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President Roosevelt tells John B. Goff that he is very interested about what Goff has written to him about game, and says that when he is out of the presidency he will have to go on a hunt with Goff. He is sad to report, however, that both Shorty and Skip died last summer. Roosevelt will see if they can go on a hunt in fall.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-01-25
President Roosevelt is concerned by John B. Goff’s letter and is sorry he decided to resign. He will discuss Forest Reserve Superintendent W. H. Pearce’s actions with the Department of the Interior and hopes Goff will now have regular customers. Roosevelt sends his regards to Goff’s family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-25
President Roosevelt was interested to read John B. Goff’s letter and is pleased that Goff is on good terms with Major John Pitcher, Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. Roosevelt is sorry that the elk have had a bad winter but recommends not killing cougar off unless they are in the neighborhood of where the deer and sheep are. He was also interested in a story that Goff told him of a bear running for cover inside Yellowstone to escape hunters. Roosevelt finally remarks that he was glad to hear about Goff’s dogs and mentions that Skip is doing well and stays with his son Archibald B. Roosevelt much of the time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-02
President Roosevelt has read John B. Goff’s letter, and thinks it is all right. He tells Goff to not think about the matter any more, and will do the same. In a handwritten postscript, he wishes Goff good luck.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-02
President Roosevelt likes John B. Goff’s suggestion, but will not know if he can come until the next month or so, depending on whether or not there is an extra session of Congress. The president promises to write Goff soon to give a definitive answer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-30
President Roosevelt is open to taking a hunting trip next spring and is eager to get a bear. He suggests informing the public he is out hunting mountain lions to ensure that he gets game, but his main focus would be getting a bear.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-11
President Roosevelt likes the bear photographs and hopes to go hunting with John B. Goff when his present job is through.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-24
President Roosevelt regrets that he will not have time to hunt with John B. Goff and his dogs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-04
President Roosevelt agrees to John B. Goff’s terms for the mountain lion hunt and would like Goff to scout for a week before hunting begins.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-11
President Roosevelt will be visiting Yellowstone National Park and hopes to hunt mountain lions. He would like John B. Goff to join him with his hunting dogs and offers to pay the travel expenses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-26