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It would be too long for President Roosevelt to explain to Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward why he does not agree with her position about his African trip. However, he assures her that he abhors “anything in the nature of wanton butchery” as much as she does.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-16
President Roosevelt tells Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward that he knows Massachusetts Governor Curtis Guild well, and that she should tell Guild from him that he believes that vivisection should be “rigorously regulated.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-18
President Roosevelt received Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward’s letter and book. He wishes he could have been of more service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-17
Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Ward opposes vivisection and President Roosevelt offers to sign any bill affecting the District of Columbia as well as encouraging Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody to sign similar bills. Roosevelt is currently looking after two young guinea pigs for Ethel Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-20
President Roosevelt cannot endorse Elizabeth Ward’s scheme as he receives far too many similar requests. Ward is an opponent of vivisection. He also advises against writing to Andrew Carnegie.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-12
President Roosevelt supports “the proper regulation of vivisection” but will not publicly support Elizabeth Ward’s meeting for fear of requests to “endorse countless others.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-01