Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to D. J. Kennelly
Subject(s): Choate, Joseph Hodges, 1832-1917, Memorials, Nova Scotia--Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Nova Scotia--Louisbourg
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President Roosevelt was forwarded D. J. Kennelly’s letter by Joseph Hodges Choate, and strongly sympathizes with the purpose of the Louisbourg Memorial Fund. He thinks it is fitting that there should be such a memorial, and sends his good wishes for its success.
Comments and Context
The Fortress of Louisbourg was a French fortress located at Louisbourg on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada. It played a large role in the struggle between England and France for control of what would be come Canada. It was captured by British colonists in 1745 in a battle that was later commemorated in 1895 by the erection of a red granite column, as well as in 1758 during the Seven Years’ War.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-07-07
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Kennelly, D. J. (David Joseph), 1831-1907
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 D. J. Kennelly. [July 7, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192085. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to D. J. Kennelly. [7 Jul. 1905]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192085.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1905, July 7]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to D. J. Kennelly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192085.
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. March 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.
