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A. H. Fox received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and is gratified he agrees with the principles discussed in his previous letter. While he will not urge Roosevelt to further involve himself in game protection, Fox believes the public still welcomes Roosevelt’s involvement in good causes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-16
A. H. Fox informs Frank Harper that he received Theodore Roosevelt’s gun and has almost finished the repairs. It will likely be returned on Saturday or Monday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-01
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-07-15
Fox, A. H. (Ansley H.), 1875-1948
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
President Roosevelt has directed A. H. Fox to send the Winchester Repeating Arms Company the necessary shells to be packed with his gun. Fox suggests that they substitute brass shells for paper shells and that the Winchester Repeating Arms Company should assume that Roosevelt is fine with this change unless they hear from him otherwise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-15
A. H. Fox was delighted to hear that President Roosevelt is pleased with his shot-gun. Fox discusses tests the gun went through with different kinds of ammunition, and suggests that American shells will be more satisfactory than shells found in British East Africa. Fox has instructed the Winchester Repeating Arms Company on the type of shells most suitable for packing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-15
A. H. Fox, a gun manufacturer, is delighted to know that President Roosevelt likes his gun. Fox also informs Roosevelt that the Winchester Repeating Arms Company recently released a new type of brass shell that can handle smokeless powder and be crimped. Because these new shells better fit Roosevelt’s requirements, Fox hurries to send some to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-17
A. H. Fox, president of the A. H. Fox Gun Company, is sending President Roosevelt’s gun today. He would like to know when the gun arrives, and if it satisfies Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-06
A. H. Fox has received Ted Roosevelt’s gun and now returns it after having taken down the information. Fox details specific modifications in regards to shot, safety, and shell ejector for the guns he will build for President Roosevelt and his son, and explains his own preferences. Construction on the shotguns will begin when Roosevelt replies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-18