Letter from James M. Scovel to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Barnett, James W. (James William), 1845-1904, Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904, Heinrich, Prince of Prussia, 1862-1929, Jews, American--Politics and government, Local officials and employees--Selection and appointment, Longworth, Alice Roosevelt, 1884-1980, Louisiana--New Orleans, Republican National Convention
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James M. Scovel recommends that President Roosevelt retain the current Collector in New Orleans until the next delegate is elected to the Republican National Convention. Typed copy of original handwritten letter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-03-11
Creator(s)
Scovel, James M. (James Matlack), 1833-1904
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
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 James M. Scovel to Theodore Roosevelt. [March 11, 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283820. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Scovel, James M. (James Matlack), 1833-1904. Letter from James M. Scovel to Theodore Roosevelt. [11 Mar. 1902]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283820.
APA:
Scovel, James M. (James Matlack), 1833-1904., [1902, March 11]. Letter from James M. Scovel to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o283820.
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. February 5, 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.
