Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George M. Fletcher
Subject(s): New York (State)--Oyster Bay, Parks--Public use, Rich people--Taxation, Waterfronts--Recreational use
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Theodore Roosevelt shares a consideration with George M. Fletcher he wants all his fellow townsmen of Oyster Bay, NY to know regarding the proposal of a public recreational park on the shores of Oyster Bay. Roosevelt supports the idea and feels it is the only practical way to ensure the residents will continue to have access to the shore, now and in the future. Roosevelt feels the wealthy members of the community, who have private shore front, will pay for the public park through taxes because it is for the good of the community.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-10-24
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Fletcher, George M. (George Marion), 1850-1915
Language
English
Period
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
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 George M. Fletcher. [October 24, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o220505. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George M. Fletcher. [24 Oct. 1911]. Multi-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/o220505.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1911, October 24]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George M. Fletcher.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o220505.
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.
