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Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919) to William P. Frye re: reinstating Dickey against principles of good government

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC05913.03 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore (1858-1919) Place Written: Washington Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1903/06/15 Pagination: 2 p. 23.5 x 18 cm Order a Copy

"If I have stood for anything it has been for honesty in public life, and it would be a shameless betrayal of every principle of good government to reinstate [Senator] Dickey...."

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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