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Theodore Roosevelt explains why some of their friends were unable to see his sister Anna while she was in town. He also tells his sister how his exams went and how he is continuing to study. He says he did poorest in German because it is “so stupid.”
1879-03-23
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna that he will be staying with a friend because there is a scarlet fever scare. He includes that he has been studying diligently for his exams and wants everyone’s Christmas lists.
1878-11-24
In a short letter, Theodore Roosevelt explains to his sister Anna that he is in a hurry because he is late for the train and that he will be arriving at 11 o’clock.
1878-11-30
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna that he will be coming home in a couple of weeks. He also tells her about his first examination and about some presents he sent to people.
1878-12-06
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that rooming with other people has cut into his work hours and he has been spending a lot of time at the Porcellian Club. He also includes what his plans are for his Christmas break and for presents.
1878-12-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna trying to comfort her about their father’s death. At least he has school to keep his mind occupied and says he will need Anna to advise him now that Father is gone. It does not seem possible he is gone for good.
1878-03-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about trying, futilely, to tutor Arthur Hooper in German. He is glad to hear Anna took a trip.
1878-03-31
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about Arthur Hooper ending their German tutoring sessions. Roosevelt will be in New York soon and is eager to hear about Anna’s trip out West. After having been away from home for a month, he longs for “petting and spoiling.”
1878-04-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna explaining how H. D. Minot has left Harvard to study law. Roosevelt plans to spend the weekend in the country with Minot Weld.
1878-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about arriving back at Harvard. He also expresses in the letter that he needs a new bookcase because he has so many books.
1878-09-29
Theodore Roosevelt wants his sister Anna to read the enclosed and, if she does not think he is “taking too great a liberty,” she should send it to William Astor, the boxer.
1878-10-09
Theodore Roosevelt asks his sister Anna if “darling Muffie” accepted his letter. He lists what he has been doing with his free time. Also since a large portion of his college career is over, he must figure out what he wants to do once he graduates.
1878-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna about travels he has planned to New York. He is anxious to see how a cup he designed for the Porcellian Club will turn out. He also tells her how his studies have been difficult, but he is ranked high in his class.
1879-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about staying with Minot Weld’s family and saying how everyone is so fond of her. He also says that he would not have had a social life if it were not for her. Roosevelt is “dumbfounded” at Jack’s engagement and is now formally a member of the Porcellian Club.
1878-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna describing how he spent his day with Hal Minot and how comfortable his room is.
1877-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna describing how he has been gone and had a pleasant trip on the train. Upon his return to school he continued on with his studies.
1878-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna describing how he spent the day with the Hoopers and the next day in the zoological lab preparing for an examination.
1878-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna that he will need her assistance and advice now that Father is gone. He is glad she is keeping up with the charities he was interested in and says she is very much like him.
1878-03-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna explaining that he has not written to her in a while because he has been very busy with school and studying. He inquires if anyone in the family knows a James Roosevelt who attended Harvard in 1840 and describes spending time with friends.
1877-04-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna to report the $100 arrived safely. He notes that he passed his German exam and updates her on his social activities. He asks her and some friends and family to come up and visit for a few days. Roosevelt specifically says to make “Maude and Edith come.” When the semester is over, he is heading straight to the Adirondacks.
1877-05-06