Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to August Belmont
President Roosevelt is recovering from the trolley accident and must delay August Belmont’s visit.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10-04
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Carriages and carts
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Constance Davis Lodge Gardner
President Roosevelt is glad to hear that Constance Davis Lodge Gardner is feeling better. Roosevelt is also bedridden due to developing injuries from a trolley accident.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-25
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt’s bruises from the trolley accident developed into an abscess and the western trip was canceled. However, the beginning of the trip was a great success. Roosevelt is in bed being cared for by Mrs. Roosevelt. Roosevelt would like updates regarding Ted’s schooling and is pleased that Ted is looking after Kermit.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-25
Letter to William Lay Patterson
President Roosevelt was forced to abandon the western trip due to the development of an abscess on his leg stemming from the trolley accident. The injury is not serious but will disable the President for around a week.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-26
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to William II, German Emperor
President Roosevelt was not hurt and thanks Emperor William for his thoughtful message.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-04
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt was not hurt, most likely referring to the carriage accident that occurred on September 3, 1902.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-04
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward VII, King of Great Britain
President Roosevelt suffered only minor injuries during the carriage accident and thanks King Edward VII for his thoughtful inquiry.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-09-06
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Laura Jane Bulloch Locke
Theodore Roosevelt is happy his cousin, Laura Jane Bulloch Locke, enjoyed the drive and hopes to send the carriage to her for her use often.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1897-06-09
Landing and transportation of Japanese troops
The Naval Intelligence Office describes the Japanese Army’s landing at Chemulpo, including how many troops landed, what types of ships transported the troops, and how the troops silently fulfilled their duties. The Japanese forces headed toward Seoul, where they set up the base for military operations and then occupied Ping Yang. Transportation was challenging on Korean roads, being limited to coolies and carts with two wheels.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-18
Birthplace of Col. Theodore Roosevelt 28 East 20th Street, New York City
Postcard featuring a drawing of the birthplace of Theodore Roosevelt at 28 East 20th Street in New York City. A small, circular portrait of Roosevelt is in the upper left corner of the postcard. A horse-drawn carriage and several people can be seen in front of the home.
Collection
Creation Date
1920
“Wawona” Mariposa Big Tree Grove, Cal.
Collection
Creation Date
1911-06-15
Creator(s)
Edward H. Mitchell (Publisher); Myers, Myrtle L. O'Dell, 1880-1959
Recipient
Feeding wild bears–Yellowstone Park
Commercial Street, looking North from Sixth Avenue, Emporia, Kansas
Colorized postcard showing Commercial Street in Emporia Kansas. The street is lined with buildings and is busy with pedestrians, cars, horses and carriages, and a street trolley.
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Creation Date
Unknown
Coaching party–Yellowstone Park
Six-horse coaching party– Yellowstone Park
Bombay. Shigean
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Creation Date
Unknown
Creator(s)
Language
English
A “bovinemobile”
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Creation Date
Unknown
Creator(s)
Language
English
Ox Carts, Pampanga, Phillipino Islands
Wawona Big Trees, Mariposa Grove, Cal.
This postcard depicts the Wawona Big Tree in Mariposa Grove, California. The scale of the tree can be seen by the passageway that has been cut through the trunk of the tree, allowing a horse-drawn carriage to pass through.
The image appears to have been glued onto a different postcard.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “The next day we go again to another part of the grove and see another one of the big trees. This one called Wawona–the Indian name for big tree–You can judge the size of this tree from the six-horse wagon being driven thru the tunnel. Even thou [sic] the heart is cut away from this tree it seems to flourish and be plenty able to live and grow many more years.”
Coronation Coach, London
Postcard showing the royal carriage in which King George V and Queen Mary rode to the coronation ceremonies. Charles C. Myers notes the carriage, built in 1762 for $40,000, is drawn by eight cream colored horses.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is the Royal Carriage in which they rode in the procession. It was drawn by 8 cream colored horses. This carriage cost 40 thousand dollars.”