Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to M. J. Costello
Subject(s): Australia, Diplomatic and consular service, American--Selection and appointment
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President Roosevelt says it would be a “real pleasure” to do as M. J. Costello wishes and believes Costello would be “especially fitted for service in Australia,” but there is no vacancy at present. If a vacancy arises, Roosevelt would be glad to consider Costello’s name.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-06-12
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Costello, M. J. (Michael J.), -1927
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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 M. J. Costello. [June 12, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o191891. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to M. J. Costello. [12 Jun. 1905]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o191891.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1905, June 12]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to M. J. Costello.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o191891.
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. February 13, 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.
