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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

Letter from W. P. Carr to Theodore Roosevelt

W. P. Carr informs Theodore Roosevelt that he is planning a collecting trip to India and Ceylon, present day Sri Lanka, to obtain study specimens of small mammals, plants, and fungi to distribute to various American agricultural colleges and natural history museums. Carr would appreciate Roosevelt if he could secure a short interview with him for advice and help in the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-21

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid goes into detail about a recent conversation with Lord Crewe. He just sent a brief telegram on the matter, but Crewe is willing to write to the Ugandan authorities about President Roosevelt’s planned elephant hunting. Crewe also gave the common warning that white rhinoceros will be hard to find. However, Crewe was happy to hear that if Roosevelt gets two he intends to give one to the British Museum. They also discussed the issue of Sir Robert Bond. No one is looking forward to the royal family’s upcoming trip to Berlin.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-04