Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917

R. J. Cunninghame has recently returned from being on safari, and wishes to clarify a few points from his last letter to Frederick Courteney Selous now that he has the opportunity. Cunninghame discourages the hiring of Somali porters for President Roosevelt’s safari, as they will not be native to the country they are traveling through. While they are expert guides in their own country, bringing them on Roosevelt’s proposed route, Cunninghame says, will likely just result in increased expense for services that could be better done by other people. Additionally, Cunninghame believes strongly that Roosevelt should hire Leslie J. Tarlton as an additional safari guide. He suggests the importance of having another very competent person help manage the safari and be able to accompany Roosevelt or his son, Kermit Roosevelt, when they are out hunting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-25

Creator(s)

Cunninghame, R. J. (Richard John), 1871-1925

William Northrup McMillan received a cable that says R. J. Cunninghame is certain to meet President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-08

Creator(s)

McMillan, William Northrup, Sir, 1872-1925

James J. Harrison offers Frederick Courteney Selous planning advice for President Roosevelt’s forthcoming African expedition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-01

Creator(s)

Harrison, James J. (James Jonathan), 1858-1923

Lawn & Alder has received information that the SS Burgermeister will sail from Marseille, France, on April 23, 1909. Lawn & Adler would be glad to receive instructions from Frederick Courteney Selous so they can reserve the best berths for President Roosevelt and his son, Kermit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-06

Creator(s)

Lawn & Alder

Montagu White met with Governor Roosevelt and found him to be sympathetic to the Boers. However, Roosevelt did not think he would have an opportunity to assist those who are working for peace and conciliation. White does not regret having come to the United States but is finding it difficult to imagine a committee that would bring pressure on the administration to work for peace.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-02-05

Creator(s)

White, Montagu, 1857-1916

Montagu White is glad that Frederick Courteney Selous is answering Governor Roosevelt’s questions about “the South African difficulty.” White believes that American public opinion is growing in favor of the Boers, and that those who wish to preserve the special friendship with Great Britain should push for peace in order to prevent anti-British feeling. White thinks that if the Boers lose their independence, Britain will lose South Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-03-06

Creator(s)

White, Montagu, 1857-1916