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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. S. Rainsford

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to W. S. Rainsford

President Roosevelt tells Reverend Rainsford that he intends to take only American rifles on his hunting trip to Africa. However, if Rainsford would like to lend him the Rigby and Mannlicher rifles with telescopic sites, he can send them to Frederick John Jackson, to Alfred E. Pease’s ranch, or leave them with Smith, Mackenzie & Company at Mombasa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Meyer appreciated Theodore Roosevelt’s kind letter. He informs him that the cartridges for the Mannlicher rifle arrived last week and were sent to New Haven, where the Winchester Repeating Arms Company confirmed receipt. Meyer hopes Roosevelt will “get good sport” with the rifle and promises that it will not kick or hurt his shoulder.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-15

Creator(s)

Meyer, George von Lengerke, 1858-1918