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Endicott Peabody informs President Roosevelt that he had to allow Archibald B. Roosevelt to leave Groton and stay in New York City for two days to allow the dentist to put in a permanent plate.
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1908-10-31
Endicott Peabody tells President Roosevelt that his son Archibald B. Roosevelt’s dental procedure went well. However, Peabody did think that the session was too long for a boy of his age. Peabody states that Roosevelt must be very pleased with the election results, and says that he is glad that William H. Taft won.
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1908-11-04
Endicott Peabody is sorry about the ongoing dental situation, and explains to President Roosevelt that if he wasn’t worried about the risk of setting a precedent, he would let Archie Roosevelt go to New York for weekly treatment with Dr. Carrabine. Since Archie is in so much pain, Peabody asks again if it wouldn’t make more sense to work with the local dentist, Dr. Wetherbee. If this is not possible, Peabody asks if Carrabine could speak with Wetherbee personally, and at least explain the treatment plan.
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1908-09-21
Endicott Peabody was glad to read the letters sent by President Roosevelt from Lord Curzon of Kedleston, which reflect Roosevelt’s good work. Peabody speaks positively of Curzon and his private secretary Sir Walter Lawrence, who is a friend, but finds Gilbert John Murray Kynynmond Elliot, Earl of Minto and current viceroy and governor-general of India, ineffective.
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1908-09-22
Endicott Peabody writes a letter of introduction that will be given to President Roosevelt by James M. Groves, a Harvard graduate. He will be going to lead the Young Men’s Christian Association in Manila, and Peabody hopes Roosevelt can wish him luck.
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1908-09-27
Endicott Peabody updates President Roosevelt on the management of dental care for Archibald B. Roosevelt, and says he will not press Dr. Oscar Carrabine to turn over the case to Dr. Irving J. Wetherbee. Peabody has sent back the letters from Lord Curzon of Kedleston, which he enjoyed, and he knows Roosevelt will be warmly welcomed when receiving his Doctorate of Civil Law at Oxford.
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1908-09-28
Endicott Peabody is sorry to hear of Archibald Roosevelt’s orthodontic troubles, and strongly recommends a dentist in Boston. He is thrilled that President Roosevelt will be giving the Romanes lecture, and is certain that Roosevelt will enjoy trading politics for traveling in Africa with Kermit Roosevelt.
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1908-09-14
Endicott Peabody is convinced that Dr. Irving J. Wetherbee in Groton should be the dentist to work on Archie Roosevelt’s teeth, as he practices locally and would save Archie the trouble of traveling for care.
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1908-09-16
Endicott Peabody implores President Roosevelt to agree to have Archie Roosevelt transferred to the care of a local Boston dentist instead of one in New York. Because Peabody has just had to deny another student the same medical travel privilege, he does not want to appear unfair.
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1908-09-17
Endicott Peabody is glad President Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt agree to have their son Archibald Roosevelt repeat the First Form, and that it will be better for his education in the long run. Peabody admires the work Roosevelt has done as president and hopes he will have some good rest coming up.
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1908-07-22
Endicott Peabody is still waiting for masters’ notes on Archibald B. Roosevelt, and will write President Roosevelt at length next week.
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1908-05-30
Endicott Peabody received President Roosevelt’s note and informs him that Quentin Roosevelt is now registered for 1909 and 1910. He hopes they will be able to take him in the first year.
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1908-04-04
Endicott Peabody informs President Roosevelt that his son Quentin Roosevelt’s name is down for Groton in 1910, but he will be close enough to 12 in 1909 that he could attend that year as well, if Roosevelt would like. Peabody says he would have a good chance. Peabody is pleased with what Roosevelt has said about Archibald Roosevelt, and conveys that he is “a delightful member of the school.” He sends his regard to the boys and to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
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1908-03-30
Endicott Peabody belatedly thanks President Roosevelt for allowing him to visit him at the White House. The visit was inspiring, and Peabody has been doing a lot of work and implementing new ideas since his return. He appreciates what Roosevelt is doing for the country.
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1908-02-14
Endicott Peabody thanks President Roosevelt for his letter and will speak with Kermit Roosevelt about Princeton, which he feels would provide a good education. He is glad Archie Roosevelt is looking healthy and that things have gone well with Alice Roosevelt Longworth. He is watching the fleet intently and is sure it will display the United States’ great seamanship. Peabody hopes Roosevelt’s success in service to his country brings him satisfaction and peace and wishes the family happy holidays.
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1907-12-16
Endicott Peabody praises Archibald Roosevelt for his performance at Sidwell Friends School. Peabody informs Roosevelt that Kermit Roosevelt is at camp this week which “will be a capital thing for him.”
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1907-05-24
Endicott Peabody writes to President Roosevelt in regards to Kermit Roosevelt’s performance at Groton School and his preparation for attendance at Harvard College. Peabody notifies Roosevelt that Kermit needs to work harder to ensure he can enter Harvard at the proper age.
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1906-03-08
Endicott Peabody writes to President Roosevelt regarding matters at the Groton School and Peabody’s plans to attend Alice Roosevelt’s upcoming wedding.
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1906-02-05
Endicott Peabody, headmaster of Groton School, writes to President Roosevelt, regarding Kermit and Hall’s absence for Alice Roosevelt’s wedding. It is the school’s policy to not allow students to leave for cousins’ weddings as they are so frequent. However, because Hall was orphaned and very close to the Theodore Roosevelt family, Peabody believes it appropriate. Peabody also discusses cheating allegations of Harvard and Yale football teams.
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1906-01-25
Endicott Peabody believes that the new football rules are reaching the point where Harvard may consider allowing undergraduates to participate in it. He tells President Roosevelt at length about a visit from Roosevelt’s son Ted Roosevelt, during which Ted expressed some concerning ideas and positions regarding morality. Peabody tells Roosevelt so that when he sees his son he can “help him to a more sane point of view,” but asks Roosevelt not to tell Ted that he wrote about him.
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1906-01-30