Your TR Source
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-05-21
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Castle, William R. (William Richards), Jr., 1878-1963
English
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William R. Castle for his letter and the newspaper clipping. Roosevelt shares his concerns for Castle’s health and hopes to meet with Castle the next time Castle is in the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-03
Theodore Roosevelt argues that the Hague Conventions have proved futile, as neutral nations, including the United States, have not protested against their violation. International agreements cannot be counted on and each nation must depend on its own “strength to protect it from international wrong-doing.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-13
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates William R. Castle’s letter. Roosevelt invites Castle to visit and notes that his son Ted Roosevelt would also enjoy seeing Castle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-02-22
President Roosevelt has spoken with Edgar Huidekoper Wells about William R. Castle’s plan for Kermit Roosevelt to be able to graduate with his class after returning from his upcoming African safari, and both men agree with Castle’s advice. Roosevelt attributes his son Theodore Roosevelt’s graduation from Harvard University in only three years to Castle’s influence. Roosevelt regrets that neither Kermit nor Theodore Roosevelt will be able to visit Castle over the summer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-07-27
President Roosevelt enjoyed having Assistant Dean of Harvard College William R. Castle as a guest. Archibald B. Roosevelt is recovering, although there are concerns of after effects.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-12
President Roosevelt thanks William R. Castle for his letter and suggests a lunch with Secretary of State Root, Secretary of War Taft, and others to discuss these problems.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-27
President Roosevelt was glad to hear that his son Ted was right about one point. However, he is “blue” about the letter from Dean Le Baron Russell Briggs, although he has faith that Ted will “work through.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-23
President Roosevelt thanks William R. Castle for the reassuring letter about his son Ted Roosevelt’s college career. Ted and his father are both chagrined following a letter from Edgar Huidekoper Wells informing them that Ted has been placed on academic probation. Ted intends to place academics and work above everything else next semester.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-20