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On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary writes to L. H. Gowdy and refers him to J. Alden Loring in Oswego, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-14
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to send A. K. Fisher the book, and recalls how, while in Africa, he frequently heard Edgar Alexander Mearns and J. Alden Loring speaking about Fisher. Roosevelt recently wrote a pamphlet for the American Museum of Natural History on protective coloration, and hopes Fisher will read it when it comes out.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-13
Theodore Roosevelt will speak at the Lyric Theatre on January 23 and for schoolchildren the following afternoon. J. Alden Loring will bring his lantern and slides and the presentation will require electricity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-10
President Roosevelt provides Italian ambassador Edmondo Mayor des Planches with details related to his upcoming visit to Italy. Roosevelt describes the members of his party, his expected arrival and departure dates, and the luggage required for collecting and shipping back animals and birds. Roosevelt appreciates the Italian government’s offer to help with customs matters. On his way out on safari, he wishes to merely travel as a private citizen, with no official reception. On his return, he hopes it may be possible to call on King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy when he visits Rome.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-24
Theodore Roosevelt asks Edgar Alexander Mearns to tell J. Alden Loring and Mr. Heller that they are not allowed to publish anything related to the expedition until after Roosevelt’s articles and book have appeared. They must also make sure that letters to families or friends are not published.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-03
Theodore Roosevelt has had Edgar Alexander Mearns detailed from the army and under the direction of Charles D. Walcott of the Smithsonian Institution. Larger animals on the expedition will be shot by Theodore or Kermit Roosevelt. Roosevelt is interested in adding reptiles and freshwater fish to the specimens collected. The curing and transportation of the specimens will be paid for by the Smithsonian.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-03
President Roosevelt asks Charles D. Wolcott to inform J. Alden Loring and Edmund Heller that they are not supposed to write anything for publication regarding Roosevelt’s African safari until after Roosevelt’s book and articles are published, and that this includes making sure that any of their letters home to their families are not published.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-03
President Roosevelt is pleased about Robert Bridges’ decision. He felt like he should present the issue to Bridges, as William T. Hornaday felt strongly about it, but Roosevelt did not wish to bring an additional person along on his safari, and believes that Kermit Roosevelt and J. Alden Loring will be able to produce satisfactory photographs. Roosevelt encourages Bridges to consider avoiding the inclusion of photographs in the book, and instead having some pictures based on photographs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-17
President Roosevelt was pleased to learn that J. Alden Loring, who he is taking to Africa with him, is Washington Gladden’s nephew.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-23
President Roosevelt is pleased that Edmund Heller has agreed to join him and his son Kermit Roosevelt on the African safari. Heller will be joining J. Alden Loring and Edgar Alexander Mearns to work as a naturalist and collect zoological samples on the trip. Roosevelt clarifies that only he and Kermit will be shooting big game, as two rifles is the limit for a good hunt. Roosevelt also discusses the itinerary for the trip and the supplies that Heller, Loring, and Mearns will need to acquire for themselves.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-24
The Gowdy-Simmons Printing Company hopes to get in contact with J. Alden Loring, who had traveled with Theodore Roosevelt on his safari in Africa, but they do not have his permanent address. They wonder if Roosevelt might be able to provide such information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-10
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-03-06
Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
2025-07-31
Edmund Heller assures President Roosevelt that he has not given out any statements on what they will be doing during their African expedition. Heller has found little information on the plants and animals of Africa in his research. He believes Roosevelt’s party will bring back more zoological material and information than any other expedition has ever obtained on East Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-22
Charles D. Walcott will make sure J. Alden Loring and Edmund Heller are explicitly instructed to not publish anything until after President Roosevelt has published his own articles and book about his safari trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-08
Photos of Theodore Roosevelt (dressed in safari garb), J. Alden Loring “Naturalist”, Col. E. A. Mearns “U.S.A., retired, Surgeon,” and R. J. Cunninghame “Guide and Manager.” On reverse side is a description of the upcoming Smithsonian African Expedition.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1909