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President Roosevelt encloses an article about Asiatic wild horses. The Roosevelt’s Shetland pony is “naughty” and difficult to ride.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-04
Howard J. Blue’s parents write to Theodore Roosevelt to ask him if he would be willing to buy a newspaper subscription to help their son win a Shetland pony.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
The Naval Intelligence Office describes the Japanese Army’s landing at Chemulpo, including how many troops landed, what types of ships transported the troops, and how the troops silently fulfilled their duties. The Japanese forces headed toward Seoul, where they set up the base for military operations and then occupied Ping Yang. Transportation was challenging on Korean roads, being limited to coolies and carts with two wheels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-18
Archibald Roosevelt riding his pony in front of the White House.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903
Archibald Roosevelt on a Shetland pony.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903