Africa, East

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid, Ambassador to Great Britain, has recently spoken with F. R. Wingate, the Sirdar of Egypt. Wingate told Reid that Egypt is expecting President Roosevelt to visit during his African trip, and that he would be glad to assist Roosevelt in any way he could, including opening the game preserves. Reid promised to update Wingate on Roosevelt’s plans as soon as he could. Additionally, Reid suggests that Roosevelt contact Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes about permits, as he has recently been made Secretary of State for the Colonies. Reid’s family has been having an extended reunion since a recent wedding.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-10

Letter from John Henry Patterson to Theodore Roosevelt

John Henry Patterson apologizes for his delay in answering President Roosevelt’s letter, but he only just received it when he returned to Nairobi, and then felt it would be best to wait until arriving in Great Britain before responding. Patterson advises Roosevelt to spend the greater part of his safari in British East Africa, as the hunting there is good and he will be able to shoot many specimens. He also gives Roosevelt advice on what the best route and method of travel would be to get to Nairobi, as well as the type of gear that Roosevelt should bring. If Roosevelt stops in England, Patterson would be glad to speak with him. He wishes he could accompany him on the safari.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-23

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton advises President Roosevelt on things that he should consider while planning for his upcoming safari in Africa. He recommends that Roosevelt visit British East Africa rather than German East Africa, because Roosevelt would be more likely to get the game that he wants to hunt there. Buxton also advises Roosevelt on the gear that he should bring, including collapsible stools, tents, and guns. He offers to lend Roosevelt a camera if Kermit Roosevelt would like to practice photography and take pictures on the trip.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-11

Letter from Frederick Courteney Selous to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Courteney Selous discusses the types of rifles that President Roosevelt should take on his upcoming hunting trip to Africa. Selous does not recommend the ball and shot gun, as it would be inferior to other types of firearms in the situations that Roosevelt would likely use it. He also discusses various other supplies that Roosevelt will need, and which Selous can acquire from Lawn and Alder.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-24

Letter from Alfred E. Pease to Edward North Buxton

Sir Alfred E. Pease discusses plans for President Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari with Edward North Buxton. Pease lists several possible itineraries and details the weather conditions and types of game Roosevelt could expect to encounter. He also recommends using George Hutton Riddell as an outfitter and guide.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-27

Letter from Alfred E. Pease to Edward North Buxton

Sir Alfred E. Pease provides Edward North Buxton with a large amount of information regarding gear, supplies, and travel in British East Africa and Uganda. Pease recommends various outfitters to supply what is needed, and gives accounts of the best methods for hunting lion.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-01

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton is pleased that President Roosevelt is working hard on planning his hunting trip to Africa. He encloses a map with places marked where Roosevelt will easily find big game and discusses routes he might take.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-21

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton makes recommendations about the types of guns that President Roosevelt should bring on his hunting trip to Africa.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-24

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton is pleased that President Roosevelt is beginning to get excited about his coming trip to Africa. He discusses recommendations for the timing and route of the trip, and mentions people who may help along the way. Buxton is also pleased to hear that Secretary of War William H. Taft will likely become the Republican nominee. He encloses an article by Winston Churchill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-28

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton sends President Roosevelt communication from Alfred E. Pease, who owns an ostrich farm in British East Africa to get him excited for his upcoming safari. Buxton details several travel plans and recommendations to Roosevelt, citing the weather and transportation options of various routes.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-08

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton encloses an old map of Africa highlighting the areas from the Cape to Cairo that President Roosevelt may want to visit on his safari. He discusses the merits of several different routes and the best time of year to visit each place.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-15

Letter from Frederick Courteney Selous to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Courteney Selous provides President Roosevelt with information that will give insight into the cost and planning of his hunting trip to Africa. He advises on the time of year to travel, the route he should take, the supplies he should need and outfitter he should use, as well as the costs of hunting licenses, supplies, and travel.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-03

Letter from George Ward Grazebrook to John Frecheville Ramsden

George Ward Grazebrook tells John Frecheville Ramsden about his time hunting in British East Africa, and describes an incident where one of his companions was badly wounded by a lion and barely managed to kill it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-02

Letter from Laurence James Oliphant to Theodore Roosevelt

Laurence James Oliphant had previously hoped to visit President Roosevelt last year, but was struck with a severe illness which he is only now recovering from. In going through the letters that accumulated during his illness, he has heard that Roosevelt has been making plans for his safari in British East Africa after leaving the presidency, and offers some recommendations of places that could offer good hunting. Oliphant hopes to renew his acquaintance with Roosevelt when Roosevelt returns from his safari, and is sorry that he could not have been more use sooner.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-02

Letter to Theodore Roosevelt

The author of this letter describes their time on a safari in Africa in which one of their companions was severely injured in a lion attack. The injured companion was brought to the compound of William Northrup McMillan, an American, where he was able to get medical attention and eventually recover.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-04

Letter from Carl Ethan Akeley to Theodore Roosevelt

Carl Ethan Akeley, Taxidermist-in-Chief of the Field Museum, sends President Roosevelt a manuscript about an elephant hunt in which he and his wife, Delia J. Akeley, participated. The manuscript is bound in the leather of one of the elephants Mrs. Akeley killed, and Akeley hopes it encourages Roosevelt to take a hunting trip to British East Africa.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-04

Letter from J. H. Patterson to Theodore Roosevelt

J. H. Patterson introduces himself to President Roosevelt and sends a copy of his book, Man-Eaters of Tsavo. Their mutual friends Frederick Courteney Selous and Edward North Buxton are responsible for the introduction, and Patterson says Buxton has been instrumental in wildlife conservation in British East Africa. Patterson hopes Roosevelt might be able to visit and assures him a warm welcome.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-01

An African game haunt of the past

Frederick Courteney Selous describes hunting trips in a game reserve south of the Zambezi River in Africa, in particular the types and behavior of the game animals in the reserve.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903

Theodore Roosevelt in Africa

Scenes of African peoples and of Theodore Roosevelt’s safari party, all probably filmed in British East Africa (Kenya) in 1909. View of Roosevelt planting a tree in front of trading company building, possibly located in Mombasa; Roosevelt and members of his party examine a gun in the presence of African tribesmen; unidentified tribesmen pose individually for camera at close range, with campsite visible in background; at campsite porters work busily, either setting up or breaking camp, with Roosevelt briefly visible; view of Kikuyu and/or Masai dance in honor of Roosevelt’s visit; Roosevelt party crosses stream, with porters carrying gear and safari members across water toward camera; rainmaker dances in ritual ceremony, surrounded by Swahilis; members of unknown tribe draw water from a well, with large thatched structure in background; views of Masai men, women, and children in kraal, with clear shots of mud houses; Roosevelt and his party appear in group of Kikuyu and/or Masai tribesmen; women who are probably Masai form ceremonial circle on open plain.

Collection

Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound

Creation Date

1909

Letter from Lewis Morris Iddings to Theodore Roosevelt

Lewis Morris Iddings forwards a letter from Sir F. R. Wingate to President Roosevelt regarding Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-03