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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Sylvane M. Ferris

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Sylvane M. Ferris he will not be able to take a trip out West this summer due to his new position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, but hopes to visit next spring or fall. Roosevelt asks Ferris to sell what he can from the ranch in the fall and, if the ranch is not run at a loss, is hopeful more cattle could be added.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-08-02

Letter from William T. Hornaday to Theodore Roosevelt

William T. Hornaday is having trouble finding support in Congress for the Game Sanctuary Bill due to a number of legislators who oppose federally established game reserves. Hornaday would like Theodore Roosevelt to write to “as many senators as possible” urging them to support the bill. He also hopes that Roosevelt can write an article, for widespread publication, which is critical of the current system of game preservation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-12-26

Letter from Gilbert S. Cryne to Theodore Roosevelt

Gilbert S. Cryne writes to Theodore Roosevelt to introduce himself as an old admirer of his policies and work. Cryne has lived in Gladstone, North Dakota since 1882, and he remembers when Roosevelt identified with “cattle interests.” He is close acquaintances with many of Roosevelts former acquaintances and friends, and he has just completed reading Roosevelt’s African Game Trails and Jacob A. Riis’ biography of Roosevelt. He begs Roosevelt’s pardon for addressing him so personally and wishes Roosevelt a long life.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-15

Letter from George W. Davis to Elihu Root

Military Governor of Puerto Rico Davis sends Secretary of War Root information about the effects of a hurricane that struck Puerto Rico. He describes the damage and what relief supplies are needed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1899-08-13

Letter from Ray H. Mattison to Lucinda B. Scott

Ray H. Mattison writes Lucinda B. Scott in reference to research materials on ranches in the North Dakota Badlands region.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-08-19

Letter from Ray H. Mattison to H. Bailey Carroll

Ray H. Mattison writes to H. Bailey Carroll in reference to Mattison’s need for additional information on the Texas operators who had ranches in the Medora vicinity.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-12-13

Letter from Ray H. Mattison to David H. Welsh

Ray H. Mattison writes to David H. Welsh in reference to Welsh’s research on the range cattle industry and Pierre Wibaux.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-11-04

Letter from Ray H. Mattison to LeRoy R. Hafen

Ray H. Mattison writes to LeRoy R. Hafen in reference to collecting research materials for Mattison’s monograph on cattle outfits along the Little Missouri River. Mattison asks whether Herbert Oliver Brayer’s collections are in the vicinity.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-12-13

Roosevelt’s contemporaries along the Little Missouri River

Manuscript written by Ray H. Mattison about the people and activities, especially the open range cattle business, of the Dakota Badlands that shaped the area around the time Roosevelt was there.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1950

Letter from Clare Smith to Ray H. Mattison

Clare Smith writes to Ray H. Mattison regarding the availability of the Stockgrowers Journal at the Carnegie Public Library in Miles City, Montana.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-08-22

Memorandum from Ray H. Mattison to Allyn F. Hanks

Historian Ray H. Mattison summarizes research he has done at the State Historical Society of North Dakota, regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s cattle ranches, in order to collect materials to be used at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1949-03-21

Theodore Roosevelt – cowboy and ranchman

Article detailing Theodore Roosevelt’s experience in the Badlands in the 1880s and involvement with ranching and cattle.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1904

Letter from Chester L. Brooks to Jesse D. Langdon

Chester L. Brooks thanks Jesse D. Langdon for his invaluable letter detailing his Rough Rider experience as well as North Dakota history. Brooks also asks more questions.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1952-01-21

Letter from Theodore Elhard to Chester L. Brooks

Theodore Elhard writes to Chester L. Brooks regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s brands and their availability.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1956-08-11

Letter from Chester L. Brooks to Brand Department

Chester L. Brooks writes to the Brand Department regarding potential development of a historic ranch in Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Brooks mentions reserving the locations that Roosevelt would have used.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1956-08-03