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Comparison of Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the Badlands with the respect earned by Grey Wolf, an eastern Thoroughbred horse. Grey Wolf lost a race under poor conditions to a local horse, Gopher, but won admiration for his effort.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-05-01
Frank Ross McCoy relates to President Roosevelt that Captain Herbert H. Sargent read him a letter “from an officer of standing who was…on Kettle Hill, and who takes exception” to the statement that Roosevelt and General Samuel S. Sumner led the charge. McCoy requests Roosevelt send Sargent a copy of George M. Barber’s journal account of the event as supporting evidence. Wishing Roosevelt could experience it, McCoy describes military camp life at Fort Riley. He attests that Edgar Alexander Mearns is a valuable asset for the Africa trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-18
George Bleistein is sending President Roosevelt an eight-year-old, three-quarters Thoroughbred horse named Koran. The horse has an easy disposition and is a good hunter. Bleistein will be heading south and will try to visit Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01