Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles to criticize United States Ambassador to Great Britain Thomas F. Bayard, but says he would shine compared to Chauncey Depew. Roosevelt does not know if he will be offered the Assistant Secretaryship of the Navy but would accept if the chance arose. He would be content to stay as Police Commissioner though he has probably done all he can.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1897-02-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles to relay a story about son Kermit and how the children are enjoying dancing class. He describes New York City as “convulsed” over the Bradley-Martin ball and describes meeting with the heads of labor unions. He criticizes Flora Annie Steel’s book On the Face of the Waters.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1897-01-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about President McKinley. He has not shown signs of being a leader yet and Roosevelt criticizes some of his choices. He asks Anna to ask her husband William where Roosevelt should send his naval manuscript and ask him to forward some letters for him. He describes some recent dinners and the controversial Bradley-Martin ball.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1897-02-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about a speech he gave at a dinner for Naval Academy graduates. He feels it was good for his children to spend two winters in New York City and describes how Edith utilizes the city for the children’s benefit. He gives his opinion on President-elect William McKinley and does not approve of his choosing John Sherman Secretary of State.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1897-01-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about a cholera outbreak back home in New York. He will stay where he is for now, but if things get worse, he will return home. He read John Fiske’s Discovery of America and enjoyed it.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-09-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Washington. He has been very busy with work and has attended many social events and dinners. Bob must have some heads and Roosevelt will discuss it later. Roosevelt also mentions making improvements to an “island camp.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-10-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his upcoming travel plans to New York. He will remain there two days, then return to Washington for election day. He wants her input on his “hunter’s camp.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-10-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna for a “magnificent” book that she sent him for Christmas. He also thanks her for the gifts she sent the children.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-12-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna he received a nice letter from their brother Elliott, but he will not be able to visit with him because he is battling Postmaster General John Wanamaker. Hector was a dear but a terrible horse rider. Roosevelt will go with Anna the day before the wedding.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt in poetic form about a telegram received from her about the World’s Fair. He informs her of his attempt to procure tickets and the travel plans that he has arranged.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-1893

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Washington. He recounts the story of a sledding trip with the children. Senator Lodge is visiting and sends his best. He asks Anna to price some pictures for him when she visits the Remington Gallery.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1893-01-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his recent trips to Philadelphia and New York. He attended many dinners and breakfast with various individuals. Roosevelt is considering selling part of his Sagamore Hill property and has a potential buyer if Anna or Uncle James Roosevelt does not want it.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1893-01-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt invites his sister Anna to accompany him on a trip to Chicago. From there, Roosevelt will travel to Milwaukee. He asks if Bob can stop at the depot and reserve two drawing rooms.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1893-01-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the venison that she recently sent to them. Both Roosevelt and wife Edith like it very much and would like Anna to send more if she can.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891-12-20

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt asks his sister Anna Roosevelt for her opinion regarding who he should invite to a dinner party.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891-12-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about plans for Christmas Day. He also asks her to procure a specific book for him that he can give as a gift.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891-12-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about an upcoming dinner that he is planning.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his upcoming visit to her home. He asks her to procure a Christmas gift for a friend’s daughter.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his upcoming travel plans to and from Boston, bringing members of the Republican National Committee. Edith Roosevelt will be glad to see Anna.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her upcoming visit to Washington, D.C. He asks her to bring him some clothing items that he left at her home.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1892-01-23