Letter from William F. Gross to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Disabled veterans, Military pensions
Click on image to zoom in
William F. Gross asks Theodore Roosevelt for advice regarding his situation. Gross developed health issues during his military enlistment and was subsequently discharged but received no pension. He cannot pay his and his wife’s medical expenses; however, most employment is impossible due to his disability. Gross believes his lack of pension is punishment for reporting infractions against fellow soldiers and officers.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-02
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
6
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 William F. Gross to Theodore Roosevelt. [April 2, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o66404. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Gross, William F.. Letter from William F. Gross to Theodore Roosevelt. [2 Apr. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o66404.
APA:
Gross, William F.., [1911, April 2]. Letter from William F. Gross to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o66404.
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 6, 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.
