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Theodore Roosevelt is happy to hear from Warrington Dawson and says he looks forward to reading the excerpts he sent of his father, Francis Warrington Dawson’s, writing. Roosevelt says he is “struck by the boldness” of Francis Dawson’s words against lynching. Roosevelt adds that he and Kermit Roosevelt speak of him often.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-19
Theodore Roosevelt wishes Evert Jansen Wendell would explain his position to the committee. Roosevelt believes that the preservation of wildlife should be the most important thing to a hunter, not the size of the hunt. When he did his hunt in Africa, it was primarily in the interests of science. He thinks that a medal, if given out, should be awarded to all men who perform notable hunting feats, rather than for a competition between individuals. Roosevelt offers his diaries with the distances he shot each animal and a sketch of where he hit them under the condition that the diaries are treated with care and returned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Robert Underwood Johnson that his son, Kermit Roosevelt, was up in New Brunswick for the National Museum and that his piece might be of interest to Underwood and The Century Magazine. Roosevelt inquires whether a decision has been made in the matter of Warrington Dawson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-01-12
C. W. L. Bulpett congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on his and Kermit Roosevelt’s safe return from their safari.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-06
Michelle A. Krowl of the Library of Congress presents twenty items from the library’s Theodore Roosevelt Collection. The material, consisting of twelve letters, four other documents, three political cartoons, and a campaign poster, encompass the years 1884 to 1934. Twelve of the documents were penned by Roosevelt, and Krowl provides context and background for each item while including quotes from the document in her description. The twenty items are preceded by a short introductory essay by Krowl which includes two photographs of the Library of Congress.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2021
Natalie A. Naylor offers a detailed survey of the contents of Cove Neck: Oyster Bay’s Historic Enclave and less in the way of analysis or scrutiny though she admits that the book demonstrates “the value of local history.” In her review, Naylor demonstrates how the book places Theodore Roosevelt’s life at his home, Sagamore Hill, in a larger context of his neighbors and relatives who lived nearby in the village of Cove Neck. Naylor relates information about numerous Roosevelt family members and highlights the prominence of Sagamore Hill to the history of the area.
Four photographs, a drawing, and a map, all taken from the book, join the work’s front and back covers in illustrating the review.
Theodore Roosevelt informs William Austin Wadsworth that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt appreciated Elizabeth Greene Perkins Wadsworth’s letter. Edith is still weak and will not be able to leave home for the foreseeable future. Therefore, they cannot accept Wadsworth’s invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
Ronald Storrs, while stationed as Oriental Secretary in Cairo, recounts to Theodore Roosevelt an archeological expedition to Abu Simbel, by way of Aswan, that he took with Arthur Weigall. Weigall suggested Storrs send Roosevelt his article on the topic alongside photographs taken at the site, in the hopes that it could be published in The Outlook. Storrs sends his regards to several members of the Roosevelt family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-24
Walter S. Hinckman will arrive in Oyster Bay, New York on Monday night.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-12
Thomas R. Lounsbury thanks Theodore Roosevelt for writing regarding his book on English poet Robert Browning and recent article published in Harper’s Weekly. Lounsbury believes the fervor around Browning has died out, but enjoyed a review in the North American which called Lounsbury “the apostle of lawlessness” in language. Lounsbury does not believe composition should be abolished in colleges, but does think forcing students who do not gain from it is a waste of time for the student and instructor. Lounsbury is pleasantly surprised by the letters he has received sympathizing with his opinion in his published article, something he has not experienced before.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Frederick Courteny Selous apologizes to Theodore Roosevelt for not responding to his last letter, but Selous wanted to read Roosevelt’s pamphlet on coloration first, and has been very busy. He is taking the pamphlet with him to Africa to read on the ship. Selous will first stop in Paris, France to receive a medal from the French Academy of Sports in recognition of his big game hunting, and then travel with friends to Kenya. Selous would like to go back to Bahr el ghazal and study the Kob and the ways it changes color each year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Robert MacKay Cadell informs Theodore Roosevelt he plans to visit New York and hopes the two of them can talk about Liberia. Cadell also wants William H. Taft’s opinion, but only after hearing Roosevelt’s views first. Cadell invites Roosevelt to visit Scotland anytime.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-03
John W. Osborn enjoyed seeing Theodore Roosevelt last March, but is disappointed that Roosevelt will not join him for a bear hunt in November. Osborn hopes Kermit Roosevelt might come and that Roosevelt will also come. Osborn and his wife have had another little girl making four girls and two boys in his family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-01
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-11-29
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-27
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Theodore Roosevelt informs W. Robert Foran he has received the cables. Roosevelt provides a statement in support of Robert E. Peary’s expedition success to be published if the reports of his success in the North Pole is true. Roosevelt is confused by the cable about Frederick Albert Cook because he is unaware of who the man is or what he has accomplished. He informs Foran he and Kermit Roosevelt have had success hunting elephants and rhinoceros together, but they will soon separate to travel and hunt separately.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-09-12
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-27
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
Registry return receipt for The Outlook confirming a letter was delivered to Kermit Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-23
Theodore Roosevelt informs W. Robert Foran he has received the cables. Roosevelt provides a statement in support of Robert E. Peary’s expedition success to be published if the reports of his success in the North Pole is true. Roosevelt is confused by the cable about Frederick Albert Cook because he is unaware of who the man is or what he has accomplished. He informs Foran he and Kermit Roosevelt have had success hunting elephants and rhinoceros together, but they will soon separate to travel and hunt separately.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-09-12