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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles announcing the birth of his son, Quentin Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1897-11-19
Draft of letter from Governor Roosevelt to the Mayor of New York City, Robert Anderson Van Wyck, regarding alleged election improprieties of Police Chief William Stephen Devery.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1900-11-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about his feelings for Cuban liberation. He feels President Cleveland ought to send the fleet promptly to Havana. Roosevelt describes the winter weather and says he will return to New York City to stay.
1897-01-02
Theodore Roosevelt shares his opinion of Harry and Daisy White with his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He does not understand why they would “denationalize” their children by raising them abroad but compliments Harry White’s skill as a diplomat.
1897-01-08
Police Commissioner Roosevelt reports to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that the trial of his colleague Andrew D. Parker is over but there is no verdict yet. Roosevelt had to testify for six hours and had the chance to express exactly how he feels about Parker.
1896-07-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about his concern for sister Corinne Robinson’s health. Jacob Riis visited as well as C. Grant La Farge and Bob. The children enjoyed a belated Fourth of July celebration and Roosevelt offers predictions on the upcoming presidential election.
1896-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about the importance of the upcoming presidential election between Democrat William Jennings Bryan and Republican William McKinley. He feels Bryan’s election would be “a great calamity.” Roosevelt also describes a recent dinner.
1896-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about a recent family picnic and Ted learning to shoot a rifle. Bellamy Storer is visiting and Roosevelt thinks if William McKinley is elected he may put Storer in the cabinet. He talks of the Republicans chances in the next election and his feelings on William Jennings Bryan.
1896-08-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about the hot weather and John Elliot’s recent visit.
1896-08-09
Police Commissioner Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that he is heading out west to his ranch. He describes the devastating effect of the recent heat wave, which has killed many people and horses. Roosevelt also points out that presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan has been such a “failure” at oration that he cancelled the rest of his Eastern trip.
1896-08-15
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about his state by state predictions on the outcome of the Presidential election where William McKinley runs against William Jennings Bryan. He mentions a farewell dinner for cousin Emlen Roosevelt and gives updates on the children.
1896-09-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles he enjoyed his trip to his ranch but was disheartened to see that his cattle are not doing well. He describes the hunting he did and the rifle he used. Roosevelt says there is much animosity out West from the poor toward the prosperous. He is very busy and will have to take part in the campaign.
1896-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that silver has become the main issue of the presidential political campaign. He criticizes Democratic Presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan and says his appeal is based on class hatred.
1896-09-27
Theodore Roosevelt describes stumping on the campaign trail with Senator Lodge for his sister. They delivered speeches to packed audiences and he believes William McKinley will be elected President, hopefully by an overwhelming majority.
1896-10-04
Theodore Roosevelt is glad sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles is in England. Roosevelt is busy with his work as Police Commissioner and the political campaign. He mentions inviting Uncle Jim [Roosevelt] to lunch with [Mark] Hanna. Roosevelt says his work will be lighter until the New Year and he cares not if they legislate him out of a job. He also gives updates on the family.
1896-10-11
Theodore Roosevelt describes speeches he made on a stumping tour for the Republicans to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He believes Democratic presidential candidate William Jennings Bryan will be defeated.
1896-10-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about attending a parade with wife Edith and then spending the night with Mortons. The Presidential election draws near and Roosevelt fears what would happen should William Jennings Bryan win.
1896-11-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about his relief over William McKinley having won the presidential election over William Jennings Bryan. He discusses the overwhelming majority by which he won in different parts of the country. Roosevelt feels he has done all he can as Police Commissioner and would welcome being legislated out of office.
1896-11-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles for the cable and inquires as to why she has stopped writing. He and wife Edith will spend a night at Rutherford Stuyvesant’s and he mentions several political luncheons he has attended.
1896-11-13
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles for the presents and describes what he intends to buy for himself. He details a hike with son Ted and house guest Bob, who came for Thanksgiving, including the shooting of a possum. He enjoys the fact his work as Police Commissioner has put him in contact with the philanthropic work in the city.
1896-11-29