Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James E. West
Subject(s): Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts of America, Boy Scouts of the Philippines, Boys, Citizenship, Citizenship (International law), Citizenship--Study and teaching, Fires, Golden rule, Honor, Philippines--Manila, Respect
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Theodore Roosevelt praises the Boy Scouts of America in developing citizenship and leadership among boys. Roosevelt emphasizes such teachings incorporate the Ten Commandments and the Golden Rule to instill honor, respect, courage, and fair dealing. Roosevelt relates how scouts from two troops in Manila assisted firefighters in a devastating fire in the Philippines.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-20
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
West, James E. (James Edward), 1876-1948
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
6
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 E. West. [July 20, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o218950. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James E. West. [20 Jul. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 9, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o218950.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1911, July 20]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James E. West.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o218950.
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. January 9, 2026. 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.
