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Gordon Highlanders leaving the arena at the reenactment of the Boer War during the World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904
This stereograph depicts an ammunition wagon burning as part of the Boer War reenactments at the World’s Fair in St. Louis.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904
Mule team used by the Boers as an army transport in South Africa during the Boer War.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904
This stereograph depicts an ox team as used by Boer farmers in South Africa. This was part of the exhibition in St. Louis.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904
An exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition shows how effective artillery can be in the Boer War.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1904
Print shows John Bull labeled “England” standing on a rock labeled “South Africa,” holding a sword in one hand and a British flag labeled “Good Will” in the other; he is looking back at Uncle Sam who is standing on ground labeled “U.S.” and holding aloft an American flag labeled “Good Will.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1899-11-29
Governor Roosevelt does not want the vice presidency; instead he wants to continue to be governor, where he believes he can accomplish more. With regard to the Second Boer War, Roosevelt sympathizes with the British, for he sees that they and the Boers are both fighting for that in which they believe.
1900-02-02
Governor Roosevelt has firmly decided he will not accept the Vice Presidency. He is corresponding with Frederick Courtenay Selous, a big game hunter from South Africa, about the Second Boer War.
1900-02-05
Vice President Roosevelt arranges to send tickets to Anna Roosevelt Cowles in Buffalo. He will want to see Francis Edward Younghusband while he is there.
1901-05-15
Governor Roosevelt gives Anna Roosevelt Cowles his great thanks for her valuable Christmas gifts and shares details about his family’s activities on the day. He is pleased that everyone is healthy and although he is working hard, he is happy. He also discusses the war in South Africa briefly.
1899-12-27
Governor Roosevelt writes about the possibilities of being renominated for Governor of New York or chosen as a vice-presidential candidate. Roosevelt discusses the Second Boer War and the potentially dangerous commonalities between Great Britain’s military preparedness and that of the United States.
1899-12-17
Theodore Roosevelt thanks J. R. Erasmus for his letter. Roosevelt also discusses his political campaign, which he will see to its conclusion, win or lose, because he believes he is “standing for the cause of all decent men.”
1912-07-02
Governor Roosevelt states that he will be happy to receives the birds General Johnson is sending for Christmas and that he will do his best to get the General’s grandson into the United States Naval Academy though he can not guarantee it. Roosevelt also comments on the General’s plans to visit Cuba, giving his own recommendations on the Philippines and South Africa.
1900-12-11
Governor Roosevelt addresses General Johnson’s inquiry regarding fraud and the canals of New York, and defends himself of criticism he has received by Democrats and for his association with Senator Thomas Collier Platt. Roosevelt feels that his previous two years of public service speak for themselves, but that he is unsure of his political future other than the only position he absolutely does not desire is the Vice Presidency. Lastly, Roosevelt comments on the Boer War and the British handling of the situation.
1900-02-26
Governor Roosevelt thanks General Johnson for the quail he sent to the Roosevelt family, describes the recent visit of German diplomat Baron Hermann Speck von Sturnberg, and says he wishes to chat about global current events with Johnson. Specifically, Roosevelt mentions an incident between Britain and South Africa.
1899-12-27
Having seen a photograph published in the Cape Argus featuring M. Sparkes and his family, Theodore Roosevelt writes to congratulate him on his children.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-15
Everard Heneage sends holiday greetings and discusses gold mining in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-13
Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary of Austria-Hungary Bellamy Storer informs President Roosevelt of a recent visit by King of the Belgians Léopold II. Storer discusses tensions in the Congo between the British and Belgian governments and European colonization in the Congo, referencing editorials in The Times, the Treaty of Berlin, the French explorer Pierre Savorgnon de Brazza, and rumors of Belgian atrocities in Congo, using Belgian explorer Henry M. Stanley as an exemplar.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-22
Earl Grey is traveling across southern Africa and finds that tensions remain strained between Briton and Boer, especially in Cape Colony. He mentions that Dr. Parkin will be visiting the U.S. in regard to the new Rhodes Scholarships. He also requests President Roosevelt’s support for the American Episcopal Methodist Mission in Rhodesia. The mission has received a large land donation from Cecil Rhodes and is sending a young American back to the United States to examine the latest tobacco growing techniques and processes. As a postscript, Grey mentions that he found Dr. Jameson reading Roosevelt’s The Strenuous Life in preparation for a speech. Original and typed copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-24
Secretary of State Hay has had a difficult meeting with Senator Hale and believes that Hale longs for war with England because God will judge them for their dealings with the Boers. Hale is generally opposed to war. Senators Frye, Foraker, and Beveridge were more calm in their discussions with Hay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-14