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This is a map prepared by the Topographical Office, 308 Engineers, A.E.F., regarding the location of Quentin Roosevelt’s gravesite.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-08-10
General Pershing writes to Theodore Roosevelt and encloses an official report and photographs of Quentin Roosevelt’s grave (not enclosed).
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-08-23
Reverend Blackford writes to Edith Roosevelt and praises Dr. Lyman Abbott’s article in the Outlook entitled, “Transfigured Youth.” He expresses sympathy on the death of Quentin Roosevelt and recalls memories of Quentin as a boy.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-08-25
J. G. Harbard writes to Theodore Roosevelt to express sympathy on the death of Quentin Roosevelt and quotes Horace.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-08-25
M. Louise Garesche writes to Theodore Roosevelt to express sympathy on the death of Quentin Roosevelt and informs Roosevelt that Quentin’s memory will be “enrolled” into the Union of Masses by African Missionaries in prayer.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-08-26
The unknown writer praises Theodore Roosevelt for his example of endurance while suffering the death of Quentin Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-08-30
Envelope from the American Red Cross contains a photograph of Quentin Roosevelt’s grave (not included) along with flowers from the grave.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
Flowers from Quentin Roosevelt’s grave complete with paper backing and red ribbon.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
Post-Presidential Years (1913-January 6, 1919)
Margaret Dreier Robins writes to the Roosevelts to express her sympathy on the death of Quentin Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-22
Raymond Poincaré, president of France, writes to Theodore Roosevelt to send a French diploma (which French soldiers receive) in honor of Quentin Roosevelt and his death.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-09-3
Arthur Woods expresses his sympathy to Edith Roosevelt on the death of Quentin Roosevelt and recalls memories of Quentin and conversations with Edith.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-26
Cordelia Zane Euston Hays relates to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt a story that her chauffeur told of Quentin Roosevelt. She writes Quentin was “a wonderful fellow,” and he helped Quentin many times in Issoudun to start his motorcycle.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-11-09
General Passaga writes a note of thanks, to “grand citoyen” Theodore Roosevelt, and his sons, and the American people at the ending of the war. Letterhead: “Corps D’Armee.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-11-11
Emily Seligner writes to the Roosevelts, enclosing a poem, quoting a newspaper article from November 18, 1918, in which Theodore Roosevelt asks France to allow Quentin Roosevelt’s body to remain in France. “Where the tree falls, there let it lie!”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
Mrs. L. B. Lair writes to the Roosevelts to express her sympathy on the death of Quentin Roosevelt. Quentin’s death is announced at camp meeting, and some remembered Quentin “as a little laddies in the streets of Washington.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-11-19
Judge Buffington writes to Edith Roosevelt and compares the death of Quentin Roosevelt to the death of Christ. He speaks of the meaning of “sympathy,” and Quentin’s “life work was done early and done well.” Author recalls visit to Edith Roosevelt at her home, seeing her service pin, which now has one gold star. Edith “bought that star with (her) hearts blood.”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-11-24
A poem entitled “The Gathering Place,” sent from Judge Buffington to Edith Roosevelt, regarding “thoughts of heaven”
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918
This newspaper article addresses condolences to Theodore Roosevelt on the death of Quentin Roosevelt.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-22
This newspaper article states that Quentin Roosevelt’s death has been confirmed by a German source and describes Quentin’s final airplane battle.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-22
This newspaper article states that Quentin Roosevelt’s death has been confirmed by a German source.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-22