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L. B. Greene wonders if the government could purchase a portion of the Cattaraugus Reservation to develop into an Army base. He describes the area and encloses a map of a nearby trolley road and a sketch to see if Theodore Roosevelt finds the idea feasible. If so, he asks Roosevelt to forward it to the proper authorities.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-19
President Roosevelt was forced to return from his western trip due to an abscess developing from the trolley accident injuries. Kermit appears to be “getting on very nicely” at school and Roosevelt looks forward to hearing about his schooling.
1902-09-25
Postcard showing the building-lined street of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington D. C.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Now from the same spot where we was viewing the Treasury Bldg. we turn and look the opposite direction down Pa. Ave., and see the first large Bldg. is the New Willard Hotel, the Post Office Bldg farther down the street and in the far distant is the dome of the Capital Bldg. On this street and coming from the Capitol Bldg is where the Inaugeral [sic] Parade takes place.”
Postcard showing a panoramic view of a large building, Union Station in Washington D. C., with columns, arched entrances, and a semi-arched central ceiling. Cars, pedestrians, trolley cars and horse-drawn vehicles visible throughout the foreground.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “Looking down the hill from the Capitol we see the Union Station which in the finest station building in the world. It was built by the Government and the railway compaines [sic]. To the left is shown the presidents private entrance to the very fine waiting rooms provided for him.”
Postcard showing the building-lined street of F. Street in Washington D. C. A trolley car line runs along the street.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “At 9th street looking toward the Treasury Bldg we see F St which is one of the principal streets of the city.”
Postcard showing a street with street trolleys and horse-drawn vehicles. Large buildings visible in the background. Charles C. Myers identifies it as the Thames Embankment in London, England.
In Charles C. Myers’s own words, “This is Thames Embankment, another one of Londons [sic] favorite driveways and is directly along the bank of the Thames River. On the left is The Strand Hotel and on the right you can see Cleopatra’s Needle that was brought over from Egypt in 1878. It is about the same as Cleopatra’s Needle in New York, being 68 ft high and weighing 180 tons.”
Postcard showing a large neoclassical building with columns and a central clock tower, identified as the Town Hall of Portsmouth, England. A trolley car visible on the street in front of the building. Charles C. Myers notes that Portsmouth is on the south coast of England and is a principal naval rendezvous. Battleships from around the world gathered there during the coronation of King of Great Britain George V in June 1911.
In Charles C. Myers’ own words, “Being in England in June 1911 to attend Coronation of King George, the first place of visiting was Portsmouth, a beautiful city of about 30,000 population about fours ride south from London. There is a large bay and channel between Portsmouth and The Isle of Wight on the west and in this channel was collected the battleships from all nations during the Coronation of King George. The king having been an Admiral in the English Navy he was greatly pleased at the coronation that the navies of all nations were represented and he paid special comment to the United States which was represented by the U.S.S. Delaware, the largest and most powerful as well as the most maginficent [sic] and efficient battleship in the whole world. At the coronation fleet review by King George he paid special tribute to the great Delaware which was about twice the size of any other battleship attending the coronation exercises.
Stephen E. Siry provides a detailed account of the trolley car accident in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on September 3, 1902 that injured President Roosevelt and killed Secret Service agent William Craig. Siry covers Roosevelt’s travel in New England before the accident; describes the collision between a trolley car and the president’s horse drawn carriage; and details the aftermath of the incident, including Roosevelt’s desire to reassure the nation that he was safe. Siry also examines the treatment of the wound to Roosevelt’s leg and the subsequent travel plans that were altered and abandoned as his condition worsened.
Four photographs supplement the article, including three from the day of the accident.