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Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Archibald Willingham Butt for sending a telegraph to Edith Kermit Carrow Roosevelt, who is not able to respond herself due to her injuries but wishes to thank him and is on the road to recovery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Archibald Willingham Butt for sending him an item relating to Andrew Jackson. He sends his regards to President William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-03
President Roosevelt recounts the over ninety-eight mile horseback ride to and from the Warrenton, Virginia, that he took with Captain Butt on January 13. Roosevelt reviews the cities they passed through and the tough travel conditions they endured. The fact that he, Butt, and the rest of the party returned “in fine condition” has convinced Roosevelt that his new physical fitness requirements for the army and navy are not excessive.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-15