Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Africa, East, Big game hunting, Clothing and dress, Firearms--Sights, Outfitters (Outdoor recreation), Patterson, J. H. (John Henry), 1867-1947, Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939, Railroad travel--Planning, Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943, Safari guides, Safari lodges, Safaris, Safaris--Economic aspects, Shipping, Travel--Equipment and supplies, Travel--Planning
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Edward North Buxton provides President Roosevelt with extensive details and advice regarding his upcoming African safari, including: boots, rifle stocks, and rifle and sights Buxton is ordering; the logistical benefits of using Alfred E. Pease’s farm as a base from which to make smaller excursions; routes and timings for various side trips; the logistical benefits of two six-week excursions over one long three month excursion from Pease’s farm; the different types of country and where different types of game may be found; shipping and suppliers; opening a line of credit with Smith, Mackenzie & Co Ltd to purchase necessities in Africa.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-08-09
Creator(s)
Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924
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
14
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt. [August 9, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58994. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924. Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt. [9 Aug. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58994.
APA:
Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924., [1908, August 9]. Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o58994.
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 6, 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.
