Letter from Bernard Goldsmith to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Big game hunting, Books and reading, Carr, Wilbur J. (Wilbur John), 1870-1942, Diplomatic and consular service, Ethiopia, Falkenegg, A. von, Baron, Germany--Berlin, Menelik II, Negus of Ethiopia, 1844-1913, Mines and mineral resources, Safaris, Skinner, Robert Peet, 1866-1960, Travel--Planning, Zichy, Vilmos, -1875
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Bernard Goldsmith urges President Roosevelt to consider visiting Ethiopia during his upcoming safari, and an invitation from Melenik II, Negus (Emperor) of Ethiopia, is coming. Goldsmith explains that his connection to the Emperor is through his friend Baron von Falkenegg, who has a substantial mineral concession in Ethiopia, and the Emperor wants the concession to be financed and controlled in America. Goldsmith discusses some reading he will be helpful for Roosevelt in planning his safari. In a post-script, Goldsmith mentions that an American diplomatic presence is lacking in Ethiopia.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07-22
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
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 Bernard Goldsmith to Theodore Roosevelt. [July 22, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58908. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Goldsmith, Bernard, 1842-1920. Letter from Bernard Goldsmith to Theodore Roosevelt. [22 Jul. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58908.
APA:
Goldsmith, Bernard, 1842-1920., [1908, July 22]. Letter from Bernard Goldsmith to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58908.
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. January 30, 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.