Partridge shooting

Ambassador Reid updates President Roosevelt on his plan to speak to Lord Crewe soon about the white rhinoceros. He shares the details of his recent shooting excursions at Wrest Park. Reid applauds Roosevelt’s political triumphs in the “late shindies.” He apologizes if his previous letter put Roosevelt in a difficult position. It would please Reid to stay in Great Britain at least until Roosevelt’s visit, but he does not want to cause his friends trouble.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-02

Creator(s)

Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

William Wingate Sewall writes President Roosevelt hoping to find out when he is sending Kermit Roosevelt to visit Sewall; he also informs Roosevelt that Emlen Roosevelt is sending his youngest son, Philip James Roosevelt. Sewall says that there will be much hunting and fishing available for the boys throughout the summer and fall. Sewall wishes President Roosevelt could also visit, but understands that Roosevelt’s fight with the “corpulent corporations” takes precedence. Sewall is confident that Roosevelt can win though, as he is the only “man on earth today who has the confidence of the people not only of the U.S. but of the entire world.” Sewall also opines that Senator “Tillman ought to be choked” and he “would like the job” if Roosevelt does not wish to do it himself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-10

Creator(s)

Sewall, William Wingate, 1845-1930

Ambassador Reid writes to Edith Roosevelt about several events in Great Britain, including a Thanksgiving dinner he attended in spite of personal mourning for the death of Mary Harrison, a weekend house party featuring a wild bird shooting, and a wedding.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-06

Creator(s)

Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912