Letter from James McKeen to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): New York (State)--New York--Brooklyn, Political parties--Officials and employees, Politicians--Conduct of life, Politicians--Evaluation, Postmasters--Selection and appointment, Roberts, George H., 1852-1915
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James McKeen has only a slight acquaintance with George H. Roberts but his “business standing and personal character are good.” However, Roberts’s political activity has angered many Republicans and there is likely a better candidate for postmaster in Brooklyn, New York.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-19
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
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 James McKeen to Theodore Roosevelt. [November 19, 1901]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35929. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
McKeen, James. Letter from James McKeen to Theodore Roosevelt. [19 Nov. 1901]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35929.
APA:
McKeen, James., [1901, November 19]. Letter from James McKeen to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o35929.
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 12, 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.
