Letter from A. A. Patterson to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921, Massachusetts--Springfield, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Poetry, Publishers and publishing
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A. A. Patterson sends Theodore Roosevelt a poem in hopes he will publish it in The Outlook. Patterson reminds Roosevelt that he sent him two poems during his presidency, “Our Lamented President” and “The Thursday Sabbath Day.” Patterson tells Roosevelt he went to school with his former Attorney General, Philander C. Knox and could tell him funny stories about pranks they played.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-12-20
Creator(s)
Patterson, A. A.
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
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 A. A. Patterson to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 20, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73851. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Patterson, A. A.. Letter from A. A. Patterson to Theodore Roosevelt. [20 Dec. 1911]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. August 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73851.
APA:
Patterson, A. A.., [1911, December 20]. Letter from A. A. Patterson to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o73851.
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. August 27, 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.
