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Theodore Roosevelt appreciates T. McCants Stewart’s letter. His use of a small “n” and “w” in “negro” and “white” was a style choice and these words could have been capitalized. Roosevelt agrees with Stewart’s criticism of his use of “savage” and believes that he should have made his meaning more apparent.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
T. McCants Stewart enjoyed reading African Game Trails and commends Theodore Roosevelt’s unique writing style. He found the appendix on the Pigskin Library especially useful. However, Stewart has two criticisms. He asks why Roosevelt spelled “negro” with a lowercase “n” and wants to know why he uses the term “savage” to describe all naked people despite their friendly greeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-26
Reuben C. Eldridge has a pamphlet at the printer about forming a universal language. He discusses his process and offers to send Theodore Roosevelt a copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-31
Elihu Root encloses a letter from William H. Taft, marking a passage as a suitable addition to their descriptive vocabulary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-12