Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred Harmsworth Northcliffe
Subject(s): Asquith, H. H. (Herbert Henry), 1852-1928, Books and reading, Morley, John, 1838-1923, Presidential candidates, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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Theodore Roosevelt is glad Alfred Harmsworth Northcliffe liked his book. However, it is not an electioneering document. Indeed, he used it to “say every disagreeable truth.” He does not believe the Republicans intend to nominate him.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1916-05-08
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Northcliffe, Alfred Harmsworth, Viscount, 1865-1922
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 Alfred Harmsworth Northcliffe. [May 8, 1916]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213504. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred Harmsworth Northcliffe. [8 May. 1916]. 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/o213504.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1916, May 8]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred Harmsworth Northcliffe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o213504.
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.
