Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James D. Phelan
Subject(s): Buchanan, James, 1791-1868, Etiquette, Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885, Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845, Political candidates, Washington, George, 1732-1799
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Theodore Roosevelt remembers James D. Phelan and is glad to hear from him. He comments on the “molly-coddling” about peace. Roosevelt thinks true Americans are those like George Washington, Andrew Jackson, and Ulysses S. Grant. He does not want to be a candidate.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-11-28
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Phelan, James D. (James Duval), 1861-1930
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
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 D. Phelan. [November 28, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o221459. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James D. Phelan. [28 Nov. 1911]. 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/o221459.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1911, November 28]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James D. Phelan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o221459.
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.
