Handwritten

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about the unhappiness of Archie, Quentin and Theodore Roosevelt regarding their circumstances in the war right now. He talks of taking a trip to Washington with Edith to visit Alice and Nick Longworth. He says Tommy Hitchcock thanked him for helping shore up conditions in the military training camps.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-01-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to congratulate him for his duty in battle. He questions whether they will see a German offensive. Roosevelt says he continues to say unpopular truths and many call him a scold but he will not stop until the war is won. He closes by saying he is going to write Belle.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-02-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt tells his son Kermit about a visit from Walter R. Lawrence and discusses how the British tend to “butter up” Americans. The sketch of Kermit made by Philip de Laszlo came. Ethel Roosevelt Derby writes a postscript saying Roosevelt could not finish the letter because he was taken ill but is now comfortable.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-02-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; Derby, Ethel Roosevelt

Unknown shorthand note.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to report that Tommy Hitchcock was taken prisoner by the Germans and Archie Roosevelt was injured by shrapnel in the legs. He also broke his arm and was awarded the Croix de Guerre by a French general.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-03-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say he is pleased Kermit was transferred to a motor machine gun battery. General Leonard Wood visited after being at the front and says equipment and supplies are needed. Archie Roosevelt is recovering from his wounds nicely.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-03-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to advise him about approaching his superiors regarding a transfer to France. He also details the injuries Archie Roosevelt sustained. Roosevelt delivered a speech in Maine and reiterates how unprepared for war the military was.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Repository

Harvard College Library

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.

Theodore Roosevelt tells his son Kermit he wrote a letter to the War Department requesting a place for Kermit with the army in France. He does not know how it will be received, given President Woodrow Wilson’s feelings toward Roosevelt and General Leonard Wood. He received a letter from Archie Roosevelt in the hospital, and also letters from Ted Roosevelt and Colonel Rondon.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit regarding transferring Kermit from the British army to the American army. He has been sending cables to the British Minister of War Lord Derby and General Peyton March. Roosevelt says how proud he is of all his sons and how he cannot wait for them to return. Tommy Hitchcock is still a German prisoner of war and slightly wounded and there have been many complimentary letters about Archie Roosevelt.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt tells his son Kermit that his transfer from the British army to the American army is all set. Kermit will be sent to Madrid, Spain, to receive his orders and he can spend some time with his wife Belle and their children. Roosevelt encloses a newspaper article about himself.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

“The record is in Washington. We left on Aug. 20th.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-20

Creator(s)

Unknown

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about a cholera outbreak back home in New York. He will stay where he is for now, but if things get worse, he will return home. He read John Fiske’s Discovery of America and enjoyed it.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-09-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Washington. He has been very busy with work and has attended many social events and dinners. Bob must have some heads and Roosevelt will discuss it later. Roosevelt also mentions making improvements to an “island camp.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-10-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his upcoming travel plans to New York. He will remain there two days, then return to Washington for election day. He wants her input on his “hunter’s camp.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-10-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt teasingly responds to Douglas Robinson who sent some financial papers to Roosevelt. Attached are two pages of notes regarding book titles.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-12-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna for a “magnificent” book that she sent him for Christmas. He also thanks her for the gifts she sent the children.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-12-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna he received a nice letter from their brother Elliott, but he will not be able to visit with him because he is battling Postmaster General John Wanamaker. Hector was a dear but a terrible horse rider. Roosevelt will go with Anna the day before the wedding.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt in poetic form about a telegram received from her about the World’s Fair. He informs her of his attempt to procure tickets and the travel plans that he has arranged.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-1893

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919