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President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel about his time in Saint Augustine, Florida attending a banquet, driving around the city and out on a boat. He says Edith Roosevelt is headed to Pine Knot and asks Ethel how Archie and Quentin Roosevelt are doing.
1905-10-22
President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel that he has not heard a word about the two new horses and says he wants a horse with which he will not have “an interesting circus experience” whenever they see an automobile. He will ride Rusty for now and is going out with Senator Lodge.
1906-04-01
President Roosevelt says Ethel’s letter to Mother told them all they wanted to know and he sympathizes with her about the 8:00 breakfast matter. He looks forward to the changes that were made at Sagamore Hill and adds that as fond as he is of the White House, there is no place like home. Mother is feeling pretty well and his ankle still bothers him so he cannot take any exercise.
1906-06-11
President Roosevelt says how much he enjoys Ethel’s letters and is glad he enjoys her new room at Sagamore Hill. He cannot wait to get home and see the improvements that were made. Roosevelt is interested in what Ethel had to say about the family’s horses and complains about his ankle preventing him from exercising. He closes by saying Anna Lodge came to visit with her children who clamored to see Ethel.
1906-06-13
President Roosevelt describes rescuing a kitten from an attack by two terriers and seeing the Newberry twins burying themselves in sand. He also describes spending leisure time with Mother and a new horse he wants Ethel to try. He also mentions Phil, Jack, Ted and Kermit. Roosevelt signs the letter “The Tyrant” and includes an illustration of himself and the children calling him a “tyrant king.”
1906-06-24
President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel about life on ship while sailing to Panama. He describes Mother and meals on board.
1906-11-11
President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel about making speeches on his trip through Iowa. He describes the area and says the Mississippi River is beautiful.
1907-10-01
President Roosevelt writes to his daughter Ethel about his hunting camp site in Louisiana. He describes a “remarkable character” named Ben Lily who showed up at camp and draws a picture of him as well. He also says the area is almost “all negros” and draws a picture of two girls riding a mule.
1907-10-06
President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel from his bear hunting trip in Louisiana that so far it has been unsuccessful. He describes the camp site and how interested he is in the Mississippi and Louisiana planters who are hunting with him.
1907-10-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel from his African safari to say everything is going well. Kermit is a constant source of worry because he does not his own limitations. Roosevelt enjoys his pigskin library.
1909-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel that he just received his letters and is so glad she is getting on with Aunt Emily Tyler Carow and he enjoyed Ethel’s description of Archie Roosevelt. He says Ted Roosevelt’s letter was what one would expect from someone his age. He inquires as to whether Harvard swept all three races and says it has been an wonderful trip.
1909-09-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel to say he enjoys her letters and it seems she is getting everything out of her European trip that she ought to. He says he feels bad that he must take first shot at all big game because it is of greater value to the museum for him to get the animal rather than Kermit Roosevelt. Roosevelt says he has grown attached to his companions and native attendants on the safari. He adds that he is in “wonderful country.”
1909-09-26
Theodore Roosevelt describes his safari to his daughter Ethel. He praises Kermit Roosevelt’s skills but says he is still too reckless. Roosevelt has become very attached to Edmund Heller, R. J. Cuninghame, and Leslie J. Tarlton. The porters amuse him as well. Roosevelt has read almost all the books in his pigskin library.
1909-11-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel to say how happy he is about her recent marriage and thinks she and Richard Derby will be the happiest married couple ever, excepting himself and Edith. He says everyone loved the wedding and then details what he and the rest of the family are doing. Archie went with him to Andover, Mother is going to the opera and Quentin leaves for school soon.
1913-04-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he received Ethel’s letter from her honeymoon and he and Mother are concerned about Richard Derby’s headaches. He details riding with Mother, working on his two “infernal” books before heading to Arizona, speaking to women suffragettes and the activities of other family members. At the end of the letter, Roosevelt has drawn cartoons depicting some of his activities and entitled it “A norful little adventure: A tragedy in three acts.”
1913-05-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his daughter Ethel for remembering his birthday and discusses playing with the grandchildren. He adds he got a new horse and a new pin he will give to Ethel or have duplicated for her.
1917-10-30
Theodore Roosevelt reminisces about the two weeks spent at his daughter Ethel’s house in the wake of his son Quentin Roosevelt’s death. He details his time with his grandchildren, Richard, Jr. and little Edith. He closes by talking of Quentin and saying there is no use pretending his death is anything but a calamity.
1918-08-13
Assemblyman Roosevelt writes Richard Henry Derby that he will favor the bill Derby refers to but it was introduced at least six weeks too late so there is little chance of it passing because the calendars are choked already.
1884-02-28
Assemblyman Roosevelt writes Richard Henry Derby that he succeeded very well in putting through another reform bill in relation to the comptroller. He adds his committee reported adversely on a bill giving the mayor of Brooklyn power of absolute removal.
1884-03
Envelope addressed by Theodore Roosevelt to his son-in-law Richard Derby.
1914-04-02