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President Roosevelt is familiar with Arthur Donaldson Smith’s book and has most of the books on African big game animals. He heartily agrees with Henry Wellington Wack regarding wolves.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-22
President Roosevelt directs Secretary of State Bacon to arrange for Arthur Donaldson Smith to take the diplomatic and consular service exam. Roosevelt intends to appoint Smith for consular service in Africa based on his past award-winning exploration work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-24
President Roosevelt writes to Robert Bacon about Arthur Donaldson Smith’s book Through Unknown African Countries: the First Expedition from Somaliland to Lake Rudolf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-26
President Roosevelt reflects to his son Kermit on the events of the past week in Washington, D.C. He believes that the Conference of Governors on conservation will be the end of his “very active work” as President, as focus will turn to the nominee after the convention. Roosevelt hopes that Kermit will make the most of his year at Harvard before the African safari, and that after their return, he will dedicate himself to working hard and not become restless and unsatisfied.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to George Bird Grinnell about the “forestry business.” Taking forests away from the settlers was part of an order issued by President Cleveland when he was at the end of his administration, and he agrees to cut Pierce’s article for Grinnell. Roosevelt also edited Grinnell’s statements about hunting stories. Roosevelt believes that “our scientific people” should care more about hunting. Roosevelt also wants Grinnell to add information about the destruction of the buffalo in Yellowstone Park.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-08-24