Smith, Henry, -1923

Henry Smith informs Theodore Roosevelt that he has succeeded in obtaining fifteen contributors to purchase the painting A cavalry troop on the southern plains by Frederick Remington, which will be presented to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Smith thanks Roosevelt for the kind words about Remington Roosevelt said the last time they met.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-14

Creator(s)

Smith, Henry, -1923

Henry Smith asks Theodore Roosevelt for an interview to discuss the desire of the late Frederic Remington to have one of his paintings in the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Smith believes Roosevelt admired Remington and hopes Roosevelt will cooperate in the effort to fulfill Remington’s desire.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-23

Creator(s)

Smith, Henry, -1923