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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs E. Eastman that Roosevelt is unavailable to assist in the sale of his pamphlet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-10
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the Palisades pamphlet and asks when he appointed George W. Perkins to the Palisades commission. He has been amused by some of the press reaction to their friendship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-26
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William Beebe for the “Hoatzin pamphlet” and hopes Beebe will be able to come visit on a night Nelson is also able to visit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Theodore Roosevelt thanks O. L. Tindean for the pamphlet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-07
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks W. E. Beard for the pamphlet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-11
Theodore Roosevelt finished Douglas Dewar and Frank Finn’s “delightful and illuminating book.” He sends his pamphlet, which criticizes Abbott Handerson Thayer’s “preposterous work” and uniquely examines the theory of concealing coloration. Roosevelt agrees with Dewar and Finn’s points of over-theorizing and their emphasis on experiments and first-hand field observations. Additionally, he sends his article addressing Alfred Russel Wallace’s “preposterous theory” about antelope horns. He cautiously dissects several of the authors’ points, including dark coloration’s relation to aggression and the inheritance of acquired characteristics.
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1911-12-02
Theodore Roosevelt would like to see Abbott Handerson Thayer’s experiments while in New York City during the first week of December. However, he wishes Thayer would view his experiments from the practical standpoint that depending on the weather to prove them is contrary to what animals do. Additionally, animal coloration and concealment theories cannot go against established behavior patterns. Roosevelt elaborates on these and other points in his pamphlet. Thayer is welcome to visit Roosevelt at Oyster Bay. Record contains two copies of the letter, the final one and the original with edits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt is interested in J. Dyneley Prince’s pamphlet. He did not know that the Dutchmen of Jersey preserved the old Dutch dialect.
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1911-11-24
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.
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1911-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt received Lewis L. Bingham’s letter and pamphlet from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He agrees with and thanks Bingham.
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1911-11-20
Theodore Roosevelt thanks C. Williamson for the circular about the recent children’s entertainment at Carnegie Hall.
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1911-11-20
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs John Woodbury that he did not receive his circular and asks him to send it again.
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1911-11-16
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Wilhelm F. Schall for the pamphlet.
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1911-11-06
Theodore Roosevelt tried to have Stewart Edward White out for lunch with Carl Ethan Akeley and Delia J. Akeley. He asks if he can share White’s comments about the sable antelope with Edmund Heller. Roosevelt feels naturalists have gone to extremes in creating new species without evidence.
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1911-11-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks S. Adolphus Knopf for the book and pamphlets.
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1911-10-27
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks W. E. Clark for the pamphlet.
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1911-10-25
Theodore Roosevelt thanks W. S. Rainsford for sending a pamphlet and praises the University of the South for publishing it. Roosevelt promises to take up the matter with The Outlook and send a pamphlet of his own that might amuse Rainsford.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-06
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the inscription George W. Goethals wrote in the Panama Canal pamphlet Goethals sent that he has had it bound. Roosevelt is very proud to have Goethals connected with his administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt thanks R. S. Dennett for his pamphlet “Notes in West African Countries” and sends his regards to Dennett’s brother. He wishes he could visit Nigeria.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs John W. Beckman that Roosevelt thanks him for his courtesy and sending a copy of his booklet.