Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie J. Tarlton
Subject(s): Akeley, Carl Ethan, 1864-1926, Big game hunting, Cunninghame, R. J. (Richard John), 1871-1925, Death and burial of a person, Elephant hunting, Grey, George, 1866-1911, Health, Interpersonal relations, Lion hunting, Newland, V. M. (Victor Marra), 1876-1953, Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939, Safaris, Slatter, Arthur A., Uganda
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Theodore Roosevelt apologizes for “bothering” Leslie J. Tarlton, but he is concerned by his most recent letter. He assumes Tarlton is better now and is glad to hear about V. M. Newland. Roosevelt grew attached to Tarlton, Newland, and their wives while in Africa and wants them to be healthy and happy. The news about Carl Ethan Akeley is also concerning, and Roosevelt wishes he would leave Uganda for his health. Working and hunting in Africa is dangerous, as evidenced by the death of George Grey and many other friends.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-25
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Tarlton, Leslie J. (Leslie Jefferis), 1877-1951
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie J. Tarlton. [March 25, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o216830. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie J. Tarlton. [25 Mar. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o216830.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1911, March 25]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie J. Tarlton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o216830.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
