Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid updates President Roosevelt on his plan to speak to Lord Crewe soon about the white rhinoceros. He shares the details of his recent shooting excursions at Wrest Park. Reid applauds Roosevelt’s political triumphs in the “late shindies.” He apologizes if his previous letter put Roosevelt in a difficult position. It would please Reid to stay in Great Britain at least until Roosevelt’s visit, but he does not want to cause his friends trouble.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-02-02

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Elihu Root

Ambassador Reid informs Secretary of State Root that he is sending a rifle to President Roosevelt through the diplomatic pouch, which is to be a gift to him from Edward North Buxton and other British sportsmen when he arrives in Mombasa on his Safari. Roosevelt originally did not want the rifle sent, as he believed it would have a heavy duty placed on it, but Reid was contacted by Buxton who emphasized the necessity of a preliminary test. Reid has therefore sent the rifle with the understanding that it will be returned to Britain shortly after Roosevelt tests it, and hopes that Root will approve of this action.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-01-05

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid informs President Roosevelt that he is sending him the gun from Edward North Buxton via diplomatic pouch for Roosevelt to try and return so that the necessary adjustments might be made to it. Reid believes that such a thing would be allowed if Buxton were to bring it over himself, and therefore thinks that sending it in this way will be acceptable. In a handwritten postscript, Reid notes that “all’s well that ends well,” as he just received Roosevelt’s request for him to send the rifle on.

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1909-01-05

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Whitelaw Reid has heard that white rhinoceros have become extremely rare, and that President Roosevelt may have trouble finding one on his safari. Reid is pleased to send the rifle from Edward North Buxton to President Roosevelt for testing, but did not think that he could send clothes to Roosevelt in the same pouch under the current State Department rules. London is currently getting a few inches of snow, which Reid says “seems to block transportation here as much as a real [blizzard] with us.” He is concerned by the news of the recent natural disaster in Sicily.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-30

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid writes to President Roosevelt on a number of topics, including the present situation in India, the aftermath of a controversy in the 1908 Olympics, the health of German Emperor William II and British King Edward VII, and Roosevelt’s upcoming safari. Reid encourages Roosevelt to reconsider bringing a ceremonial outfit along with him for the period following his safari. Edward North Buxton has asked if Reid can send Roosevelt a rifle to test, and Reid is investigating whether such a thing can be done via diplomatic pouch.

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1908-12-21

Letter from Alfred E. Pease to Theodore Roosevelt

Alfred E. Pease informs President Roosevelt about what it would cost Captain George Hutton Riddell to supply his party in Nairobi. He also hopes that Roosevelt will not allow his having committed to stay with him prevent him from staying with William Northrup McMillan, who Pease believes has better resources at his disposal. Pease assures Roosevelt that if he does stay with him, he will provide him with good hunting.

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Creation Date

1908-10-24

Letter from Frederick John Jackson to Theodore Roosevelt

Lieutenant Governor Frederick John Jackson, of British East Africa, gives President Roosevelt advice on his upcoming safari. He recommends V. M. Newland and Leslie J. Tarlton to outfit and supply Roosevelt, and after speaking with W. S. Rainsford, he recommends Roosevelt take a white man to run the caravan, such as Tarlton or R. J. Cunninghame. To hunt as many specimens as possible, Jackson maps out a route from Alfred E. Pease’s ranch in the Kapiti plains to William Northrup McMillan’s property in Doinya Sabuk, and then to the Vasin Gisha plateau. Jackson would be glad to receive Roosevelt in Nairobi upon arrival if the governor is unavailable. A list of game is included.

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Creation Date

1908-09-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Pease

Alfred E. Pease is forwarding President Roosevelt’s letter regarding the money to Edward North Buxton. Pease hears good things about William C. Judd and thinks he would be a fine man to take on the Safari trip, even if Buxton is negative about a white “head man.” Pease can prepare the mules when Roosevelt arrives.

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Creation Date

1908-09-20

Letter from Alfred E. Pease to Theodore Roosevelt

Alfred E. Pease writes to President Roosevelt that he hopes the involvement of himself, Frederick Courteney Selous, and Edward North Buxton in making arrangements will not cause Roosevelt stress. Buxton seems to be advising against bringing William C. Judd along on Roosevelt’s travels, but the news Pease has heard makes him sound like he would be a fine choice. Pease responds to Roosevelt’s inquiries about locations, timing, species, and supplies for hunting on his Safari. Specifically, he warns him to dress in anticipation of mosquitoes.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-13

Letter from Henry Sharp to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Sharp, firearms expert, suggests President Roosevelt take one of the newest ball and shot guns on his Africa trip. He shares his experience with the gun and offers to let Roosevelt borrow one of his to test.

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1908-09-04

Letter from James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Bryce thanks President Roosevelt for sharing Ambassador William Woodville Rockhill’s interesting and insightful letter about the Dalai Lama. He sent it to British Foreign Secretary Edward Grey, suggesting Prime Minister H. H. Asquith and Secretary of State of India John Morely see it in confidentiality and is certain they will do so. Bryce sends a letter and a memorandum forwarded from Hesketh Bell, the Commissioner of Uganda. He has spoken with both Edward North Buxton and Colonial Secretary Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes, who will eagerly do all he can to aid Roosevelt in his Africa trip. Bryce and his wife, Elizabeth Marion Ashton Bryce, will return to America in late September.

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Creation Date

1908-08-17

Letter from Frederick Courteney Selous to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Courteney Selous visited the offices of Lawn & Alder after receiving President Roosevelt’s last letter, and reports on the details of the visit, as well as other preparations for Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari. Selous gives details and advice on several topics, including: types of preserved food to bring; tents; the hiring and pay of “native” porters; medical supplies and health concerns; sun protection; climate; where to store gear during expeditions; and shipping. Selous advises Roosevelt to allow Lawn & Alder to take care of every detail, so that the trip is more of a holiday for him than a chore, and recommends William C. Judd as a manager for the “native” guides and porters. Finally, Selous reports that Edward North Buxton is seeing Lord Crewe about any other assistance Roosevelt might need.

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1908-08-08

Letter from Frederick Courteney Selous to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Courteney Selous apologises for the delay in answering President Roosevelt’s letter, but he has been preparing lists of equipment and supplies and will write more fully once he has heard from outfitters Lawn & Alder. Selous says the best rifles for hunting “very heavy game” are made in England and hopes to acquire one for Roosevelt and a smaller one for Kermit Roosevelt. Selous thanks Roosevelt for the copy of National Geographic magazine.

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Creation Date

1908-07-26

Letter from Viscount James Bryce to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Bryce sends President Roosevelt an enclosed letter from Lord Selborne, who is high commissioner of South Africa. Bryce discusses the game to be found in various parts of Africa, and will be delighted to make inquiries as Roosevelt desires.

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Creation Date

1908-06-01

Letter from J. H. Patterson to Theodore Roosevelt

J. H. Patterson introduces himself to President Roosevelt and sends a copy of his book, Man-Eaters of Tsavo. Their mutual friends Frederick Courteney Selous and Edward North Buxton are responsible for the introduction, and Patterson says Buxton has been instrumental in wildlife conservation in British East Africa. Patterson hopes Roosevelt might be able to visit and assures him a warm welcome.

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Creation Date

1907-10-01

Letter from John Pitcher to George B. Cortelyou

Major Pitcher encloses documents for President Roosevelt and Edward North Buxton relating to the wildlife in Yellowstone National Park and the game laws in surrounding states. Extending the park to include the winter migration is currently before Congress.

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Creation Date

1903-02-18

Letter from Frederick Courteney Selous to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Courteney Selous recounts the results of several of his recent hunting trips to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt. Selous regrets that he will have to put off meeting Roosevelt in person slightly longer, as he has now been invited to attend the meeting of the British Association in Toronto, Canada, and will travel to the Rocky Mountains directly from there. He then plans to travel to the Big Horn Mountains of Wyoming and hunt elk. Selous anticipates that he will be able to meet Roosevelt after his hunt, and looks forward to it. He thanks Roosevelt for the assistance he has already given in planning the trip, and requests that he send him a map.

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1897-05-04

Letter from J. W. Sleves to Theodore Roosevelt

J. W. Sleves compliments Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt on his books and inquires whether Roosevelt has ever heard of moose being hunted with dogs, as elk are hunted in Norway. He offers to take Roosevelt hunting if he wants to experience it, and he recommends the book Short Stalks by Edward North Buxton.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1894-01-03