Letter from Wilbur L. Davidson to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Burkett, E. J. (Elmer Jacob), 1867-1935, Chautauquas, Dolliver, Jonathan P. (Jonathan Prentiss), 1858-1910, Speeches, addresses, etc.
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Wilbur L. Davidson, superintendent of Chautauquas and secretary of American University, invites President Roosevelt to deliver a series of lectures post-African safari. Davidson praises Roosevelt’s work during his presidency, noting Roosevelt’s accomplishments and reputation, and offers to compensate travel and accommodations. Davidson apologizes that he cannot make this request in-person but hopes that Roosevelt will inspire the masses through these lectures.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-02-17
Creator(s)
Davidson, Wilbur L. (Wilbur Leroy), 1853-1913
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 Wilbur L. Davidson to Theodore Roosevelt. [February 17, 1909]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o60292. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Davidson, Wilbur L. (Wilbur Leroy), 1853-1913. Letter from Wilbur L. Davidson to Theodore Roosevelt. [17 Feb. 1909]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 23, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o60292.
APA:
Davidson, Wilbur L. (Wilbur Leroy), 1853-1913., [1909, February 17]. Letter from Wilbur L. Davidson to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o60292.
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 23, 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.
