Letter from W. J. McCann to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Loeb, William, 1866-1937, Presidents--Assassination, Presidents--Assassination attempts, Presidents--Death, Presidents--Protection, Presidents--Succession
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W. J. McCann is reluctant to congratulate President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency due to William McKinley’s death, but he will congratulate Roosevelt on his declaration that McKinley’s policies will be continued. McCann is concerned about Roosevelt’s safety and makes recommendations for stronger presidential security.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-17
Creator(s)
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
4
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 W. J. McCann to Theodore Roosevelt. [September 17, 1901]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o34701. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
McCann, W. J.. Letter from W. J. McCann to Theodore Roosevelt. [17 Sep. 1901]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o34701.
APA:
McCann, W. J.., [1901, September 17]. Letter from W. J. McCann to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o34701.
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. March 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.
