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Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925

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Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Rider Haggard writes to Theodore Roosevelt about a report Haggard has written which outlines and proposes a scheme that would benefit humanity, alluding to overcrowded cities and unoccupied lands. Haggard asks that Roosevelt keep the report confidential until it has been presented to Parliament, but to forward to Haggard any opinions and criticism of the proposal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-13

Creator(s)

Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925

Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

H. Rider Haggard shares with Roosevelt his critiques of the Anglosphere, particularly their love of pleasure and wealth. He then discusses his investments in the African continent, how insider trading is tampering with said investments, and how he believes that the love of nature “seems to be the privilege of the highly educated.” Haggard also predicts that the “white people” living in Africa will be removed within the coming generations, and that overall the “white races” are in noticeable decline.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-05

Creator(s)

Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925

Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

H. Rider Haggard heartily thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his good opinion. As a private citizen of no wealth, he finds it difficult to “drive into the intelligence of a blind and careless generation certain elementary facts which it cannot or will not understand.” Haggard hopes Roosevelt received the copy of Rural Denmark.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-08

Creator(s)

Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925

Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from H. Rider Haggard to Theodore Roosevelt

H. Rider Haggard sends President Roosevelt a copy of the recently issued Report on Afforestation by the Royal Commission on Coastal Erosion and Afforestation. Haggard believes the issues written about in the report affect countries outside of the United Kingdom, as well, and hopes the government will act on the findings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-22

Creator(s)

Haggard, H. Rider (Henry Rider), 1856-1925