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As a scientific layman, President Roosevelt thanks Henry Fairfield Osborn of the American Museum of Natural History for the pamphlets.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-07
President Roosevelt thanks Henry Fairfield Osborn for the notes and suggestions, and is sure that he will incorporate them into his lecture. He wishes that Osborn and his wife, Lucretia Thatcher Perry Osborn could attend an upcoming gathering, but is glad that two of Osborn’s children, Fairfield Osborn and Josephine Adams Osborn, will be there. Roosevelt suggests several options of people who could deliver Osborn’s address on conservation, including Senator Knute Nelson of Minnesota and Senator William Edgar Borah of Idaho. He suggests writing to Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot for further suggestions. Roosevelt understands what Osborn says about Carl Ethan Akeley’s trip, and says that if he can meet him without disrupting his own safari plans, he would like to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-17
President Roosevelt invites Henry Fairfield Osborn to a dinner which will be attended by Harry Johnston, William T. Hornaday, Edgar Alexander Mearns, and several African hunters. He also asks whether Osborn’s wife would prefer to come to the Supreme Court dinner, a diplomatic reception, or an army and navy reception, followed by dinner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-06
President Roosevelt urges Professor Osborn to accept the proposal in question, and invites the professor and his wife to dinner.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-04
Henry Fairfield Osborn was pleased that President Roosevelt sent him a manuscript of his Romanes Lecture, and is equally pleased with the choice of subject. He will carefully study the manuscript to offer candid advice. Osborn will consult his wife about the dates of the diplomatic reception and Supreme Court dinner. He regrets being unintentionally disingenuous about being unable to attend Saturday because he is working on his book. In truth, although he is working “continuously” on his book, on Saturday he will be attending the Yale-Princeton football game with his sons.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-12
Henry Fairfield Osborn appreciates the invitations from President Roosevelt to come dine at the White House, but unfortunately he and his wife, Lucretia Thatcher Perry Osborn have already accepted engagements on the dates of both occasions that Roosevelt mentioned. Osborn is glad that his children, Fairfield Osborn and Josephine Osborn will be able to visit the White House during the holiday season, and looks forward to seeing Ethel Roosevelt at Josephine Osborn’s upcoming dance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-15