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Theodore Roosevelt appreciates T. McCants Stewart’s letter. His use of a small “n” and “w” in “negro” and “white” was a style choice and these words could have been capitalized. Roosevelt agrees with Stewart’s criticism of his use of “savage” and believes that he should have made his meaning more apparent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
T. McCants Stewart enjoyed reading African Game Trails and commends Theodore Roosevelt’s unique writing style. He found the appendix on the Pigskin Library especially useful. However, Stewart has two criticisms. He asks why Roosevelt spelled “negro” with a lowercase “n” and wants to know why he uses the term “savage” to describe all naked people despite their friendly greeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-26
Harry Johnston has heard President Roosevelt’s wish to visit with him about big game preservation and the question of Liberia. Johnston is not sure of his plans yet, but if he does visit the United States he will certainly visit Washington, D.C. Johnston tells Roosevelt some of his thoughts about Liberia, writing that if Liberia fails, it will be a setback for the progress of African-American rights in the United States. There is plenty of room for African-American colonists in Western Africa, but there are many obstacles as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-28
Ambassador Reid sends President Roosevelt an article from a British newspaper discussing the American presidential campaign that, unlike most others, “shows a more intelligent knowledge of the situation.” Reid shares that Liberian President Arthur Barclay is in London concerning foreign interests and Liberia, a matter which Reid previously reported on to Secretary of State Elihu Root.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-30