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Newton H. Parkes, of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, presents the findings of his investigation regarding the transportation of President Roosevelt’s horse. Parkes believes that the report given by Charles H. Lee, who was assigned to travel with and take care of the horse, was “false in every particular.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-10
Charles H. Lee recounts his trip from Oyster Bay to Washington, D.C., transporting a horse for President Roosevelt. Although a letter had been written giving him permission to ride in the caboose, he was not allowed to do so and followed on the next passenger train. In Washington, the agent at first did not want to release the horse without payment, but finally did so after Lee assured that a message from the White House would be telephoned to protect him from punishment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-05
Walter Worthington Bowie provides George D. Dixon with information relating to the shipment of President Roosevelt’s horse from Jersey City to Washington, D.C.. The horse was able to be delivered immediately after arrival, and the White House had no complaints about the service from their station, although the person accompanying the horse had some issues while traveling on the train.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-09