Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles E. Bodkin
Subject(s): Campbell, Thomas J. (Thomas Joseph), 1848-1925, Catholic literature, Fordham University, Mack, Norman Edward, 1858-1932, Spillane, Edward P. (Edward Peter), 1859-1929, Threats, Wynne, John J. (John Joseph), 1859-1948
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President Roosevelt chastises Charles E. Bodkin for attempting to coerce him and other elected officials into buying the Catholic Encyclopedia so close to the election. He notes that it was especially inappropriate to send it on letterhead for Fordham University’s The Messenger, and wishes he would show this letter to the editors.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-11-01
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
2
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 Charles E. Bodkin. [November 1, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o204846. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles E. Bodkin. [1 Nov. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 17, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o204846.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1908, November 1]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles E. Bodkin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o204846.
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 17, 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.
