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President Roosevelt looks forward to reading the volume from Stewart Edward White. Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to Africa will have to be “an old man’s trip,” and he wishes he could be traveling while young and fit like White.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-03
Elisabeth D. Nielson Riis thanks President Roosevelt for his friendship. Jacob A. Riis is away for his health in California, but is expected to return soon. Riis writes that she and her family will do their best to be present at Roosevelt’s inauguration, and that only death or sickness will stop them. The rest of the Riis family is doing well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-27
President Roosevelt forwards to his son Kermit a letter from Seth Bullock. When Kermit and he go to Africa, if Kermit gets sick he will have to go home. He has heard from Manuel A. da Silva and has engaged him to go with Kermit. Roosevelt has also received some letters from his English friends but does not feel it necessary to send them to Kermit.
1908-10-05
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Reverend Ferdinand Cowle Iglehart for his telegram. Roosevelt explains that he drinks a minimal amount of alcohol primarily for medicinal purposes, and refers to his drinking in Africa to treat a fever.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-14
David M. Goodrich appreciates Theodore Roosevelt’s invitation to visit his home at Sagamore Hill, and will look forward to being able to do so. He reports that his health is much better, and that while he was shocked at Alexander Lambert’s prognosis, the Swiss air helped a great deal. Goodrich hopes to return to the United States soon, even if he must stay away from New York for a time in order to not endanger his health. In a postscript, Goodrich mentions the result of a recent murder case that saw the accused being acquitted because of insanity.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-07
Frederick Courteney Selous visited the offices of Lawn & Alder after receiving President Roosevelt’s last letter, and reports on the details of the visit, as well as other preparations for Roosevelt’s upcoming African safari. Selous gives details and advice on several topics, including: types of preserved food to bring; tents; the hiring and pay of “native” porters; medical supplies and health concerns; sun protection; climate; where to store gear during expeditions; and shipping. Selous advises Roosevelt to allow Lawn & Alder to take care of every detail, so that the trip is more of a holiday for him than a chore, and recommends William C. Judd as a manager for the “native” guides and porters. Finally, Selous reports that Edward North Buxton is seeing Lord Crewe about any other assistance Roosevelt might need.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt is concerned about the health of Anna Roosevelt Cowles while she is in Nassau, Bahamas. He received the letters her son, William Sheffield Cowles Jr., sent to him and reminds her of his affection for the boy. Roosevelt shares his gratitude for the two friends who have assumed the duties of his secretaries on his trip, Lawrence F. Abbott and John Callan O’Laughlin.
1910-03-19