Ferguson, Robert Harry Munro, 1868-1922

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter. Tilden Selmes’s health continues to deteriorate and his passing is expected soon. Roosevelt shared Ferguson’s article with the Selmes family and he encourages Ferguson to publish the piece. Edith’s mother passed away and she has been very broken up about it. Roosevelt predicts that the New York legislature will hamper his work with the police commission.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1895-05-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt believes he won a victory over John Wanamaker before the committee. Ted Roosevelt is excited for Hector Munro Ferguson’s visit to the Lodges.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1892-05-05

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt has asked Patty Selmes to return Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s lecture. Roosevelt has just taken office at the New York City Police Department and is writing in great haste.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1895-05-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt and family were glad to learn that Robert Harry Munro Ferguson will visit in September. Roosevelt reviews a recent, disappointing rowing match at Cornell and is looking forward to an upcoming yacht race. He is very busy and has much to tell Ferguson when they see each other.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1895-07-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt describes his trip and has arrived in the Upper Geyser Basin where it is storming.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1896-10-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt has several dinner engagements for the weekend and asks if Robert Harry Munro Ferguson will join him for lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Roosevelt details plans for horseback riding and a walk up Rock Creek if Ferguson is willing.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1890-1900

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt implores Robert Harry Munro Ferguson to come for a visit. He also provides several suggestions on how to improve Ferguson’s manuscript about his arctic trip.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1896-01-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt acknowledges Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s recent letter about John Davidson’s poems. He provides a brief critique of the work. Roosevelt describes a recent visit from the Gordons, gives Ferguson advice about his book, and shares updates on the Roosevelt family.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1896-03-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt expresses his gratitude for the recent gifts Robert Harry Munro Ferguson sent to the Roosevelt family. He praises Ferguson’s choice of books. Roosevelt was pleased to see Ferguson but wishes Ferguson had felt better. He looks forward to another visit in the summer when he has more leisure time.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1896-03-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt regrets to hear about Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s health. Roosevelt recently visited the ranch and had success hunting with a new Winchester rifle. The “political pot is boiling” but Roosevelt expects William Jennings Bryan to lose. He closes with a brief story about a Roosevelt family trip to Lake Champlain.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1896-09-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Commissioner Roosevelt has been enjoying Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letters and he is curious to hear more about Anna Roosevelt Cowles’s travels with Ferguson. Ferguson’s accounts of his travels are good reading and Roosevelt offers some advice about editing.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1896-11-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt hadn’t seen the poem before, but it is a “bully” one. He is concerned about fireworks in Washington, D.C. Roosevelt details the guests that will attend Quentin Roosevelt’s upcoming christening and promises to send a photograph of Ethel Roosevelt. He wishes Robert Harry Munro Ferguson could take part in their “Sunday scrambles.”

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1897-12-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt is looking forward to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s return. He hopes Ferguson will visit this winter. Roosevelt recounts his recent hiking endeavors with various companions.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1897-11-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Assistant Secretary Roosevelt expresses his deep sorrow at the loss of Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s mother and sisters.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1897-09-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt updates Robert Harry Munro Ferguson on the health of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and Ted Roosevelt. Roosevelt will see Ferguson while he is in New York. He describes his most recent “Sunday scramble” with the children.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1898-01-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt will likely volunteer for the war as part of a regiment of mounted riflemen. He expects to be a lieutenant colonel. Robert Harry Munro Ferguson will go as well, and although Roosevelt cannot promise a commission, he will be glad to have him.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1898-04-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt expects to join the volunteer regiment next week. Officers will be elected and Robert Harry Munro Ferguson should be able to get a commission. Equipment and a horse will be provided but Ferguson should purchase his own uniform. Roosevelt recommends a uniform from Brooks Brothers.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1898-04-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt has received Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter. Ferguson’s equipment will be furnished and Roosevelt will telegraph Ferguson when he is needed. He suggests bringing a rubber blanket and plaid.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1898-04-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt regrets having to instruct Robert Harry Munro Ferguson to obtain an “ordinary soldier’s uniform” instead of khaki, but the khaki uniforms cannot be obtained in time and Roosevelt believes that it is better if the “gentlemen rankers” be dressed the same as the other troopers. Ferguson should stay in touch with Mr. Taylor and may need to travel ahead of Roosevelt.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1898-05-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson

Governor Roosevelt responds to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter about the South African War. He discusses the Boers and military leadership, and draws comparisons to the Spanish-American War. He requests that Ferguson visit the following Saturday.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1899-10-28