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Letter from Ernest Thompson Seton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Ernest Thompson Seton to Theodore Roosevelt

Ernest Thompson Seton states that he made a mistake asking President Roosevelt to revise a chapter from The Birch-Bark Roll of the Woodcraft Indians rather than approving the whole book. Seton was nervous about asking too much of Roosevelt. He hopes that Roosevelt will eventually feel that he can give his support to the entire book and notes that many independent camps and sportsmen’s clubs have accepted the book as a standard for those who enjoy the outdoors.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-08

Creator(s)

Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946

Letter from William T. Hornaday to James E. West

Letter from William T. Hornaday to James E. West

William T. Hornaday agrees with James E. West’s newspaper comments about former Chief Scout Ernest Thompson Seton. Hornaday believes that someone who holds such negative opinions of the United States should not lead an organization of American children, and he regrets that Seton is reviving the Woodcraft League of America.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-12-08

Creator(s)

Hornaday, William T. (William Temple), 1854-1937

Letter from Ernest Thompson Seton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Ernest Thompson Seton to Theodore Roosevelt

Ernest Thompson Seton thanks President Roosevelt for his kind letter, which he read aloud to his campers. He says that the campers will show Roosevelt a “sturgeon-match that will excel the wildest foot ball game.” Seton also enclosed a chapter of The Birch Bark Roll previously kept from publication which he thinks may interest Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-11

Creator(s)

Seton, Ernest Thompson, 1860-1946