Letter from William Dorsey Jelks to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Alabama--Montgomery, Cabaniss, Robert W. (Robert Wright), 1884-1927, Military cadets, Presidents--Travel, Scheduling, United States Military Academy, United States Naval Academy
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Governor Jelks understands that President Roosevelt’s schedule has changed since his succession to the presidency, but he still hopes that Roosevelt can visit Montgomery, Alabama, in November. He requests an appointment for his nephew, Robert W. Cabaniss, to the United States Military Academy or the United States Naval Academy.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-01
Creator(s)
Jelks, William Dorsey, 1855-1931
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
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 William Dorsey Jelks to Theodore Roosevelt. [October 1, 1901]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35042. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Jelks, William Dorsey, 1855-1931. Letter from William Dorsey Jelks to Theodore Roosevelt. [1 Oct. 1901]. 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/o35042.
APA:
Jelks, William Dorsey, 1855-1931.: , [1901, October 1]. Letter from William Dorsey Jelks to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35042.
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.
