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President Roosevelt has had some complimentary letters about his son, Ted, and has received a job offer for Ted for the upcoming June. Roosevelt asks about Ted’s examinations, and if he is still seriously laid up with a football injury.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-03
President Roosevelt writes an encouraging letter to his son Ted Roosevelt, who has been placed on academic probation at Harvard. He includes portions of letters from Dean Byron S. Hurlbut and Professor William R. Castle, showing that people at Harvard feel kindly toward him and believe that he can overcome this setback. He urges his son to study hard and focus on academics, rather than athletics or a social life.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-23
President Roosevelt shares some of an encouraging note with his son, Theodore Roosevelt. The note is from William R. Castle, Jr., the Assistant Dean of Harvard. Castle believes that Ted’s academic troubles are temporary and that he will overcome them. Roosevelt also updates his son on governmental goings-on and family life.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-20