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Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to congratulate him on being made a Captain in the British army and gives updates on Quentin, Archie and Ted Roosevelt. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s son Richard had his appendix out and her husband Richard Derby is eager to ship off to the war. Roosevelt says he is keeping busy with trivial work and rowing with Mother.
1917-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say he agrees with him taking a captaincy instead of a majority and is a bit uneasy about Ted Roosevelt having done the opposite. Ethel Roosevelt Derby has left her son Richard, who is recovering from appendicitis, at Sagamore Hill and Roosevelt mentions some dinner guests he has had.
1917-08-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about letters he has received about him including one from Rudyard Kipling. He says he is over his disappointment about not being in the war and makes speeches about carrying it on to a triumphal conclusion. He reports National Guard troops are reporting to military camps. Roosevelt adds he is publishing a new book and is being paid to write for some periodicals.
1917-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say they know he is at Port Said and to give updates on Belle, Ethel, Ethel’s husband Richard and the grandchildren. Roosevelt says he is glad all his sons were able to go abroad and fight and that the military training camps suffer from a lack of preparation. He has been speaking, writing and spending time with Mother.
1917-09-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to marvel at all Kermit has done in 28 years and say he is sending him a copy of his new book. He mentions visits from Major Potts and Captain Tommy Hitchcock, who took Roosevelt up in a plane. He adds that General Leonard Wood complains about the lack of supplies for the drafted men.
1917-09-16
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Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit after his speaking tour to say he does not enjoy making speeches when what is needed is action, but he felt compelled to do so after hearing Robert M. La Follette criticize the war. He gives updates on various family members and male acquaintances as to their status with the war. Roosevelt also criticizes the War Department.
1917-10-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit from Jack Cooper’s in Stamford, Connecticut where he says he went to lose weight. He criticizes President Woodrow Wilson’s slow response to building up the army.
1917-10-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit and describes life with five grandchildren in the house and the fall foliage.
1917-10-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to describe the christening of Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s daughter Edie and the lack of supplies and equipment for drafted men in military training camps. He also mentions a visit from Australian officers and novelist Major A. E. W. Mason.
1917-11-09
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his visit to the military training camp at Yaphawk. He was impressed by the men but troubled by their lack of equipment and proper training. Roosevelt blamed the War Department and President Woodrow Wilson. He adds he gave a speech at Princeton on the matter.
1917-11-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit regarding Kermit’s question whether to stay at the Mesopotamian front or go to the European front. Roosevelt says Kermit must do whatever the British army asks of him. He provides updates on Archie and Ted Roosevelt and comments upon Russia’s breaking.
1917-11-29
2012-02-02
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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the venison that she recently sent to them. Both Roosevelt and wife Edith like it very much and would like Anna to send more if she can.
1891-12-20
Theodore Roosevelt asks his sister Anna Roosevelt for her opinion regarding who he should invite to a dinner party.
1891-12-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about plans for Christmas Day. He also asks her to procure a specific book for him that he can give as a gift.
1891-12-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about an upcoming dinner that he is planning.
1891
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his upcoming visit to her home. He asks her to procure a Christmas gift for a friend’s daughter.
1891
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his upcoming travel plans to and from Boston, bringing members of the Republican National Committee. Edith Roosevelt will be glad to see Anna.
1891
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. He asks her to bring him some clothing items that he left at her home.
1892-01-23