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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Anna will be returning home soon and Roosevelt hopes that Elliott’s wife Anna Hall Roosevelt will accompany her now that she has given birth. Roosevelt continues to advocate for Hall Roosevelt’s separation from Elliott.
1891-07-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the death of their cousin Alfred Roosevelt. He also updates her on the Katy Mann affair. Mann has demanded a settlement of $10,000. Roosevelt is looking into having their alcoholic brother Elliott declared insane.
1891-07-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott, who has admitted himself into a hospital for treatment. Elliott’s wife Anna plans to return home in August. Katy Mann’s baby has been born and according to an “expert,” the child’s father is Elliott.
1891-07-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Roosevelt believes that they can have Elliott involuntarily declared insane or involuntarily committed to a hospital. He wants Anna to remind Elliott’s wife, Anna Hall Roosevelt, that she should not live with him. Roosevelt has begun informing the rest of the family about the Katy Mann affair.
1891-07-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Roosevelt has had a petition drawn up to declare Elliott insane and will be filing it soon.
1891-08-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Things are still “horrible,” and Roosevelt believes that Elliott’s wife Anna Hall Roosevelt needs to go forward with divorce proceedings.
1891-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. A letter written by Elliott about his confinement was published in the Herald newspaper. Roosevelt’s trip west is dependent upon what happens with their brother.
1891-08-24
Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on the status of his trip. He also expresses his concern over their brother Elliott and the Katy Mann affair.
1891-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about their alcoholic brother Elliott and the Katy Mann affair. Roosevelt is considering traveling to Europe to see Elliott when he concludes his hunting trip.
1891-09-02
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna of his travel plans to Washington. If she hears anything about their brother Elliott, he wants to know.
1891-10-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about a letter received from Dr. Sherman, probably regarding their alcoholic brother Elliott. He wants Anna to show it to Elliott’s wife Anna Hall Roosevelt. He would like to get a second opinion from Dr. Lambert.
1891-10-26
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna for remembering his birthday. He also discusses his upcoming travel plans and recent encounters with family. He is not sorry that their brother Elliott’s wife Anna Hall Roosevelt had a fight with Aunt Annie. Roosevelt also reports that their brother-in-law Douglas Robinson is not as “stiff backed” as he looks.
1891-10-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about her upcoming travel and dinner plans.
1891-11-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about an upcoming dinner gathering that they are hosting. Roosevelt had an attack of bronchitis.
1891-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the family’s new home in Washington. He also gives her instructions on where to send his hunting trophies. Roosevelt does not know if their brother Elliott will do what he promised.
1891-12-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her upcoming visit to Sagamore Hill. Roosevelt has been conducting his Civil Service Commissioner work from home as there was a pressing issue that needed to be addressed. He says McClellan has done nothing wrong.
1891-12-13
Copy of a letter in which Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna about being turned out of Sunday School for being a Presbyterian. He states that Corinne Roosevelt is going out a lot and reports on his social activities at Harvard. This copy was written in an unknown hand.
1880-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about a political dinner that he and wife Edith recently attended and his feelings toward a Senator. He has been doing quite a bit of horseback riding and has made good progress in his Baltimore investigation. His history of New York manuscript has been well received.
1891-04-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about recent happenings in Washington. He and wife Edith have been going out quite a bit and socializing. Roosevelt wishes he had more time to devote to writing his books. Edith has been giving Alice and Ted Bible lessons.
1891-04-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about an issue regarding sister Corinne and her husband Douglas Robinson. One of the Robinson’s nurses became stricken with the measles so they sent her to Roosevelt’s house without informing him. They had to have the house fumigated and wife Edith was extremely upset. Roosevelt hired Winty Chanler’s pony for the summer.
1891-05-04