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William H. Kuhl asks Theodore Roosevelt for advice regarding his life choices moving forward. He is twenty years old with a weak constitution due to asthma and would appreciate knowing whether Roosevelt would recommend setting out on his own or remaining at home.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt telling her how the family is doing. Edith Roosevelt is doing well and will be giving birth soon. Roosevelt has been laid up with an asthma attack. Daughter Alice is also doing well and is in good health.
1887-09-11
Douglas Robinson has sent President Roosevelt a telegram, but writes him a letter as well to thank him for what he has done for his son, Monroe Douglas Robinson. Robinson believes his son intends to do his best, and he wants to give him every opportunity he can. Corinne Roosevelt Robinson has had a bad attack of asthma, so Douglas Robinson will not be able to visit tonight. He hopes to be able to visit the White House the following evening if Corinne is doing better.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-04
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from October 1858 to December 1870. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s involvement in the American Civil War, Theodore Roosevelt meeting John Hay as a child, and the Roosevelt family’s first European trip.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1871 to December 1878. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s trip to Europe and Egypt, Roosevelt’s entrance to Harvard, the death of Theodore “Thee” Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s trip to Maine, and Roosevelt meeting Alice Hathaway Lee.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Theodore Roosevelt suffered an asthma attack but has recovered and is in “perfect health and spirits.” He has recently taken a walk in the country, visited a beer garden, attended an open air concert, and shot air rifles. When not studying, Roosevelt has been spending his time translating natural history, wrestling, and cooking.
1873-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt is undergoing a slight asthma attack but continues to study hard. He is enjoying his studies and believes he is making considerable progress. Roosevelt has also been boxing and adding to his various collections; 40 animals, 220 coins, and several German natural histories. The neighborhood children are amused by Roosevelt’s watch.
1873-06-29
Theodore Roosevelt had an asthma attack but has recovered. He explored a cave in the Albano area and has been playing soldiers with some Roman friends. Of the Roman sites, Roosevelt has seen the Colosseum and tombs along the Latin way. The Roosevelts are looking forward to returning home and leave for New York on May 15.
1870-01-28
Theodore Roosevelt is enjoying his hunting and camping trip in Maine. His asthma was initially bothering him but it cleared up after camping out. Snowshoeing is going well, and he feels like he has “got enough health” to last until next summer.
1879-03-10
Theodore Roosevelt has returned from a hunting trip and had a pleasant two weeks. He learned how to manage snowshoes and found the northern woods beautiful. Roosevelt visited two lumber camps and was interested to see “a particularly unique type of life.” The hunting and trapping was also a success. Roosevelt will try and be more diligent with his letter writing.
1879-03-16
Julia L. Michler is related to President Roosevelt and knew him as a boy. She congratulates him on his success and sends New Year’s greetings. Michler remembers Roosevelt’s parents and mentions how proud they would have been of him. She also remembers him coming to her place in Easton when he had asthma attacks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-31