Letter from John C. Bates to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Alger, R. A. (Russell Alexander), 1836-1907, Armed Forces--Appointments and retirements, Armed Forces--Officers--Promotions, Chaffee, Adna Romanza, 1842-1914
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John C. Bates received a confidential note from Senator R. A. Alger informing them that he is to be named Chief of Staff of the Army after Adna Romanza Chaffee retires. Bates thanks President Roosevelt for the honor.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-21
Creator(s)
Bates, John C. (John Coalter), 1842-1919
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
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:
Letter from John C. Bates to Theodore Roosevelt. [March 21, 1905]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o48859. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Bates, John C. (John Coalter), 1842-1919. Letter from John C. Bates to Theodore Roosevelt. [21 Mar. 1905]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o48859.
APA:
Bates, John C. (John Coalter), 1842-1919., [1905, March 21]. Letter from John C. Bates to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o48859.
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 5, 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.
