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Cover of a reprint of an article from National Geographic Magazine, with inscription “To Col. Theodore Roosevelt with sincere regards of E.W. Nelson.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1928-01
Edward William Nelson thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter and the copy of the Outlook, which included his review of Charles Sheldon’s book. He agrees that Sheldon should continue to work as a naturalist. Naturalist C. Hart Merriam expects to publish his book on bears and continue doing mammal work. Nelson would be pleased to visit Roosevelt during his upcoming visit to New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-09
Edward William Nelson sends Theodore Roosevelt some of his findings on the natural history of Alaska. He includes reports on the habits of birds and the material culture of the indigenous people of the Bering Strait. Nelson read Roosevelt’s “extremely interesting and valuable” article on animal coloration and agrees that Thayer and other naturalists “have gone beyond all reason” in their conclusions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-02
Edward William Nelson was pleased by the note Theodore Roosevelt sent accompanying the copy of the letter that Roosevelt wrote to Charles A. Kofoid regarding coloration of antelope. Nelson agrees with Roosevelt regarding the case, and believes that Abbott Handerson Thayer’s theory is “absurdly overworked” and in error. He regrets that he was unable to be present at the recent dinner of the Boone and Crockett club where he heard the matter was discussed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-01