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President Roosevelt writes Mark Sullivan, of Collier’s, in response to Jack London’s article recently published in the magazine. London’s article incorrectly quotes Roosevelt on multiple accounts. Although Roosevelt thoroughly disagrees with London, his disappointment lies with Collier’s for publishing such a poorly constructed and argued piece.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-09
As they may disembark that night, Theodore Roosevelt writes a quick note from off the coast of Santiago, Cuba, to tell his three children that he loves them. Included with the letter is a sketch of a dog labeled “Cuba” and signed by William Pollock, whom Roosevelt describes as “the Pawnee Indian.” The dog in the sketch, Roosevelt says, runs everywhere around the ship and howls sometimes when the band plays.
1898
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with his daughter Ethel Roosevelt about the possum and suggests it be sent to the zoo. He wishes she could see his dogs and looks forward to seeing her new stuff dresses.
1899-11-22
Theodore Roosevelt believes the dogs Susan and Jack had no business to attack the fox terrier and is always sorry when one of them catches a bunny. He is glad Ethel went over to Cooper’s Bluff.
1900-09-14