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Corinne Roosevelt was ill but has recovered. Theodore Roosevelt relates a conversation he overheard with a German servant girl regarding keeping the goose for the next day. Roosevelt concludes with humorous illustrations of Darwinian theory.
1873-10-05
Theodore and Elliott Roosevelt are well but Corinne Roosevelt is often homesick. Roosevelt has been studying German and French. He even overhears some Minkwitz family conversations as they do not believe he can understand them. Roosevelt is concerned about the location of his boxing gloves and gun.
1873-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Lee Roosevelt miss Martha Bulloch Roosevelt and want her to visit as often as she wants to come. Roosevelt is anxious to discuss the new addition to the family, Anna Hall, who will be marrying Elliott Roosevelt. He thinks it is great that Elliott is to “marry and settle down with a definite purpose in life.” Roosevelt sends his love to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and her young son, Theodore Douglas Robinson.
1883-07-08
Assemblyman Roosevelt appreciates the note from Martha Bulloch Roosevelt and enjoyed his time at home on Sunday. His speech went well and he did not forget a word, even though he “felt just like a schoolboy reciting his piece.”
1883-02-20
Theodore Roosevelt reviews the Fourth of July festivities that took place with the Lee family at Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. There were fireworks, tennis, and Roosevelt “played bear” with the children. He will be leaving for home on Saturday and intends to study law in “John’s office” a few days a week.
1882-07-05
Theodore Roosevelt and Alice Lee Roosevelt are having a splendid time in Liverpool, England. Irvine S. Bulloch, Roosevelt’s uncle, is the “jolliest, kindest host.” Roosevelt has been discussing naval history with his other uncle, “the blessed old sea-captain” James Dunwody Bulloch. He has convinced him to publish a work regarding “naval operations abroad” during the American Civil War. Bulloch was a Confederate agent in Great Britain and managed these operations. Roosevelt really enjoys speaking with his uncle, even though had Roosevelt been of age during the war he would have served the Union.
1881-09-14
The trip through Switzerland has been happy, and the mountaineering has put Theodore Roosevelt in “splendid condition.” Alice Lee Roosevelt was less enthusiastic about traveling by mule. They visited Geneva and Basel. Strasbourg Cathedral has been a highlight, especially the cathedral’s astronomical clock. Traveling has been comfortable, and nothing has been lost.
1881-08-12
Theodore Roosevelt describes a day trip across the Kerry countryside with Alice Lee Roosevelt. Ireland is beautiful but has a “terrible understratum of wretchedness.” He personally witnessed this in the form of a man passed out from hunger. The man was revived, fed, and sent on his way with ten shillings.
1881-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt is enjoying the “loveliest honeymoon imaginable.” They are spending their time driving, walking, playing tennis, and reading aloud.
1880-11-04
Theodore Roosevelt has been living a “perfect dream” with Alice Lee Roosevelt. The house and servants are “just perfection.” He describes a relaxed, average day during their honeymoon.
1880-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to receive Martha Bulloch Roosevelt’s letter and is glad that they will be spending the winter together. He will try and be a good son to make up for Elliott Roosevelt’s absence. Roosevelt is marrying Alice Lee in six days.
1880-10-21
After hunting in Iowa, Theodore and Elliott Roosevelt have returned to Chicago, Illinois, to prepare for a trip to Wisconsin. They are enjoying themselves and have had “fair sport.” A visit to John Elliott is still under consideration. The weather has been lovely and Roosevelt has enjoyed driving across the prairies.
1880-09-12
Theodore Roosevelt is enjoying the hunting expedition with Elliott Roosevelt, although the hunting has been poor. Elliott is very popular with the farmers and hunters. Roosevelt provides a summary of the “motley crew” they are staying with.
1880-08-25
Theodore Roosevelt will be splitting his time between Chestnut Hill and Harvard, where he will be finishing his examinations. He will meet the family at the train station on June 19.
1880-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt wants to invite all of his New York friends and acquaintances to the wedding. He requests a visiting list of relevant people. Roosevelt is pleased that Martha Bulloch Roosevelt likes his future relatives.
1880-03-11
Theodore Roosevelt and Elliott Roosevelt are on a hunting trip through Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota. The accommodations have been rough but the hunting has been good. Elliott is the “perfection of a traveling companion.”
1880-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his mother for writing to him so regularly. He finished his exams and is afraid that his romantic pursuit of Alice Lee was “tough” on his studies. Roosevelt saw Alice twice last week and will not be able to see her again for several days. The ring has arrived safely.
1880-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt requests Martha Bulloch Roosevelt send personal items (silk hat and rubbers). Roosevelt relates he is working and socializing “a good deal.” He also expresses dismay about being asked to resign from the Sunday school class he had for three years because he declined to join the Episcopal Church.
1880-01-11
Theodore Roosevelt summarizes his recent socializing, including visits to the Guilds, Bacons, and Lees. He has an equally busy social schedule, plus studying and society work, for the upcoming week.
1879-10-20
Theodore Roosevelt is enjoying himself in Paul Smiths, New York, with H. D. Minot. Mose Saroyer wishes to be remembered by all the family.
1877