Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt makes plans to meet his sister and Frances Theodora Parsons for lunch at the Colony Club.
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1916-10-12
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Robinson, Corinne Roosevelt, 1861-1933
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt declines his sister’s invitation to lunch because of a previous engagement, and mentions that he is pleased with the success of Theodore Douglas Robinson.
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1916-11-08
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister that he enjoyed lunch and encloses a poem by Finley. Roosevelt mentions that he is not looking forward to giving a speech.
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1916-12-09
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
On board a ship to Africa, Theodore Roosevelt expresses how glad he was to see Corinne Roosevelt Robinson before he left and gives her encouragement to get through difficult times. Roosevelt discusses his sending off, mentions his brief conversations with people aboard the ship, explains that Kermit Roosevelt became seasick, and is already homesick for his wife.
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1909-03-26
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he hopes his sister and her husband will have the opportunity to take a trip around the world, and updates her on his own exploits aboard a ship with Kermit Roosevelt.
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1909-04-14
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt writes about the conditions and hunting in Nairobi, British East Africa. He writes that his present accommodations are very comfortable and details his and Kermit’s successful hunting expeditions so far. Roosevelt writes that Kermit is learning a lot in Africa and that Douglas Robinson and his sons would also enjoy the safari. Roosevelt mentions that he now trusts Theodore Douglas Robinson in business matters as he trusts Douglas.
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1909-05-19
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt describes his hunting experiences, but notes that they are taking a brief break from the field to allow the naturalists to catch up with their hunting. Instead he is taking time to write home, as ordinarily his free time is filled with writing articles for Scribner’s Magazine. He also mentions that he is reading his “pigskin library” and would not be able to fully enjoy the wilderness without his books. He hopes to hear news from the family, and reports that Kermit Roosevelt has developed a recklessness in regard to big game hunting.
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1909-06-21
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he and Kermit Roosevelt have finished a trip into Sotik and have returned to Nairobi. He describes his anxiety at having Kermit with him in dangerous game country. His articles will be appearing in Scribner’s Magazine soon and he is grateful to Andrew Carnegie for undertaking the scientific aspects of the expedition. Roosevelt will resume political work when he returns to the United States.
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1909-07-27
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt consoles his sister over the death of her son, Stewart Douglas Roosevelt. Roosevelt writes that his family have enjoyed their trip abroad, and expresses his joy that she and her husband are taking a trip around the world.
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Creation Date
1909-10-16
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that he is taking a day off from hunting to allow the naturalists to catch up with their work. He writes that the trip has been a success and they have acquired many specimens for the museum. Roosevelt praises Kermit Roosevelt’s hunting skills and mentions that they are both in good health and have avoided fever. Roosevelt looks forward to seeing his wife soon and writes that the pigskin library remains a source of comfort for him.
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1910-01-21
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he received his sister’s letter from India and looks forward to sharing it with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He recounts Kermit Roosevelt’s strengths and weaknesses as a hunter and athlete and writes that the expedition has been a success. Roosevelt also writes that he is happy his son, Theodore Roosevelt, is engaged to Eleanor Butler Alexander, but notes his dislike of her father. Roosevelt mentions that he will likely become involved with politics when he gets back, and he does not like the current political outlook.
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1910-03-14
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he is proud to be a grandparent. He also compliments his sister on the acceptance of her poem for publication and writes that he has only heard praise of it.
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1911-08-21
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for writing to him on his birthday. He also mentions seeing Theodore Douglas Robinson.
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1910-10-31
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt inquires if he can visit his sister’s home on Friday night. Roosevelt also sends her a zebra skin as a belated Christmas present.
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1911-01-02
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that, although still in a lot of pain, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is recovering and out of danger after an accident that left her with a concussion and dislocated vertebrae. Roosevelt also writes of his dislike of the “outrageous political scoundrelism” of the past year due to the victory of Tammany Hall in the polls.
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1911-10-05
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt proposes a lunch with his sister, Douglas Robinson, Theodore Douglas Robinson, and his Helen Roosevelt Robinson.
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1911-11-16
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister on Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s recovery and mentions that Quentin Roosevelt has burned himself and is also recovering. Roosevelt writes that Edith will not be able to visit and asks if she would like to keep their appointments with him instead.
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1912-01-07
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates his sister on the birth of her newest grandchild.
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1912-02-04
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his grief over the death of his sister’s newborn grandchild.
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1912-03-05
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister as he is about to head out West on the campaign trail. He recounts his speaking engagements in Vermont and asks her to tell her son, Theodore Douglas Roosevelt, that he regretted having to send him a refusal of his requests.
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1912-09-01