Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John R. Van Wormer
Subject(s): Apologies, Boxing, Donovan (Professor), 1847-1918, Etiquette, New York Athletic Club
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President Roosevelt thanks John R. Van Wormer, president of the New York Athletic Club, for allowing Professor Mike Donovan to come box. However, he apologizes for being unaware of Donovan’s contract with the club and asks Van Wormer if he still wishes Donovan to come.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-01-16
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Van Wormer, John R., 1849-1909
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 John R. Van Wormer. [January 16, 1905]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o190820. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John R. Van Wormer. [16 Jan. 1905]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o190820.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1905, January 16]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John R. Van Wormer. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o190820.
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. November 25, 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.
