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President Roosevelt thoroughly enjoyed his visit to Henderson House. He was especially delighted to see his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and her husband Douglas Robinson living “just the kind of a life that I feel is typical of what American life should be at its best.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister and her husband in receipt of their correspondence. Roosevelt acknowledges that they stood by him during his libel trial and writes that he looks forward to telling them about the experience.
1915-05-24
Official invitation for a reception and supper at the White House on January 31, 1907.
1907-01
President Roosevelt writes to his sister and her husband about his recent visit to their home, Henderson House. He enjoyed seeing them in their home, surrounded by neighbors and family, exemplary of “what American life should be at its best.”
1908-08-27
Official White House invitation for dinner on February 19, 1908, at eight o’clock.
1908-02-19
Official White House invitation to supper and a reception on February 20, 1908.
1908-02-20
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt writes to his sister and brother-in-law despite a lack of correspondence from them. He updates them on polo and horses, laments his lack of physical exercise, and remembers his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson. Roosevelt also mentions an upcoming hunting trip out west and discusses his work.
1889-07-28
President Roosevelt expresses sorrow at the untimely death of his nephew, Stewart Douglas Robinson, and wishes to be with Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and Douglas Robinson as soon as possible. However, Roosevelt must first greet the Great White Fleet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-21