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Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton writes to accept Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation to join a camping outfit in the national parks. Buxton will be visiting Washington, D.C., in March 1905, for the presidential inauguration, then traveling west, and stopping again in D.C. on the return trip. He hopes to have more time with the President on the return visit than will be possible during the inaugural festivities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-20

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton congratulates President Roosevelt on his recent victory in United States presidential election, and says that while he is sure Roosevelt would have appreciated some rest, his victory will make “all thoughtful people […] rejoice.” He regrets he has not been able to accept Roosevelt’s invitation to visit the United States yet, but wonders if he might be able to make it to Roosevelt’s inauguration. Buxton would like to visit some National Parks as well in order to do some wildlife photography, but is unsure how accessible they will be in winter, and asks for Roosevelt’s advice on the matter. He briefly comments on the Dogger Bank incident, and on relations with Russia.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-09

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton gives President Roosevelt advice about his upcoming safari, including where he should go and what he should bring. Buxton encourages Roosevelt to pay close attention to the time tables of T. Broadwood Johnson, a missionary in Uganda, as well as follow the advice of Johnson and Alfred E. Pease, who are familiar with the area.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton has read that President Roosevelt does not intend for his words to be published in the future, and hopes that that does not prevent him from agreeing to Buxton’s recent request, as the journal only goes out to a small group and “is not published in the full sense.” Buxton will speak to Lord Elgin, British Colonial Secretary, alongside Lord Curzon of Kedleston soon. He hopes to host Roosevelt’s daughter Alice Roosevelt Longworth at his home in the future.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-08

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton enjoyed Theodore Roosevelt’s letter but wonders if he is satisfied being an editor instead of living “a life of more action.” He discusses English politics and fears the imminent change of paying members of Parliament. Buxton and his wife, Emily Digby Buxton, congratulate Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on becoming grandparents.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-13

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton’s greets Theodore Roosevelt and tells him that his daughter, Theresa Buxton, plans to be traveling in North America soon and would like to camp in Yellowstone National Park. He asks if Roosevelt might be able to write a letter of introduction to whoever the commandant of the park may currently be. Buxton and his family are recovering from the business of the recent coronation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-10

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton discusses the equipment and supplies he has sent to President Roosevelt in preparation for his upcoming African safari, including the proper guns, bullets, hats, and shoes. Buxton also discusses Winston Churchill’s remarks on quinine as a treatment for malaria. He asks Roosevelt if he will come dine with the Society for the Preservation of the Wild Fauna of the Empire, of which Buxton is a founding member, when Roosevelt visits England the following year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-09

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924