Your TR Source
Robert Bridges writes to President Roosevelt regarding English and German reviews of Roosevelt’s book. Bridges also mentions a forthcoming German translation of The Rough Riders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-30
Robert Bridges tells President Roosevelt that his appendix about the wild turkey hunt will be there in plenty of time any time before August 1, and there is not any need for it until after he gets to Oyster Bay. Bridges also thanks Roosevelt for his courtesy in the matter with the Post Office, and conveys thanks and a message from his brother as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-06
Robert Bridges reassures President Roosevelt that he does not need to hurry in writing the appendix for his book Outdoor Pastimes. It might be advisable to put the appendix in a new edition in order to draw attention to it. Roosevelt may make the appendix as elaborate as he wishes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-26
Robert Bridges of Charles Scribner’s Sons sends President Roosevelt a sample of the type to be used in printing his latest manuscript Outdoor Pastimes. Charles Scribner’s Sons plans to make the book very fine with gilt pages and the first edition will cost three dollars.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-01
Robert Bridges from Charles Scribner’s Sons sends President Roosevelt a check in payment for the serialization of two articles. Bridges also sends magazine proofs and will send a sample of a book manuscript in a few days. He asks Roosevelt who should be credited concerning illustrations and photographs. Bridges also congratulates the president on his speech at Harvard which was a “great delight.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-29
Robert Bridges updates President Roosevelt on the publication of his manuscript, Outdoor Pastimes of an American Hunter
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-21
Robert Bridges, asked to do so by Edith Holt Bloodgood, writes to Theodore Roosevelt to inform him William Henry Welch will be visiting him on Thursday with the goal of persuading Roosevelt to give a speech about rural nursing. Bridges also enjoyed reading Kermit Roosevelt’s recent article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-16
Robert Bridges thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his interest in Charles Sheldon’s volume, and he intends to send Roosevelt an early copy of it before it is officially released on September 30th. Bridges also thanks both Roosevelt and his wife for their meeting and says that he enjoyed it greatly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-30
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-05-24
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-04-12
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Robert Bridges of Charles Scribner’s Sons confirms receipt of a list of books in the pigskin library President Roosevelt plans to take on his African safari. He also received a list individuals who donated an elephant rifle to Roosevelt. Bridges asks for any last minute changes to the portfolios, apologizing for the heavy but necessary specifications to ensure durability.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-26
Robert Bridges, editor at Scribner’s, sends President Roosevelt portfolios for the upcoming African safari and also attaches a memorandum itemizing the portfolios’ contents. Bridges explains the portfolios’ features, including their straps, pockets, and keyholes. Bridges also clarifies that the portfolios have an outer case to protect against African ants and rain and wishes Roosevelt well on his journey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-17
Robert Bridges explains the different options of custom-made waterproof cases available for President Roosevelt to select and asks what kind of pencils Roosevelt prefers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-25
Robert Bridges has delayed responding to President Roosevelt’s question about photographers for his African safari until he could talk to William T. Hornaday. Two main names have been mentioned as possibilities: Ernest F. Keller and John C. Hemment. Bridges comments briefly on the credentials of the two men, as well as their possible cost to hire, but wished to see if Roosevelt had any personal preference between the two before discussing any further with them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-01
Robert Bridges of Scribner’s thanks President Roosevelt for the kind note. He is very interested in speaking with Roosevelt about his African project. Bridges lists several dates when he would be available to come to Washington, D.C., to speak with Roosevelt about it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-10
Robert Bridges informs President Roosevelt that his letter to Charles Scribner was received shortly after Scribner left on a trip. However, Scribner had heard about the possibility of an excerpt of The Rough Riders being printed in a volume by Doubleday, Page & Company, and he was not inclined to view it favorably. Scribner’s wants to protect the copyright of The Rough Riders and does not want any part of it to pass out of their control. At Roosevelt’s request, however, the company will discuss it again.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-18
Robert Bridges has received President Roosevelt’s letter enclosing an additional appendix to The Rough Riders. They have already sent it to the printer, who will make it Appendix G. Roosevelt will receive a proof in a few days.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-08
Robert Bridges sends President Roosevelt a check for the royalties on the subscription edition of Roosevelt’s Outdoor Pastimes. He will continue to receive royalty checks as the volumes are sold.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-13
Robert Bridges tells William Loeb that he has a friend who is writing a play, and asks several questions about how a decoration from the Belgium Government would typically be delivered so that his friend can write the play accurately.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-02
Robert Bridges encloses a letter and photographs for President Roosevelt. They are from Charles Musier Taintor, a recent Yale graduate who owns a ranch in Wyoming. Taintor would like to bring Roosevelt’s attention to a discovery he made in Wyoming.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-09