Letter from Abe Spring to Theodore Roosevelt
Abe Spring begins his letter by drawing Theodore Roosevelt’s attention to several inaccuracies in Jack London’s latest novel about Alaska. His true purpose in writing, however, was to discuss the political situation in Alaska with Roosevelt. Spring feels that Alaska does not have clear leadership, and that without such leadership it will not develop into a useful state. While he recognizes that Roosevelt is a private citizen now, he nevertheless appeals to Roosevelt’s patriotism for assistance.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-04