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Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that he and the Assistant Secretary of the Navy were guests of honor at a dinner and he feels the United States is gradually building a good “second-class” navy. He plans to spend a lot of time at Sagamore Hill this summer and says there is a drought out in the country.
1896-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about petty fights he is having with his colleagues on the Police Board and how difficult the work of reform is. Roosevelt inspected the ship Indiana and describes his recent social activities with Senator Lodge, his wife Anna, and others.
1896-05-17
Theodore Roosevelt describes the family’s activities since they moved back to Sagamore Hill. Kermit turns somersaults in overalls, Ted is riding the pony Grant, and Roosevelt has been teaching them both to shoot. The scenery is beautiful but Roosevelt’s work as Police Commissioner has been wearing and harassing.
1896-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt describes riding ponies and rowing with wife Edith. He had dinner with New York City Mayor Strong and says he is on good terms with him. Uncle Jimmie Roosevelt and others have visited.
1896-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles of C. Grant La Farge’s wife Florence having twins. He also lists recent house guests and how he spends his time with wife Edith. Roosevelt says he is trying to get New York City Mayor William Lafayette Strong to remove Police Commissioner Andrew D. Parker.
1896-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt describes a mix-up between he and wife Edith to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He also details the trial of fellow Police Commissioner Andrew D. Parker before New York City Mayor William Lafayette Strong for neglect of duty. He is troubled that William McKinley, whom Roosevelt distrusts, will be nominated for president. He expects the Democrats to fight for free coinage of silver.
1896-06-14
Theodore Roosevelt relates his feelings on the Republican National Convention to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He is satisfied with the outcome, excepting the nomination of William McKinley for President over Thomas Reed. He fears McKinley facing a serious crisis. Sister Corinne’s last relapse may finally make her take care of herself and he gives updates on the children.
1896-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt describes how absorbing his work as Police Commissioner is to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He feels he could do more if he had absolute power rather than being part of a four person commission. He finds the work hard and often disagreeable but feels he has accomplished a lot. Roosevelt also gives updates on the children, recent visitors, and his opinion on upcoming elections.
1896-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt describes his Fourth of July holiday at The Homestead in Geneseo, New York for his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He details horseback riding experiences with wife Edith.
1896-07-05
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna Roosevelt that wife Edith and sister Corinne were relieved to hear from Bob. Roosevelt, Edith, Kermit, and Alice went to Orange, New Jersey, to visit Corinne. Alice will have to wear ankle braces and he is worried because Edith is not looking well. He has been busy with lunches and dinners at the Boone and Crockett Club.
1895-01-20
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna Roosevelt that he is home with the children while wife Edith is with daughter Alice in Orange, New Jersey, so Alice can be fitted for ankle braces. He describes playing with and reading to Ted, Kermit, and Edith. His work goes as usual and he criticizes President Cleveland. Roosevelt has dined out a lot.
1895-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt and lists all the family members they have lost in the past eight years. He laments the recent deaths of Frank and Helena. Alice has her ankle braces now.
1895-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt he went to Frank’s funeral and everyone was very sad. The weather has been very cold.
1895-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt lists the people and places he and wife Edith have been dining with for his sister Anna Roosevelt. He says the political and business world is torn up over the financial situation. He has been practicing with Norwegian snowshoes. Roosevelt feels Representative Reed made a good speech on the gold bond issue and President Cleveland has an unwise contract with bankers.
1895-02-17
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt of all the entertaining he and wife Edith have been doing and also says he has had too much of dinners lately. He comments on dinner with Harry White and his wife.
1895-02-25
Theodore Roosevelt reports to his sister Anna Roosevelt that Bob has turned up after his trip and then describes his evenings the past week, mostly consisting of dinners with different friends.
1895-03-03
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna Roosevelt he has been to Philadelphia to examine the Post Office and Internal Revenue Service. He also attended a farewell dinner for Bellamy Storer where he conversed with Rudyard Kipling and dined with many others as well.
1895-03-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt that he hopes to travel to Alaska soon. He is working on a book with Senator Lodge and making slow progress on the fourth volume of The Winning of the West.
1895-03-16
Theodore Roosevelt lists his recent dinner guests for sister Anna Roosevelt. He is going to take the children for their weekly “scramble” up Rock Creek. He has been working very hard in the office and on his books.
1895-04-07
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt he will probably accept the job of New York City Police Commissioner. He will miss Washington and must steel himself for much criticism and disappointment in his new job. He is looking forward to being identified with his home city once more and have a say in local political matters.
1895-04-14