Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles C. Bull
Subject(s): Abbott, Lyman, 1835-1922, Bristow, Joseph L. (Joseph Little), 1861-1944, Drinking of alcoholic beverages, Gettysburg, Battle of (Pennsylvania : 1863), Goodrich, David M. (David Marvin), 1876-1950, Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885, Hollister, Stanley, 1874-1898, Lee, Robert E. (Robert Edward), 1807-1870, McIlhenny, John Avery, 1867-1942, San Juan Hill, Battle of (Cuba : 1898), Shiloh, Battle of (Tennessee : 1862), Stimson, Henry L. (Henry Lewis), 1867-1950, Truthfulness and falsehood, United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
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Theodore Roosevelt found Charles C. Bull’s letter interesting in every respect. He does not want to be nominated. Bull’s talk with John Avery McIlhenny amused Roosevelt. He comments on his average drinking habits and responds to Andrew B. Hammond’s charges that he was not at the Battle of San Juan Hill and drinks heavily.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-11-24
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Bull, Charles C. (Charles Caldwell), 1877-1939
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
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 Charles C. Bull. [November 24, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o221324. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles C. Bull. [24 Nov. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. July 31, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o221324.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1911, November 24]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles C. Bull.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o221324.
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. July 31, 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.
