Letter from John L. Harrington to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Ethiopia--Gambēla (Gambēla Hizboch kelel), Hunting, Mosquitoes, Mules, Safaris, Tents
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John L. Harrington tells President Roosevelt that whether any riding animals should be sent to the Upper Nile River depends on Roosevelt’s personal preference and where he hopes to begin shooting. Harrington can make the necessary arrangements regardless of what Roosevelt prefers. Harrington offers Roosevelt some advice regarding mosquitoes and mosquito tents, as they are very bad in the region Roosevelt will be traveling. He suggests that Roosevelt consider bringing a portable mosquito house that could be used both on the river steamer and on shore.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-01-04
Creator(s)
Harrington, John L. (John Lane), Sir, 1865-1927
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 John L. Harrington to Theodore Roosevelt. [January 4, 1909]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59936. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Harrington, John L. (John Lane), Sir, 1865-1927. Letter from John L. Harrington to Theodore Roosevelt. [4 Jan. 1909]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 16, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59936.
APA:
Harrington, John L. (John Lane), Sir, 1865-1927., [1909, January 4]. Letter from John L. Harrington to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o59936.
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.
