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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 to Quentin Roosevelt [Decimalized .01- .02]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01410.02 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Place Written: U.S. Steamer Mississippi Type: Header Record Date: 1 October 1907 Pagination: 2 items. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Download PDF

Writes to his son describing the aspects of his journey a child might find interesting. Includes two sketches drawn by Roosevelt during his trip down the Mississippi River. Written on U.S. Steamer Mississippi letterhead. Accompanying photograph of Quentin Roosevelt.

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Roosevelt, Quentin, 1897-1918

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