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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Courteney Selous

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Courteney Selous

Theodore Roosevelt expresses to Frederick Courteney Selous his sympathy for the poor treatment Selous received during a scientific expedition, including health issues and bureaucratic obstacles. Roosevelt defends Selous’s integrity and scientific value, criticizes British officials for their lack of support, and reflects on his own African experiences. He praises Selous’s field observations and urges him to continue his contributions to natural history despite age and physical limitations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Cabot Lodge

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt returns a book to George Cabot Lodge, and comments that he thought it was interesting reading about the ancient cities that have been abandoned because of shifts in climate. He muses that it is interesting to consider “how long the process will go on and how rapidly, and what the effects on life will be, and whether or not there will be in subsequent ages a return to conditions of greater water precipitation.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Review and Outlook

Review and Outlook

The author discusses Italy’s decision to intervene in Tripoli, comparing it to previous movements by countries to bring modern civilization into unruly places. If peace talks and international arbitration were able to control the world, Western civilization would not be what it is today.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-04

Creator(s)

Unknown