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President Roosevelt tells Owen Wister that he will relay his recent letter to his son Theodore Roosevelt, then asks Wister to join him on an upcoming trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-20
Vance Thompson informs Caspar Whitney that in order to join one of the French expeditions, he needs a personal note from President Roosevelt written to French Prime Minister Georges Clemenceau or to Ambassador Henry White. If Whitney is not able to get that note from Roosevelt, Thompson encourages Whitney to let him know.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-19
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson is thrilled to hear that Archibald B. Roosevelt is recovering from his illness. She has been traveling on a steam ship and felt anxious when she could not receive news of his condition. Yet she has found time for relaxation in the captain’s suite. She has enjoyed traveling with her friends and seeing the picturesque coast of Africa and the Rock of Gibraltar.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-18
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Robert Harry Munro Ferguson for his letter to Kermit Roosevelt and wonders why Ferguson did not write up his trip to the Hudson Bay, as he is one of the few people who can “see clearly and beautifully and then write about what they have seen.” Roosevelt does not feel like he could shirk leadership at the present time, as too many people want him as a leader as well as some “decent” leadership. Although he does not believe he will be nominated as the Republican candidate for president, Roosevelt does not trust the Democratic party to solve the problems at hand. He also mentions the split within the Republican party: the “stupid and sometimes sinister reactionaries under the flabby leadership of President Taft” and the “foolish and violent extremists under the purely self-interested and demagogic leadership of Robert M. La Follette.” Finally, Roosevelt encloses a copy of the speech he made at Carnegie Hall and notes the safe return of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and Ethel Roosevelt from Panama and Costa Rica.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-03-26
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Magnus K. Giaever for his letter to Roosevelt but declines his invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary recommends that James E. Konkle read Roosevelt’s book African Game Trails, and he notes that Roosevelt was “more than pleased” with Newland, Tarlton & Company that helped to make his trip a success. Roosevelt’s secretary suggests that Konkle contact D. T. Abercrombie who is the agent for that firm in the U.S.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-18
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Harvey C. Evans that information about Roosevelt’s trip to Africa may be obtained by writing to Newland, Tarlton & Company in London, England, as they were responsible for equipping the expedition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt wishes that he could have been with Lucie McMillan in Africa, if Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt would have accompanied him on the journey. Roosevelt fears he will not make another trip to Africa because his wife will not go and, if she did, she would be “quite needlessly” fearful for his safety while he was out hunting lions. Roosevelt congratulates McMillan on obtaining a rhino with twenty-inch horns and expresses his sympathy concerning George Grey’s death. McMillan and her husband, William Northrup McMillan, are invited by both Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to spend the night with them should they ever visit the area.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-02
Theodore Roosevelt is very happy that James A. B. Scherer enjoyed his book, Game Trails. Roosevelt will always remember his “delightful” visit to Pasadena, California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-02
Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed seeing William J. Youngs, but unfortunately he will be unable to make any engagements for the next few weeks. He must catch up on all of the work he missed during his trip out West. Roosevelt suggests that Youngs make a Friday appointment with him by the middle of May for the “naturalization work.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary explains to Paul Underwood Kellogg that, due to all of the work Roosevelt has to catch up on after his trip to the West, he has not yet had an opportunity to reply to Kellogg’s letter of April 5 concerning the decision of the New York Court of Appeals. Roosevelt may indeed write an article similar to the one Kellogg suggested, and Roosevelt’s secretary recommends that Kellogg write to William Bailey Howland at The Outlook to see if he might obtain an advance copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes to George W. Higgins on behalf of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt requesting a refund of eighteen dollars. The secretary reminds Higgins that the ticket to Chicago was lost, requiring Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to pay the fare twice. She was assured she would receive a refund in New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-01
Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed M. C. Cloete’s letter, particularly reading about his travels. Roosevelt inquires if Cloete has any plans to visit the United States and expresses his hope that, if Cloete does, he will come for a visit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-02
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates receiving Hiram R. McCullough’s invitation, but unfortunately it is clear that he will not be able to get away at the present time. Roosevelt reminds McCullough that he is invited to spend the night at Sagamore Hill the next time he visits New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt expresses how glad he was to see John Lowell in Mesa, Arizona, during his trip West, and he thanks him for the cactus wrens. Roosevelt did not enjoy every part of his trip, but it was a success. He sends his “warm regards” to Dr. Evans and his wife.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-25
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs H. K. Warren that he cannot give him much encouragement concerning a reply to his letter, as Roosevelt has just returned from a long journey and has determined to make no more for the time being. However, he will make sure that Roosevelt sees the letter and he wishes Warren success with his semi-centennial celebrations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-25
Theodore Roosevelt sends to Charles D. Walcott a hippo foot ink stand as a reminder of his trip to Africa with Walcott as his “chief.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-21
Theodore Roosevelt cannot consider accompanying the group of businessmen on their tour of European cities, as much as he might like to do so. Roosevelt is grateful to E. A. Filene for writing to him, but he has too much work to do to go on the journey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Mrs. W. H. Penkivil that Roosevelt has never visited Toronto.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-22
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Wallace Batchelder that Roosevelt will be happy to come to White River Junction on June 7. All of Batchelder’s suggestions have met with Roosevelt’s approval, including having a car pick him up at Grand Central Station. Roosevelt will speak on the topic of “Co-operation in Country Life.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24