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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. D. Haseman

Theodore Roosevelt cautions J. D. Haseman that Haseman’s personal experience with piranhas is not enough to ignore the facts regarding piranhas attacking men and animals. If this is Haseman’s state of mind, he is not fit to “write a scientific book worth reading.” Scientists with more experience have stated that piranhas attack people. Roosevelt has personally viewed attacks while in South America. Haseman has a reputation for having a bad temper and ignoring facts. If he ignores the facts about piranhas, his scientific work cannot be taken seriously.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-08-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. D. Haseman

Theodore Roosevelt responds to some of J. D. Haseman’s comments and criticisms of his book. Roosevelt believes that while his book may not have much scientific value, it does have literary value. Roosevelt also refutes Haseman’s claim that piranhas are not real. He does not know if he can help with Haseman’s own book, but if Haseman sends the manuscript, he will read it.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Carl H. Eigenmann

Theodore Roosevelt writes Carl H. Eigenmann to thank him for naming a piranha after him. Roosevelt continues by asking more questions about catfish.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919