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Theodore Roosevelt gives details about the current adventure he is on in Maine to his sister Anna. He includes information about the people that are on the trip with him, including cousin Emlen Roosevelt. He mentions that he is surprisingly stronger than the other two men, the flies are really bad, and he has lost one of his shoes.
1879-09-04
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna about hiking and camping in Maine. He describes some of the problems they have encountered as well as some of the more enjoyable parts of the trip.
1879-09-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he has arrived at college for his senior year. All of his belongings that were sent from home have arrived safely. He is delighted with his horse and spent Sunday with the Saltonstalls.
1879-09-29
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna about being turned out of Sunday School for being a Presbyterian. He states that Corinne Roosevelt is going out a lot and reports on his social activities at Harvard.
1880-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he has done very well on some of his examinations, but he is having a hard time studying because he is leading such a wonderful life. He writes Alice Hathaway Lee wants to get married in the fall but he will probably have to battle her parents over it.
1880-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt explains wedding plans to his sister Anna. He and Alice Hathaway Lee settled on ushers and bridesmaids. He does not think Alice’s mother would have consented to a wedding so soon were they not moving in with Roosevelt’s mother.
1880-03-11
Theodore Roosevelt sends his sister Anna a humor magazine. He also writes that he is almost finished with school and it has been a very enjoyable four years.
1880-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna about his vacation on Mount Desert in Maine. He does not see much of Alice Lee but has spent time playing with the boys and loves the scenery.
1880-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister in advance of his trip home. He updates her on his health, studies, and laundry. He also sends her greetings from the Coolidges, with whom he dined the night before.
1876-11-26
Theodore Roosevelt informs Anna Roosevelt that he has made it safely back to Chestnut Hill. He tells his sister how fond the Lee family is of her. He enjoyed Mount Desert, Maine, and he will go to Oyster Bay, New York, in a few days.
1880-08-08
Writing from Wilcoxes Farm, Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna that he will be spending ten days at the farm before making a longer trip through Iowa and Minnesota. He tells his sister where to send his mail and that he and Elliott have been hunting. He finds the “farm people” “pretty rough.”
1880-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he is going westward and will not be able to write for a while. Upon his return, he will visit Chestnut Hill and he will also need his sister to send some of his clothing to him.
1880-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he has continually been studying for tests. He also writes that he attended church and then took Alice Lee and Rose Saltonstall, along with Harry Shaw, on a walk. He says he is beginning to like Alice very much.
1879-04-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about how much he loves having a horse. He includes that he and Harry Shaw put on a theater party for some friends. Roosevelt also writes that he has met a new friend, Nana Rotch.
1879-05-05
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna to spend $10 on a present if she must.
1878-12-12
Theodore Roosevelt invites his sister Anna to come visit, and he and some friends will take her back. He wants her to send up his bearskin rug. He also includes what he has been doing and what his plans are for the upcoming days.
1879-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt telegraphs his sister Anna he will be arriving by the 9 o’clock train.
1878-02-09
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he does not have much time to write a letter because he is so busy. He writes to his sister about the chances of being in attendance at Jack’s wedding. He also thanks his sister for purchasing a present for Nannie.
1879-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna about the examinations he has been having and will have. He anticipates an 85%.
1879-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt asks his sister Anna to send memorials of their father to him.
1879-02-29