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President Roosevelt is very sorry to hear that Ted Roosevelt has broken his collarbone playing football. He hopes Ted is getting on well with his studies. Although it is not an easy job being president, Roosevelt is enjoying it and the family is finding time for fun.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-19
President Roosevelt suggests Henry Clay MacDowell for judge in Virginia. Ted Roosevelt has broken his collarbone playing football. It is not a serious injury and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is relieved as she believes he will not be able to play for the remainder of the season. Mr. Morgan is in favor of the treaty and believes opposition to it will crumble. Edward Oliver Wolcott shall have the Colorado appointments but he must produce men that live up to Roosevelt’s standards.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-19
A second doctor has examined Ted Roosevelt’s broken collarbone and determined it was a very bad break or not treated properly. The break did not heal correctly and the bone is deformed, but Ted will be able to “resume his athletic work.” Roosevelt thinks the doctor who originally treated Ted’s injury should know about the second doctor’s opinion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-23
Guy Ayrault, a long time Groton School professor, will be spending his upcoming sabbatical year in Washington, D.C. Ayrault will be studying the inner workings of government and Endicott Peabody hopes that President Roosevelt will have the opportunity to speak with him. Ted Roosevelt is almost healed from his broken collarbone.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-07
Endicott Peabody has confidence in the doctor at Groton School and reports on the treatment of Ted’s collarbone fracture.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-11