Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Subject(s): Roosevelt, Alice Lee, 1861-1884, Roosevelt, Elliott, 1860-1894

Writing from Richfield Springs, State Assemblyman Roosevelt recounts his and Alice Lee Roosevelt’s difficult trip up Overlook Mountain. Roosevelt enjoyed the trip, despite the difficulties. Roosevelt mentions that his health is poor and he has had a relapse. He discusses the various treatments he is undergoing. He also writes about the recent engagement of his brother, Elliott Roosevelt.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1883-07-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt, 1861-1933

Publication Date

2012-01-05

Language

English

Period

New York State Assemblyman (1882-May 1884)

Original Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Collection

Repository

Harvard College Library

Page Count

8

Production Method

Handwritten

Record Type

Multi-image

Resource Type

Letter

Rights

Electronic copy sponsored by the Theodore Roosevelt Center at Dickinson State University. For reproduction or publication permission, contact the Theodore Roosevelt Collection, Houghton Library. See the Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library Terms of Use for further copyright information.

Citation

Cite this Record

Chicago:

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. [July 1, 1883?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o278589. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. [1 Jul. 1883?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 24, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o278589.

APA:

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1883, July 1?]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o278589.

Cite this Collection

Chicago:

Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 24, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.

APA:

Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.