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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the current condition of their alcoholic brother Elliott, who is still not doing well. Elliott’s wife Anna has now had an “hysterical attack” due to Elliott’s violence and is hospitalized. Roosevelt insists that Elliott must either enter treatment or be left alone, without Anna and the children.
1891-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the condition of their alcoholic brother Elliott. Roosevelt advises Anna, and Elliott’s wife Anna, to leave at once with the children. Roosevelt will take legal action against Elliott at a later date to obtain support for Anna and the children.
1891-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Roosevelt continues to insist that both she and Elliott’s wife return home, whether or not Elliott is left behind.
1891-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Elliott appears to have changed his mind about compromising in the Katy Mann affair. His condition continues to deteriorate and Roosevelt encourages Anna and Elliott’s wife Anna to come home. Roosevelt wants Anna Hall Roosevelt to file for divorce from Elliott.
1891-06-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Anna will be returning home soon and Roosevelt hopes that Elliott’s wife Anna Hall Roosevelt will accompany her now that she has given birth. Roosevelt continues to advocate for Hall Roosevelt’s separation from Elliott.
1891-07-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott, who has admitted himself into a hospital for treatment. Elliott’s wife Anna plans to return home in August. Katy Mann’s baby has been born and according to an “expert,” the child’s father is Elliott.
1891-07-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the situation with their alcoholic brother Elliott. Roosevelt believes that they can have Elliott involuntarily declared insane or involuntarily committed to a hospital. He wants Anna to remind Elliott’s wife, Anna Hall Roosevelt, that she should not live with him. Roosevelt has begun informing the rest of the family about the Katy Mann affair.
1891-07-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about the status of things with brother Elliott’s alcoholism and the Katy Mann affair. Elliott has entered treatment but Roosevelt does not think it will be sufficient. Elliott’s wife Anna ought not to live with him or have any more children.
1891-03-01
Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on their brother Elliott, who continues to have a drinking problem. Sister Corinne has had a hard time with Elliott and with her own health. Roosevelt also informs her of recent happenings in the government. The Democrats are in a “hopeless snarl” over the tariff and the Republicans will carry the House of Representatives next fall.
1894-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna, discouraging her from going to visit their alcoholic brother Elliott. He does not believe that Elliott can be helped, so he should just be left alone. Roosevelt continues to put in long hours at the Civil Service Commission.
1893-10-11