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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about an upcoming hunting trip to the Rockies. He is not looking forward to the trip and may stop in Mandan, North Dakota, on his way home to visit his friends, the Selmes. Bill Sewall and Wilmot Dow have sons now.
1886-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his recent trip to Mandan, North Dakota, to testify against the boat thieves he caught. He stayed with friends in Mandan and had a pleasant three days.
1886-08-11
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that he misses her and “baby Lee,” referring to his daughter Alice Roosevelt. He discusses at length the book Three Americans and Three Englishmen by Charles Frederick Johnson.
1886-08-07
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that he is not sure when he will be back home. He is glad to hear that Mrs. Lee came to visit her. He discusses Leo Tolstoy’s La Guerre et la Paix (War and Peace), and is enjoying reading it very much. The roundup was great fun.
1886-06-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna for the toys she sent for Bill Sewall’s child. The round-up is finished and he is nearly finished with his book, Thomas Hart Benton. He has been offered a position as a teacher and he feels sorry for “Lizzie.”
1886-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about being on the round-up. He also recounts Bill Sewall’s reaction to visiting Anna’s home. She treated him very well.
1886-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna for the news clippings she recently sent. He comments on how much he respects the “hardworking, labouring men” that work for him on his ranch. Roosevelt also asks Anna if she could possibly send some toys for Bill Sewall’s daughter who currently has none.
1886-05-15
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that this summer would not be a good time to visit the ranch. The following summer he expects to have the ranch sufficiently set up so that “girls could be really comfortable.” He shot some antelope and is going to devote more time in the coming weeks to writing his book, Thomas Hart Benton.
1886-04-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt about a recent encounter with a band of thieves. He, Bill Sewall, and Wilmot Dow hunted them down and turned them over to the sheriff. Roosevelt also discusses Leo Tolstoy’s book, Anna Karenina.
1886-04-12
Theodore Roosevelt responds to a letter from his sister Anna regarding her extended trip to Mexico. Roosevelt comments on how dull so many of their friends are. He also tells Anna about his recent attendance at the Stockman’s Convention.
1886-04-22
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna how he has been spending his time on the ranch. His home is comfortable and the walking is awful due to the mud. He has been hunting and will travel to Mandan, North Dakota, when the weather gets milder. Roosevelt truly enjoys being with the men out there.
1886-03-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his latest visit to Boston and all the dinners he attended.
1885
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna of his arrival in North Dakota. He details the problems that have arisen due to the winter weather. The number of cattle lost due to the weather is “wholly trifling.” He feels he will get through all right if he can square his debt.
1886-03-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna updating her on his daughter Alice and his intended plans for the following evening.
1885-03-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about a recent newspaper article and new horses being delivered to his ranch. Wilmot Dow had two horses stolen. Roosevelt has also been hunting and shot a ram.
1884-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that “the baby,” probably referring to his daughter Alice, is in good health and ready to greet her Aunt Bye. He dined with Aunt Annie.
1885-03-19
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that he arrived safely at Chimney Butte Ranch. He set off for the other ranch and was forced to spend the night in an abandoned hut. He was glad to see Bill Sewall and Will Dow again and is looking into starting a stockmen’s association. Roosevelt would like Anna to send him three or four blank checks from his checkbook as he needs them immediately.
1884-11-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his successful hunting trip in the Bighorn mountains with Bill Merrifield. He shot several bears and elk.
1884-09-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna telling her about the happenings on his trip to the Bighorn Mountains. There have been a few bad storms, but overall the weather, and the trip, have been very good.
1884-08-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna about happenings on his ranch. Everything has been going well with the cattle and he will be heading to the Bighorn Mountains in a few days. He was so glad to bring his two “backwoods babies” out with him, Bill Sewall and Will Dow. He thinks it will be a good many years before he gets back into politics.
1884-08-12