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Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that A. T. Mahan had a great time in London. Roosevelt had to interfere at the Navy department in an argument between Mahan and Admiral Henry Erben. John Jacob Astor’s book was astonishing. Roosevelt has been dining with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and is glad the Senate declared “hands off” Hawaii.
1894-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt gives his sister Anna Roosevelt an update on the pets at Sagamore Hill, including the horses and guinea pig. He relates a funny conversation he and wife Edith had with son Kermit and gives Anna some advice about living abroad in England.
1894-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna about Bob visiting Edith and the children at Sagamore Hill. Their brother Elliott’s former coachman informed brother-in-law Douglas Robinson that Katy Mann is bothering Elliott again. Roosevelt describes the scene in Washington these days.
1894-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt recommends John Jacob Astor’s book to his sister Anna and informs her of the latest on his battle with journalist Edwin Lawrence Godkin. Roosevelt fights to get his civil service reform work done. Postmaster General John Wanamaker calls President Cleveland’s second administration “lamentable.” Son Kermit had trouble with his knee.
1894-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna at his disappointment over the Lodges leaving Washington and says he is disconcerted over what Anna told him about the Whites. William Astor Chanler stopped by and he was most interesting. This will be Roosevelt’s last week in Washington for some time and he just finished writing the third volume of Winning of the West.
1894-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt how happy he is to be back at Sagamore Hill and all his activities. He is revising his manuscript and Cecil Spring Rice is visiting. Kermit’s leg is “iron-cased” and the new black pony is a good mate for Diamond. Ted is learning to ride and he and Alice are learning to swim.
1894-07-15
Theodore Roosevelt compliments his sister Anna Roosevelt on how interesting her letters from England are but he is glad she is coming back. Brother-in-law Douglas Robinson is recovering from his polo accident and little son Kermit cannot do what the other children can. Roosevelt just completed three days of lectures. The Democrats are split over the tariff and a Republican victory seems certain next election.
1894-07-22
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt that he took his son Kermit to the doctor for his knee and he may have to wear “an instrument” for a couple years. He describes a fight between Kermit and daughter Ethel and Alice and Ted have been playing with sister Corinne’s children. Roosevelt updates Anna on their alcoholic brother Elliott who fell recently and laments that he should have died instead of Elliott’s wife Anna. He made a speech in Philadelphia and offers Anna condolences over Alice Lippencott’s death.
1894-07-29
Theodore Roosevelt describes dining with Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and the Storers among others to his sister Anna Roosevelt. He supports Representative Reed for the presidential nomination and speaks highly of Senator Davis. The Democrats are divided.
1894-08-05
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt about the tangle over the tariff in the Democratic party continues which keeps his friend Senator Lodge in town. They dine together and with other friends as well. He is very homesick for wife Edith and the children, especially Kermit with his knee problems. Their alcoholic brother Elliott has recovered from his fall and is drinking again.
1894-08-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna about the death of their alcoholic brother Elliott. It was probably for the best because if he had lived any longer he would have been in a straight jacket. They did not bury him next to his wife Anna. Roosevelt describes the funeral and says that Katy Mann went to see brother-in-law Douglas Robinson.
1894-08-18
Theodore Roosevelt is sorry he will not be home to see his sister Anna return from England but he leaves for his Western trip. Freddy Wecker has been in charge of deceased brother Elliott’s affairs. Cousin William Emlen Roosevelt and Harry Wecker will not pay $1,250 due to Mrs. Evans. They want sister Corinne to pay it but Roosevelt does not agree with that resolution.
1894-08-25
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt when he will be returning and that he has been very busy.
1894-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt is happy knowing his sister Anna Roosevelt is in Vermont with his wife Edith and their children. He made a mistake in not trying his luck in the mayoralty race but it is over now so best not to talk of it.
1894-10-22
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna Roosevelt he is happy to be back with wife Edith. He says the best Civil War book is Following the Greek Cross by Thomas W. Hyde. He was glad to hear sister Corinne enjoyed her “Water Gap” expedition.
1894-11-03
Theodore Roosevelt asks his sister Anna Roosevelt to send him Mayor-elect William Lafayette Strong’s address and says she will dine with them on Wednesday and Friday of her visit. Roosevelt is in good health but the doctor says he must stay in his room.
1894-12-11
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt he turned down New York City Mayor-elect William Lafayette Strong’s offer of becoming Street Cleaning Commissioner. After much thought, Roosevelt wants to complete the work he started as a Civil Service Commissioner. He urges Anna to take care of herself and describes Christmas Day activities.
1894-12-26
Theodore Roosevelt says goodbye to his sister Anna Roosevelt and apologizes he could not see her because he is so busy. It pains him to leave because wife Edith is sick in bed. He feels he made the right decision turning down the job as New York City Street Cleaning Commissioner but it is still disappointing.
1894-12-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt about beginning to write the fourth volume of Winning of the West before he gets involved in the presidential campaign. Wife Edith is improving and daughter Alice’s feet hurt. He has been riding with Senator Lodge.
1894-12-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the birth of son Archibald Bulloch. Edith, baby Archie, and the rest of the children are all doing very well.
1894-04-09