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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 to John T. Stewart re: his hope to be remembered as a friend to labor

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02793.057 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: 1908/10/20 Pagination: 1 p. : Height: 27 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

Signed as President. Roosevelt also writes that he hopes to be thought the best President for farmers, small businessmen and "Abraham Lincoln's plain people."

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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