Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William McKinley
Subject(s): American Civil War (1861-1865), Belgium--Brussels, Bull Run, 2nd Battle of (Virginia : 1862), Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908, Diplomatic and consular service, Gettysburg, Battle of (Pennsylvania : 1863), Rockhill, William Woodville, 1854-1914, Roosevelt, George W. (George Washington), 1844-1907
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Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to President McKinley on behalf of Consul George W. Roosevelt, who wishes to be retained as Consul to Brussels. Roosevelt affirms that Consul Roosevelt is not a close relationship and attests to his efficient service as consul and gallantry during the Civil War.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-05-01
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
Assistant Secretary of the Navy (April 1897-April 1898)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William McKinley. [May 1, 1897]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o158592. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William McKinley. [1 May. 1897]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o158592.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1897, May 1]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William McKinley. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o158592.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
