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Theodore Roosevelt writes that he is happy with the birth of his grandchild and is glad Grace Stackpole Roosevelt and the baby are doing well. Roosevelt hopes to be out of the hospital soon and to see them in March.
1918-02-28
Theodore Roosevelt comments on his son Archie’s promotion and tells Grace Stackpole Roosevelt to send the doctor bill to him.
1918-01-02
Theodore Roosevelt sends Christmas greetings. He had been enjoying playing with his grandchildren. He mentions Archie Roosevelt’s letter and how gloomy it was. Roosevelt shares his frustration with President Wilson’s handling of the war.
1917-12-25
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased to hear of Archie Roosevelt’s promotion, which he believes should have happened sooner. He asks Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt to let him know if she needs money or anything else.
1917-12-28
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1918-02-28
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Roosevelt, Grace Stackpole Lockwood, 1893-1971
English
Theodore Roosevelt encloses a letter from Sherrard Billings. Roosevelt will visit Grace Stackpole Roosevelt on May 2.
1918-04-17
Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed hosting Grace Stackpole Roosevelt and Archibald Roosevelt at Sagamore Hill. Roosevelt is pleased that Archibald Roosevelt’s company received the boots and offers to send anything else that Archie or his men require. Archie continues to object to coming home to recuperate. Roosevelt encloses a complimentary letter from General Pershing that made him proud of Archie. Quentin Roosevelt has been sent to the front, Kermit Roosevelt is traveling to Madrid, and Ted Roosevelt is at the front but was able to see Eleanor Butler Roosevelt for one day.
1918-06-19
Theodore Roosevelt is excited about the enclosed letter. George Wharton Pepper made the “nicest possible allusion” to Archibald Roosevelt in a speech.
1918-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt sends his love and sympathy. He compliments Grace Stackpole Roosevelt on the way she handled her disappointment that Archibald Roosevelt will not be coming home. However, it appears that Archie will be on staff work and away from danger.
1918-07-03
Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt have spent two weeks with Ethel Roosevelt Derby and her family. Eleanor Butler Roosevelt and Richard Derby have both written that Archibald Roosevelt should have been sent home for treatment. Quentin Roosevelt’s last letters are arriving and his grave is now within the French lines.
1918-08-09
Theodore Roosevelt enjoyed Grace Stackpole Roosevelt’s letter and misses his grandson Archibald Roosevelt. All the letters from Europe indicate that his son Archibald Roosevelt will soon be returning home but no official information has been received. Archie’s last letter expressed affection for Richard Derby and Roosevelt is pleased that he can show this to Ethel Roosevelt Derby. Ted and Kermit Roosevelt both wrote that Archie has been in considerable pain.
1918-08-18
The picture of Archibald Roosevelt made Theodore Roosevelt homesick for his grandson. It is still unclear if Archie Roosevelt will be returning from Europe. Quentin Roosevelt was credited with an aerial victory and Flora Whitney visited to discuss his success.
1918-07-14
Theodore Roosevelt is sending Grace Stackpole Roosevelt a copy of his new book and is looking forward to her visit.
1917-04-17
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Grace Stackpole Roosevelt for remembering his birthday. He comments on Archie Roosevelt’s last letter to her and reports that he has grandchildren visiting.
1917-11-01
Theodore Roosevelt complements Grace Stackpole Roosevelt on the photograph of her and the new baby. Roosevelt then discusses the telegram concerning Archie Roosevelt’s injuries.
1918-03-17