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Theodore Roosevelt writes to King Haakon VII of Norway to thank him for his letter and says he saw Haakon’s son, Olaf, at Buckingham Palace. Roosevelt also mentions a speech he gave about Egypt, saying King George V of Great Britain enjoyed it.
1910-06-08
While sailing down the Nile, fourteen year old Theodore Roosevelt wrote this essay about the geography and birds found in Egypt between Cairo and Aswan.
1872-12
President Roosevelt found the letter that Cecil Spring Rice sent to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt about safari dangers to be quite hilarious, as did she, in a morose way. Roosevelt felt it would not be right to stay on as President, and he is glad the Africa trip is ahead. Roosevelt expresses his interest in the complex political situation unfolding in Turkey and the surrounding countries. He hopes Spring Rice can come to England and discuss politics in person.
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1908-09-17
President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador Reid for the interesting letter, especially for the insight on Newfoundland. He is interested in what Secretary of State of India John Morley says about India, and discusses the intricacies surrounding “the control of thickly peopled tropical regions by self-governing northern democracies.” Roosevelt hopes to speak with Morley after presenting the Romanes lecture at Oxford. He asks Reid to inquire of the British statesman, Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes, about conditional hunting on the reserves. The Vermont elections went well.
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1908-09-03
William B. Hadley sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of a book from his publishing company about Egyptian affairs that references Roosevelt’s own comments. The book is written by someone well-informed on the subject and authored under a pen name.
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1911-10-13
Three pilgrims (Edward Henry Harriman, J. Pierpont Morgan, and James J. Hill) look toward the Sphinx that has President Roosevelt’s head. Caption: The Pilgrims Who Sought an Oracle Find a Sphynx
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1907-04-01
A photograph of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt riding a camel while in Egypt.
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1910-03
A photograph of Theodore Roosevelt riding a camel while in Egypt.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes Anna Bulloch Gracie about his family’s trip to the Levant. The Roosevelts have been traveling on the Nile River for a month, and Theodore Roosevelt is having a great time. He has been shooting and exploring ruins. Roosevelt particularly enjoyed Karnak, which they saw by moonlight. He has added one to two hundred skins to his collection. All the sporting has been “injurious” to his trousers. Typed copy of original handwritten letter.
1873-01-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Arthur Hamilton Lee explaining his stance on friendly relations between the United States, Canada, and England. Roosevelt emphasizes the differences between his opinion and that of President Taft on the subject. Roosevelt gives Lee permission to share the letter with private individuals.
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1912-05-14
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Charles R. Watson for the handbook on foreign missions. He appreciates Watson’s kind expressions regarding his visits to the mission stations in Egypt.
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1911-11-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes an account of his trip from Khartoum to London for the eyes of George Trevelyan and his family only. He discusses his interactions with various royalty and foreign diplomats.
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1911-10-01
Theodore Roosevelt looks forward to reading The Treasury of Ancient Egypt and would like to see Arthur E. P. Brome Weigall. Roosevelt tells Weigall that he will be forever associated with the delightful days they spent in Egypt.
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1911-05-22
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Charles R. Watson for his letter and the annual report from the Presbyterian Church of North America’s Board of Foreign Missions. He appreciated seeing the organization’s work on his travels through Egypt and Sudan.
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1911-02-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary received the letter from the Internationale Hygiene-Ausstellung and explains that it cannot be forwarded as Roosevelt’s address is uncertain as he travels. However, they can write to Roosevelt again during his visit to their country, Germany.
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1910-02-19
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Reverend Webb that Roosevelt has now “penetrated the jungle” and it will be impossible to forward letters to him until he gets to Egypt. He is also unsure of Roosevelt’s address in Egypt. He will probably return to the United States around the end of May.
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1910-01-10
President Roosevelt informs F. R. Wingate of his plans to go on safari in the British territories in Africa. He lists the places he intends to visit and the animals he intends to shoot. Most of the specimens will be donated to the Smithsonian Institute, although Roosevelt and his son Kermit may keep a few trophies for themselves. Roosevelt assures Wingate that he intends to travel as a private citizen, and does not want the leaders of any of the territories making special arrangements for him. He adds that he is interested to see how Wingate and others have managed the British possessions in Africa.
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1908-07-29
President Roosevelt outlines his travel plans and schedule for his upcoming safari in Africa for Ambassador Reid. He wants Reid to make clear that he only intends to shoot specimens for the Smithsonian Institution, and perhaps a few extra trophies for himself and his son Kermit. He does not want special treatment in any of the countries he will pass through, although he would appreciate any game reserves being opened for him if possible. If it is not possible for him to travel through Europe without fanfare during the months following the safari, Roosevelt will likely return straight home to America. If he does travel through Europe with his family, he would like the American diplomats to make it clear that he is traveling as a former president and does not want to meet heads of governments.
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1908-07-20
Theodore Roosevelt would like to see W. S. Rainsford when he returns to discuss the war. Roosevelt is particularly interested in Rainsford’s nephew’s comment. Roosevelt also hopes Rainsford has seen his book, America and the World War.
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1915-02-18
Theodore Roosevelt tells Robert S. McClenahan that he is welcome to show the letter Roosevelt wrote to anyone he wants. Roosevelt greatly admires the mission work McClenahan is doing in Egypt and regards it as “one of the greatest assets of civilization.”
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1912-12-24