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Governor Roosevelt writes that he will breakfast with Senator Platt on Friday. However, on Friday, General Greene and Misters Witherbee, Fox, and Macfarlane would like to breakfast with Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. Roosevelt also mentions that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed her gift.
1899-12-02
Governor Roosevelt makes dinner plans with his sister.
1899-12-19
Governor Roosevelt writes to his sister enclosing two tickets to an event. Roosevelt has also sent two tickets to Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge and kept two for Colonel Treadwell and himself.
1900-02-05
Governor Roosevelt asks his sister if he can dine at her home the following week. He mentions the presence and input of his wife and Nicholas Murray Butler.
1900-04-13
Governor Roosevelt writes his sister to ask if he may dine at her home with various people, including Senator Platt, Joseph Bucklin Bishop, Luke E. Wright, and George Haven Putnam. Roosevelt assures his sister that he can just as easily take them to dine at the Club instead.
1900-04-14
Governor Roosevelt informs his sister of who will be joining them for lunch on Saturday: George Haven Putnam, John Fox, Jr., and Winthrop Chanler.
1900-04-18
Governor Roosevelt informs his sister that he has written a note to a Mr. Palmer, but is unable to speak for Palmer.
1900-04-25
Governor Roosevelt expresses his concern about his sister’s health. Roosevelt writes about his anxiety over running for Vice President and accepting the nomination.
1900-06-26
Governor Roosevelt asks if he can stay at his sister’s home over the weekend. He asks her to invite several people over to dine, including James Barnes, Nicholas Murray Butler, John Proctor Clarke, and Joseph Bucklin Bishop. Roosevelt also mentions that he has sent his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, a letter.
1900-12-04
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and hopes that both she and her daughter are feeling better. Roosevelt informs her of the behavior of their sons at a recent event and extends an invitation to go to the circus. He also mentions various social calls and dinners.
1897-04-01
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes about possibly visiting his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson after he speaks at the Naval War College, though he questions whether or not he will have time to do so.
1897-05-10
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt praises his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, mentions various social calls, and laments to his sister that their visits to Oyster Bay will not coincide.
1897-06-22
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks his sister and her husband to come in to town and have lunch with him. He also mentions the results of an election and tells an amusing anecdote about his son, Ted.
1897-11-04
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt informs his sister that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is recovering from her surgery, but that it will be a while before she regains her strength. Roosevelt writes that he looks forward their visit in April and hopes that the “Cuban matter” will be settled by then so he will be able to see Corinne Roosevelt Robinson.
1898-03-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt expresses to his sister how much her recent letter meant to him and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He writes about Edith’s health, the seriousness of her illness, and the slowness of her recovery. Roosevelt also mentions that he has been working very hard and that his son Ted’s headaches have returned.
1898-03-16
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt writes that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s health is improving, but she is still weak, and expresses relief that his son, Theodore Roosevelt, will be receiving proper medical care to find out what is ailing him. Roosevelt writes that he is very busy with work and that he has “very strong convictions” about the current crisis that are not popular with his superiors.
1898-03-28
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt thanks his sister and her husband for the watch they gave him, and mentions spurs that he received as an anonymous gift. Roosevelt hopes to leave Washington, D.C., the next day, but Leonard Wood wants him to stay to hurry a shipment of troops and rifles. Roosevelt expresses his desire to be with the regiment and start getting it into shape.
1898-05-05
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt writes to his sister that he is eager to go on his first expedition, but remains in Washington, D.C., while the regiment is in San Antonio. Roosevelt mentions enlisting another man, even though his regiment is over-enlisted, and comments that his Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s health is improving.
1898-05-08
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt thanks his sister for her poem and letter and expresses that he is glad she understands how he feels about going to war, even though it is difficult on his wife. Roosevelt asks Corinne Roosevelt Robinson to pass a message on to her husband Douglas Robinson, and informs her that Roosevelt will be leaving for San Antonio that night.
1898-05-12
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt writes to his sister from camp before leaving for Cuba. Roosevelt writes about taking time to be with his wife before he leaves and mentions regular army opinions of the volunteer regiment. Roosevelt expresses his relief at being included in the first expedition and writes that the regiment is in good shape. He also mentions letters he has received from home.
1898-06-07