White, Stewart Edward, 1873-1946

Theodore Roosevelt compliments Stewart Edward White on the picture of him and the lions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-24

Theodore Roosevelt is going to write an article in The Outlook about Stewart Edward White’s new book and a couple other books about hunting. Roosevelt is envious of White’s upcoming trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-22

President Roosevelt praises the articles that Stewart Edward White sent him, and is pleased that they will be published.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-24

President Roosevelt is glad that Stewart Edward White enjoyed the target practice. Roosevelt says that criticism about the United States Navy are criticisms that could be made about any navy, and which need to be worked out under limitations imposed by Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-10

President Roosevelt thanks Stewart Edward White for sending him two books. Roosevelt is particularly excited to read White’s novel Arizona Nights, and compares White’s writing favorably to the author William J. Long, who was embroiled in the “Nature Fakers” controversy. Roosevelt has also requested that White be given permission to watch target practice by the USS Maryland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-18

President Roosevelt says that Stewart Edward White sent a “corking” picture. He asks after White’s wife Elizabeth Colvert Grant White and inquires whether they are both coming to Washington this winter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-04

President Roosevelt comments on the “corking buck” that Stewart Edward White got, and thinks he could have preserved its antlers. He wishes White luck with the bears. He has sent White’s letter to Gifford Pinchot for advice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-10-05

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

White, Stewart Edward, 1873-1946

President Roosevelt is frustrated with Californians requesting statements on his policy and improvement plans for Yosemite, and says that “the matter must rest on the general proposition that we will treat it as we have treated the Yellowstone.” He asks Stewart Edward White to inquire what Joseph LeConte expects him to say.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-18

President Roosevelt believes Stewart Edward White was probably right to decline the trust inspector appointment. He wishes there were a suitable position to put Charles S. Newhall in, but he cannot take up that matter at present. Roosevelt mentions Ted Roosevelt’s desire to get out with White, but the president says Ted will have to wait until his studies improve.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-17

President Roosevelt tells Stewart Edward White that he will be named a special inspector for the California Forest Reserve. He then comments on various hunting adventures. Ted Roosevelt went camping with a friend in the Canadian backwoods and killed a moose with a 56-inch horn spread. President Roosevelt was impressed with White’s description of a hunting trip where 105 pigs were killed in two weeks. He would like White to write a “really first class hunting book.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-08

President Roosevelt will see about Stewart Edward White’s appointment. Roosevelt hopes White enjoys his hunting trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-19

President Roosevelt thanks Stewart Edward White for his letter and for writing regarding the younger Theodore Roosevelt. Roosevelt assures White he will discuss a matter regarding the forest preserve with Division of Forestry Chief Gifford Pinchot. Roosevelt appreciates improvement in “the Newhall matter”, which refers to a Division of Forestry worker who had been unable to reign in rebellious cattle ranchers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-04

Ted Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt have the mumps and will be isolated in the east wing of the White House, so Stewart Edward White can decide whether or not to visit. President Roosevelt does not think White will have “any danger of infection.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-13

Theodore Roosevelt will have Gifford Pinchot meet with Stewart Edward White to go over the matter. Roosevelt also describes White’s itinerary for his time in Washington, D.C. The plans include a horseback ride and exercise with Japanese wrestlers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-28

President Roosevelt will consult with Gifford Pinchot on the forest reserves matter. The letters will be provided to Stewart Edward White when he visits the White House this spring.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-19

President Roosevelt greatly enjoyed The Forest and Roosevelt’s travels went just as Stewart Edward White described. Roosevelt invites White to spend some days with him when he arrives for the wedding.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-24

President Roosevelt is delighted with the outside of The Forest and expects to enjoy the inside as much as he has enjoyed Stewart White’s other books. Roosevelt concludes by inviting White to stay at the White House.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-19

President Roosevelt is reading Stewart Edward White’s book on the recommendation of Brander Matthews.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-24