Roosevelt, Theodore, [1889]-27 November 1902
Scope and Contents
1. Autograph letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Lyell, 1st Baron Lyell, [1889]: “I am extremely sorry to have missed you; I leave for Washington at midnight. It is now I fear, too late to ask you for dinner; but will you not come up this evening, at 9.30? Depew and some others whom I would like you to meet will be here; and I can arrange to see you if you go to Washington [...]”. Includes a clipped picture postcard (showing the White House).
2. Autograph letter from Theodore Roosevelt to “My dear Mrs. Lyell” (probably Katharine Murray Lyell), Washington D.C., 27 November 1902: “My sister, Mrs. Douglas Robinson, has told me of your kind interest in my Oliver Cromwell. The book was to me emphatically a labor of love; and I am pleased that you like it. With great regard sincerely yours [...]”.
Dates
- Creation: [1889]-27 November 1902
Creator
- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 (President of the United States) (Author, Person)
Language of Materials
English
Physical Description
8vo. 1¾ pp. on bifolium, and small 8vo. 1¾ pages on bifolium. With autograph envelope and a cabinet photograph.
Small 8vo. 1¾ pages on bifolium. On headed paper of the “White House, Washington”. With autograph envelope and a cabinet photograph.
Conditions Governing Access
Open. Please contact the repository in advance.
Extent
2 letters (With autograph envelope and a cabinet photograph.)
1 postcard
Physical Description
8vo. 1¾ pp. on bifolium, and small 8vo. 1¾ pages on bifolium. With autograph envelope and a cabinet photograph.
Small 8vo. 1¾ pages on bifolium. On headed paper of the “White House, Washington”. With autograph envelope and a cabinet photograph.
Creator
- Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 (President of the United States) (Author, Person)
Subject
- Lyell, Leonard, 1st Baron Lyell, 1850-1926 (Recipient, Person)
- Lyell, Katharine Murray, 1817-1915 (nee Horner) (Recipient, Person)
Repository Details
Part of the University of Edinburgh Library Heritage Collections Repository
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