Letter from John A. Sleicher to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): American newspapers, Blame--Political aspects, Editorials, Governors--Election, Low, Seth, 1850-1916, McClellan, George B. (George Brinton), 1865-1940, New York (State)--Albany, Postmasters--Selection and appointment, Scandals, Speeches, addresses, etc., United States. Post Office Department, United States. Post Office Dept.
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Editor of Leslie’s Weekly John A. Sleicher discusses the Post Office scandal, placing blame on Congressmen for faulty selection and appointment. Sleicher praises President Roosevelt’s speech in St. Albans, New York. Sleicher comments on Congressman George B. McClellan and on New York elections, suggesting Seth Low as a gubernatorial candidate.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-10-26
Creator(s)
Sleicher, John A. (John Albert), 1848-1921
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
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 John A. Sleicher to Theodore Roosevelt. [October 26, 1903]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o42547. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Sleicher, John A. (John Albert), 1848-1921. Letter from John A. Sleicher to Theodore Roosevelt. [26 Oct. 1903]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o42547.
APA:
Sleicher, John A. (John Albert), 1848-1921., [1903, October 26]. Letter from John A. Sleicher to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o42547.
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.
