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President Roosevelt writes to his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow of his family’s summer fun which includes horseback riding, picnics, romping in the barn and plays.
1903-08-16
Photograph of Art Anderson, Civilian Conservation Corps enrollee, standing next to petrified logs with a horse grazing behind him in the northern unit of the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area (SP-7) in western North Dakota. Picture is part of a photograph collection in a binder kept by Chandler D. Fairbank, a foreman at the northern unit of the Roosevelt Recreational Demonstration Area in western North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his upcoming travel plans west. He asks Anna if her employee Bob and Alec Lambert would like to go with him. He also updates her on the status of the family. They had a pleasant Fourth of July. Their uncle James King Gracie is sad over the death of his wife. Their brother Elliott is to leave New York Saturday.
1893-07-05
Theodore Roosevelt Jr. photographed on horseback as a company commander at military training camp in Plattsburgh, New York.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1916
Theodore Roosevelt informs Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he has written to Colonel George W. Goethals and is glad he is pleased with Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. Roosevelt comments on the chaotic nature of politics in the United States and mentions that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has been injured after falling from her horse.
1911-10-03
Winthrop Chanler reports on local elections, wherein his family members were elected to various official seats. Chanler relays his approval for President Roosevelt’s published letter regarding the post office matters and chats about the upcoming hunting season.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-04
William J. Youngs sends the vouchers requested by William Loeb, and notes that he is glad Loeb is getting his pair of horses. Youngs advises him and Mrs. Loeb to treat the horses with sugar to earn their trust, and hopes they will give them good service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-11
Douglas Robinson acknowledges receipt of two insurance policies for President Roosevelt’s horses and carriages.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-02
John B. Goff writes to Philip Battell Stewart regarding the logistics for a hunting trip. Goff describes the success of a recent hunting trip to Wyoming. He says that there is a need for the horses to be ready for the upcoming hunt and that air mattresses and sleeping bags are needed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-21
General Crozier sends President Roosevelt several items of horse equipment and explains the specific characteristics of each.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-10
Ambassador Mayor des Planches sends information regarding performances of Italian cavalry that President Roosevelt requested.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-14
Advertisement for seventeen horses owned by Trumbull Cary of Batavia, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Assistant Secretary of War Sanger thanks George B. Cortelyou for notifying him that the horses he was interested in are at the White House. However, he has decided not to buy the horse so the President can send back the horse he does not want.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-15
Walter Gordon-Cumming is serving with the British in southern Africa and is currently “looking after horses in French’s Rest Camps.” He is also hunting and playing polo often. He has received no clippings for the last three months. He plans to move to Piketberg, where there is more game.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-13
Trumbull Cary responds to an inquiry from President Roosevelt, dated April 28, about a horse, Philosopher, that Roosevelt may be interested in purchasing. Trumbull will send two horses for the President to try for a few days.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-04
Lieutenant Johnston is enjoying being a military officer but is occasionally distressed as younger men are being promoted ahead of him. Johnston discusses his regiment with President Roosevelt and tells how he has had two horses die on him. He is quite obsequious in writing Roosevelt, showing concern that the President might like to hear some mundane news at times.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about family matters, particularly the new motor vehicle, which has caused them to build a new road.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-28
S. S. Peirson has a friend who can provide President Roosevelt with a pair of dark chestnut horses. He believes them to be one of the finest pacer teams in western New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-19
President Roosevelt’s horse should be delivered on Thursday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01
George Bleistein is sending President Roosevelt an eight-year-old, three-quarters Thoroughbred horse named Koran. The horse has an easy disposition and is a good hunter. Bleistein will be heading south and will try to visit Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01