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Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to ask if Bishop or Colonel George W. Goethals need him to insist upon anything on their behalf. Roosevelt also discusses William H. Taft’s presidency.
1913-03-11
Theodore Roosevelt received three of Archie Roosevelt’s letters at once. Roosevelt will write an editorial concerning the Y.M.C.A., since he does not approve of men using the organization to avoid military service. It is good that Generals Wood, Pershing and Duncan are in charge of the war effort. Roosevelt will be returning home the following day.
1917-10-21
Theodore Roosevelt wrote an essay about the YMCA which drew protests. Roosevelt is excited to hear that the troops are in the trenches and is doing what he can to help rally support. Roosevelt’s grandchildren and daughters-in-law are visiting. He ends with reports of the political races.
1917-10-30
This typed copy of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eleanor Butler Roosevelt was included in a scrapbook. The letter describes a visit from a count bearing letters from the German embassy shortly after the outbreak of World War I. A note at the bottom of the scrapbook page stated that former president Roosevelt told this story to Eleanor, and she asked him to dictate it to his secretary. Instead, he wrote it out longhand himself.
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1917-03-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop to discuss Henry Thomas Rainey and the Panama Canal. Roosevelt also discusses support for his presidential candidacy.
1912-01-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the current condition of their alcoholic brother Elliott. He is glad to hear he finally confessed to heavy drinking. He also discusses recent events at work, which have kept him very busy, including a “tussle” with the Cabinet.
1893-06-30
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna of changes to his upcoming schedule. Due to work commitments, he will have to delay his trip west. He remarks how sad it is to see Uncle Jimmie Bulloch after the passing of his sister Aunt Anna, who was like a mother to Roosevelt.
1893-07-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his upcoming travel plans west. He asks Anna if her employee Bob and Alec Lambert would like to go with him. He also updates her on the status of the family. They had a pleasant Fourth of July. Their uncle James King Gracie is sad over the death of his wife. Their brother Elliott is to leave New York Saturday.
1893-07-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his and wife Edith’s trip to Quantico Island. He inquires as to Bob’s plans and tells Anna to bring Alec Lambert to lunch.
1893-07-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his upcoming trip to New York. He will meet her at the Savoy and hopes she can bring Alexander Lambert.
1893-07-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about her upcoming trip to New York. He, along with Senator Lodge, would like to meet her for lunch. Roosevelt will be returning to Washington the following Sunday.
1893-08-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Washington. He has been spending time with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge who has now left to return to Boston. He says the business outlook is gloomy but he is in robust health.
1893-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt concerned that she did not receive his last letter, which contained letters from both brother Elliott and sister Corinne. Roosevelt is ambivalent about his future in his current profession and thinks he may again focus on writing books.
1893-08-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the state of things at his Dakota ranch. He has been doing some hunting, but is very concerned about the recent drought and the effect it will have on the cattle.
1893-09-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna, discouraging her from going to visit their alcoholic brother Elliott. He does not believe that Elliott can be helped, so he should just be left alone. Roosevelt continues to put in long hours at the Civil Service Commission.
1893-10-11
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna for remembering his birthday. He would like Anna to ask Bob to forward any cattle checks to him at once. Roosevelt has continued to give lectures which he thinks have been successful.
1893-11-06
Theodore Roosevelt acknowledges his sister Anna’s two telegrams. He has decided that he can travel with Anna on an upcoming trip.
1893-12-06
Theodore Roosevelt describes to his sister Anna a dinner at her home which he calls one of the “greatest successes” he has ever seen. Brother-in-law Douglas Robinson received a telegram saying the “authorities would not allow the body to land.”
1893-12-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about an unpleasant letter he recently received with a request from a mutual friend. He says he is on the mend.
1893-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about financial matters. He is once again short of money and is again considering leaving Sagamore Hill. He and Edith have also been socializing quite a bit and had a long conversation about public schools.
1893-12-17