Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Subject(s): Health, Roosevelt family, Roosevelt, Alice Lee, 1861-1884, Roosevelt, Elliott, 1860-1894, Travel
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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
Creation Date
1883-07-01
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt, 1861-1933
Language
English
Period
New York State Assemblyman (1882-May 1884)
Repository
Harvard College Library
Page Count
8
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
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]. Harvard College Library.
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.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 29, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o278589.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1883, July 1]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson.
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o278589.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Harvard College Library. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 29, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.
APA:
Harvard College Library. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/harvard-college-library.