Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Oscar Carrabine
President Roosevelt thanks Dr. Oscar Carrabine for writing and for taking good care of Archibald B. Roosevelt.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1908-09-29
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President Roosevelt thanks Dr. Oscar Carrabine for writing and for taking good care of Archibald B. Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-29
President Roosevelt appreciates Dr. Oscar Carrabine’s response, and he will let Endicott Peabody know the scheduling information. Roosevelt suggests a meeting with the local dentist, Dr. Irving J. Wetherbee, to discuss collaborating on Archie Roosevelt’s dental care.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-23
President Roosevelt informs Dr. Oscar Carrabine, the family dentist, that Endicott Peabody will not allow Archie Roosevelt to travel for his dental work. Carrabine will have to travel to the Groton School, and Roosevelt gives potential route advice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-19
President Roosevelt’s secretary returns the dentistry bill and an accompanying check to Dr. Oscar Carrabine for his services.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-20
President Roosevelt has received Oscar Carrabine’s letter, and asks if any day after Monday of the following week would work for him to visit. Roosevelt requests that Carrabine telegraph in advance so that Archibald B. Roosevelt will be ready for Carrabine. (Archie had been receiving orthodontic care from Carrabine.)
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-26
President Roosevelt thanks the family dentist Oscar Carrabine for the photographs of his son, Archibald B. Roosevelt. He is especially grateful for the tone of Carrabine’s letter about Archie.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-11
President Roosevelt tells Dr. Oscar Carrabine to keep his son Archie over the holiday if he needs to. Roosevelt is pleased at the progress he has been making.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-27