Roosevelt, Belle, 1892-1968

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-12-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Roosevelt, Belle, 1892-1968

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about the current status of the war, and also gives an update on how the family is doing. Kermit Roosevelt has returned to the front lines.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-11-03

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s current status in the Army, fighting on the front lines. Roosevelt will send Belle a book that he recently finished writing.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-10-27

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about receiving Quentin Roosevelt’s last letters.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-08-11

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt and discusses, at length, the sadness over Quentin Roosevelt’s death. Roosevelt also discusses Archie Roosevelt’s injuries and the status of the rest of the family.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-08-11

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to update her on the status of the family. Kermit Roosevelt has been stricken with malaria in Italy, Archie Roosevelt has been seriously wounded in action, and Ted Roosevelt has been gassed. Roosevelt’s youngest son Quentin has made it to France and is flying missions on the front.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-07-01

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt noting receipt of her prior letter, and discussing further details about Kermit Roosevelt’s transfer to the American army. Roosevelt also updates Belle on the status of the family, specifically discussing several of the grandchildren.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-05-22

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s military transfer to the American army.  Roosevelt was able to help Kermit secure the transfer.  Roosevelt also updates Belle on the status of the rest of the family.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-05-05

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt transferring to the American army in France once he completes his work in Mesopotamia.  Roosevelt is doing what he can to help Kermit make this transition. Roosevelt visits with family members, and has mostly recovered from his illness.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-21

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to update her on the status of his health. Roosevelt has been in the hospital, but is recovering and will go home the following week.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-02-28

Theodore Roosevelt updates Belle Roosevelt on the status of the family. Kermit Roosevelt has just served in the battle of Tikrit, and Archie Roosevelt has been promoted to Captain. Roosevelt hopes that nothing happens to Archie before the birth of his baby due later in the month.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-02-02

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt, sending her a newsclipping about the birth of her son.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-01-20

Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Belle Roosevelt on the birth of her new baby named Joseph Willard. Roosevelt also updates her on the status of the family. Quentin Roosevelt has been suffering from pneumonia, and Archie Roosevelt, like his father, has become very discouraged with issues relating to the war.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-01-18

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt discussing the expected arrival of her second baby. Roosevelt also expresses continuing displeasure about America’s lack of preparedness for the war.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-01-05

Theodore Roosevelt wishes Belle Roosevelt a merry Christmas and updates her on the status of things at home. Roosevelt is still very discouraged about America’s late entry into, and lack of preparedness for, the war.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-12-25

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to discuss Kermit Roosevelt’s recent military promotion to Captain. Roosevelt also discusses his current views of the war and his discouragement with America’s position.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-12-10

Theodore Roosevelt gives Belle Roosevelt an update on the status of the family. Roosevelt has recently heard from his son Kermit Roosevelt. Major Potts recently joined the Roosevelts for dinner, along with several officers.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-09-16

Theodore Roosevelt updates Belle Roosevelt on the status of the family. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s husband has been unable to travel to Europe, and her son is still recovering from surgery. Quentin Roosevelt’s fiancee Flora Payne Whitney recently visited for dinner.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-09-01

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to give a status update on the family.  Sons Archie and Ted Roosevelt have both received military promotions, and Quentin Roosevelt is on his way to France. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s son Richard required surgery for appendicitis.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-08-08

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about the family. Roosevelt mentions his disapproval of President Wilson’s handling of the war, and also discusses Kermit Roosevelt’s work.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-05-23