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“FEARTHAT SOUTHERN REPRESENTATION IN
CONGRESSWILL BE CUT DOWN IS . . .ABSURD”
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ROOSEVELT, THEODORE. Typed Letter Signed, as President, with two holo-
graph corrections, to Wyndham R. Meredith, declining to write a letter as suggested,
expressing solidarity with certain statements of Luke [Edward]Wright, and dismissing wor-
ries about a reduction in representation of the South in Congress. 1 page, 4to,White House
stationery, with integral blank.With the original envelope. (TFC)
Washington, 27 October 1908
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“
. . . It hardly seems to me to be advisable to write a letter as you speak of. I feel that Luke
Wright is speaking for me, and that I had best trust to him. I do not believe there is a single
individual of any consequence who seriously dreams of cutting down southern representation,
and I should have no hesitation in stating anywhere and at any time that as long as the elec-
tion laws are constitutionally enforced without discrimination as to color, the fear that southern
representation in Congress will be cut down is both idle and absurd.”
Written one week prior to Election Day, on whichWilliam H.Taft was elected president.
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ROOSEVELT,THEODORE.Typed Letter Signed, to Lady Gregory, thanking her
for her book,
The Wonder Book
, and expressing admiration for her plays on his own behalf
and that of his wife. 1 page, small 4to,“The Outlook” stationery; remnants of prior mount-
ing along right edge verso.With the original envelope. (TFC)
NewYork, 6 January 1911
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“
It is fine to get the ‘Wonder Book’. Did I ever tell you how we enjoyed your plays? Mrs.
Roosevelt was a later admirer of yours than I was, but I think she is at least as strong now. . . .”
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