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President Roosevelt is pleased that Anna Roosevelt Cowles has joined the National Grange and that she is at Farmington at this lovely time of year. He is uncertain about Representative Lilley’s trustworthiness; he is also satisfied that Congress made at least some progress this year before the recess.
1908-05-31
President Roosevelt details a pleasant, busy Christmas Day spent with many family members and friends.
1907-12-25
On her birthday, President Roosevelt wishes Anna Roosevelt Cowles happiness in the years ahead.
1908-01-18
President Roosevelt encloses a letter for Louis Butterfield, explains why he must decline Lady Maitland’s request, and agrees to plans for next Sunday.
1908-03-24
President Roosevelt is pleased that Anna Roosevelt Cowles has been able to see his sons at their boarding school on her trip with her family. He is pleased about her husband William Cowles’ promotion to admiral in the Navy. Roosevelt also mentions having averted a possible “stampede” at the upcoming Republican National Convention in Chicago.
1908-06-17
Tensions are high because of the financial panic and President Roosevelt believes it would be best to reschedule the sittings with Bay Emmett for his portrait.
1907-11-01
President Roosevelt forwards a letter from Associate Justice Moody to Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
1907-09-28
President Roosevelt does not know when he will see Anna Roosevelt Cowles, but expects to see William Sheffield Cowles soon.
1907-10-28
President Roosevelt believes Beach and Noyes are fine men, and will wait to see whom Secretary of War Taft chooses.
1907-07-02
President Roosevelt asks Anna Roosevelt Cowles to forward a note to Mrs. Vanderbilt, and is pleased with the family’s activities.
1907-09-03
President Roosevelt agrees to the plans Anna Roosevelt Cowles proposed in her note. He is pleased with the British government’s response to recent events.
1907-01-22
President Roosevelt is very happy with the books Anna Roosevelt Cowles has given to him and is most appreciative.
1907-02-16
President Roosevelt will write in the volumes for Anna Roosevelt Cowles, and he is sorry to see Joseph W. Alsop lose out on a nomination.
1906-10-18
President Roosevelt will have Arthur Hamilton Lee announce that Roosevelt has confidence in Ambassador Reid. Roosevelt also shares his opinions about the latest work by the Wards and Shaw.
1906-10-28
President Roosevelt thoroughly enjoyed the letters Anna Roosevelt Cowles forwarded to him, especially the one from John Riddle. Roosevelt is enjoying himself but is frustrated that he has not been successful on all matters.
1906-06-28
President Roosevelt forwards the deed for a piece of property in Oyster Bay, where he plans to build a boathouse, bathhouse, and dock. He offers again to pay Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William Sheffield Cowles for the space, and updates her on the people who are visiting.
1906-08-15
President Roosevelt greatly appreciates the gift. He suggests travel arrangements for William S. Cowles and is looking forward to seeing Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William Sheffield Cowles Jr.
1906-08-21
President and Edith Roosevelt have been worried about Anna Roosevelt Cowles, but they are pleased that she and Helena are doing better. He and Edith enjoy their meals outdoors when possible, and have arranged trees on their terrace so they cannot be seen by the public.
1906-06-13
Anna Roosevelt Cowles has sent a very helpful letter, for which President Roosevelt sends his thanks.
1905-10-15
President Roosevelt appreciates the birthday wishes and enjoyed his recent trip to Roswell.
1905-11-01