Ferguson, Robert Munro, 1908-1984

Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed hearing from Robert Harry Munro Ferguson. His current travel is his last “business trip,” and he hopes to see Ferguson and visit John Avery McIlhenny next time. Edward Grey recently wrote to him about his brother, George Grey. Roosevelt confirms that he wrote the article on Governor Morton. He agrees with Ferguson that Arizona and New Mexico should be admitted to statehood and that Great Britain needs time to reshape its government. Roosevelt wishes he could see Ferguson and his family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-07

President Roosevelt would be pleased to serve as godfather to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s son.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-11

Robert Harry Munro Ferguson thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the rhinoceros bowl he sent, commenting that it was much bigger than either he or Isabella Ferguson expected. He wishes he could come see Roosevelt with Alford Warriner Cooley. Roosevelt’s new series in the Outlook is very interesting, and Ferguson comments that “it’s good sometimes to be on the side lines for judgment of the play,” although he worries that the international situation may devolve without Roosevelt’s influence at the head of the United States. He closes by updating about state and local politics, where there have been many goings-on with debates about statehood and disorder the sheriff had to take care of.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-28

Martha Macomb Flandrau Selmes has heard about Secretary of War William H. Taft’s nomination as Republican candidate for President, and is glad that President Roosevelt has secured his legacy. Selmes has received a letter from Walter Howard Loving, leader of the Manila Constabulary band, and asks if there is any way that his wish for his band to play at the presidential inauguration could be fulfilled. She praises Loving highly, and says that allowing this could help race relations, both with African-Americans in the United States, but also regarding the Philippines and Filipinos.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-27

Robert Harry Munro Ferguson would like President Roosevelt to act as godfather to his son, Robert Munro Ferguson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-10

Kermit Roosevelt discusses the recent weather and its effect on the rowing season. William Amory Gardner has asked whether President Roosevelt would like a copy of Gardner’s new book; and an instructor, Albert L. Cross, has requested a signed photograph of the President. Roosevelt comments on the new baby of a family friend, Robert Harry Munro Ferguson, and remarks that Ferguson’s daughter, Martha, is just like Ethel Roosevelt Derby at her age.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-14

The “News and Notes” section returns after a hiatus in the prior two issues. The section opens with a listing of the deaths of seven people in 1985 who had some connection to Theodore Roosevelt or the Theodore Roosevelt Association (TRA), and this issue is dedicated to them. The deaths of Peter R. Fisher and John E. Roosevelt are discussed at length in the issue while the life of Harold R. Kraft is examined in this section. The section also covers the visit of a delegation from the Netherlands to Oyster Bay, New York, in connection with the establishment of the Roosevelt Study Center in Middelburg, Province of Zeeland, in the Netherlands. The purpose of the Center, some of its leadership, and the role of the TRA in its founding are examined. 

A brief on the “Theodore” exhibit at the Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum and a notice about a lecture given by John A. Gable at Grey Towers, Gifford Pinchot’s home, complete the section. Two photographs of members of the Dutch delegation in Oyster Bay, New York, are found in the section.

Corinne Roosevelt Robinson expresses her happiness over the engagement of John Campbell Greenway and Isabella Ferguson. Robinson acknowledges that though she is to speak to no one about it, she can speak to Greenway. Patty Macomb Flandrau Selmes would be happy at the match.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1923-08-06

Kermit Roosevelt appreciates the letters from Robert Harry Munro and Isabella Ferguson. He would like to visit Cat Canyon and see Martha and Robert Munro Ferguson.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1913-12-08

Kermit Roosevelt jokes that when the war is over his family will move to Burro Mountain and Kim Roosevelt can teach Spanish to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson. The new arrival is apparently a “bouncer” and has been named Joseph Willard Roosevelt. Roosevelt will be leaving for France soon to join the United States Army. He enjoys the country and will be sorry to leave. Kermit has learned Arabic and is often the only person available to translate.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1918-05-10

Kermit Roosevelt describes playing with Martha and Robert Munro Ferguson in New York. He wishes Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and Isabella Ferguson could have come along on the last Mayflower trip. Roosevelt practiced his photography while on board. He asks when he should arrive at Saranac Lake.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

Unknown

Kermit Roosevelt expresses his gratitude for the telegram, letter, and flowers from Isabella Ferguson. Belle Roosevelt is feeling better and they hope to visit the Fergusons soon.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1914

Kermit Roosevelt had a successful hunting trip in Great Britain. Roosevelt asks Robert Henry Munro Ferguson to let him know when she will be in New York and encloses a Kate Greenaway picture for Martha and Robert Munro Ferguson.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-06-20

Kermit Roosevelt describes his recent visit to Oyster Bay, New York. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is recovering after an accident and will be visiting Panama and Jamaica with Ethel Roosevelt. Roosevelt met with David Goodrich about potential employment after graduation.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1912-02-08

Kermit Roosevelt thanks Isabella Ferguson for the “most wonderful blanket.” He recently attended a polo tournament and is working on his final examinations. Roosevelt hopes to visit the Fergusons in August.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

Unknown

Kermit Roosevelt describes a Roosevelt family Thanksgiving in Farmington, Connecticut. He requests a photograph of Martha and Robert Munro Ferguson. Roosevelt looks forward to visiting them next summer.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1910-11-26

Kermit Roosevelt describes his travels in Africa. He has hunted giraffe, lion, and cheetah. There have been issues with smallpox, particularly among their native guides.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1910-02-05

Kermit Roosevelt makes arrangements for his upcoming visit to see Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and Isabella Ferguson. President Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt will be coming back to Oyster Bay, New York, from Washington, D.C., soon. Roosevelt has been working hard at school and is attempting to join the track team.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1909-01-10

Kermit Roosevelt recently saw Martha and Robert Munro Ferguson. He has been taking a photography seminar and spending time with Olivia Cutting. Roosevelt will be visiting Saranac soon and would like to “do everything except sleep at your house.”

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1908-12-21

Kermit Roosevelt wishes Isabella Ferguson were with them and that she could see Robert Harry Munro Ferguson, who is looking healthy already. Roosevelt describes their upcoming plans and activities.

Collection

Arizona Historical Society

Creation Date

1908-09-06