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President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit and says he hurt his ankle playing tennis. Roosevelt adds that George Kennan criticized him for trying to make peace between Russia and Japan, until Kennan learned more about the real situation. He closes by saying Doctor Bigelow has been staying a week or two.
1906-06-09
President Roosevelt tells General Wood that he recently spoke with Gordon Johnston, a former rough rider, who is “full of enthusiasm about [Wood] and not a little disgusted with the attitude of the southern Democrats in Congress,” who disapprove of Wood’s actions in the Philippines fighting the Moro bandits. Roosevelt has been resting this summer, although he sprained his ankle and has not gotten as much exercise as he wished. He feels that politically he has been successful the past several years, but “it is about time for the swing of the pendulum,” and comments on the strength of the Democratic party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-30
President Roosevelt was glad to get a letter from his daughter, Ethel Roosevelt, and is pleased that she likes her new room at Sagamore Hill. Roosevelt looks forward to getting there himself soon. He was interested in reading what Ethel wrote about several horses, but comments that he himself has not been able to do much riding or get other exercise because of an injured ankle. He has more stories to tell Ethel when he sees her in person.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-13
President Roosevelt was delighted to receive the letter from his daughter, Ethel Roosevelt, and understands her joy in exploring the attic. He is glad that she has made a new friend, and was interested in hearing about her experiences horseback riding. Roosevelt has not been able to be very active for several weeks, and does not think his ankle will be healed enough to play tennis for another couple weeks. He hopes, though, to be able to go riding soon. Roosevelt is pleased that Ethel is going to teach Sunday school, and comments on a charitable cause he was able to contribute to recently. He has not heard from Ethel’s sister Alice Roosevelt Longworth on her honeymoon, but says that she seems to be enjoying herself, and hopes that the attentions of royalty do not hurt the political career of her new husband, Nicholas Longworth.
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1906-06-17
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit Roosevelt about some goings-on at the White House, including a sprained ankle and a visit from George Kennan. Roosevelt is pleased by Kermit’s decision to stay in Groton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-09
Harvard University Dean Hurlbut received a letter from President Roosevelt’s son Ted and hopes that Ted’s ankle heals swiftly. He explains to President Roosevelt that he did not receive word from Ted’s doctor and could not locate him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-04
Anna Roosevelt Cowles has hurt her ankle, but Governor Roosevelt looks forward to seeing her on his visit soon. He updates her on his correspondence with the Lodges.
1900-04-25
President Roosevelt says Ethel’s letter to Mother told them all they wanted to know and he sympathizes with her about the 8:00 breakfast matter. He looks forward to the changes that were made at Sagamore Hill and adds that as fond as he is of the White House, there is no place like home. Mother is feeling pretty well and his ankle still bothers him so he cannot take any exercise.
1906-06-11
President Roosevelt says how much he enjoys Ethel’s letters and is glad he enjoys her new room at Sagamore Hill. He cannot wait to get home and see the improvements that were made. Roosevelt is interested in what Ethel had to say about the family’s horses and complains about his ankle preventing him from exercising. He closes by saying Anna Lodge came to visit with her children who clamored to see Ethel.
1906-06-13