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Tarlton, Leslie J. (Leslie Jefferis), 1877-1951

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Letter from Leslie J. Tarlton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Leslie J. Tarlton to Theodore Roosevelt

Leslie J. Tarlton updates Theodore Roosevelt on his much better health condition since his last letter and on the safari trip that he took in Nairobi, Kenya. Carlton describes lion hunting and appreciates Roosevelt for his gifts that he sent to him and others. Carlton then seeks Roosevelt’s advice regarding his coming to America and hopes he can direct him any way.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-20

Letter from Leslie J. Tarlton to Edward North Buxton

Letter from Leslie J. Tarlton to Edward North Buxton

Leslie J. Tarlton thanks Edward North Buxton for news of President Roosevelt’s trip. They will show Roosevelt a good time, and Tarlton agrees with the plan for the Kapiti plains. He updates Buxton on the local situation between the settlers and the officials, and describes his new house. Tarlton looks forward to visiting the Buxtons and discussing many things, including the situation with the immigration of the Boers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-13