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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to tell him about Edith falling from the horse at Pine Knot and being knocked senseless for thirty-six hours. She did not have a concussion but is in great pain. Ethel Roosevelt had a number of friends over at the time and they had to make other arrangements for them. Roosevelt encloses letters from Frederick Selous and Alfred E. Pease. Kermit Roosevelt has taken notes on the envelope.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1911-10-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say he remembers “Dewey” well. He says Kermit got a nice letter from Dave Goodrich, a former Rough Rider, and Roosevelt thinks Kermit should go in with his company but not until he hears from Bob Perkins about Elon Hooker’s company. Mother returns from her trip soon and Roosevelt is sending Kermit $30 to go hunting. Kermit has taken notes on the envelope.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-03-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his frustration with Ted cutting classes at Harvard and being put on probation. He compares Ted to the title character in William Thackeray’s novel Pendennis. Roosevelt does not think Ted will be able to go on the Mississippi River trip now. Roosevelt closes by saying that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is going to New York with Emily Tyler Carow. Kermit appears to have done some writing and drawing on the envelope.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-03-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say he has a letter of James Monroe that he is keeping for Kermit. Edith has taken Ethel and Archie away for a few days, and Roosevelt relates a story about Archie’s football team and the dogs. Roosevelt adds that he is horribly bothered by California’s approach to immigration rules regarding the Japanese and is worried it may lead to war with Japan. He closes by saying he is taking Quentin to hear a sermon by the former Rough Rider chaplain. Kermit has taken notes on the back of the envelope.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-10-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit and relates stories of Archie and Quentin playing together. He says Edith is back but is not feeling well. Ethel’s confirmation went well. Roosevelt is still having trouble with the Senate holding up the nomination of Ben Daniels and other legislation. Kermit has written some math problems on the envelope.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-03-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943