Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Africa, Cuninghame, R. J., Employment references, Hunting guides, Uganda
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Percy C. Madeira reminds President Roosevelt of his recommendation of R. J. Cuninghame as an experienced guide for his Africa trip. Madeira’s friend likewise endorses Cuninghame as he speaks the languages, is familiar with social customs, knows animals, is acquainted with the region’s geography, and is both charming and knowledgeable. As a result, his services are in high demand.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-08-17
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
1
Production Method
Record Type
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 Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt. [August 17, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59045. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Madeira, Percy C. (Percy Childs), 1862-1942. Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt. [17 Aug. 1908]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. May 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59045.
APA:
Madeira, Percy C. (Percy Childs), 1862-1942., [1908, August 17]. 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/o59045.
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. May 15, 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.
