Pack Train, Philippines
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Pack animals (Transportation)
Gibraltar artichokes & water sellers
A postcard showing a group of people on a city street with two individuals standing next to donkeys with baskets of artichokes. A pack donkey carrying barrels is also visible.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Flower and artichoke sellers on the streets.”
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Gibraltar the market
A postcard showing individuals and carts in an open market area with buildings. A stone wall with archways visible in the background.
Comments and Context
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “A view around the markets on a summer day.”
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Blundering in a perilous position
A camel has collasped under the weight of its burden labeled “Amendments,” with Samuel J. Randall riding on top. Concerned travelers include John Kelly, Samuel J. Tilden, Henry Watterson, Sereno Payne, Morrison, Abram S. Hewitt, Grover Cleveland, Carlisle, Charles A. Dana, Thomas Bayard, Benjamin F. Butler, and Samuel S. Cox. Bones labeled “1880 Local Issue, 1876 Fraud, [and] 1872” lie in the sand nearby. A “November Simoom” is approaching in the right background. On the left, an elephant labeled “Republicans” carrying among others James G. Blaine, John A. Logan, and Roscoe Conkling, races toward an oasis. Caption: “If its back is broken, we are lost!”
Collection
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1884-03-19
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Quentin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Quentin Roosevelt’s trip is going better. He thinks it is nonsense to start a trip by traveling ninety-four miles in two days. Even though the trip has been difficult, he hopes that Quentin has been able to do some rifle practice and believes that overall it will be a good experience. Belle Roosevelt contracted typhoid fever but is doing well. Kermit Roosevelt was “nearly wild” with concern for his wife. Roosevelt is being sued by William Barnes for libel.
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Creation Date
1914-08-02
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Pease
President Roosevelt heartily accepts Sir Alfred E. Pease’s invitation to stay at his ranch in Africa. Roosevelt gives many details and asks questions about his safari planning, including: his itinerary to Mombasa; game he would like to find; his lack of physical fitness and the necessity to start out slowly; how much money he should advance to various outfitters; pack horses and saddles; taxidermists and naturalists he plans to bring along; hunting rifles and ammunition for the trip.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07-28
Letter from Percy C. Madeira to Theodore Roosevelt
Percy C. Madeira sends detailed notes about the people President Roosevelt should contact regarding his upcoming African Safari, and includes details on equipment, personnel, and the best routes to take.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07-24