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Theodore Roosevelt is sorry that Thomas Watkins did not accompany Dora Watkins on her visit. Roosevelt has been feeding three dogs and four cats every day. He enjoyed the watermelon and will send a basket of chestnuts when they are ready.
1868
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Thomas Watkins for the watermelon, which will be eaten tomorrow, and wonders what Dora Watkins will do with his mouse when she leaves for Barrytown, New York. The Roosevelts are speaking French at the table and Roosevelt thinks it sounds funny. There are lots of animals, including three types of squirrels, and he has found six bird nests.
1867-07-07