Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-06-22

Creator(s)

Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920

Language

English

Robert E. Peary informs Theodore Roosevelt that the Committee on Naval Affairs unanimously reported a bill promoting him to Rear Admiral on the retired list with the thanks of Congress. The bill will next be presented in the House of Representatives. He expects Representatives R. B. Macon and Ernest W. Roberts to fight the matter. Roosevelt could “render invaluable assistance” by asking his friends in Congress to vote for the bill.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-18

Representative Arthur L. Bates told Robert E. Peary he was going to write Theodore Roosevelt about congressional recognition for Peary’s discovery of the North Pole. Bates suggested Peary write Roosevelt since he referenced him in his eulogy of aviator Arch Hoxsey.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-05

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-11-14

Creator(s)

Peary, Robert E. (Robert Edwin), 1856-1920

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Explorer Robert E. Peary thanks President Roosevelt for his interest in and assistance with his expedition and updates Roosevelt on their progress. Navigating the Strait proved difficult and tested the ship. Continuing forward will be difficult, “the element of luck may play a stronger hand than experience, hard work, and most careful provision, combined.” Peary wishes Roosevelt well in his future plans and hopes he deservedly enjoys his trip to Africa. He sends his regards to Edith Kermit Carrow Roosevelt and the boys. Additionally, he sends Roosevelt three narwhal horns and some fox skins for Edith.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-17

Robert E. Peary writes from Greenland and congratulates Theodore Roosevelt for surviving the Spanish-American War and being elected governor of New York. He “confidently looks forward” to seeing Roosevelt as President of the United States next.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-23