Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emile Boutroux

Subject(s): Bergson, Henri, 1859-1941, Books and reading, James, Henry, 1843-1916, Religion and science

Theodore Roosevelt previously wrote on science and religion before receiving Emile Boutroux’s volume on the topic. He is “delighted” with the book and the sketch of Henry James. Roosevelt wishes he had a few days to discuss the subject with Boutroux. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Boutroux, Emile, 1845-1921

Language

English

Period

Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

1

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

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 Emile Boutroux. [November 9, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o220877. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emile Boutroux. [9 Nov. 1911]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. April 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o220877.

APA:

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1911, November 9]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emile Boutroux.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o220877.

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. April 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.