Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bakhmeteff
Subject(s): Archaeology, Archaeology--Field work, Archaeology--Political aspects, Discovery and exploration, American, Employment references, Licenses, Mongolia, Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition, Russia, Russia (Federation)--Yenisey River, Warner, Langdon, 1881-1955
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Theodore Roosevelt introduces Langdon Warner, a first class archeologist and friend. Warner is seeking permits to explore and excavate near the headwaters of the Yenisei River and in Mongolia. Roosevelt vouches for Warner’s abilities and previous work. He requests that his letter be placed before the proper authorities.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1915-11-12
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Language
English
Period
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
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 Bakhmeteff. [November 12, 1915]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290163. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bakhmeteff. [12 Nov. 1915]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290163.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1915, November 12]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Bakhmeteff.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o290163.
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.
