Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Boots, Harrison, George L., 1872-1955, Mosquitoes, Pants, Rainsford, W. S. (William Stephen), 1850-1933, Safaris
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Percy C. Madeira advises President Roosevelt on some of the clothing he thinks may be necessary for Roosevelt to bring along with him on his upcoming African safari. Madeira advises bringing a number of pairs of khaki pants with reinforced knees, and speaks on the advisability of having mosquito boots, as well as protection for hands and knees. He also suggests that in spite of the high temperatures, Roosevelt may wish to have a sweater or similar garment because of the wind and cooler temperatures in the mornings and evenings. If Roosevelt has any questions, Madeira encourages him to write again, and mentions as well the name of George L. Harrison, who has been on several safaris and may be able to help.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-17
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
4
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 Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 17, 1908]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59784. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Madeira, Percy C. (Percy Childs), 1862-1942. Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt. [17 Dec. 1908]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59784.
APA:
Madeira, Percy C. (Percy Childs), 1862-1942.: , [1908, December 17]. Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59784.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. November 25, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
