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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 Roosevelt about his successful meeting with their brother Elliott. Roosevelt convinced Elliott to sign over two thirds of his property to wife Anna, and to agree to terms of probation.
1891-01-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about their brother Elliott’s illness and alcoholism. Roosevelt feels strongly that Elliott needs to enter into an asylum for treatment, and must do so very quickly. Everyone knows Elliott is “out of his head.” Elliott and his wife Anna suffer in the eyes of the public and “have no right to have children.”
1891-01-25
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
Robert H. Bruce thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter, which he will keep confidential. The Texas Democrats are split, and he agrees that the state should be Republican. Bruce joined the Republican party because its views are in accord with his. He has “learned to let the wine cup severely alone.” As a result, he feels better and has not given up on realizing his opportunities. Bruce hopes to see Roosevelt during his upcoming trip back East.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-13