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Letter from Charles D. Walcott to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles D. Walcott to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles D. Walcott updates Theodore Roosevelt on the progress of the specimens being preserved by James L. Clark from the Smithsonian-Roosevelt African Expedition. A number of white rhinoceroses and different types of antelopes are in the process of being quoted by the taxidermist. Walcott thinks the Smithsonian will be able to publish Roosevelt’s article soon as well. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Pease

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Pease

President Roosevelt tells Alfred E. Pease that he will go to his ranch first upon arriving in Africa and afterward go to William Northrup McMillan’s. Roosevelt discusses Abel Chapman’s book on hunting and is concerned that he will have trouble getting wildebeest and hartebeest due to his poor skill at long-range shooting. He would also like to discuss with the Belgians the best locations for him to shoot a white rhinoceros.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-06

Letter from W. T. Porter to Sanderson

Letter from W. T. Porter to Sanderson

W. T. Porter remembers the case in question well. The accused was charged with keeping a kongoni (hartebeest) in his house. He claimed that the animal wandered in and was seized while he was seeking advice from his master. Porter charged him and cautioned him against repeat offenses.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-12-15