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William Emlen Roosevelt writes President Roosevelt about annoyances with the Oyster Bay government. He concludes with an update on the family as they get ready for the holidays.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-19
Theodore Roosevelt discusses cross-country hunting and riding on Long Island, New York. He places emphasis on the growth of the sport within the United States, its heritage and the types of horse required.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1886-07
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924
Eleanor Butler Alexander’s parents’ friends at a party at W. Bourke Cockran’s on Long Island. Left to right, back row: Joseph Grace, John Bryce, Helen Benedict Hastings, Edith Cooper Bryce, Winifred Ives, Lloyd Warren, Thomas Hastings, [unidentified woman]. Bottom row, seated: Robert H. Russell, [unidentified man], Lloyd Bryce, [unidentified woman], W. Bourke Cockran.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
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A guard stands guard over the late Theodore Roosevelt’s grave
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1919-04-23
A casket draped in the nation’s flag being carried by men to Theodore Roosevelt’s final resting place
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1919-04-23
President Roosevelt tipping his cap to a passing naval parade while standing on the deck of the Mayflower off Oyster Bay, Long Island, New York.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-10-20
The bird that Theodore Roosevelt wrote John Burroughs about yesterday was a Cape May warbler. Roosevelt would like to know if it is a common bird.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-05
George B. Cortelyou makes arrangements for Grand Duke Boris’s visit to Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt would like to tell John Burroughs about some of the things he saw in South America and would like to know when Burroughs will next be in the New York area.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-07-02
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary would like Judge Hotchkiss to communicate with B. F. Yoakum, who is rumored to be a strong supporter of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to George Wallace to suggest he meet with Controller Prendergast to help with organization matters on Long Island.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-27
Theodore Roosevelt informs John B. Burnham that he heartily agrees with the aims of the American Game Protective and Propagation Association. He wishes New York was as successful as Maine, and laments the loss of the American wild pigeon. He believes arms manufacturers that do not support conservationism are working against their own future business.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
In a reply to Arthur Hamilton Lee, Theodore Roosevelt describes the activities and achievements of the Roosevelt family, including the impending birth of his grandchild to Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt. Roosevelt expresses relief at the end of his public speaking career and is more preoccupied by his interest in natural history than in politics, including his upcoming article, “Revealing and Concealing Coloration in Birds and Mammals.” Roosevelt then goes on to discuss politics, including his approval of the current British king, expresses frustration with the American people, and discusses President Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-27
President Roosevelt writes to Homer Folks on behalf of the daughter of Frank Travers. Roosevelt is recommending Travers’s daughter for work through Father York. Roosevelt’s letter also serves to introduce York to Folks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt is sorry he will not be able to speak at Long Island. Roosevelt believes that sea-power is playing an important role in the current war, and the United States must build up the navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-06-29
Theodore Roosevelt thanks the editor of The Owl for his support in the campaign.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-18
President Roosevelt tells William H. Lawrence that if it were in his power to attend the cornerstone-laying ceremony, he would; but he has received many invitations to speak at churches and would either have to accept them all, or accept none. He sends his best wishes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-02
Theodore Roosevelt did not know that skylarks were objectionable. He has always been hoping to see them increase on Long Island. He would like C. Hart Merriam to tell him what “to let in and keep out.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-19
President Roosevelt thanks Louise Holmes Vanderbilt for the thousand dollars she sent, and describes how he spent and donated it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-04
President Roosevelt tells Edward Howe Forbush that in his neighborhood on the north shore of Long Island, he has never seen anything but “scattering shore birds.” On the south shore of Long Island, where his uncle lives, Roosevelt says that in the same time period there has been “a great diminution” of shore birds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-27