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

Edward North Buxton advises President Roosevelt on things that he should consider while planning for his upcoming safari in Africa. He recommends that Roosevelt visit British East Africa rather than German East Africa, because Roosevelt would be more likely to get the game that he wants to hunt there. Buxton also advises Roosevelt on the gear that he should bring, including collapsible stools, tents, and guns. He offers to lend Roosevelt a camera if Kermit Roosevelt would like to practice photography and take pictures on the trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-11

Edward North Buxton encloses a letter from Alfred E. Pease outlining plans for President Roosevelt’s upcoming safari. Buxton agrees with much of what Pease says, and recommends that Roosevelt stay at Pease’s farm at first, before heading out on a longer expedition. He notes that it will be easy for Roosevelt to take shorter excursions on the railway to get the game he desires.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-30

Edward North Buxton makes recommendations about the types of guns that President Roosevelt should bring on his hunting trip to Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-24

Edward North Buxton sends President Roosevelt communication from Alfred E. Pease, who owns an ostrich farm in British East Africa to get him excited for his upcoming safari. Buxton details several travel plans and recommendations to Roosevelt, citing the weather and transportation options of various routes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-08

Kermit Roosevelt discusses a conversation he had with a school dean about his attendance, his concerns about the rifles he and Theodore Roosevelt will take to Africa, and slides he saw at a recent Audobon Society meeting of famed ornithologist Frank Michler Chapman’s trip to Africa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11

In the “Book Notes” column, John A. Gable reviews Bully: An Adventure With Teddy Roosevelt which consists of the script of the play of the same name, complemented by eight pages of photographs. Gable quotes from a review of the play and from Theodore Roosevelt IV’s introduction to the book. Gable, as he did in the case of the play and film adaptation, praises the book and author Jerome Alden because he “does not tailor T.R. to fit current social or ideological fashions.”

 

Marvin R. Morrison reviews The End of the Game: The Last Word from Paradise which deals with the plight of the African elephant. Theodore Roosevelt’s hunting and his African safari of 1909 figure in the book and review. Morrison quotes Roosevelt, lists some of his fellow hunters, and argues that hunters are conservationists.  

 

Frederick Courteney Selous assures President Roosevelt that, in spite of the advice he has heard from Hubert Silberrad and Mr. Buchon, R. J. Cunninghame and William Northrup McMillan will be able to provide him with very good Somali hunters, trackers, and gunbearers for the trip. Buchon and Silberrad had suggested that Roosevelt should use natives who are familiar with the area, but Selous believes that the native tribes in British East Africa are not good hunters and trackers. Selous also suggests storing Roosevelt’s provisions and camp gear in Nairobi while he and Kermit are staying at Alfred Pease’s ranch.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-03

Theodore Roosevelt would like a .22 automatic repeating rifle and 1000 cartridges charged to his account and sent to Alfred E. Pease. Roosevelt has done well with the .405 on safari in Africa.

Collection

Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Creation Date

1909-05-12

Theodore Roosevelt would like a .22 rifle with a peep sight and 1,000 cartridges charged to his account, and sent to Alfred E. Pease. Roosevelt has done well with the .405 against lions, giraffes, and other game. Includes handwritten original and typed copy.

Collection

Buffalo Bill Center of the West

Creation Date

1909-05-12

A postcard featuring an illustration of President Roosevelt and others standing near a train at Alfred E. Pease’s ranch in Africa near Kapiti. Pease was Roosevelt’s “first host in Africa” and a lot of game hunting occurred on Pease’s property. The message written on the postcard is addressed to Evelyn Taylor from “Aunt Hazel.”

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1909-06-19

Theodore Roosevelt writes Anna Roosevelt Cowles to update her on the success of his hunt. He and Kermit Roosevelt are very comfortable and enjoying themselves completely. They are finding Africa to be extremely agreeable.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909-05-19

Theodore Roosevelt sends Edward North Buxton a note of introduction on behalf of Buxton’s daughter to the superintendent of Yellowstone National Park. Roosevelt discusses Queen Victoria’s Coronation and a Congressman’s wedding he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt attended at the Old Friends Meeting House, Stuyvesant Square, New York. Roosevelt is content to be “out of active life,” maintaining the home, pursuing leisure activities, and working on the Outlook. Roosevelt writes that eldest son, Ted Roosevelt, is happily married and Roosevelt expects to be a grandfather within the month. Roosevelt wishes to see Alfred and Lady Pease as well as Frederick and Mrs. Selous.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-24