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John C. Schutte would like to publish his life’s story in The Outlook and eventually in an illustrated book. His story would include his experiences from over 35 years of pioneering in the Rocky Mountains and the early years of Colorado. He asks Theodore Roosevelt, whom he has met several times hunting in Rio Blanco County, how best to submit a proposal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
An account of the work of Uncle Jimmy Owens, a game warden who lived and worked in the Grand Canyon and often led hunting trips in the region, including a trip for Theodore Roosevelt, Archibald B. “Archie” Roosevelt, Quentin Roosevelt, and Nicholas Roosevelt. William M. Mace describes Owens’ efforts to control the mountain lion and cougar populations with his hunting dogs, and praises his success in protecting the area from an overabundance of these predators.
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An unpublished manuscript, “A 1913 Trip to the Colorado Plateau: Nicholas and Theodore Roosevelt on a Hunting Trip,” edited by Waldo M. Wedel.
2010
The creator informs A. C. Barrell that Theodore Roosevelt used ammunition on his recent Colorado hunting trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901
Theodore Roosevelt tells George Otto Trevelyan that he thought Sir Edward Grey’s speech was fine and lived up to Trevelyan’s hope that it might be worthy of Henry John Temple Palmerston with all Palmerston’s good qualities and just the sense of power Grey should convey as the English spokesman of foreign affairs.
Roosevelt asks Otto Trevelyan to tell Charles Philips Trevelyan how fascinated he has been with the last Garibaldi volumes, however Otto Trevelyan’s son George Macaulay Trevelyan, is the author of the Garibaldi trilogy published around this time.
Ben Lilly describes his hunting adventures to Theodore Roosevelt, noting the names of mountains, valleys, rivers, and canyons in Mexico and New Mexico where he hunts and kills bears and lions. Lilly lists the measurements of the front and hind paws which he uses to track the bears. Lilly is planning to go to Alaska in April and asks if Roosevelt knows of a magazine or paper who would pay for Lilly’s expertise for hunting game in Mexico.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-05
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-11-18
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Theodore Roosevelt informs W. Robert Foran he has received the cables. Roosevelt provides a statement in support of Robert E. Peary’s expedition success to be published if the reports of his success in the North Pole is true. Roosevelt is confused by the cable about Frederick Albert Cook because he is unaware of who the man is or what he has accomplished. He informs Foran he and Kermit Roosevelt have had success hunting elephants and rhinoceros together, but they will soon separate to travel and hunt separately.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-09-12
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1909-10-15
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Theodore Roosevelt informs W. Robert Foran he has received the cables. Roosevelt provides a statement in support of Robert E. Peary’s expedition success to be published if the reports of his success in the North Pole is true. Roosevelt is confused by the cable about Frederick Albert Cook because he is unaware of who the man is or what he has accomplished. He informs Foran he and Kermit Roosevelt have had success hunting elephants and rhinoceros together, but they will soon separate to travel and hunt separately.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-09-12
President Roosevelt informs Anna Roosevelt Cowles that he had “Cuban fever” during his hunt but is relieved to hear William Sheffield Cowles’ own health has improved. Roosevelt has asked Edith to inquire when Whitelaw Reid and his family can spend time with them before they leave.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-06
Hugo Münsterberg thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter concerning hunting, which he is sending on to Alfred Walter Heymel. Münsterberg states the prophecies he published in German newspapers last year are now coming true: Americans are realizing they want more of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about how things are going on his hunting trip. His hunting partners will be leaving him the next day. West was quite admirable but Frank Underhill did not live up to expectations.
1887-11-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her upcoming visit and happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Roosevelt has been socializing with the Underhills and the Tuckermans. He is looking forward to hunting season beginning the following week.
1887-09-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about an upcoming hunting trip to the Rockies. He is not looking forward to the trip and may stop in Mandan, North Dakota, on his way home to visit his friends, the Selmes. Bill Sewall and Wilmot Dow have sons now.
1886-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that this summer would not be a good time to visit the ranch. The following summer he expects to have the ranch sufficiently set up so that “girls could be really comfortable.” He shot some antelope and is going to devote more time in the coming weeks to writing his book, Thomas Hart Benton.
1886-04-29
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna how he has been spending his time on the ranch. His home is comfortable and the walking is awful due to the mud. He has been hunting and will travel to Mandan, North Dakota, when the weather gets milder. Roosevelt truly enjoys being with the men out there.
1886-03-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his successful hunting trip in the Bighorn mountains with Bill Merrifield. He shot several bears and elk.
1884-09-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna telling her about the happenings on his trip to the Bighorn Mountains. There have been a few bad storms, but overall the weather, and the trip, have been very good.
1884-08-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna telling her about the happenings at his ranch. The cattle are doing well and he has been doing a lot of hunting. He adds the interview that appeared in the St. Paul’s Dispatch was completely made up.
1884-06-17