Letter from William Kent to Theodore Roosevelt

Subject(s): Etiquette, La Follette, Robert M. (Robert Marion), 1855-1925, Political planning, Travel

William Kent received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter but was not able to answer as he was not in town at the time. He hopes he and his mother will be able to visit Roosevelt soon, but is not sure when he will find the time. He also plans on supporting the political goals of Senator La Follette. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-22

Creator(s)

Kent, William, 1864-1928

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Period

Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

1

Production Method

Dictated

Record Type

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 William Kent to Theodore Roosevelt. [May 22, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67971. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Kent, William, 1864-1928. Letter from William Kent to Theodore Roosevelt. [22 May. 1911]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67971.

APA:

Kent, William, 1864-1928., [1911, May 22]. Letter from William Kent to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o67971.

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 5, 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.