Letter from Arthur William Merrifield to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Carter, Thomas Henry, 1854-1911, Dixon, Joseph M. (Joseph Moore), 1867-1934, United States marshals--Selection and appointment, United States. Marshals Service
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Arthur William Merrifield understands that President Roosevelt intends to appoint him to some position, and says that while he will accept whatever position Roosevelt feels best, he would like one that pays well. After speaking with Montana representatives, Merrifield believes that the position of U.S. Marshal would suit him best.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-11-14
Creator(s)
Merrifield, Arthur William, 1855-1929
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Arthur William Merrifield to Theodore Roosevelt. [November 14, 1905]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300241. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Merrifield, Arthur William, 1855-1929. Letter from Arthur William Merrifield to Theodore Roosevelt. [14 Nov. 1905]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300241.
APA:
Merrifield, Arthur William, 1855-1929.: , [1905, November 14]. Letter from Arthur William Merrifield to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300241.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 4, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
