Letter from Elbridge Hanecy to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Benziger, August, 1867-1955, Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921, Dinners and dining, Etiquette, Illinois Athletic Club, Speeches, addresses, etc., Thank-you notes
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Elbridge Hanecy informs President Roosevelt that he made arrangements with artist August Benziger to loan him a portrait of Roosevelt for the Illinois Athletic Club dinner since he is unable to attend. He thanks Roosevelt for persuading Attorney General Charles Bonaparte to attend the dinner. Hanecy requests a letter or telegram from Roosevelt to read to the members at the dinner.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-12-04
Creator(s)
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
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 Elbridge Hanecy to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 4, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o57698. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Hanecy, Elbridge 1852-1925. Letter from Elbridge Hanecy to Theodore Roosevelt. [4 Dec. 1907]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 20, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o57698.
APA:
Hanecy, Elbridge 1852-1925., [1907, December 4]. Letter from Elbridge Hanecy to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o57698.
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 20, 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.