Ernest T. Zeltner has designed a “Christian Coat of Arms” that he believes is important in spreading Christianity’s message across the country. Zeltner expresses his hope that Theodore Roosevelt will endorse his design.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-20

Creator(s)

Zeltner, Ernest T., 1854-1931

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Period

Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

2

Production Method

Handwritten

Record Type

Multi-image

Resource Type

Letter

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 Ernest T. Zeltner to Theodore Roosevelt. [May 20, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67912. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Zeltner, Ernest T., 1854-1931. Letter from Ernest T. Zeltner to Theodore Roosevelt. [20 May. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67912.

APA:

Zeltner, Ernest T., 1854-1931., [1911, May 20]. Letter from Ernest T. Zeltner to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67912.

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.