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Theodore Roosevelt informs Burt M. McConnell that he has no knowledge of Arctic exploration and should have someone else act in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-12-22
Theodore Roosevelt is delighted that Thomas Barbour will respond to Francis H. Allen’s article about “concealed coloration” in The Auk that attacked Roosevelt. Roosevelt is upset by Allen’s omission and misrepresentation of facts, including on the topics of “counter-shading” and natural selection. Roosevelt wishes Barbour could come to Oyster Bay for experiments regarding colors for concealment at night.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-03
President Roosevelt thanks Robert E. Peary for the gifts that he sent to himself, Edith, and Quentin. Peary’s wife Josephine has been instructed to inform Roosevelt if there is anything he can do during Peary’s absence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-07
President Roosevelt writes to Henry Clay Frick to introduce Robert E. Peary, the arctic explorer. Roosevelt apologizes for taking advantage of Frick’s good nature, but Roosevelt feels that Peary’s work is important and, as one of his benefactors recently died, his next expedition does not have the funding that it needs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-22
President Roosevelt asks Governor Hoggatt of Alaska to look over some enclosed documents. He wonders about the feasibility of creating a hospital at Deering, Alaska, if it is even desirable. Roosevelt believes that control of reindeer should be kept as it currently is, as that would be preferable to doing something that could produce bad results. Roosevelt asks Hoggatt to look into the case of Elsie Oomalok.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-22
President Roosevelt sends Brigadier General James Allen an enclosed letter from Delbert W. Cram relating to a trip into the Arctic Circle proposed by signal corps officer Charles W. H. Heideman to collect botanical specimens. Roosevelt believes that, “if an enlisted man wishes to and can do this kind of work, every bit of encouragement that can be given to him should be given.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-30
President Roosevelt informs William Ziegler that he is interested in Walter Wellman’s work on an Arctic expedition, and endorses Wellman’s administrative abilities. Roosevelt notes he will help Wellman in any way, just as he helped Robert E. Peary’s arctic endeavors.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-11
President Roosevelt asks Dr. Gilman and the Carnegie Institute to support Robert E. Peary and back his next Polar expedition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-18
President Roosevelt invites Walter Wellman to dinner so they can discuss the Miles matter. Roosevelt is also interested in Arctic exploration and particularly the zoology of the “white bear.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-05
Explorer Robert E. Peary thanks President Roosevelt for his interest in and assistance with his expedition and updates Roosevelt on their progress. Navigating the Strait proved difficult and tested the ship. Continuing forward will be difficult, “the element of luck may play a stronger hand than experience, hard work, and most careful provision, combined.” Peary wishes Roosevelt well in his future plans and hopes he deservedly enjoys his trip to Africa. He sends his regards to Edith Kermit Carrow Roosevelt and the boys. Additionally, he sends Roosevelt three narwhal horns and some fox skins for Edith.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-17
Sergei Witte writes a letter of introduction to President Roosevelt for the painter Aleksandr Alekseevich Borisov. Borisov has had success with exhibitions in Europe and is hoping to have similar success in America. He would like to start off his visit to America by visiting Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-09
Color postcard of the steamship Roosevelt, built for Robert E. Peary’s 1905 and 1908 Arctic explorations. The ship was named for Theodore Roosevelt, who had been very supportive of Peary’s expeditions.
1907-1914
Commissioner Roosevelt found on returning from Cincinnati, Ohio, that his wife and children were bemoaning that Robert Harry Munro Ferguson had just departed. Both Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt were taken by Ferguson’s article on the Arctic trip. He gives some advice on how to polish the writing.
1895-03-11