Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Bates
President Roosevelt thanks Brigadier General Bates for his letter.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-09-20
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President Roosevelt thanks Brigadier General Bates for his letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
President Roosevelt cannot appoint General Bates to the West Point Board of Visitors because he has already promised General Young an appointment to that board. He would guarantee Bates a position next year if he could, but he will not be in the position to make that decision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-03