Letter from William E. Alger to Henry Cabot Lodge
Subject(s): Central America, International relations, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, South America, Speeches, addresses, etc.
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Consul Alger claims that South and Central Americans fear the United States and American intentions towards their countries. However, relations could be improved if they are convinced that the United States only wants “friendship and commerce.” Alger suggests that President Roosevelt state American intentions towards South and Central America in a message to Congress.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-15
Creator(s)
Alger, William E. (William Ellerton), 1856-1917
Recipient
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
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 E. Alger to Henry Cabot Lodge. [October 15, 1901]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35316. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Alger, William E. (William Ellerton), 1856-1917. Letter from William E. Alger to Henry Cabot Lodge. [15 Oct. 1901]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35316.
APA:
Alger, William E. (William Ellerton), 1856-1917., [1901, October 15]. Letter from William E. Alger to Henry Cabot Lodge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35316.
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 26, 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.
