Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Jusserand
Subject(s): Acton, John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, Baron, 1834-1902, Administration, Books and reading, Castro, Cipriano, 1856?-1924, Executive power, Ferrero, Guglielmo, 1871-1942, France, International relations, Melancholy, National Museum of Natural History (U.S.), Poinsard, Léon, 1857-1917, Political science, Presidents--Influence, Presidents--Term of office, Safaris, Scientific expeditions, Travels, Turkey, Venezuela, White, Henry, 1850-1927
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President Roosevelt thanks French Ambassador Jusserand for the books he sent. Roosevelt tells Jusserand he is glad to have the distraction of his upcoming African Safari. Roosevelt shares his thoughts about leaving office, and the duty of a president to make the office as strong as possible, while at the same time not grasping for permanent power. Roosevelt discusses the problems with Turkey and Venezuela, adding that he wishes France could solve everything.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-08-03
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Jusserand, J. J. (Jean Jules), 1855-1932
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-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 J. J. Jusserand. [August 3, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o203513. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Jusserand. [3 Aug. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 12, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o203513.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1908, August 3]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. J. Jusserand.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o203513.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. 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. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 12, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
