Telegram from Felix Agnus to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Crowninshield, A. S. (Arent Schuyler), 1843-1908, Edward VII, King of Great Britain, 1841-1910, Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911
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Felix Agnus recommends that Admiral Schley command the American fleet at the coronation of King Edward VII. He argues that appointing Admiral Crowninshield would be insulting as Crowninshield is responsible for starting the controversy around Schley’s brave service during the Spanish-American War.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-26
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Publication Date
2015-06-10
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Original Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Papers
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
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:
Telegram from Felix Agnus to Theodore Roosevelt. [October 26, 1901?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35506. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Agnus, Felix, 1839-1925. Telegram from Felix Agnus to Theodore Roosevelt. [26 Oct. 1901?]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35506.
APA:
Agnus, Felix, 1839-1925.: , [1901, October 26?]. Telegram from Felix Agnus to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35506.
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. October 29, 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.
