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Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, and recalls fond memories of their brother, Elliott. Roosevelt also sends along a letter from their uncle.
1894-08-29
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt received a letter from his brother Elliott Roosevelt’s mother-in-law and believes that they should follow her wishes. Roosevelt also mentions a financial matter with “William,” and that he will soon be heading west.
1894-09-05
Police Commissioner Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson about his concern for her and their sister, Anna Roosevelt. He advises that Anna and William S. Cowles should consult lawyers regarding their upcoming marriage and strongly urges Corinne to take care of her health. Roosevelt also mentions his work environment and colleagues.
1895-08-01
Police Commissioner Roosevelt requests that Corinne Roosevelt Robinson stay home while Roosevelt and her husband Douglas Robinson visit the Pauls. Roosevelt asks his sister to have Douglas write him regarding their plans and advises her to get rest to improve her health.
1896-05-04
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister from the Lee residence, where he is visiting. He informs his sister of his upcoming plans to go to Maine and recounts his activities of the past few days, including visits and recreation with the Lees, Whitneys, and Staltonstalls. Roosevelt also mentions the books that we wants for his birthday.
1879-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister upon returning to Cambridge. He recounts his most recent social activities, including a visit with the Welds and a Sunday spent with the Saltonstalls and Alice Lee.
1879-09-29
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister about his recent social activities, including a drive with Jack Tebbetts and calling on a professor with a Miss Lane, who is also teaching Roosevelt to play lawn tennis.
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne about his recent engagement to Alice Lee. Roosevelt mentions gaining the Lees’ consent to marry in the fall and credits his family’s hospitality and intercession in helping him secure their consent.
1880-03-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne about his time spent with Alice Lee at Chestnut Hill. He expresses his happiness, but mentions that examinations are coming up and he will not be able to visit again until they are finished.
1880-04-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne from Schooner Head, Maine, and informs her of his social calls. He also mentions that he is suffering from stomach problems, but that his friends have been taking good care of him.
1880-07-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister during a hunting trip. He describes the Midwestern landscape and varieties of birds. Roosevelt writes that the hunting is successful and the accommodations are rough.
1880-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister of their brother, Elliot’s, readjustment to “civilization” after their hunting trip. He writes that they are having a good time, despite a series of hunting accidents and delays.
1880-09-12
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Corinne that he has shaved off his facial hair. He encloses tintypes that he had taken to reflect his new look, and mentions that the next few weeks of school will be difficult.
1878-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister of his social activities over the last weekend. Social calls included lunch with the Lees in Chestnut Hill, driving into Boston with Alice and Rose, and spending the night with George Minot in Forest Hills.
1879-05-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister about his weekend plans and requests that she and other family members come visit him at Harvard. In particular he wants her to meet some of his girl friends, including Alice Lee, with whom he has become close.
1879-05-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne about life at Harvard College, including dance class and the girls he has met, plans to bring his friends home at Christmas, and his club activities with classmates Minot, Saltonstall, and Gardiner.
1876-11-26
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to his sister for not writing sooner due to heavy studying and examinations. He informs her of his plans to introduce her to some of his friends over Christmas vacation. Roosevelt provides her with short character sketches of his friends, including Nickerson, Bacon, Hooper, Shaw, Chapin, Jackson, Pellew, and Welling. After receiving a postcard from her, Roosevelt makes plans to have a party during vacation.
1876-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister about readjusting to school life after the holiday. He recounts his friends’ impressions of their visit to the Roosevelt home and mentions his future social activities.
1877-01-14
Theodore Roosevelt recounts to his sister his social activities of the past week. Roosevelt provides details on a sleigh ride and party given by Harry Jackson. Also mentioned is an assembly Roosevelt attended with Minot Weld and the Sunday school class Roosevelt taught.
1877-02-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Corinne and relays messages for other members of the family.
1877-03-27