Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John W. Hamilton
Subject(s): Books and reading, Cartwright, Peter, 1785-1872, Circuit riders, Methodist Church (U.S.), Methodist Episcopal Church, Pacifists, Peace, Preparedness, World War (1914-1918)
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Theodore Roosevelt cannot do as John W. Hamilton suggests. He wants to devote the fund to more immediate needs. Roosevelt also believes that the pacifist movement represents “a real weakening of popular fiber.” Roosevelt wants the U.S. to experience the “Peace of Righteousness.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-01-29
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
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 John W. Hamilton. [January 29, 1915]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o211541. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John W. Hamilton. [29 Jan. 1915]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o211541.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1915, January 29]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John W. Hamilton. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o211541.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
