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Commissioner Roosevelt writes to Gertrude Tyler Carow informing her of the recent birth of his son, Archibald Bulloch Roosevelt. The birth went well and Roosevelt describes the excitement and reactions of his children.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1894-04-09
Theodore Roosevelt writes his mother-in-law Gertrude Tyler Carow to describe the early birth of son Kermit. Edith and baby are well and Roosevelt’s sister Anna has been a great help. Eldest son Ted is growing up and worships Edith. Roosevelt thinks Washington, D.C., will make a better winter home than New York.
1889-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes his mother-in-law Gertrude Tyler Carow updating her on wife Edith’s condition after giving birth to Kermit. Kermit will be christened next week. Eldest son Ted loves his new little brother and is very playful. Edith is afraid to write because of her eyes but will probably be able to next Sunday.
1889-10-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes his mother-in-law Gertrude Tyler Carow about how much wife Edith enjoyed a trip to his ranch, especially riding horses. They miss Sagamore Hill but have enjoyed their time living in Washington, D.C., and traveling out West. He inquires if she will come visit next summer as it has been two years. Roosevelt also gives updates on the children.
1890-10-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes his mother-in-law Gertrude Tyler Carow to update her on wife Edith and the children. Edith enjoys riding horses, Alice is very affectionate and is fond of reading, Ethel is a jolly baby, Kermit is a little “coax”and Ted is very fond of his father and wears glasses now.
1892-10-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his mother-in-law Gertrude Tyler Carow detailing his summer at Sagamore Hill. He and wife Edith row and ride and he plays with the four children. He provides updates on each child.
1893-08-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes his mother-in-law Gertrude Tyler Carow with updates on wife Edith and the children. Edith has been attending many dinners and the children had measles.
1893-02-15