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Sinclair, Albert T. (Albert Thomas), 1845-1911

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Letter from Albert T. Sinclair to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert T. Sinclair thanks Theodore Roosevelt for answering his letter, and outlines the various scholars and professors he has already attempted to speak to about Celts and Celtic languages. Roosevelt’s letter satisfied what Sinclair has feared, namely that there is no one with the time and equipment necessary to do the work, and he pledges himself to do the best he can with it. Sinclair also comments on some boxers he met, and reminisces about his time in Ireland.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-23

Letter from Albert T. Sinclair to Theodore Roosevelt

In a lengthy letter, Albert T. Sinclair describes his research on Celtic language and the history of the Celts in Europe during prehistoric times. Sinclair believes that Celtic influence on Europe and western Asia has been underestimated, and thinks that modern English has been influenced by Celtic far more than current scholars believe. He lists many scholars and professors he has contacted about his views, and asks if Theodore Roosevelt knows anybody who can devote time to researching the Celts more deeply.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-11

The secret language of masons and tinkers

Drawing upon papers by Professor Kuno Meyer and John Sampson, Albert T. Sinclair asserts that the secret language of Irish stonemasons, the “bearla lagair,” and the Shelta language spoken by Irish tinkers, share a common root in Old Irish.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-11