Letter from Oscar Hallam to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Dickinson, John, 1732-1808, Gerry, Elbridge, 1744-1814, Hamilton, Alexander, 1757-1804, Iredell, James, 1751-1799, Jefferson, Thomas, 1743-1826, Madison, James, 1751-1836, Marbury, William, 1761 or 1762-1835, Marshall, John, 1755-1835, Martin, Luther, 1748-1826, Mason, George, 1725-1792, Mercer, John Francis, 1759-1821, Morris, Gouverneur, 1752-1816, Rutledge, John, 1739-1800, Sherman, Roger, 1721-1793, Spaight, Richard Dobbs, 1758-1802, Spring, Alfred, 1851-1912, Wilson, James, 1742-1798
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Oscar Hallam calls Theodore Roosevelt’s attention to a historical inaccuracy in his article concerning the doctrine that courts can declare a legislative act unconstitutional. Hallam cites historical cases and thoroughly discusses the Constitutional Convention to prove his point.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-29
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Publication Date
2023-08-24
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Original Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Papers
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 Oscar Hallam to Theodore Roosevelt. [April 29, 1911?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67275. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Hallam, Oscar, 1863-1945. Letter from Oscar Hallam to Theodore Roosevelt. [29 Apr. 1911?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67275.
APA:
Hallam, Oscar, 1863-1945.: , [1911, April 29?]. Letter from Oscar Hallam to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67275.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
