Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee

Subject(s): Grey of Fallodon, Edward Grey, Viscount, 1862-1933, Spring Rice, Cecil, Sir, 1859-1918

A recent article written by Theodore Roosevelt was interpreted in England as an attack on the English. However, Roosevelt was pointing out British military shortcomings in an effort to show the even worse situation in the United States. He is attempting to remedy the situation with advice from Ambassador Spring Rice and Edward Grey. Roosevelt is pleased that Colonel Lee was able to serve at the front but believes Lee can do the most good in his current position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-12-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Lee of Fareham, Viscount (Arthur Hamilton Lee), 1868-1947

Publication Date

2017-03-22

Language

English

Period

Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)

Original Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Papers

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

2

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

Multi-image

Resource Type

Letter

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 Arthur Hamilton Lee. [December 7, 1915?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213177. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee. [7 Dec. 1915?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 30, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213177.

APA:

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1915, December 7?]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213177.

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. October 30, 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.