Whitney, Caspar, 1862-1929

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney, editor of The Outing Magazine, thanks President Roosevelt for the galley proofs by George Shiras, but wants to clarify that he can only use the parts of the text which relate to Shiras’ knowledge of wolves, which is a small portion of the full article. Whitney mentions that William J. Long is “making another effort for additional advertising.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-15

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney shares his plan to write about the “naturalist fakirs” in The Outing with President Roosevelt, and asks Roosevelt about his experience as a naturalist for the article. Whitney also asks for information regarding John Burroughs’s experience as a naturalist.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-03

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney describes the recent growth of Outing Magazine and asks President Roosevelt to write an introduction of a series and a history of the United States Navy.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-03

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney, editor of Outing magazine, tells President Roosevelt that he believes special envoy to Venezuela Herbert Wolcott Bowen to be innocent of accusations of slandering Assistant Secretary of State Francis B. Loomis in the newspapers. The scandal involved Bowen blaming Loomis for misrepresenting or compromising American commitments to defend the administration of Cipriano Castro from European intervention. Whitney warns Roosevelt against believing “the Asphalt people,” i.e. the oil interests, in the matter. Whitney also requests that Roosevelt contribute to the Outing magazine a book, article, or papers on deer or bear hunting. Whitney claims his magazine is the only one to preach Roosevelt’s doctrine regarding outdoorsmanship.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-23

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Editor and owner of Outing magazine, Caspar Whitney, writes that he would be happy to publish President Roosevelt’s book containing the “deer article.” Whitney states that he espouses “wholesome living in the broadest sense.” He also volunteers to assist with the Bureau of American Republics.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-08

Letter from Caspar Whitney to William Loeb

Caspar Whitney writes to William Loeb seeking President Roosevelt’s opinion about an article.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-22

Letter from Caspar Whitney to William Loeb

Caspar Whitney sends William Loeb the requested article written by Henry T. Allen.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-18

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney writes to President Roosevelt about General Henry T. Allen’s desire to publish an article he wrote on the “yellow peril” and Japan’s foreign relations. Allen is concerned about the effect publishing such an article would have on his position and promotion. Whitney requests Roosevelt’s opinion on the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-11

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney sends President Roosevelt a copy of the article “Fishing versus Shooting as a Remedy for Brain Fag,” which interviewed several English sportsmen and was published in The Outing Magazine. Whitney thinks doing a similar article in which American sportsmen were interviewed would be interesting, and asks Roosevelt to read the article and send him his thoughts. Whitney has also sent similar requests to several other prominent sportsmen.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-01

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney has several matters regarding the upcoming book, The Deer Family, that he would like to discuss with President Roosevelt. He compliments Roosevelt’s writing but is concerned about A. J. Stone’s contribution.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-29

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney is preparing to visit South America in order to write a book for MacMillan’s, similar to James Bryce’s American Commonwealth. Whitney contacts President Roosevelt to see if there is anything he can do for him during the upcoming trip, officially or unofficially.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-04

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney has notified the photographer, Barnett McFee Clinedinst, concerning President Roosevelt’s wishes for photographs. He wants to arrange for his wife to meet with Roosevelt’s wife when they visit Washington.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-29

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney requests permission for Barnett McFee Clinedinst to photograph him walking outside. Photographs will be used exclusively by Outing magazine.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-24

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney wishes Roosevelt and his wife, Edith, a Merry Christmas. He expresses confidence in Roosevelt triumphing over Mark Hanna in getting the Republican presidential nomination.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-23

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney offers his knowledge of John Barrett and Siam.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-28

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney is working on correcting the placing and titles of two illustrations. He would also like to speak with President Roosevelt when he visits Washington, D.C.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-21

Letter from Caspar Whitney to George B. Cortelyou

Caspar Whitney encloses a letter from the Governor, possibly DeForest Richards of Wyoming, but would not place much dependence on it. He believes the governor is “on the wrong side of the question.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-10

Letter from Caspar Whitney to George B. Cortelyou

Caspar Whitney asks that an attached letter be shown to President Roosevelt and then returned.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-30

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney encloses a letter he received from Henry T. Allen, Chief of the Philippine Constabulary, which contains “some naked truth” as a letter from one friend to another.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-20

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney does not understand why Outing magazine turned down the “deer papers” because it is the best thing President Roosevelt has written since The Wilderness Hunter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-23