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Frank Ross McCoy sends President Roosevelt holiday greetings, and describes his recent travels in New Mexico. He remarks that the land he is traveling in seems just like it must have when the first conquistadores were exploring it. Roosevelt’s letter ordering tests in horsemanship for army officers is being carried out.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-24
Sir John Scott Keltie is working on a series for which he would like President Roosevelt to write a volume entitled “Coronado and the Western Trails.” The publishers are offering an honorarium of 150 British pounds per volume.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-01
Sir John Scott Keltie is working with a publisher on a multiple volume series dealing with exploration. He would like President Roosevelt to author the section pertaining to the exploration of the area west of the Mississippi River and suggests the volume be entitled “Coronado and the Western Trails.” Keltie mentions that the series was contemplated before Roosevelt became president and that he read Roosevelt’s entries in the Encyclopedia of Sport.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-01