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President Roosevelt is glad that Endicott Peabody took the actions he did regarding his son Archibald B. Roosevelt’s teeth. He hopes that now Archie will be all right, now that the strain from the trouble with his teeth is passed.
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1908-11-02
President Roosevelt encloses a “rather puzzling” letter from the Kodak Company for his son Kermit. He asks if the camera is the kind Kermit wants, or if he should order a different kind. Roosevelt is glad that Kermit is out for the “freshman football eleven” and that he is going to attempt the two-mile run. He also tells a humorous story about Quentin selling a pig to “the animal man” for the profit of a nickel, and leading the pig in a parade.
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1908-10-17
Theodore Roosevelt tells his son Ted that he is proud of how he has conducted himself, and how well he has done at his work. Roosevelt tells his son his plans for going to Oyster Bay to vote, and says he will send more specific train times later. Regarding the campaign, Roosevelt says that he cannot campaign as much as he would like due to the difference between his temperament and William H. Taft’s temperament.
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1908-10-17
William Loeb informs Allan McMahan that President Roosevelt’s sons already have plans for the summer and cannot accept his invitation.
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1908-07-07
In response to John C. Campbell’s letter to Ethel Roosevelt, William Loeb informs him that members of the Roosevelt family do not interfere in the appointment of government positions.
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1908-06-12
President Roosevelt thanks Endicott Peabody for the note about his son, Archibald B. Roosevelt. He now agrees with Peabody that Archie should remain at Groton, but be held back a year. Per Peabody’s request, he sent a note of congratulation to Professor Edward Caldwell Moore.
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1908-06-04
President Roosevelt understands Endicott Peabody’s letter about his son Archie’s school performance better now that he has received a letter from his son Kermit. Roosevelt does not want to hold Archie back a year yet, but would rather see how he does with tutoring and give him another chance.
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1908-05-27
President Roosevelt recounts for his son Archibald the mischief that Quentin has been getting into this week. First, Quentin has taken up a new interest in bees and brought a beehive to school before bringing it back to the garden. Second, Quentin was hit in the eye with a foul ball while keeping score for a baseball game and now “feels much much like a baseball hero.”
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1908-05-30
President Roosevelt updates Archibald B. Roosevelt on the weather and flora in Washington, his riding with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, and Quentin Roosevelt’s baseball playing. The family will go see the juggler Harry Kellar tonight.
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1908-05-01
President Roosevelt congratulates Richard Kearton on his success. Roosevelt’s children have already been to see the pictures and hear Kearton, and greatly enjoyed it.
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1908-04-13
President Roosevelt tells his son Archibald that Weast, a man the younger Roosevelt has taken interest in, has been taken care of. Judge Bromwell has arranged the transfer. Roosevelt is proud that his son called Weast to his attention. He also recounts a “most comic letter” from Theodore Roosevelt, Jr., asking them to purchase his horse and pay him for it. Roosevelt also updates Archibald on Quentin and the ongoing social engagements at the White House.
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1908-01-15
President Roosevelt passed along a letter from Kermit Roosevelt to Isabella. He teases his son, mentioning that he did not open the letter but expects a letter of his own from her soon. He updates Kermit on the weather and horse riding and rock climbing excursions he has taken with various visitors.
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1908-01-15
William Loeb sends the pass-books of Ted, Kermit, and Ethel Roosevelt along with checks that should be credited to their accounts.
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1907-07-01
President Roosevelt asks Marvin Hughitt to be honest about if he wants Roosevelt’s son, Kermit Roosevelt, to go on the hunting trip.
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1907-05-10
President Roosevelt updates his son Kermit Roosevelt on the weather and the family after the Easter holiday. He discusses the railroad situation and the requests for him to speak on the matter but reiterates that he would be repeating what already has been said. In a postscript, Roosevelt updates his son on the grounds and how the trees and flowers are blossoming.
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1907-03-31
President Roosevelt thanks Representative Washburn and his wife, Caroline Vinton Slater Washburn for their kind remembrance. Archibald B. Roosevelt is improving from his illness, but he is at risk of complications.
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1907-03-13
President Roosevelt assures William Dudley Foulke that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt “have known all thru how deep and sincere the sympathy of you and Mrs. Foulke was.”
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1907-03-14
President Roosevelt appreciates Earl and Lady Gray’s concern about his son Archibald. He sends his thanks and informs them that Archibald is recovering.
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1907-03-14
President Roosevelt updates his son Kermit Roosevelt on the condition of his brother Archibald B. Roosevelt, who has been ill with diphtheria, and all the gifts and good wishes he has received from his classmates and brother Quentin Roosevelt. Roosevelt does not think it is a good idea for Kermit to come to Washington to visit, as he may not be allowed to return to Groton School because of exposure.
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1907-03-07
President Roosevelt informs Anna Roosevelt Cowles that Archie is better.
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1907-03-08