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Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit regarding a letter Kermit had written months earlier and telling him if he does not like his commission as captain of artillery, perhaps he can be transferred. He says Mother is proud of her sons but feels anxiety. He adds that Robert Perkins visited and his friend William Beebe is sick.
1918-07-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about the unhappiness of Archie, Quentin and Theodore Roosevelt regarding their circumstances in the war right now. He talks of taking a trip to Washington with Edith to visit Alice and Nick Longworth. He says Tommy Hitchcock thanked him for helping shore up conditions in the military training camps.
1918-01-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to advise him about approaching his superiors regarding a transfer to France. He also details the injuries Archie Roosevelt sustained. Roosevelt delivered a speech in Maine and reiterates how unprepared for war the military was.
1918-04-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about the commission Kermit just received to serve as an officer in the British military. Roosevelt advises him to act as though he expects nothing and not to bring his family with him.
1917-07-03
President Roosevelt shares Commander Albert L. Key’s letter with Secretary of the Navy Newberry. Roosevelt is unsure whether a court-martial is appropriate, but believes “action of a drastic kind should be taken” against Admiral W. L. Capps, Admiral Philip R. Alger, and Key for their public statements about the Department of the Navy. Roosevelt also requests that Newberry report back on the accusations against Capps.
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1909-01-08
Theodore Roosevelt wrote about Christmas day to Ted Roosevelt and asks that Archie Roosevelt read that letter as well. Roosevelt wonders if he can use his influence to help the troops at the front with the officer changes and to get winter shoes to the troops, but only if Archie wants him to do so. Eleanor can send him the information without going through the censors. Other troops need adequate clothes as well according to a visitor. Roosevelt believes the regular officers are too old and weak to be leading the army.
1917-12-25
Theodore Roosevelt agrees with Archie Roosevelt’s view of the war, although he does not think it will last as long as Archie does. Roosevelt writes of how the elderly regular officers are no longer suited for this war and how the volunteer troops are better prepared in his own unit. He also mentions how pleased they are with Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt.
1917-09-08