Patterson, J. H. (John Henry), 1867-1947

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick John Jackson

President Roosevelt consults Frederick John Jackson, Lieutenant-Governor of British East Africa, about his upcoming safari. Roosevelt plans to spend at least six months in British East Africa, and perhaps German East Africa, to collect specimens for the Smithsonian Institution. Roosevelt does not want to be a bother, but ventures to ask Jackson if he has any recommendations about where he should go to get porters, or which stores he should use for supplies. Roosevelt does not want any undue consideration when he is in Africa, as he will be a private citizen.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frances Helena Patterson

President Roosevelt asks Frances Helena Patterson to forward the enclosed letter to her husband J. H. Patterson. He would like advice on his upcoming trip to Africa.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frances Helena Patterson

President Roosevelt thanks Frances Helena Patterson for forwarding his letter to her husband, J. H. Patterson. Roosevelt expresses admiration for Patterson’s book The Man-Eaters of Tsavo and hopes Patterson can advise him on his post-Presidency hunting trip to Africa.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jonathan Bourne

President Roosevelt was interested in the letters that Senator Bourne sent, and is proud of Anne Mills Archbold Saunderson’s hunting prowess. He recently received a letter from Colonel J. H. Patterson, with whom she has been hunting, and who wrote that “she was delightful in every way and is plucky enough to tackle a trust king.” This amused Roosevelt, as she is the daughter of John D. Archbold, who is involved with trusts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward North Buxton

President Roosevelt thanks Edward North Buxton for the volume, which he finds most interesting, and he hopes to one day have Buxton “on this side” again.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Courteney Selous

President Roosevelt is glad that Frederick Courteney Selous is going to publish Julius Fleischmann’s observation of a crocodile attacking a rhinoceros. Roosevelt thanks Selous for the books he sent, and looks forward to the receipt of other publications.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Courteney Selous

President Roosevelt sends Frederick Courteney Selous a foreword for his book. Roosevelt hopes that Selous will consider adding the articles about the “Uganda Railway man-eating lions” as an appendix to his book. Roosevelt sends Selous a few photographs of him jumping his young horse.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Whitelaw Reid to Theodore Roosevelt

Ambassador Reid has discussed President Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to Africa with Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes, and reports that the issue regarding permits to enter game reserves has been resolved. The licenses will be taken care of. Crewe-Milnes assured Reid that Roosevelt’s needs will be taken care of, but that the British government understands that he does not want a fuss. Reid also discusses a number of domestic political issues in England, as well as the state of international affairs in Europe. He thinks that in spite of rumors in the British press about southwestern Europe, a war is unlikely. Reid encloses a caricature of Roosevelt that he thinks he will find amusing.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-03

Creator(s)

Reid, Whitelaw, 1837-1912

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton is glad that President Roosevelt agrees on the subject of hunting in the reserves. There is tension locally over support and opposition to the reserves, but Roosevelt will not miss out on any game by avoiding them. Buxton asks for clarification on the recent check, which he sent to Nairobi. Buxton agrees, with Roosevelt that Kermit Roosevelt should not shoot at dangerous game until he has a little more experience, but is sure that Kermit’s nerve will stiffen up with experience. He comments that Roosevelt’s son Ted Roosevelt, will also be going through a similar process of growth at home, but in a different way. Buxton suggests speaking to Colonel J. H. Patterson or Lieutenant-Governor Frederick John Jackson, and sends Alfred E. Pease’s last letter mentioning William C. Judd. If it is solidly made, Buxton thinks Roosevelt’s 18 bore gun will suffice, and he offers his continued assistance.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-22

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alfred E. Pease

Alfred E. Pease is forwarding President Roosevelt’s letter regarding the money to Edward North Buxton. Pease hears good things about William C. Judd and thinks he would be a fine man to take on the Safari trip, even if Buxton is negative about a white “head man.” Pease can prepare the mules when Roosevelt arrives.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-20

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton provides President Roosevelt with extensive details and advice regarding his upcoming African safari, including: boots, rifle stocks, and rifle and sights Buxton is ordering; the logistical benefits of using Alfred E. Pease’s farm as a base from which to make smaller excursions; routes and timings for various side trips; the logistical benefits of two six-week excursions over one long three month excursion from Pease’s farm; the different types of country and where different types of game may be found; shipping and suppliers; opening a line of credit with Smith, Mackenzie & Co Ltd to purchase necessities in Africa.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-09

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton sends an extract from a report by J. H. Patterson to President Roosevelt, noting that Patterson is ill and unlikely to return to British East Africa. Buxton asks Roosevelt what type of rifle sight he favors, offering advice on the type of sight that could be used on Roosevelt’s African safari. Buxton will see Alfred E. Pease soon and will discuss more details of the trip with him. Buxton lists several books that might interest Roosevelt in preparation for his trip. Buxton has tested a stool and includes a sketch of one of its uses.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-08

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton sends information about Uganda and other matters relating to President Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari. Buxton has been to Lawn & Alder about boots and recommends Roosevelt let him get a trial pair “with proper rubber soles” for him. Buxton has found a second hand “bullet gun” for Roosevelt and asks for measurements for altering the stock.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-24

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton asks President Roosevelt to send his boots to him if he has not already sent his boots to Long and Alder. Buxton knows a good person who may be able to help ensure they are made well. Buxton hopes to see Colonial Secretary Robert Offley Ashburton Crewe-Milnes in a few days, but may wait until James Bryce arrives to go with him. J. H. Patterson is in England currently, so Buxton will ask him for advice on Africa, and mentions several ideas relating to Roosevelt’s upcoming safari.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-08

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Ernst Karl Hoyos-Sprinzenstein to Edward North Buxton

Ernst Karl Hoyos-Sprinzenstein hopes to see Edward North Buxton before traveling. He has heard from Frederick Courteney Selous about President Roosevelt’s plans to visit British East Africa on a safari after leaving office, and is sure he will enjoy it. Hoyos relates some of what he knows of Roosevelt’s proposed route, and talks about some of his own time hunting game in Africa.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-29

Creator(s)

Hoyos-Sprinzenstein, Ernst Karl, 1856-1940

Letter from Alfred E. Pease to Edward North Buxton

Sir Alfred E. Pease discusses plans for President Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari with Edward North Buxton. Pease lists several possible itineraries and details the weather conditions and types of game Roosevelt could expect to encounter. He also recommends using George Hutton Riddell as an outfitter and guide.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-27

Creator(s)

Pease, Alfred E. (Alfred Edward), Sir, 1857-1939

Letter from Edward North Buxton to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward North Buxton provides President Roosevelt with more information about a proposed itinerary for his upcoming safari to Africa. He sends maps of Uganda and British East Africa, marked with potential routes and areas that are the best for hunting big game. Buxton is glad that Kermit Roosevelt is coming along, and asks Roosevelt to pass along his regards to Leigh S. J. Hunt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-10

Creator(s)

Buxton, Edward North, 1840-1924

Letter from Frederick Courteney Selous to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Courteney Selous provides President Roosevelt with information that will give insight into the cost and planning of his hunting trip to Africa. He advises on the time of year to travel, the route he should take, the supplies he should need and outfitter he should use, as well as the costs of hunting licenses, supplies, and travel.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-03

Creator(s)

Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917

Letter from Frederick Courteney Selous to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick Courteney Selous thanks President Roosevelt for allowing him to use Julius Fleischmann’s account of witnessing crocodiles attack a rhinoceros in his upcoming book, African Nature Notes and Reminiscences. Although Selous is dubious about certain details in Fleischmann’s story, he nevertheless believes in its overall veracity and shares his own recollection of attempting to chase after a cheetah while on horseback.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-25

Creator(s)

Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917

Letter from Frederick Courteney Selous to William Loeb

Frederick Courteney Selous informs William Loeb that he contacted Macmillan and Company Publishers on behalf of President Roosevelt. Macmillan will publish J. H. Patterson’s upcoming book, The Man-eaters of Tsavo, about Patterson’s travels in South Africa and his run-in with some lions, in the fall or winter of that year.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-16

Creator(s)

Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917