Letter from James J. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Africa--Wadai (Sultanate), Africa, East, Bell, Hesketh, 1864-1952, Big game hunting, Boots, McMillan, William Northrup, Sir, 1872-1925, Safaris, Travel
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James J. Harrison tells President Roosevelt about his present experiences on safari in Africa, including his route and travel times. He offers to meet Roosevelt during his safari to show him where to find certain types of game, as he will be familiar with the country they can be found in. Harrison warns Roosevelt about arriving too early, as the rains in November and December could cause troubles. He also advises Roosevelt to make sure to bring a pair of thin mosquito boots to wear around camp.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-27
Creator(s)
Harrison, James J. (James Jonathan), 1858-1923
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
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 James J. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 27, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59879. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Harrison, James J. (James Jonathan), 1858-1923. Letter from James J. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt. [27 Dec. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 13, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59879.
APA:
Harrison, James J. (James Jonathan), 1858-1923., [1908, December 27]. Letter from James J. Harrison to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59879.
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 13, 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.
