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Sara Delano Roosevelt solicits assistance from Isabella Greenway for the Children’s Village in Dobbs Ferry, New York. She describes the needs of the children and how much monetary support is needed for each child.
1934-12-25
Kermit Roosevelt was sorry to hear of the dreadful time Isabella Ferguson is having. He describes the Roosevelt family’s travels in Europe, specifically Norway. Theodore Roosevelt is being received everywhere with great enthusiasm.
1909-05-18
Kermit Roosevelt had a grand time at the Bandbox and thanks Isabella Ferguson for taking him in. He asks Ferguson to tell Robert Harry Munro Ferguson about the saddle, which Roosevelt is anxious to see. Roosevelt conveys that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt wishes the Fergusons could come along on their upcoming spring trip down the Mississippi River on the Mayflower.
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Kermit Roosevelt acknowledges Isabella Ferguson’s telegram. He describes a recent canoe trip.
1908-06-11
Kermit Roosevelt wishes Isabella Ferguson were with them and that she could see Robert Harry Munro Ferguson, who is looking healthy already. Roosevelt describes their upcoming plans and activities.
1908-09-06
Kermit Roosevelt sends his sympathies to Isabella Ferguson regarding Martha Ferguson’s poor health. He is anxious to see the Ferguson family and to hear whether Isabella feels that Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s recent visit did him as much good as she wanted. Roosevelt thanks Ferguson for the watch, which is now his mainstay.
1908-10-05
Kermit Roosevelt and Theodore Roosevelt have left for Africa. A large crowd, including many friends, saw them off. The first day went well but overnight many passengers, including Theodore, suffered from seasickness.
1909-03-25
Kermit Roosevelt describes his travels in Africa. He has hunted giraffe, lion, and cheetah. There have been issues with smallpox, particularly among their native guides.
1910-02-05
Kermit Roosevelt describes his recent hunting trip in New Brunswick and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident.
1911-08-26
Kermit Roosevelt describes his travels in Europe and his acquaintances, including Francois Millet, son of painter Jean Francois Millet, and Rudyard Kipling. He is having a grand summer.
1911-09-19
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is feeling better. She can walk and perform many activities, but some of her senses have not fully returned. Kermit Roosevelt has an upcoming cross country track meet and was accepted into the Porcellian Club. He humorously scolds Isabella Ferguson about her sending a gift back to him and Ethel Roosevelt, and he insists on returning the gift to her.
1911-11-17
Kermit Roosevelt thanks Isabella Ferguson for the “most wonderful blanket.” He recently attended a polo tournament and is working on his final examinations. Roosevelt hopes to visit the Fergusons in August.
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Kermit Roosevelt describes his recent visit to Oyster Bay, New York. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is recovering after an accident and will be visiting Panama and Jamaica with Ethel Roosevelt. Roosevelt met with David Goodrich about potential employment after graduation.
1912-02-08
The Roosevelt family enjoyed Isabella Ferguson’s recent letter. Edith Kermit Carow and Ethel Roosevelt have returned and had an excellent trip to Panama. Roosevelt outlines some recent business opportunities and a fox hunting trip in Maryland.
1912-04-01
Kermit Roosevelt has accepted a position at the Hooker Electrochemical Company. He might be able to see the Fergusons soon if the United States intervenes in Mexico as he has Theodore Roosevelt’s approval to participate. Kermit is optimistic about his father’s chances of receiving the Republican presidential nomination.
1912-06-14
Kermit Roosevelt describes his new job and life in Brazil. He believes Brazil has a bright future.
1913-10-28
Kermit Roosevelt expresses his gratitude for the telegram, letter, and flowers from Isabella Ferguson. Belle Roosevelt is feeling better and they hope to visit the Fergusons soon.
1914
Gutzon Borglum complains of the difficulties besetting the Mount Rushmore National Memorial Commission which have been complicated by the involvement of the National Park Service. Borglum will attend a meeting, organized by Senator Pittman, with President Roosevelt the following week with the goal of resolving the matter.
1939-06-01
Quentin Roosevelt thanks Isabella Ferguson for the postcards. Archibald Roosevelt has been ill and the disinfectant that is being used is very smelly.
1906-1908
Membership nomination from Kermit Roosevelt to Isabella Greenway for the National Association of Audubon Societies. The pamphlet includes a roster of the society’s members and its objects and needs.
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