Carey, Robert E., 1861-1922

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-14

Creator(s)

Carey, Robert E., 1861-1922

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Robert E. Carey wishes Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt a speedy recovery.

Comments and Context

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had been thrown from her horse on September 30, 1911, causing her to hit her head and remain unconscious for several days.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Robert E. Carey has mailed the manuscript “Machine Politics in New York City” to President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-10

Robert E. Carey offers to send President Roosevelt the original manuscript for his essay “Machine Politics in New York City.” Carey found the manuscript among the papers of his late brother, William Carey, who worked for the Century Company. Carey is glad that Ted Roosevelt is recovering.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-01

Robert E. Carey prays that God will sustain Vice President Roosevelt in this trying time. Carey is referencing the attempted assassination of President William McKinley.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-07

Robert E. Carey sends a message of support to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt after hearing of the attempted assassination of President McKinley. Vice President Roosevelt has Carey’s prayers and best wishes. Carey is confident Roosevelt is “equal to any responsibility.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-09