Letter from Charles W. McMurran to Theodore Roosevelt

Subject(s): Business, New York (State)--Oyster Bay, Politicians, Prayer, Presidential candidates, Scheduling

Charles W. McMurran sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of his article Boosting Things and states that he believes if only politicians would let up, prosperity would be more abundant. McMurran prays Roosevelt will have good health and many years more to enjoy the fruits of his labor while mankind benefits from his actions. McMurran adds he will support Roosevelt for President and would like to come to Oyster Bay for a conversation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

McMurran, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1860-1940

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Period

(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate

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 Charles W. McMurran to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 15, 1911]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73630. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

McMurran, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1860-1940. Letter from Charles W. McMurran to Theodore Roosevelt. [15 Dec. 1911]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73630.

APA:

McMurran, Charles W. (Charles Wesley), 1860-1940.: , [1911, December 15]. Letter from Charles W. McMurran to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73630.

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. November 25, 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.