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Theodore Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for her Christmas gift and describes the most enjoyable holiday he spent with his children and grandchildren.
1916-12-26
Theodore Roosevelt is on an extended trip in the upper Nile region with his son Kermit Roosevelt. He describes the native people, a variety of wildlife, and the big game and birds they are hunting on safari. Kermit’s health is excellent and Roosevelt is pleased at the quality of his own health during their nine-month excursion in Africa. Recently he received a telegram notifying him that Gifford Pinchot had been dismissed as head of the United States Forest Service, which Roosevelt found surprising. He looks forward to seeing his wife Edith Roosevelt.
1910-01-21
Theodore Roosevelt is concerned about the health of Anna Roosevelt Cowles while she is in Nassau, Bahamas. He received the letters her son, William Sheffield Cowles Jr., sent to him and reminds her of his affection for the boy. Roosevelt shares his gratitude for the two friends who have assumed the duties of his secretaries on his trip, Lawrence F. Abbott and John Callan O’Laughlin.
1910-03-19
President Roosevelt gives an address in commemoration of the Thanksgiving holiday, and calls for appreciation of national and individual liberties.
1906-10-22
Theodore Roosevelt discusses the Republican Party’s 1912 Platform and its position on several topics, including economics, constitutionalism, and public welfare. Item includes several drafts.
1912-06
Theodore Roosevelt elaborates on the merits of popular rule by the people, judiciary recall, and party politics.
1912
Vice President Roosevelt writes to James Edward Kelly regarding his attire and the horse he rode, along with the saddle. Roosevelt is sending Kelly the saddle and bridle but wants them returned.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1901-08-31
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William H. Avis for his letters and asks Avis to speak with Senator Joseph W. Alsop.
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1912-06-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Newton Diehl Baker to say he will support Baker’s suggestion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Charles T. Brown to thank him for the good luck token.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-25
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William C. Bradbury and Samuel Bradbury for the twenty-dollar check.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles after her recent visit. He believes Franklin Delano Roosevelt should go into politics and should not be concerned with whether Theodore Roosevelt delivers any speeches in his county. Roosevelt plans to visit his sister and her husband in the spring and wants to go where he can hear the bob-o-links sing, because there are no such birds in his neighborhood. His work and correspondence is more than he can handle; Roosevelt makes the point that he is still faces the same demands as he did when he was President, but without any method of protecting himself.
1910-08-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles, thanking her for sending Miss Campbell’s note. He is touched by Campbell’s sentiments, admires her courage, and encourages her to marry if she finds the right person. Roosevelt writes of being overwhelmed with work.
1910-10-07
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for the birthday wishes. He is upset by a law that prevents William Sheffield Cowles from running for governor of Connecticut.
1910-10-21
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to receive a note from Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William S. Cowles. He mentions his relief that Joseph W. Alsop pulled through, and repeats a joke he wrote to Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
1910-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles and mentions his support of her effort to recover fully from her illness of the previous year. He spent a brief time with Robert Munro Ferguson and Isabella Selmes Ferguson and agrees that Isabella Ferguson is quite brave although he believes he was not with Robert long enough to judge the condition of his health. Roosevelt is pleased that Cowles’s son William Sheffield Cowles Jr. is in public school with Cameron Winslow. Roosevelt is enjoying reading William Cullen Bryant’s translation of Homer’s Iliad.
1910-11-17
Theodore Roosevelt arranges the details of a trip to visit Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William Sheffield Cowles.
1910-12-09
Theodore Roosevelt confirms plans to visit Anna Roosevelt Cowles. The purpose of his trip is to spend time with her, William Sheffield Cowles, and William Sheffield Cowles Jr.
1910-12-13
President Roosevelt addresses the city of St. Louis, Missouri, advocating the financial benefits of thoughtful transportation development, drawing comparisons to the Suez and Panama Canals. Roosevelt also discusses the importance of maintaining and developing the Navy.
1907-10-02
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Helen Buhmann for her letter.
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1912-06-25