Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bela Tokaji
Subject(s): Apologies, Dedications, Manuscripts, Regret
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Theodore Roosevelt reviewed Theodore Henckels’ manuscript with interest and is touched by his letter. While he appreciates Henckels’ purpose to further the cause of patriotism and better citizenship, Roosevelt explains to Bela Tokaji that he cannot endorse Henckels’ book or provide financial support.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-12-21
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
African Safari (March 1909-1910)
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 Bela Tokaji. [December 21, 1910]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o214770. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bela Tokaji. [21 Dec. 1910]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o214770.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1910, December 21]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Bela Tokaji.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o214770.
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 6, 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.
