Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Africa--Blue Nile River, Africa, East, Antelopes, Austin, H. H. (Herbert Henry), 1868-1937, Big game hunting, Books and reading, Bulpett, C. W. L., Capato, Angelo, 1854-1937, Cunninghame, R. J. (Richard John), 1871-1925, Dickinson, F. A. (Francis Arthur), 1874-, Gazelles, Harrison, George L., 1872-1955, Hunt, Leigh S. J., 1855-1933, Kenya--Mombasa, Kenya--Nairobi, Maps, McMillan, William Northrup, Sir, 1872-1925, Neumann, Arthur H., Nile River, Powell-Cotton, P. H. G. (Percy Horace Gordon), 1866-1940, Safari guides, Safaris, Safaris--Economic aspects, Shipping, Travel--Planning, Tritton, Claude H. (Claude Henry), 1875-, Uganda, Uganda--Entebbe
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Percy C. Madeira sends President Roosevelt details related to his upcoming African safari, answering many of his previous questions. Madeira mentions several books for Roosevelt to read, and recommends the best sources for maps of the region. He also outlines some short trips for Roosevelt to start out with after arriving in Mombasa, with Roosevelt’s goal of shooting various types of gazelles in mind. Madeira says that four or five months is ample time for his main safari. Madeira makes suggestions for Roosevelt’s Nile trip, including contacts for outfitters, recommendations for shipping equipment, and notes about climate and servants. Finally, Madeira warns Roosevelt that due to his status, he might be quoted very high prices by various vendors, and offers to keep his name secret to get better prices.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07-30
Creator(s)
Madeira, Percy C. (Percy Childs), 1862-1942
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
5
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt. [July 30, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58942. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Madeira, Percy C. (Percy Childs), 1862-1942. Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt. [30 Jul. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 16, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58942.
APA:
Madeira, Percy C. (Percy Childs), 1862-1942., [1908, July 30]. Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58942.
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. January 16, 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.
