Letter from Frederick Scott Oliver to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Books and reading, Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804, History, Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924, United States, Writing
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Frederick Scott Oliver responds to criticisms and comments that both President Roosevelt and Senator Lodge have made regarding his book on Alexander Hamilton. Oliver discusses his motivations for writing the book and some of the questions and comments Roosevelt had. Oliver also appreciates Roosevelt’s assessment of the American Revolution in his writings.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-09-06
Creator(s)
Oliver, Frederick Scott, 1864-1934
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
7
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 Frederick Scott Oliver to Theodore Roosevelt. [September 6, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54150. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Oliver, Frederick Scott, 1864-1934. Letter from Frederick Scott Oliver to Theodore Roosevelt. [6 Sep. 1906]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54150.
APA:
Oliver, Frederick Scott, 1864-1934., [1906, September 6]. Letter from Frederick Scott Oliver to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54150.
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 15, 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.
