Asthma

Chloe B. Denison Pike tells Vice President Roosevelt about her son who has asthma and enjoys reading books, especially his book “Hunting Tips of a Ranchman.” Pike wishes to get a book for her husband, Charles P. Pike, who suffers from epilepsy.

Has been a house hold word in our home since seeing a list of your books in the House Keeper For a son who has had Asthma for years his ^great^ pleasure is reading and hunting when well enough he has been the owner of “Hunting Trips of a Ranchman” and read it and re read it but even the cheap edition sent out by the House Keeper [end of page] is more than we can struggle through some one would think that a small thing but a Husband sick with Epilepsy and son sick makes dark days I hope this will not take your time and annoy you, Charlie says surely he will write I should enjoy hearing from you I think it quite wise you with your hunting spirit in the Ranchman I do wish I could get book for him as it gives him so much pleasure he took care of us for years

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.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

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.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

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.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association

Creation Date

1985

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1870-01-28

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1873-06-29

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1873-06-08

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1879-03-16

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-09-11

Samuel Hanson begs Theodore Roosevelt to get his letter into the hands of John D. Rockefeller, in whose mines Hanson has contracted miners’ consumption and asthma. He is currently sick and staying in a sanatorium in Englewood, Colorado, but believes Rockefeller would help him if he received his letter. Hanson also mentions that if Roosevelt does not run for President, the country will vote Democratic.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-30

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-18

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-04

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.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-12-31