Letter from Herbert E. Chapman to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Aldrich, Nelson W. (Nelson Wilmarth), 1841-1915, Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States, Job hunting, Massachusetts--Boston, Morgan, J. P. (John Pierpont), 1867-1943, Rhode Island--Providence County, Satterlee, Herbert Livingston, 1863-1947, United States. Army. Volunteer Cavalry, 1st
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Herbert E. Chapman writes to Theodore Roosevelt for assistance in finding work. Chapman details how he initially wrote Roosevelt a few years back and Senator Aldrich referred him to different agencies and offices to find work. In highlighting his experiences, Chapman denotes his work in the United States military, his previous experience working for the police department in Boston, Massachusetts, his work with J. P. Morgan as a night watchman, and other past experiences as well. Chapman also details how he ran into Roosevelt a few times in various hotels while Roosevelt was visiting Boston. Most importantly, Chapman seeks Roosevelt’s influence in obtaining a job. Chapman states he is not “an educated man,” but he is forty-six years old, and details his height and weight. He asks for a meeting with Roosevelt to detail his credentials, and asks Roosevelt to provide advice or influence if his credentials proved satisfactory to him.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-02-25
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-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 Herbert E. Chapman to Theodore Roosevelt. [February 25, 1912]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o78420. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Chapman, Herbert E.. Letter from Herbert E. Chapman to Theodore Roosevelt. [25 Feb. 1912]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 5, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o78420.
APA:
Chapman, Herbert E.., [1912, February 25]. Letter from Herbert E. Chapman to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o78420.
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. March 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.
