Letter from George Gray to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Chaffee, Adna Romanza, 1842-1914, Du Pont, H. A. (Henry Algernon), 1838-1926, Hawkins, Hamilton Smith, 1834-1910, Pensions, Safaris
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Judge Gray writes Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of his sister, Annie Gray Hawkins, the widow of General Hamilton Smith Hawkins, regarding a Congressional bill to grant her a special $100 monthly pension because of her husband’s service. He discusses General Hawkins’ character and shares that Annie cares for her invalid daughter, Harriot Scofield Hawkins. Gray looks forward to hearing the report of Roosevelt’s African experiences at the Smithsonian Board of Regents meeting.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1910-11-26
Creator(s)
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
African Safari (March 1909-1910)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
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 George Gray to Theodore Roosevelt. [November 26, 1910]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o62580. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Gray, George, 1840-1925. Letter from George Gray to Theodore Roosevelt. [26 Nov. 1910]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 30, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o62580.
APA:
Gray, George, 1840-1925., [1910, November 26]. Letter from George Gray to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o62580.
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 30, 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.
