Letter from Anthony J. Gavin to Theodore Roosevelt

Subject(s): Books and reading, Marriage, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1887-1944, Souvenirs (Keepsakes)

Former Rough Rider Anthony J. Gavin tells Theodore Roosevelt of the approaching marriage of his daughter, Alberta Gavin, and that she will be taking several keepsakes from Roosevelt with her into her new life. He recalls how happy Roosevelt’s son Ted was at his marriage, and hopes his daughter has the same wonderful experience.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-03

Creator(s)

Gavin, Anthony J. (Anthony Joseph), 1858-1942

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 Anthony J. Gavin to Theodore Roosevelt. [August 3, 1911]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o69628. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Gavin, Anthony J. (Anthony Joseph), 1858-1942. Letter from Anthony J. Gavin to Theodore Roosevelt. [3 Aug. 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/o69628.

APA:

Gavin, Anthony J. (Anthony Joseph), 1858-1942.: , [1911, August 3]. Letter from Anthony J. Gavin to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o69628.

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.