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L. C. Sanford invites Theodore Roosevelt to an informal dinner on January 6 with a few guests and Frank M. Chapman before his lecture at the Graduate Club. He suggests Roosevelt stay overnight and play tennis on the outdoor winter courts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-10
L. C. Sanford thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter, which was exactly what he wanted. Edward William Nelson unfortunately was not able to come along, due to illness, and Sanford worries that he “is pretty much used up.” He nevertheless went on the trip to Newfoundland alone, but spent much of his time fishing instead of trying to get into the interior as he had previously planned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-30
L. C. Sanford introduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt, and asks him if he might be willing to write a letter of introduction to the government of Newfoundland, Canada, in order to allow himself and Edward William Nelson to travel there for some time to collect biological specimens. Nelson is in poor health, and may stay in the more healthy climate there for some time, but requires a permit from the government in order to do so. Sanford has written to the Newfoundland government previously, but has not gotten any results and hopes that Roosevelt’s influence may help produce an answer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-08