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Assistant Secretary Roosevelt writes that he is staying in Washington temporarily and is organizing forty men for the early effort in what will become the Spanish-American War. He expects to leave shortly; William Sheffield Cowles is already aboard the USS Topeka. Edith Roosevelt’s health continues to improve but she worries over his departure.
1898-05-05
Theodore Roosevelt is greatly concerned about William Sheffield Cowles Jr.’s health and for Anna Roosevelt Cowles given the anxiety she has over her son’s recovery. Roosevelt and his wife, Edith, will meet Anna in New York as soon as she is able to travel there. Roosevelt offers to have his great-nephew “little Joe” Alsop for a visit, and he is eager to show him books about exotic wildlife.
1915-02-28
Theodore Roosevelt wants to arrange lunch plans with Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He is so grateful that William Sheffield Cowles is recovering and he wants to see all he can of her. Edith Roosevelt will not join them this time.
1915-03-19
Theodore Roosevelt critiques the Neeser book and offers his thoughts on the United States Navy compared to those of Germany and Japan.
1915-04-02
Theodore Roosevelt has had breakfasts with Platt and Governor Odell, but does not think the events have been viewed as important by the judge, of whom Roosevelt does not think highly. Roosevelt also does not approve of President Wilson’s and Secretary of State Bryan’s relations with Germany.
1915-05-14
Theodore Roosevelt is frustrated with his current court proceedings, in which it is the judge is unlikely to rule in his favor but he may get a hung jury. He finds the international situation more interesting than the court case, and Edith Roosevelt is feeling better.
1915-05-19
Theodore Roosevelt asks Anna Roosevelt Cowles to decline Miss Edgar’s invitation for him to speak in Canada; he feels it would be inappropriate to speak about his opposition to the United States’ position on the current war outside of his own country. He is embarrassed at Archibald Roosevelt’s behavior during his visit at the Cowles’ house but is pleased that Quentin Roosevelt enjoyed himself.
1915-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt describes his trip with Edith Roosevelt, on which he saw Douglas Robinson. He was most impressed with the beauty of the Canadian Rockies and was well received in Canada.
1915-08-06
Theodore Roosevelt discusses Anna Roosevelt Cowles’s recent telegram, her letter to Edith Roosevelt, and the health and activities of their family members.
1915-10-29
Theodore Roosevelt describes Christmas with the family; he especially enjoyed his grandchildren’s first Christmas festivities. Roosevelt wishes that William Sheffield Cowles were coming to see them, but he is happy that Quentin Roosevelt is going to visit the Cowles house. Roosevelt himself will probably visit in the spring.
1915-12-27
Theodore Roosevelt promises to investigate where William S. Cowles might go turkey shooting on his vacation, even though it will be late in the season. Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt will leave for their sailing trip shortly; he is glad for a vacation from politics as he is disgusted with both Democrats and Republicans for not differentiating themselves from each other through their policies. Two of his books will be released next month.
1916-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles to tell her he is happy William Sheffield Cowles liked his letter. Also, Edith Roosevelt is recovering well but still weak, and he hopes she accepts the invitation to stay in a friend’s home in New York City for a month while that friend is away. Afterward Edith may travel to the West Indies with Ethel Roosevelt before family members from San Francisco visit them.
1912-01-22
Theodore Roosevelt tells Anna Roosevelt Cowles of a delegation of women suffragists he received after publishing an article. He also shares news of Edith’s stay in New York City and their grandchild.
1912-02-10
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister that Nicholas Longworth and the others should continue to support President Taft, as they had committed to do.
1912-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt replies that he has not seen the interview and would not have paid attention to it if he had.
1912-03-05
Theodore Roosevelt wrote to Olivia after the tragedy. He has enclosed copies of the Boston and Columbus speeches. Alice Roosevelt Longworth has been staying with him and he is working terribly hard.
1912-03-11
Theodore Roosevelt loved the notes from Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William Sheffield Cowles but has time for only brief replies. He hopes that his Louisville speech has made Hopkinson a Progressive Republican.
1912-04-12
The letter is signed by Edith Roosevelt, as Theodore Roosevelt is recuperating in hospital after the assassination attempt. He wants to assure Anna Roosevelt Cowles that he is doing well and enjoying the time to rest with Edith and his children with him. He would prefer to be campaigning but he is thrilled with the work Joseph W. Alsop and Herbert Knox Smith are doing. Roosevelt also loved William S. Cowles’s letter.
1912-10-19
Theodore Roosevelt is recovering well and will deliver a speech this week, although is unable to return to campaigning yet. He is concerned that there will be excessive political manipulation and perhaps cheating by the politicians of New York City, and the result will be that votes are taken from him for President Taft and he will lose the election.
1912-10-27
Theodore Roosevelt proposes an itinerary for a visit at Anna Roosevelt Cowles’s home later in the month.
1912-12-06