee.2612.

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1. See HCL to TR, Dec. 7, 1899, Lod.I.424. EKR to B, n.d., from Albany: "I think exactly as you do about the v.p. for Theodore-Cabot has a strange bias about it." HCL to TR, July 12, 1899, LOD. See HCL to TR, Dec. 7, 1899, Lod.I.424. EKR to B, n.d., from Albany: "I think exactly as you do about the v.p. for Theodore-Cabot has a strange bias about it." HCL to TR, July 12, 1899, LOD.

2. Ada.275. See Jos. Ada.275. See Jos. passim passim on HCL's kingmaking role in TR's life: "Much might be said of his strange behavior in this [vice-presidential] affair." Ib. 108. on HCL's kingmaking role in TR's life: "Much might be said of his strange behavior in this [vice-presidential] affair." Ib. 108.

3. Mor.1112. Mor.1112.

4. Ib., 1104. Ib., 1104.

5. Ib., 1166; TR.Auto.318. Ib., 1166; TR.Auto.318.

6. A copy of the Message was sent to TCP by TR on Dec. 19, 1899. A copy of the Message was sent to TCP by TR on Dec. 19, 1899.

7. Che. 1679. Even Elihu Root jibbed at the line about morality, and pointed out that most of the grand fortunes in America belonged to people whose industry and imagination had conferred "great benefits" on the community. "There is altogether too general an impression," he chided TR, "that it is immoral to acquire wealth." Dec. 13, 1899, qu. Che.170. Che. 1679. Even Elihu Root jibbed at the line about morality, and pointed out that most of the grand fortunes in America belonged to people whose industry and imagination had conferred "great benefits" on the community. "There is altogether too general an impression," he chided TR, "that it is immoral to acquire wealth." Dec. 13, 1899, qu. Che.170.

8. Extracts from the Message are quoted in TR.Auto.3245. Che.206; Pri.211. Extracts from the Message are quoted in TR.Auto.3245. Che.206; Pri.211.

9. Che.945; Gos.207. See ib., 5961 for Payn's background. Che.945; Gos.207. See ib., 5961 for Payn's background.

10. Pri.212. Pri.212.

11. Che.92; TR.Auto.300. Significantly, TR chose to launch his investigation of Payn on May 27, 1899, the day of his big triumph on the Ford Bill. "If there has been any iniquity," he wrote Secretary Youngs, "I wish we could discover it." Che.934. Che.92; TR.Auto.300. Significantly, TR chose to launch his investigation of Payn on May 27, 1899, the day of his big triumph on the Ford Bill. "If there has been any iniquity," he wrote Secretary Youngs, "I wish we could discover it." Che.934.

12. TR.Auto.300. TR.Auto.300.

13. Che.956. Che.956.

14. Evening Post Evening Post, Dec. 13, 1899.

15. Mor.11223. Mor.11223.

16. Che.172, 16670. Che.172, 16670.

17. Ib., 172; TR.Auto.325; Che.251; Mor. 1320; Par. 127; Pinkett, Harold T., Ib., 172; TR.Auto.325; Che.251; Mor. 1320; Par. 127; Pinkett, Harold T., Gifford Pinchot, Private and Public Forester Gifford Pinchot, Private and Public Forester (U. Illinois Press, 1970) 34, 53; Che.250. See Appendix A, "Conservation," to Ch. 8 of TR.Auto., 323325. (U. Illinois Press, 1970) 34, 53; Che.250. See Appendix A, "Conservation," to Ch. 8 of TR.Auto., 323325.

18. Public Papers of Theodore Roosevelt, Governor Public Papers of Theodore Roosevelt, Governor (Albany, 1900) 357; (Albany, 1900) 357; N.Y.T N.Y.T. clip, n.d., TRB; Che.2513; Cut. 868. For Pinchot's early and later relations with TR, see Pinchot, Gif-ford, Breaking New Ground Breaking New Ground (Harcourt Brace, 1947); Pinkett, (Harcourt Brace, 1947); Pinkett, Pinchot; Pinchot; Hays, Samuel P., Hays, Samuel P., Conservation and the Gospel of Efficiency: The Progressive Conservation Movement, 18901920 Conservation and the Gospel of Efficiency: The Progressive Conservation Movement, 18901920 (NY, 1959). See Che.24253 for a fuller discussion of TR's environmental reforms at Albany. "All that I later strove for in the Nation in connection with conservation," wrote TR in his (NY, 1959). See Che.24253 for a fuller discussion of TR's environmental reforms at Albany. "All that I later strove for in the Nation in connection with conservation," wrote TR in his Autobiography Autobiography, "was foreshadowed by what I strove to obtain for New York State when I was Governor." (299).

19. Che.98; Mor.1131, 1130. Che.98; Mor.1131, 1130.

20. Che.99100. Che.99100.

21. Mor.1131. Mor.1131.

22. Che.74, 1013; Che.74, 1013; Eve. Post Eve. Post, Jan. 19, 1900; TR. qu. Che.106.

23. Pors.; FRE. int; Mor.1504. TR's complex relations with Odell (which lasted well into his presidency) are tracked by McC., Pors.; FRE. int; Mor.1504. TR's complex relations with Odell (which lasted well into his presidency) are tracked by McC., passim passim.

24. Mor.11356; TR.Auto.3023; Che. 107108. Mor.11356; TR.Auto.3023; Che. 107108.

25. Mor.1136. Mor.1136.

26. Che.108; TR.Auto.303. Che.108; TR.Auto.303.

27. Ib. See also Che. 109. Ib. doubts that this meeting took place on the evening specified by TR, without offering any convincing proof that it did not. Ib. See also Che. 109. Ib. doubts that this meeting took place on the evening specified by TR, without offering any convincing proof that it did not.

28. Ib.; Mor.1141. Ib.; Mor.1141.

29. Sun Sun, Feb. 1, 1900; see also Mor. 1157 fn.

30. Ib., 1157. Ib., 1157.

31. Ib., 113940. Ib., 113940.

32. Gar.213; Lee.530. Gar.213; Lee.530.

33. HCL was Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Philippines. LOD.I. 404; Lee.338. For a clear-eyed analysis of the vexed subject of U.S. response to the Philippines insurrection, see Gov. 18789. HCL was Chairman of the Senate Committee on the Philippines. LOD.I. 404; Lee.338. For a clear-eyed analysis of the vexed subject of U.S. response to the Philippines insurrection, see Gov. 18789.

34. Mor.1343. See Bur.63 ff. for a short but excellent discussion of TR's relations with the Philippines. Alfonso, Oscar S., Mor.1343. See Bur.63 ff. for a short but excellent discussion of TR's relations with the Philippines. Alfonso, Oscar S., Theodore Roosevelt and the Philippines Theodore Roosevelt and the Philippines (NY, 1974) is the only book-length treatment of the subject. (NY, 1974) is the only book-length treatment of the subject.

35. Mor. 11601. TR sent a similarly strong but courteous refusal to the Republican National Committeeman Henry Clay Payne. Ib., 1162. Mor. 11601. TR sent a similarly strong but courteous refusal to the Republican National Committeeman Henry Clay Payne. Ib., 1162.

36. Mor.1157. Mor.1157.

37. Ib., 1161; Ib., 1161; New York Tribune New York Tribune, June 21, 1900.

38. World World, Feb. 11, 1900; see Trib. Trib., Feb. 13, 1900.

39. Platt qu. Quigg, cit. Mor.1337. TR's "rivals" included such minor figures as Cornelius Bliss, Timothy Woodruff, and John D. Long. Platt qu. Quigg, cit. Mor.1337. TR's "rivals" included such minor figures as Cornelius Bliss, Timothy Woodruff, and John D. Long.

40. Mor.48950; Butler, Nicholas M., Mor.48950; Butler, Nicholas M., Across the Busy Years Across the Busy Years (Scribner's, 1940) 226. (Scribner's, 1940) 226.

41. Lee.5315. Lee.5315.

42. Butler, Butler, Years Years, 226.

43. Mor.1276. Mor.1276.

44. Trib. Trib., Feb. 13, 1900; New York Herald New York Herald, Apr. 27.

45. Mor.1278; Dana to TR, Apr. 17, 1900, TRP. Mor.1278; Dana to TR, Apr. 17, 1900, TRP.

46. Mor.1291; Mor.1291; Trib. Trib., May 12, 1900.

47. Foraker, Joseph, Foraker, Joseph, Notes of a Busy Life Notes of a Busy Life (Stewart & Kidd, 1917) 912. Foraker also claimed that McK said to him: "I hope you will not allow the convention to be stampeded for Roosevelt for Vice-President." Qu. Lee.532. In view of the fact that TR and Foraker were bitter enemies later in life, this and the anecdote quoted in the text should be taken with caution. (Stewart & Kidd, 1917) 912. Foraker also claimed that McK said to him: "I hope you will not allow the convention to be stampeded for Roosevelt for Vice-President." Qu. Lee.532. In view of the fact that TR and Foraker were bitter enemies later in life, this and the anecdote quoted in the text should be taken with caution.

48. Long, Journal, May 10, 1900: "Personally, if I could be made Vice-President tomorrow, I should like it because of the honor." LON. There are many other such wistful references in Long's Journal and letters. Long, Journal, May 10, 1900: "Personally, if I could be made Vice-President tomorrow, I should like it because of the honor." LON. There are many other such wistful references in Long's Journal and letters.

49. Tha.II.342. Tha.II.342.

50. Mor. 1264. TR had received similar warnings from Benjamin Odell and others. Ib.; Odell int. FRE. Mor. 1264. TR had received similar warnings from Benjamin Odell and others. Ib.; Odell int. FRE.