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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-03-31
Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Frederick Courteny Selous apologizes to Theodore Roosevelt for not responding to his last letter, but Selous wanted to read Roosevelt’s pamphlet on coloration first, and has been very busy. He is taking the pamphlet with him to Africa to read on the ship. Selous will first stop in Paris, France to receive a medal from the French Academy of Sports in recognition of his big game hunting, and then travel with friends to Kenya. Selous would like to go back to Bahr el ghazal and study the Kob and the ways it changes color each year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-12-12
Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Frederick Courteney Selous asks if President Roosevelt would consider writing a short introduction for the book he has written about African animals. Selous plans to dedicate the book to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-19
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-09-28
Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Frederick Courteney Selous introduces Theodore Roosevelt to his friend and fellow officer, Captain T. P. Sutton Page. Page anticipates a conflict between the United States and Mexico and, assuming Roosevelt will lead a Rough Rider unit, would like to offer his assistance and experience.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-11-08
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-05-16
Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-03-06
Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Frederick Courteney Selous forwarded the letter President Roosevelt sent to Sir William Northrup McMillan who is currently in India. McMillan and Lucie Fairbanks Webber McMillan will be in Mombasa before Roosevelt arrives.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-27
Frederick Courtney Selous discusses concerns about President Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to Africa. Selous gives his opinions on the provisions, safari guides, equipment porters, and the hunting of big game animals. Selous includes a postscript informing Roosevelt that everything has been shipped and should arrive in Nairobi by early March.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-25
Frederick Courteney Selous believes that he has done everything he can to arrange for President Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to Africa, and gives Roosevelt advice on what further steps he may have to take to complete preparations. Roosevelt’s outfits and provisions will be forwarded to Newland, Tarlton and Co. at Nairobi once they arrive at Mombasa. Selous thinks Roosevelt may have to resign himself to meeting the Governor of British East Africa and participating in some ceremonies before leaving on his actual safari, which would have the upside of allowing for final preparations to be completed. Selous has accepted an invitation from William Northrup McMillan to visit Africa at the same time as Roosevelt, and hopes to be able to travel on the same boat as Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-13
Frederick Courteney Selous will write to President Roosevelt again after speaking with William Northrup McMillan, but believes that for the time being all preparations for Roosevelt’s safari that could be made have been made. Selous doubts that Roosevelt will simply be able to travel to Alfred E. Pease’s farm without first showing himself to the citizens of Nairobi, as he is very popular there. Selous promises to go through the camp’s equipment and provisions before they are packed and sent away to ensure that everything is in order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-29
Frederick Courteney Selous informs President Roosevelt that he has secured R. J. Cunninghame as head man for Roosevelt’s safari. He has spoken to several men connected to East Africa, who all agree that Cunninghame is the right man for the job. Sir William Northrup McMillan has advised Selous about the provisions and supplies Roosevelt will need, and where he will be able to restock if necessary. Selous also discusses people like Lieutenant Governor Frederick John Jackson, who will help Roosevelt on his trip, and places where Roosevelt will have good hunting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-28
Frederick Courteney Selous visited the offices of Lawn & Alder after receiving President Roosevelt’s last letter, and reports on the details of the visit, as well as other preparations for Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari. Selous gives details and advice on several topics, including: types of preserved food to bring; tents; the hiring and pay of “native” porters; medical supplies and health concerns; sun protection; climate; where to store gear during expeditions; and shipping. Selous advises Roosevelt to allow Lawn & Alder to take care of every detail, so that the trip is more of a holiday for him than a chore, and recommends William C. Judd as a manager for the “native” guides and porters. Finally, Selous reports that Edward North Buxton is seeing Lord Crewe about any other assistance Roosevelt might need.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-08
Frederick Courteney Selous is sending President Roosevelt a list of provisions compiled by Lawn and Alder. Selous has been informed that Lawn and Alder can not only supply the provisions but can also arrange passage from Europe to Mombasa for Roosevelt and his son, Kermit. Selous also passes on information from other naturalists and hunters regarding equipment and supplies to take, and the animals which can be hunted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-05
Frederick Courteney Selous apologises for the delay in answering President Roosevelt’s letter, but he has been preparing lists of equipment and supplies and will write more fully once he has heard from outfitters Lawn & Alder. Selous says the best rifles for hunting “very heavy game” are made in England and hopes to acquire one for Roosevelt and a smaller one for Kermit Roosevelt. Selous thanks Roosevelt for the copy of National Geographic magazine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-26
Frederick Courteney Selous discusses the types of rifles that President Roosevelt should take on his upcoming hunting trip to Africa. Selous does not recommend the ball and shot gun, as it would be inferior to other types of firearms in the situations that Roosevelt would likely use it. He also discusses various other supplies that Roosevelt will need, and which Selous can acquire from Lawn and Alder.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-24
Frederick Courteney Selous encloses two copies of his book, one of which he would like Theodore Roosevelt to forward to Max C. Fleishmann in Cincinnati. Selous gives Roosevelt some details of the publication of the book, which contains edited versions of articles that Roosevelt has read. Selous also remembers Roosevelt speaking of taking a hunting expedition to East and Central Africa and will let him know when he hears from Colonel F. J. Jackson and Colonel Patterson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-21
Frederick Courteney Selous provides President Roosevelt with information that will give insight into the cost and planning of his hunting trip to Africa. He advises on the time of year to travel, the route he should take, the supplies he should need and outfitter he should use, as well as the costs of hunting licenses, supplies, and travel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-03
Frederick Courteney Selous writes to President Roosevelt on behalf of prominent English athlete Charles Burgess Fry to ask if Roosevelt would be willing to write an article for C. B. Fry’s Magazine, a publication dedicated to encouraging athleticism and outdoor activities in boys. The nature of land distribution in England means that outdoor activities are more difficult than in the United States or Canada which have more open areas, so he and Fry would particularly appreciate if Roosevelt would speak to his outdoorsmanship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-26