Letter from John E. Forbes to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Burton, Theodore E. (Theodore Elijah), 1851-1929, Honor--Political aspects, Oliver, George T. (George Tener), 1848-1919, Penrose, Boies, 1860-1921, Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
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John E. Forbes has many opinions about the political status of the United States, and explains to Theodore Roosevelt that while he is normally not a fan of President Taft, he must side with him (against Roosevelt) on the topic of “national honor.” Forbes believes the United States’ greatest strength is its’ military and police force.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-20
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from John E. Forbes to Theodore Roosevelt. [May 20, 1911]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67921. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Forbes, John E., 1876-1935. Letter from John E. Forbes to Theodore Roosevelt. [20 May. 1911]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67921.
APA:
Forbes, John E., 1876-1935.: , [1911, May 20]. Letter from John E. Forbes to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67921.
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. December 2, 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.
