Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James T. Terry
Subject(s): Cavalry, Dinners and dining, New York (State), Puerto Rico, Reunions, Spanish-American War (1898)
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President Roosevelt wishes that he could be present at the anniversary dinner of Troop A of the New York Volunteer Cavalry, but unfortunately cannot. Regardless, he sends his greeting and good will through James T. Terry, and praises the actions of Troop A for their service in Puerto Rico during the Spanish American War. If the United States ever gets into a war again, Roosevelt would like to raise another brigade or division of cavalry, and would try to get the men of Troop A under his command.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-11-30
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Terry, James T. (James Taylor), 1873-1949
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 James T. Terry. [November 30, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o205475. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James T. Terry. [30 Nov. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 23, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o205475.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1908, November 30]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James T. Terry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o205475.
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. January 23, 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.
