Telegram to A. C Barrell
The creator informs A. C. Barrell that Theodore Roosevelt used ammunition on his recent Colorado hunting trip.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901
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Cartridges
Photograph of cartridges
Photograph showing four rows of different types of ammunition cartridges.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1912-03-23
Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to William T. Hornaday
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary politely asks William T. Hornaday to refrain from using Roosevelt’s name in connection with the tax on cartridges. Roosevelt thinks his name being used in this manner might imply that he is tendering advice on every matter that comes up.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1913-05-12
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward North Buxton
President Roosevelt is pleased with the double barreled .450 Edward North Buxton sent him as a gift from a number of people. Roosevelt discusses the amount of cartridges he would need for hunting game in Africa, will try to take care of himself on the trip and asks if there is any way he could thank all the gun donors. In a handwritten postscript, Roosevelt declares that even Holland has not made a better rifle; it fits him exactly and he will personally take it to Africa.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-01-27
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Newland, Tarlton & Company
President Roosevelt informs Newland, Tarlton & Company that John Jay White has given him permission to use the .450 Rigby rifle which he left with the company. Roosevelt asks Newland, Tarlton & Company to make sure the rifle is in good condition and order some cartridges for it, as he hopes to have his son, Kermit Roosevelt, use it while they are hunting in Africa.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-01-05
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward North Buxton
President Roosevelt agrees with Edward North Buxton regarding the cartridge size, and thinks Buxton is correct about sending him the rifle to try. Roosevelt sends Buxton his head measurements for a pith helmet, and asks him to order various other necessary supplies to have sent to Mombasa. Roosevelt recently spoke with Francis Richard Charles Guy Greville, Lord Warwick, who seemed to be “a good fellow.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-26
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winchester Repeating Arms Company
President Roosevelt has just spoken with Billy Hofer, who suggested that the Winchester Repeating Arms Company may have shipped hollow-point bullets for Roosevelt to use during his safari. Roosevelt does not remember ordering hollow-point bullets, and would like to receive a full accounting of this claim. Roosevelt also asks the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to make a duplicate of his present .405 rifle. He inquires of the possibility of sending materials to Khartoum rather than Mombasa, and asks to be notified when the current shipment reaches Mombasa.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Winchester Repeating Arms Company
President Roosevelt is very pleased by the .405 rifles that the Winchester Repeating Arms Company sent him, and would like to order a third rifle of the same type as a backup to bring on his safari. Roosevelt also asks how long it would take to get extra cartridges, should he need them, and wonders if the cartridges that have already been sent have reached Mombasa yet.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-13
Letter from William Loeb to Winchester Repeating Arms Company
William Loeb encloses a check from President Roosevelt to pay for the bill for cartridges shipped to Mombasa. He would like the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to inform Roosevelt when the cartridges have reached Mombasa.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-10-15
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Pease
President Roosevelt heartily accepts Sir Alfred E. Pease’s invitation to stay at his ranch in Africa. Roosevelt gives many details and asks questions about his safari planning, including: his itinerary to Mombasa; game he would like to find; his lack of physical fitness and the necessity to start out slowly; how much money he should advance to various outfitters; pack horses and saddles; taxidermists and naturalists he plans to bring along; hunting rifles and ammunition for the trip.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07-28
Letter from Nils H. C. Pihl to Theodore Roosevelt
Nils H. C. Pihl offers Theodore Roosevelt an interest in his invention of a new “silent projectile” type of ammunition, which he feels will revolutionize the world. Alfred D. Arundel, an engineer, has examined Pihl’s inventions and has not been able to find fault with them, although he could not join Pihl in the endeavor himself, as he had to return to England.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-26
Letter from Gottlob E. Loeble to Theodore Roosevelt
Knowing that Theodore Roosevelt both fought against oppressive trusts and that he enjoys hunting, Gottlob E. Loeble sends Roosevelt several of his patented shotgun shells. In spite of being more effective and cheaper than other shotgun shells, Loebel cannot get their manufacture financed due to the pressure of the trusts. He asks if Roosevelt would be willing to speak with him for a few moments and offer his opinion on the matter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-20
Letter from William Crozier to Theodore Roosevelt
On behalf of the War Department, General Crozier thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his report on “the action of the sharp-pointed service bullets” used during his African safari.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-04
Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of the Navy Meyer appreciated Theodore Roosevelt’s kind letter. He informs him that the cartridges for the Mannlicher rifle arrived last week and were sent to New Haven, where the Winchester Repeating Arms Company confirmed receipt. Meyer hopes Roosevelt will “get good sport” with the rifle and promises that it will not kick or hurt his shoulder.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-03-15
Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward North Buxton discusses the supplies President Roosevelt will need on his upcoming safari. These items include rifles, cartridges, hats, nailed boots, and hunting glasses.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1909-01-08
Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward North Buxton believes that President Roosevelt is correct in his choice of what firearms to bring along on his safari, but if he wished to make any alterations there is still plenty of time to get a larger bore gun. Buxton has spoken with Ambassador Whitelaw Reid about sending Roosevelt a rifle to test in a sealed Foreign Office Packet. He additionally offers comments on a number of supplies that Roosevelt is bringing or may wish bring on his safari, including types of cartridges, clothing, and food.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-15
Letter from Winchester Bennett to Theodore Roosevelt
Winchester Bennett, writing on behalf of the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, informs President Roosevelt that the company would be pleased to furnish him with any of several types of rifles for Roosevelt’s upcoming safari. Bennett discusses the different options regarding make of gun, cartridge size, and telescopic sights.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07-01
Letter from George Walker Jenkins to William Loeb
George Walker Jenkins, of the M. Hartley Company, is pleased to send an autoloading rifle for President Roosevelt to examine. Instead of mailing it express, Jenkins will send it via courier who is able to give the president a demonstration. Jenkins would be pleased to leave the rifle with the president in case his son would like to take it on his trip west.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-07-30
Telegram from Nelson P. Webster to William Loeb
Nelson P. Webster reports to William Loeb on an ammunition request by the Cuban government. Although General Fred C. Ainsworth says they have no evidence from the Cuban government or the firm of Hartley and Graham regarding the request, the Cuban chargé d’affaires reports that there was a dispatch to that end. Webster reviews the telegram that was sent in reply to this request outlining the terms upon which the ammunition would be delivered.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-27
Telegram from Fred C. Ainsworth to William Loeb
Acting Secretary of War Ainsworth informs William Loeb about problems with the production and transfer of cartridges and ammunition between arsenals. There seems to have been a miscommunication or mistake on the part of the cartridge company.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-08-27