Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hubert W. Eldred
Subject(s): Cavalry, Confidential communications, Militia, New York (State). Militia
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President Roosevelt agrees in general with Hubert W. Eldred that a practical movement for a cavalry troop is a worthwhile idea. Should Eldred muster enough militia members for a cavalry troop from the residents of Nassau County, Roosevelt’s home county, the President would be pleased. While he wishes Eldred success, however, he does not give him permission to publish this letter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-20
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Eldred, Hubert W. (Hubert Willard), 1883-1965
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
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 Hubert W. Eldred. [October 20, 1904]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o189590. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hubert W. Eldred. [20 Oct. 1904]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o189590.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1904, October 20]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hubert W. Eldred.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o189590.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
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 Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.