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Sir William Northrup McMillan expresses to Theodore Roosevelt that he, along with his brother-in-law Harry Adams, will visit on September 14, 1911, traveling by motorcar named the “Jinja Waja.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-10
William Northrup McMillan responds to Theodore Roosevelt’s “good letter” to say that Roosevelt would have heard from him when he got to New York, “willing or no.” He discusses his travel plans while he is in the United States and would like to see Roosevelt on the 10th or 15th. He will be in New York on business so his days before he sails on the 16th will be busy. Because of his schedule, McMillan will not be able to spend the night at Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-05-07
McMillan, William Northrup, Sir, 1872-1925
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
William Northrup McMillan wrote to President Roosevelt from England and is currently writing to R. J. Cunninghame. He welcomes Roosevelt to Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-10
William Northrup McMillan received a cable that says R. J. Cunninghame is certain to meet President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-08
William Northrup McMillan had written a letter upon hearing that President Roosevelt would be in British East Africa, but the publications from St. Louis purporting to have information from McMillan about Roosevelt’s travels were not legitimate and he has reached out to The New York Herald to rectify the situation. If it is convenient, McMillan hopes Roosevelt will visit and utilize any of his staff. McMillan details the locations one can likely find various types of game and clarifies his upcoming travel plans so that Roosevelt can reach him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-29
William Northrup McMillan introduces himself to President Roosevelt and invites him to stay with him at Juga Farm and his townhouse in Nairobi, Kenya, on Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari. McMillan mentions that he is the nephew of Senator James McMillan and offers the names of two other men who can attest to his connections and African experience. Juga Farm is home to many species of game and is close to other hunting grounds, including rhino and elephants. McMillan also offers the services of his safari guides, who are excellent lion trackers. McMillan will soon depart Kenya for London and gives his contact information there. The first four pages of this record are handwritten, accompanied by a typewritten copy of two pages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-12