Carow, Emily Tyler, 1865-1939

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-02-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Edith Kermit Carow, 1861-1948

Recipient

Carow, Emily Tyler, 1865-1939

Publication Date

2025-10-09

Theodore Roosevelt approves of Emily Tyler Carow’s actions after the outbreak of war in Europe and hopes that Italy will not be drawn into war. He understands Carow’s desire to stay in Italy and will not try to influence her as there appears to be no imminent danger. Roosevelt is distressed at the “awful cataclysm” in Europe and describes what is happening in Belgium as “enough to wring a man’s soul.” The Roosevelt family is doing well. Kermit and Belle Roosevelt have been staying at Sagamore Hill before traveling to South America and Roosevelt has been able to see his other children and grandchildren often. In a postscript, Roosevelt asks Carow to thank the consul general at Genoa, Italy for his courtesy and efficiency towards Americans in his province.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-09-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt agrees with Emily Tyler Carow that Somerville P. Tuck is a good judge and deserves to be promoted, and has advised the Egyptian government as such. Roosevelt details some of his plans for his upcoming African safari, and asks if it would be possible to meet in Naples. Roosevelt describes a camping trip he took with “all of the younger children.” Roosevelt believes William H. Taft will be elected president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is pleased with the letter Emily Tyler Carow has sent him about Evelyn Baring, Earl of Cromer, and wishes to have him visit America one day. Roosevelt agrees with Carow that British occupation in Egypt should continue for the sake of “civilization”, however, he does not expect Egypt’s social and religious customs to reconcile with permanent English rule. Roosevelt sees improvement in Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s health and comments on a recent visit the family made to see Ted and Kermit.  

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt was sorry to hear that Emily Tyler Carow was unable to travel with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He imagines that the area Carow is staying in must be beautiful at this time of year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells his sister-in-law, Emily Tyler Carow, that he has taken steps to have her friend restored to his position. He also updates her on the Roosevelt family’s summer activities at Oyster Bay and talks about how all of the children are doing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-08

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Recipient

Carow, Emily Tyler, 1865-1939

Publication Date

2025-09-25

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow, asking her to come back to New York for this winter or next winter. Roosevelt has a new pony and Edith rides quite often. Eldest son Ted has begun school but Roosevelt is not sure he can continue.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-12-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Governor Roosevelt writes his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow and encloses a small Rough Rider pin as a small birthday present. Edith is no longer frail and Ted is better than he was a year ago. Kermit is able to hold his own, Ethel is motherly, Archie mischievous, and Quentin is cuter everyday. The children enjoy the governor’s house and Edith enjoys being a governor’s wife.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1899-03-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow describing how the family celebrated wife Edith’s birthday. They even decorated all the pets for the occasion. He and Edith ride and row often. He also gives updates on all the children. They play hide-and-seek and Roosevelt took Kermit, Archie, and their friends camping.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-08-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow. He is pleased the Fergusons have been so kind. Edith is very happy and they have been going out a lot and he lists couples they enjoy being with. Roosevelt romps with the children in the afternoon when he goes home for tea and updates her on each, especially eldest son Ted’s antics.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1890-02-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow that he and his family have finally settled into the White House. Edith is kept busy with the children and Roosevelt is working with Congress.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-01-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes to his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow of his family’s summer fun which includes horseback riding, picnics, romping in the barn and plays.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-08-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

The package, letter, and postal have been received in Holland America Line’s office and re-directed to Emily Tyler Carow’s address.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-24

Creator(s)

Holland America Line