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Henry S. Washburn tells President Roosevelt about a very fine moose he shot in Maine, with thirteen points and measuring forty eight inches. Washburn reports that even better than telling his friends about the moose is telling them that the gun he used was carried by Black Jack and given to him by the President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-03
President Roosevelt requests that Ambassador Reid explain to Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes that his African trip is a scientific expedition to collect specimens for the National Museum, not “a game butchering trip.” However, if given the opportunity, Roosevelt may collect some trophies. The invitation from the chancellor of Oxford, George Nathaniel Curzon, to present the Romanes lecture gives Roosevelt a genuine reason to visit England on his return from Africa. He details his travel itinerary, plans for appropriate formal attire, and people to call upon. Roosevelt is interested in what the Japanese minister for foreign affairs Jutarō Komura says and includes his letter to Japanese ambassador Kogoro Takahira and the reply. Reid’s full statement on the incidents of the Olympics pleases Roosevelt, who believes intense international matches inevitably result in misunderstandings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-20
President Roosevelt updates Henry Cabot Lodge on personal and political matters. Roosevelt feels obligated to enjoy a series of essays by Westerlick because his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, assumes he would not care for them; the puzzling problem of the re-nomination for Charles Evans Hughes for governor of New York; the plans for Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari, and his desire to tour Europe on the way home as a private citizen without pomp; his plans to write for Scribner’s and The Outlook post-presidency, and his reasoning for selecting those offers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-08
Gardiner G. Hammond thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the hunting trophies and card Roosevelt sent him. Hammond understands the difficulties Roosevelt must have endured to acquire the trophies. Hammond plans to visit his uncle, Charles Mifflin Hammond, and he hopes to see Roosevelt again in California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Washington. He has been very busy with work and has attended many social events and dinners. Bob must have some heads and Roosevelt will discuss it later. Roosevelt also mentions making improvements to an “island camp.”
1892-10-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the family’s new home in Washington. He also gives her instructions on where to send his hunting trophies. Roosevelt does not know if their brother Elliott will do what he promised.
1891-12-10
View of an entrance hallway at President Roosevelt’s summer home
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904-07-14
View of the dining room at President Roosevelt’s summer home
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904-07-18
Theodore Roosevelt asks James L. Clark to repair a poorly lined lion skin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to O. B. Reed that all of the specimens Roosevelt obtained during his safari have been sent to the Smithsonian Institution and, therefore, he cannot comply with his request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Mrs. A. S. Buckman that all of the specimens Roosevelt obtained during his safari have been sent to the Smithsonian Institution and, therefore, he cannot comply with her request.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-02
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Minster Knowles for writing him on his birthday. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt appreciated the gift of the jaguar skin.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Walter Franklin and his fellow freemasons for thinking of him. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is slowly getting better. As she recovers, Roosevelt asks the “Brethren” to pick an afternoon to come to Sagamore Hill and see certain trophies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-09
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Beniamino Mastrocinque and explains he has no hunting specimens left, as they were sent to the National Museum, and suggests contacting the museum instead.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-12
Theodore Roosevelt was delighted to receive Abel Chapman’s book, and praises it as highlighting Chapman’s work both as a big game hunter and as a naturalist. He especially remarks on the photographs included present in the book, and reflects that he has kept few of his own trophies. He hopes Chapman will come hunt in Alaska or Newfoundland sometime, which will allow him to visit Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-04
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary asks James L. Clark when Roosevelt’s hunting trophies will be ready.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt was “really indignant” to discover that William Astor Chanler had been in the States without letting him know about his visit. Roosevelt wants Chanler to come for a visit next time so that they may have lunch together, look at some of Roosevelt’s trophies, and discuss Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-01
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs James L. Clark that Roosevelt has received his letter and agrees with what he proposes. Roosevelt would like to receive the trophies as soon as they are ready and he will happily pay the extra seventy-five dollars.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks James L. Clark for the letter. He received the lion rugs and looks forward to receiving the other trophy. The elephant tails can be sent as they are.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs James L. Clark not to send any hunting trophies while Roosevelt is away. Upon his return, Roosevelt requests Clark ship everything he has.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07