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Principal Sidwell sends President Roosevelt the bill for Archibald Roosevelt’s tuition. Sidwell indicates that Ted Roosevelt is still using the laboratory and so they will not bill his laboratory fees until February 1. The fee is $1.25 each day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-02
Thomas W. Sidwell writes to President Roosevelt, inviting him to come speak to the students at Sidwells’ Friends Select School. They would particularly like him to come in February and speak about George Washington or some other “patriotic subject.” Sidwell praises Roosevelt for encouraging the country to “work a little harder for righteousness.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-26
Thomas W. Sidwell updates Theodore Roosevelt on his son Archie’s education. Archie has been making improvements in spelling, penmanship, and arithmetic. Sidwell believes that he will be ready for the Groton entrance exams next year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-09