President Roosevelt mounted for a ride in the Grand Canyon, Arizona.
President Roosevelt mounted on a white horse.
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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1903-06-11
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Arizona
Letter from William Loeb to Paul Morton
On behalf of President Roosevelt, William Loeb sends Secretary of the Navy Morton two letters from Chief Justice of the Arizona Territorial Court Edward Kent and Arizona Territory Governor Alexander O. Brodie about the governorship in Arizona. Loeb requests Morton return the letters after he has read them.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-02-01
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Campbell Greenway
Theodore Roosevelt writes to John Campbell Greenway to request his assistance in arranging accommodations in Arizona for Pearl Holderman for health reasons. Roosevelt recalls Pearl’s deceased brother, Bert T. Holderman, who had served with the Rough Riders. Since she has little money, Roosevelt offers to personally pay her expenses “on behalf of the regiment.” Roosevelt asks Greenway to respond to Miss Holderman, living in Chetopa, Kansas.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1917-09-28
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John Campbell Greenway
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates John Campbell Greenway on the results in his county. Roosevelt tells Greenway about results in New Jersey.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-08-25
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John Campbell Greenway
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates John Campbell Greenway and hopes that there will be a separate convention if their men are unseated.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-31
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Robert G. Leidig
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Robert G. Leidig for his letter and discusses Roosevelt’s position on the recall of judges in California and Arizona. Roosevelt supported the recall in Arizona in support of states’ rights, and the recall in California due to the close association of the judges with the Southern Pacific Railroad.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-05-07
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Dwight B. Heard
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks that Heard say specifically what he would like Roosevelt to cover when addressing the people of Arizona, as well as when he would find the message most effective. Roosevelt does not know what can be done “to bring those two men over” to whom Heard refers.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-03-26
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Thomas Williams
Theodore Roosevelt is glad James T. Williams liked the editorial and agrees with him regarding direct primaries. He also believes it is right to make The Citizen an independent paper.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-11-25
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to C. F. Warner
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains that Roosevelt cannot advise C. F. Warner on what part of the country would best suit him. He shares his recent experience out West and offers his observations on several states. He suggests Warner contact the secretaries of the chambers of commerce in these states for information and advice.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-11-22
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alford Warriner Cooley
Theodore Roosevelt was relieved to receive Alford Warriner Cooley’s letter since he was upset to hear of Cooley’s relapse. He is interested in Cooley’s report of New Mexico and comments on the recent elections in New York, Massachusetts, and several other states. Roosevelt is staying neutral in presidential nominations and asserts he does not want the nomination.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-11-14
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Campbell Greenway
Theodore Roosevelt informs John Campbell Greenway that Kermit Roosevelt is graduating from college. He asked David M. Goodrich’s brother about Kermit going to Arizona to work in the mining industry and then take a technical course at a college. Goodrich advised against it and discussed the need for practical work experience. Roosevelt wants to know Greenway’s opinion. Although he shows no “special technical predilection,” Kermit is eager to work hard.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-11-14
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to T. Perrin
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs T. Perrin that Roosevelt cannot advise him on this matter. There is no government land for settlement in Arizona, but there is land available for purchase. While the government does not provide assistance, there are often land openings for homestead settlements. He recommends Perry writes to Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-09-21
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Moses P. Kinkaid
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Representative Kinkaid for the interesting speech. He believes Arizona is unwise for adopting a recall of the judiciary but acknowledges there is no need for intervention. Roosevelt comments on the differences between appointive judiciaries, short-term elective judiciaries, and those with and without a recall.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-15
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Pease
Theodore Roosevelt sends Alfred E. Pease a pamphlet he wrote on protective coloration in animals, which he also sent to Frederick Courteney Selous, C. H. Stigand, and Edward North Buxton. “Homesick for the wilderness,” Kermit is out hunting in the Mexican desert and will soon finish his course at Harvard. Edmund Heller wrote Roosevelt about Paul James Rainey’s lion hunt using bear hounds. Unfortunately, Leslie J. Tarlton and V. M. Newland are in poor health. Roosevelt has “settled down into a perfectly quiet life” and does not “intend ever again to go away from Sagamore Hill.” He shares his recent rowing trip with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-15
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Curry
Theodore Roosevelt received the telegram signed by George Curry, George Armijo, and Muller requesting support. However, he cannot do anything more to have Arizona and New Mexico admitted as separate states.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-18
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frank H. Blighton
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank H. Blighton for the letter and enclosures, but does not know what action there is for him to take on the matter. He has already given his explicit opinion regarding Arizona and statehood.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-05
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee
In a reply to Arthur Hamilton Lee, Theodore Roosevelt describes the activities and achievements of the Roosevelt family, including the impending birth of his grandchild to Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt. Roosevelt expresses relief at the end of his public speaking career and is more preoccupied by his interest in natural history than in politics, including his upcoming article, “Revealing and Concealing Coloration in Birds and Mammals.” Roosevelt then goes on to discuss politics, including his approval of the current British king, expresses frustration with the American people, and discusses President Taft.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-27
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George U. Young
Theodore Roosevelt thanks George U. Young for sharing with him the article and the “interesting conversation.” Roosevelt asks Young to send his “warm regards” to his friends in Arizona and he hopes that everyone there knows how much he enjoyed meeting them.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-25
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar Branch Colquitt
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Governor Colquitt for his letter and for his interesting veto measure. Roosevelt has compared the attitudes of people in Texas towards the initiative, referendum, and recall to the attitudes of people in Arizona and other western states. Roosevelt assures Colquitt that the people of New York feel the same as the people of Texas.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-21
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson
Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed hearing from Robert Harry Munro Ferguson. His current travel is his last “business trip,” and he hopes to see Ferguson and visit John Avery McIlhenny next time. Edward Grey recently wrote to him about his brother, George Grey. Roosevelt confirms that he wrote the article on Governor Morton. He agrees with Ferguson that Arizona and New Mexico should be admitted to statehood and that Great Britain needs time to reshape its government. Roosevelt wishes he could see Ferguson and his family.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-07