Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease received Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and let his daughter Lavender Mary Pease read it. His children are now his primary source of happiness. He recently stayed with Edward Grey who recalled Roosevelt with affection. Pease is sending Roosevelt lots of reading material, including an article he wrote on firearm and ammunition testing. Depleted funds from caring for his family prevent him from traveling. He received a nice letter from Kermit Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-29

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-05-18

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Alfred E. Pease discusses President Roosevelt’s travel plans for his upcoming trip to Africa. Pease, who will be hosting Roosevelt, suggests he visit Nairobi and take the Athi River to Mombasa. Pease also updates Roosevelt on his own family’s travel plans, and discusses the big game present in the area.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-07

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease discusses the possibility of President Roosevelt’s shooting gazelle, wildebeest, hartebeast, and lions while at his ranch. He includes excerpts of letters from his manager, describing a hunt of several lions there.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-15

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease informs President Roosevelt about what it would cost Captain George Hutton Riddell to supply his party in Nairobi. He also hopes that Roosevelt will not allow his having committed to stay with him prevent him from staying with William Northrup McMillan, who Pease believes has better resources at his disposal. Pease assures Roosevelt that if he does stay with him, he will provide him with good hunting.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-24

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease is forwarding President Roosevelt’s letter regarding the money to Edward North Buxton. Pease hears good things about William C. Judd and thinks he would be a fine man to take on the Safari trip, even if Buxton is negative about a white “head man.” Pease can prepare the mules when Roosevelt arrives.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-20

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease writes to Edward North Buxton that Frederick Courteney Selous suggests William C. Judd would be a good choice for President Roosevelt’s safari, and that the native headmen are “poor creatures.” Pease sends Roosevelt’s letter with instructions about the money. He has guests visiting and the weather is characteristically rainy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-21

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease informs Edward North Buxton there is no hurry regarding President Roosevelt’s money. During his next trip to London, Buxton is to have the money paid to Roosevelt’s account with the National Bank of India Nairobi. Pease will write to Major George Hutton Riddell when he returns home next week.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-23

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease returns President Roosevelt’s letter to Edward North Buxton. He discusses the locations of different game animals, particularly lions, and is certain of Roosevelt’s prospects for collecting all the specimens he wants. Pease does not personally know the hunter William C. Judd.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-07

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease writes to President Roosevelt that he hopes the involvement of himself, Frederick Courteney Selous, and Edward North Buxton in making arrangements will not cause Roosevelt stress. Buxton seems to be advising against bringing William C. Judd along on Roosevelt’s travels, but the news Pease has heard makes him sound like he would be a fine choice. Pease responds to Roosevelt’s inquiries about locations, timing, species, and supplies for hunting on his Safari. Specifically, he warns him to dress in anticipation of mosquitoes.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-13

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease tells President Roosevelt it is a pleasure and an honor to help him with his trip to British East Africa and includes details and recommendations on several topics, including: depositing money into the National Bank of India in Nairobi to purchase horses and saddles; the best binoculars and telescopes; location and types of game; camping equipment, including baths and candles; and how to avoid mosquitoes. Pease assures Roosevelt he need not worry about being out of shape.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-11

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease relays information to President Roosevelt about an ideal location in East Africa for hunting big game.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-22

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Sir Alfred E. Pease writes to Edward North Buxton regarding President Roosevelt’s upcoming safari in Africa. Pease encloses a letter for Roosevelt to give to George Hutton Riddell, if he chooses to use his services, and makes many other suggestions about things Roosevelt should consider for his trip, including the probable weather, the number of porters he should hire, and the sorts of saddle he will need. Pease would be pleased to have Roosevelt stay with him for some time in Africa.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-09

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Sir Alfred E. Pease discusses plans for President Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari with Edward North Buxton. Pease lists several possible itineraries and details the weather conditions and types of game Roosevelt could expect to encounter. He also recommends using George Hutton Riddell as an outfitter and guide.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-27

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Sir Alfred E. Pease provides Edward North Buxton with a large amount of information regarding gear, supplies, and travel in British East Africa and Uganda. Pease recommends various outfitters to supply what is needed, and gives accounts of the best methods for hunting lion.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-01

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Alfred E. Pease updates Edward North Buxton about life at his ranch in Africa. Pease says that his wife Helen Ann Fowler Pease and daughter Lavender Mary Pease are getting more adjusted to the “very rough life.” Pease is amazed by the amount of game in the area and says it no longer seems strange to see such a diverse lot of animals. He details several attempts to hunt wildebeest, hyenas, and lions and concludes by discussing the output of his farm.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-02

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939