Letter from Alexander Jeffrey McKelway to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Adams, Spencer B. (Spencer Bell), 1860-1943, Brown, William Garrott, 1868-1913, Bryan, William Jennings, 1860-1925, Congresses and conventions, Douglas, Robert M. (Robert Martin), 1849-1917, Douglas, Stephen A. (Stephen Arnold), 1813-1861, Feagin, Noah B. (Noah Baxter), 1843-1920, Hicks, T. T. (Thurston Titus), 1857-1927, Judges--Selection and appointment, North Carolina, Purnell, Thomas R. (Thomas Richard), 1846-1908, Republican Party (N.C.), Republican Party (U.S. : 1854- ), Shaw, Thomas J. (Thomas Jefferson), 1861-1937, Skinner, Harry, 1855-1929, Southern States, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
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Alexander Jeffrey McKelway was not aware that he was going to be invited to a conference, but suggests that President Roosevelt also consider inviting Judge Noah B. Feagin, who may be able to contribute to the discussion as well. McKelway suggests several people, both Republicans and Democrats, to consider as possible replacements for the recently-deceased Judged Thomas R. Purnell of North Carolina. McKelway also comments on the development of the Republican party as an opposition party in the South.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-29
Creator(s)
McKelway, Alexander Jeffrey, 1866-1918
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
5
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 Alexander Jeffrey McKelway to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 29, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59893. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
McKelway, Alexander Jeffrey, 1866-1918. Letter from Alexander Jeffrey McKelway to Theodore Roosevelt. [29 Dec. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. April 16, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59893.
APA:
McKelway, Alexander Jeffrey, 1866-1918., [1908, December 29]. Letter from Alexander Jeffrey McKelway to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59893.
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. April 16, 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.
