Letter from Rene Lacroix de Vimeur to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): American Revolution (1775-1783), Busts, Diplomatic gifts, France, International relations, Rochambeau, Jean-Baptiste-Donatien de Vimeur, comte de, 1725-1807, Washington, George, 1732-1799
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The American events in honor of General Rochambeau, the commander of French forces during the American Revolution, has revived “feelings of old and fraternal sympathies” in France. In return, a bust of George Washington is being sent to President Roosevelt. Rene Lacroix de Vimeur thanks President Roosevelt for the reception he received when visiting the United States in 1902. Original and translation.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-23
Creator(s)
Rochambeau, René Lacroix de Vimeur, Comte de
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
French
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 Rene Lacroix de Vimeur to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 23, 1903]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o43222. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Rochambeau, René Lacroix de Vimeur, Comte de. Letter from Rene Lacroix de Vimeur to Theodore Roosevelt. [23 Dec. 1903]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 22, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o43222.
APA:
Rochambeau, René Lacroix de Vimeur, Comte de., [1903, December 23]. Letter from Rene Lacroix de Vimeur to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o43222.
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. January 22, 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.
