Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Boies Penrose
Subject(s): Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921, Civil service, Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940, Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921, Leib, William S., 1870-1935, Pennsylvania--Philadelphia, Russo-Japanese War (1904-1905), Scheduling, Telegraph
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President Roosevelt thanks Senator Penrose for his telegram of congratulations. He reassures him the the report about Secretary of the Navy Charles J. Bonaparte visiting Philadelphia is unfounded. Roosevelt is still considering the matter of Senator Philander C. Knox and William S. Leib, and wishes that Leib would simply resign his office.
Comments and Context
The Russian and Japanese delegations to the Portsmouth Peace Conference had recently concluded negotiations, bringing the Russo-Japanese War to an end and prompting many people around the world to congratulate Theodore Roosevelt on his successful mediation. The official treaty would be signed several days later, on September 5, 1905.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-08-31
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
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 Boies Penrose. [August 31, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192561. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Boies Penrose. [31 Aug. 1905]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192561.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1905, August 31]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Boies Penrose.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o192561.
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 5, 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.
