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Barringer, Daniel Moreau, 1860-1929

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Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Daniel Moreau Barringer thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter of introduction he sent to Ambassador Whitelaw Reid on his behalf. He remarks that he hopes he will have a chance to visit Roosevelt one day when he returns, to tell Roosevelt “how [he has] succeeded in persuading the English man of finance that the war in which [he has] in mind is […] the only common sense way of going about acquiring […] valuable raw materials.”  

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-01

Creator(s)

Barringer, Daniel Moreau, 1860-1929

Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Daniel Moreau Barringer explains the reason that he cabled Theodore Roosevelt with a request for a letter of introduction to Ambassador Whitelaw Reid. Barringer hopes to start a company to pass down to his sons, and is looking for investors. Because he is unfamiliar with English society, he hopes Reid can advise him about men of high character who may be interested in joining the business.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-19

Creator(s)

Barringer, Daniel Moreau, 1860-1929

Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Geologist Daniel Moreau Barringer is very disappointed that Theodore Roosevelt will be unable to find time on his upcoming western trip to visit and explore Meteor Crater. Barringer updates Roosevelt on what he has learned about the crater, and says that he is hoping that Andrew Carnegie or some other benefactor can financially contribute the the mining and study of the crater.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-03

Creator(s)

Barringer, Daniel Moreau, 1860-1929

Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Daniel Moreau Barringer proposes Theodore Roosevelt stop on his way to the Grand Canyon to visit Meteor Crater. He discusses its formation by the impact of a celestial body, which he and fellow academics have proved. Barringer wants Roosevelt to see the “most wonderful natural curiosities.” He also hopes his visit will draw attention to the site and provide financial assistance to explore the crater’s depths and extract valuable resources.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-28

Creator(s)

Barringer, Daniel Moreau, 1860-1929

Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Daniel Moreau Barringer to Theodore Roosevelt

Daniel Moreau Barringer congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency and is confident the country’s welfare is in good hands. Barringer has business interests in Arizona Territory and is familiar with the area and people. He believes Roosevelt made the correct decision in removing Judge Street.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-15

Creator(s)

Barringer, Daniel Moreau, 1860-1929