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John T. Loomis returns the books that President Roosevelt sent for examination. They have been carefully weighed and measured.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-1909
John T. Loomis updates William Loeb on the order status of the books and box for President Roosevelt’s safari. The books are ready, and their box should be finished and waterproofed by February 20. He inquires if this will be soon enough.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-04
John T. Loomis will pay careful attention to William Loeb’s note about the additional books President Roosevelt wants on the the ship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-05
John T. Loomis thanks William Loeb for sending a copy of the address that President Roosevelt gave at the Conference of Governors. He will happily accept a copy of the full proceedings when it is issued. Loomis asks Loeb to inform Roosevelt that the book box for the Africa trip will be shipped to Washington, D.C., no later than February 12.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-08
John T. Loomis sends President Roosevelt a sketch of the proposed case to be made for transporting Roosevelt’s books during his safari. Loomis includes details of the dimensions, weight, and materials that the case would be made out of.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-02
John T. Loomis sends one of the best selected editions of Edgar Allan Poe’s tales for President Roosevelt to examine. He discusses the different volumes and selections of other books that Roosevelt might want. The total weight of the books as they currently are is roughly 55 and a half pounds. Loomis hopes to reduce this weight by trimming the edges of some volumes. He asks Roosevelt which he should trim, and whether he wants all the books bound in pigskin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-25
John T. Loomis sends a list of the books that will accompany President Roosevelt to Africa and asks how he would like the volumes bound. Loomis describes measures that will be taken to make the books lighter and more durable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-24