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Winthrop Chanler has just returned from Canada and was shocked to hear about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s recent accident. He hope she is recovering well, and expresses his dread over horse accidents. Chanler shares some tales from his hunting excursions in New Brunswick.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
Edgar Huidekoper Wells thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his letter regarding Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt. Wells is sending Roosevelt the Archie’s examination papers and he agrees Kermit’s time off was well spent. Wells does not understand why Roosevelt has not received notification of the meetings of the Board of Overseers, but will let Winthrop H. Wade know of the problem at once.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-04
George B. Grant informs Theodore Roosevelt that he saw Kermit Roosevelt at Elbow Camp on the Nepisiquit River in New Brunswick, Canada. Kermit was enjoying the camp and working hard on his hunting. The weather was very cold and there was a snow storm. Grant killed a moose and black bear on his trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to congratulate him on having his article “The sheep of the desert” published. He says if he has any success on his trip to New Brunswick to write about it and then it can be sent to Scribners or National Geographic Magazine. In his post-script, Roosevelt asks Kermit what he wants to do with prints from the negatives of the Africa trip that were sent by Scribners.
1911-09-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say he is glad to hear about the success of his mountain sheep hunt and that he did not encounter an insurrectos. Roosevelt says his latest book African Game Trails is selling moderately well and he is in futile correspondence with the Smithsonian concerning Kermit’s New Brunswick trip.
1911-08-22
Edgar Alexander Mearns writes to Theodore Roosevelt to request his help in obtaining a permit for the collection of moose, caribou, and beaver for the U.S. National Museum. Kermit Roosevelt will obtain the specimens while he is in New Brunswick.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-1919
Theodore Roosevelt sends Frederick Courteney Selous an article he wrote for The Outlook and directs him to the footnote about Alfred Russel Wallace’s statement about antelope horns. He finds Wallace and naturalists like him absurd in their writings about protective coloration and similar notions. They develop theories without having practical knowledge. Kermit Roosevelt’s hunts were successful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Winthrop Chanler for writing and says Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt will recover from her horseback riding accident, but it may be a slow recovery process. Theodore Roosevelt sends Chanler’s wife Margaret Chanler his love, is sorry he did not get a large moose on his recent hunting trip, and hopes to tell him of Kermit Roosevelt’s recent travels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Edgar Huidekoper Wells of his two sons, Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt. Archie passed 2 of his 4 subjects this year, of which Roosevelt is very pleased and may allow him to get in to Harvard University next year. Roosevelt asks if he might get the test papers for Archie’s civics test to better understand what Archie failed in. Kermit Roosevelt was granted permission to start school a few days late so he might finish hunting moose, caribou, and beaver in New Brunswick on behalf of the National Museum. Kermit wrote of his hunting experience and his essay was accepted by Scribner’s Magazine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-02
Theodore Roosevelt thanks General Robert Mackay Cadell for his letter and hopes to see him when he visits New York. Roosevelt is at The Outlook office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. He tells Cadell that Kermit Roosevelt is well and recently traveled to Mexico.
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1911-09-15
Theodore Roosevelt expresses to Frederick Courteney Selous his sympathy for the poor treatment Selous received during a scientific expedition, including health issues and bureaucratic obstacles. Roosevelt defends Selous’s integrity and scientific value, criticizes British officials for their lack of support, and reflects on his own African experiences. He praises Selous’s field observations and urges him to continue his contributions to natural history despite age and physical limitations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-11
Theodore Roosevelt explains to Le Baron Russell Briggs, the dean of Harvard College, that his son Kermit Roosevelt has been asked by the Smithsonian to gather certain specimen of moose, caribou and beaver in New Brunswick for the National Museum. In order to fulfill this request, Kermit will need to be a few days late in reporting at Harvard, so Theodore Roosevelt asks Briggs if he can excuse his son’s absence.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to New Brunswick Surveyor-General W. C. H. Grimmer to petition that his son, Kermit Roosevelt, be granted a permit to collect specimens of moose, caribou, and beaver for the United States National Museum. Kermit was asked to take on this task by the National Museum because of his work collecting specimens in East Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes to George Bird Grinnell to support the admission of Hamilton Fish Jr. to the Boone and Crockett Club.
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1915-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his pleasure to Belle Roosevelt at hosting her and Kermit. He hopes that they have reached South America, as sea travel is dangerous because of the First World War. Roosevelt does not know what outcome will be reached but is increasingly impatient with the attitude toward the war of the United States government. He believes the Progressive Party to be at an end and his own chances in his libel suit to be small on account of the electoral victory of Republicans connected to the party machine. In addition to these opinions, Theodore Roosevelt sends Belle news of his other children.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-07
Byron S. Hurlbut tells Theodore Roosevelt that his son, Kermit Roosevelt, can stay in New Brunswick for a few days past the opening of the new college semester if he finds it necessary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-06
George B. Clark offers to share moose-hunting tips with Theodore Roosevelt and thanks him for the interview.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-11
Kermit Roosevelt describes his recent hunting trip in New Brunswick and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident.
1911-08-26
Theodore Roosevelt sends Edward North Buxton a note of introduction on behalf of Buxton’s daughter to the superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. Roosevelt discusses Queen Victoria’s Coronation and a Congressman’s wedding he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt attended at the Old Friends Meeting House, Stuyvesant Square, New York. Roosevelt is content to be “out of active life,” maintaining the home, pursuing leisure activities, and working on the Outlook. Roosevelt writes that eldest son, Ted Roosevelt, is happily married and Roosevelt expects to be a grandfather within the month. Roosevelt wishes to see Alfred and Lady Pease as well as Frederick and Mrs. Selous.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24