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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about an upcoming visit by their brother Elliott. Roosevelt would like Elliott to travel with him on a trip south.
1892-03-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his upcoming visit to New York. He wants Anna to ask Bob and Hector to meet him at the Aldine Club because he is speaking. He also asks her to mail some letters for him.
1892-04-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about traveling with her to an upcoming wedding. He also inquires about his polo pony “Pickles.”
1892-05-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about a recent outbreak of scarlet fever. Roosevelt asks for additional details so that the family can avoid all possible exposure.
1892-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his and Edith’s upcoming travel plans to New York. He is still concerned about the scarlet fever outbreak.
1892-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt regarding some statistics that he is trying to obtain for her. He also expresses his displeasure at a recent article about him and his polo playing in Harper’s Weekly.
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931
2012-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about some statistics that he is trying to obtain for her. He also tells her that he and wife Edith have been giving small dinners. He comments on polo games at Meadowbrook.
1892-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about how things are going on his hunting trip. His head is much better; Hector is not faring as well. He and his companion have had very little success hunting and the ranch looks melancholy all deserted.
1892-08-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about how things are going on his hunting trip. He has killed some prong bucks and other animals and decided Hector is not suited to this type of life. On his arrival in South Dakota, he gave a campaign speech to a very enthusiastic crowd.
1892-08-26
Governor Roosevelt questions whether he has the right temperament for a life in politics, listing everyone he has made unhappy with his decisions.
1900-04-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the current condition of their alcoholic brother Elliott, who is still not doing well. Elliott’s wife Anna has now had an “hysterical attack” due to Elliott’s violence and is hospitalized. Roosevelt insists that Elliott must either enter treatment or be left alone, without Anna and the children.
1891-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the Katy Mann affair. Brother Elliott has authorized a settlement to be made with her, so Roosevelt will attempt to do so. Roosevelt believes that Elliott is not the father of Mann’s baby and that he is merely being blackmailed.
1891-06-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the condition of their alcoholic brother Elliott. Roosevelt advises Anna, and Elliott’s wife Anna, to leave at once with the children. Roosevelt will take legal action against Elliott at a later date to obtain support for Anna and the children.
1891-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about current happenings in Washington. He and his friend, Cecil Spring Rice, continue to enjoy themselves and entertain guests. Roosevelt also continues to enjoy his work with the Civil Service Commission.
1891-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Roosevelt continues to insist that both she and Elliott’s wife return home, whether or not Elliott is left behind.
1891-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Elliott appears to have changed his mind about compromising in the Katy Mann affair. His condition continues to deteriorate and Roosevelt encourages Anna and Elliott’s wife Anna to come home. Roosevelt wants Anna Hall Roosevelt to file for divorce from Elliott.
1891-06-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Anna will be returning home soon and Roosevelt hopes that Elliott’s wife Anna Hall Roosevelt will accompany her now that she has given birth. Roosevelt continues to advocate for Hall Roosevelt’s separation from Elliott.
1891-07-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott, who has admitted himself into a hospital for treatment. Elliott’s wife Anna plans to return home in August. Katy Mann’s baby has been born and according to an “expert,” the child’s father is Elliott.
1891-07-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Roosevelt believes that they can have Elliott involuntarily declared insane or involuntarily committed to a hospital. He wants Anna to remind Elliott’s wife, Anna Hall Roosevelt, that she should not live with him. Roosevelt has begun informing the rest of the family about the Katy Mann affair.
1891-07-21