Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
President Roosevelt loved Kermit’s letter and reports that his western trip has been very tiring. Roosevelt plans to go for a ride with Seth Bullock.
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Creation Date
1903-04-05
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Bullock, Seth, 1849-1919
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to men who have volunteered for service in World War I
Theodore Roosevelt writes to the men who have volunteered for service in the firing lines during World War I to discuss his disappointment at being unable to join them, after President Wilson said Roosevelt could not reform the Rough Riders. Each man who was to be involved in the regiment can now join the military another way or serve his country in civil life. The funds that have been used for the regiment will be withdrawn and applied to another purpose. All four divisions would have sailed by September 1. Roosevelt challenges Wilson’s belief that the regiment would have only had a political impact and not contributed to the success of the war.
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Creation Date
1917-05-20
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
President Roosevelt sends Kermit Roosevelt a kind letter from Seth Bullock. Roosevelt reminds Kermit that if he becomes ill in Africa he will be sent home. Manuel A. Da Silva has been hired to be Kermit’s guide, and Roosevelt has been discussing the trip with his English friends.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-10-05
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The president on horseback
This newspaper article includes several images of President Roosevelt on horseback, including the president instructing Ted Roosevelt in hurdling, the president himself hurdling a stone fence, Captain Fitzhugh Lee riding a horse, and the president sitting at his desk.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-06-02
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South Dakota
Gifford Pinchot offers conservation themed speaking points that President Roosevelt can use in South Dakota during his western trip.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-03-30
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Letter from George B. Cortelyou to William Loeb
Republican National Committee Chairman Cortelyou sends to William Loeb a letter for President Roosevelt from Captain Seth Bullock. Cortelyou also mentions that he will decide soon whether he supports Agriculture Secretary James Wilson’s and Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild’s visit to Missouri and Nevada.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-09-02
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
President Roosevelt forwards to his son Kermit a letter from Seth Bullock. When Kermit and he go to Africa, if Kermit gets sick he will have to go home. He has heard from Manuel A. da Silva and has engaged him to go with Kermit. Roosevelt has also received some letters from his English friends but does not feel it necessary to send them to Kermit.
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Creation Date
1908-10-05
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he cannot wait until Kermit, Belle, and their new baby arrive in New York. He tells Kermit that Archie, Ted, and Quentin plan to go to the Plattsburg military training camp again this summer and he thinks Kermit should go too. Roosevelt fears that it will be difficult for Kermit to get a commission because he did not go last year. Roosevelt closes by describing his trip to the West Indies.
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Creation Date
1916-02-24
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say that if America enters the war against Germany, Seth Bullock will put Kermit in as captain and Ted and Archie will also become officers. Roosevelt says unless there is a change, he will not be able to support either of the political parties next year. He closes by describing his trip to the Panama-Pacific Exposition in California.
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Creation Date
1915-08-06
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit and Belle Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit and daughter-in-law Belle about Archie and Quentin going to army camp for training. He talks about the fancy dress party he and Edith hosted. Edith is ill because of the poison ivy, and Ethel is visiting with her son. Roosevelt encloses a letter from Seth Bullock regarding Kermit in case of war.
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Creation Date
1915-07-10
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say that in the event of war with Germany, Roosevelt plans to form a mounted regiment and wants Kermit to be a lieutenant. He says if war should break out with Mexico he would not want Kermit to join because it would be better suited to Archie or Quentin. He says he will write Seth Bullock about forming a North Dakota regiment. Roosevelt also talks about a visit from Archie and Archie’s view on Harvard Clubs including the Porcellian.
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Creation Date
1915-06-26
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his thoughts on the upcoming Republican National Convention. He is sure they can get Secretary of War Taft nominated but Roosevelt does worry about a “stampede” for himself. He encloses letters he wrote to be read at the Convention. Roosevelt also writes about spring in Washington, D.C., his thoughts on the guns to take on the African hunting trip, and what to do with Archie’s schooling at Groton.
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Creation Date
1908-06-06
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about journalists and newspapers that attack him, naming William Randolph Hearst specifically. He talks about a lunch with the “tennis cabinet” where a trophy was presented to Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon. Roosevelt closes with news from Ted and Archie.
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Creation Date
1907-11-14
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to ask when Kermit wants Seth Bullock and his family to visit. Roosevelt is glad that Kermit has taken up boxing. Roosevelt talks about seeing family when he went to Oyster Bay to vote and reports on election outcomes in certain states.
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Creation Date
1907-11-07
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to describe his trip down the Mississippi River. He describes the history of the river and stops along the way to make speeches. Roosevelt ends by saying that he is going bear hunting.
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Creation Date
1907-10-01
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit from Colorado to tell him about his successful hunting trip and a dog he wants to take home to Archie. He also says he has a touch of Cuban fever and cannot wait to get back to Mother. Roosevelt is sure that Kermit will enjoy his trip to Deadwood with Seth Bullock.
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Creation Date
1905-05-02
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Hay
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of State John Hay about his tour of the western states. He describes the people and towns as greeting him enthusiastically. Roosevelt also gives short reminisces of his years out west as a cattle rancher. He mentions opening the World Fair in St. Louis, his impression of the Pacific Coast states, the status of many Rough Riders and the violence of frontier life.
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Creation Date
1903-08-09
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Excerpts of a letter from Stanley Bullock to Kenneth C. Kellar
Stanley Bullock recalls a 1906 hunting trip from the Black Hills to Medora, North Dakota, with Kermit Roosevelt, two of Kermit’s friends, and Bullock’s father Seth.
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Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Creation Date
1949
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft
In the unlikely event of war with Mexico, Theodore Roosevelt requests permission to raise a division of cavalry similar to the Rough Riders of the Spanish-American War. He summarizes his plan for creating the unit and argues in favor of its potential effectiveness.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-03-14
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Miller
Theodore Roosevelt thanks William H. Miller for the gift of a Morgan stallion which he has decided to donate to the Government Stud Farm. During his administration, Roosevelt established the farm to preserve the old American breed.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-19