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President Roosevelt believes that it is inappropriate for him to offer a cup in the international small boat races. He believes that the two clubs involved should each offer cups, which Roosevelt and “the Emperor” will sponsor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-25
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates Frederick A. Weeks trouble over the boat, which is beauty and exactly what Roosevelt wanted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-14
Theodore Roosevelt takes a “sour satisfaction” in the failure of James Garfield’s “house-climbing feat,” because he likes to know that his friends are getting old also. Roosevelt also describes hiking, boating, picnicking, and camping with his family and friends.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt provides Frederic Remington with several options of where to meet with Roosevelt to begin their trip to Virginia. If Remington arrives in Washington D.C. early enough, Roosevelt would like to dine with him at the Metropolitan Club.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-08-28
Gifford Pinchot recommends Arthur Wintle to Theodore Roosevelt for Roosevelt’s upcoming Florida trip. Wintle is a “first-rate fisherman.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-01-22
George E. Megee gives Theodore Roosevelt an extensive history of himself, including his financial troubles revolving around a steam boat vessel which was destroyed in an incident involving night watchmen. Megee feels he has been unjustly treated, and is frustrated with how his local authorities and his country broadly-speaking have handled the situation. He asks Roosevelt for advice and/or assistance in this matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-31
Noah Seaman informs William Loeb that the boat is not running, and asks how the horse will be shipped.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-03
Finley Peter Dunne and his wife are enthusiastic about going on the Mayflower, and they thank President Roosevelt for inviting them. Dunne says if they cannot find a pilot to take them, they will go anyhow, even if they have to swim.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-02
Alexander Lambert asks President Roosevelt if he would like to play tennis on Thursday. Alternatively, Lambert offers to come visit the 15th or the 22nd, whichever is agreeable to the President and Mrs. Roosevelt. Lambert also congratulates Roosevelt on the boat race.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-08
Photograph of Hook Point Camps, at Mattawamkeag Lake in Island Falls, Maine. William Wingate Sewall is listed as the proprietor with board being $2.00 per day. It also notes the “fine game section,” and that boats and canoes are provided.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-10
Chairman Ward sent a message the night before which said he would come to Oyster Bay, New York, for lunch on Friday. Ward plans to come by boat if the weather permits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-21
Colorized stereograph showing the USS West Virginia with another ship behind it in the background. Two sailors on a small boat can be seen on the water in the foreground. Both of the larger ships are adorned with colorful flags. Text on the reverse of the stereograph lists John B. Milton as the captain of the ship and comments on the speed of the ship.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1871 to December 1878. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s trip to Europe and Egypt, Roosevelt’s entrance to Harvard, the death of Theodore “Thee” Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s trip to Maine, and Roosevelt meeting Alice Hathaway Lee.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
Colorized postcard showing a boat on a lake under a full moon at Yellowstone National Park. The number designation on the front indicates the postcard is part of a series.
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Colorized postcard showing a boy with a fishing rod and fish standing on a pier with three docked boats with people on them. The number designation on the front indicates the postcard is part of a series.
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1908
English
(1905, March-1909, February) U.S. President – 2nd Term