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Copy of a letter in which Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna about being turned out of Sunday School for being a Presbyterian. He states that Corinne Roosevelt is going out a lot and reports on his social activities at Harvard. This copy was written in an unknown hand.
1880-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes from Harvard to his mother to request his hat. He reports that he is doing well in his classes, and complains about having his Sunday School class taken from him. He says he will go to Chestnut Hill to see the girls, referring to his future wife Alice Hathaway Lee.
1879-01-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister about his social activities over the weekend, including spending Sunday with Minot Weld and walking with several ladies at Dick Saltonstall’s. He also mentions his heavy study schedule, the Porcellian Club, and sends his regards to those at home.
1878-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Corinne on his social calendar. He tells her of social calls made with Arthur Hooper, dinner with Henry Russell Shaw, dancing class, and parties. He also sends his regards to several girls back home.
1878-01-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister about an “assembly” he attended with Minot Weld, Henry Bainbridge Chapin, and Henry Jackson and tells her about the girls who were also in attendance. He also mentions a visit to Margey, who was upset that Corinne had not written her back.
1877-12-16
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Corinne about a “literary coffee party” he held with some of his friends at college. He also mentions a funny incident during Sunday School and future plans to attend a tea party with Minot [and] Weld.
1877-11-09
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Corinne for the books she sent him. He also writes of his growing respect for the intellect of his fellow classmates, especially after spending an evening boxing, wrestling, and reading Tennyson with several of them. Roosevelt also requests that she ask their father about a subscription.
1877-10-28
Theodore Roosevelt gives an account of his recent social activities. He mentions attending a party and the girls he danced with there, spending the night with the Weld family, and collecting snakes and salamanders.
1877-04-15
Theodore Roosevelt recounts to his sister his social activities of the past week. Roosevelt provides details on a sleigh ride and party given by Harry Jackson. Also mentioned is an assembly Roosevelt attended with Minot Weld and the Sunday school class Roosevelt taught.
1877-02-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne about life at Harvard College, including dance class and the girls he has met, plans to bring his friends home at Christmas, and his club activities with classmates Minot, Saltonstall, and Gardiner.
1876-11-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his mother, claiming it to be the longest letter he will ever write. He writes about many topics, including his friends and various social calls, the status of his studies and courses he is taking, his exercise regimen, and the weather.
1878-10-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about how much he loves having a horse. He includes that he and Harry Shaw put on a theater party for some friends. Roosevelt also writes that he has met a new friend, Nana Rotch.
1879-05-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he has continually been studying for tests. He also writes that he attended church and then took Alice Lee and Rose Saltonstall, along with Harry Shaw, on a walk. He says he is beginning to like Alice very much.
1879-04-20
Theodore Roosevelt invites his sister Anna to come visit, and he and some friends will take her back. He wants her to send up his bearskin rug. He also includes what he has been doing and what his plans are for the upcoming days.
1879-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he does not have much time to write a letter because he is so busy. He writes to his sister about the chances of being in attendance at Jack’s wedding. He also thanks his sister for purchasing a present for Nannie.
1879-02-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about staying with Minot Weld’s family and saying how everyone is so fond of her. He also says that he would not have had a social life if it were not for her. Roosevelt is “dumbfounded” at Jack’s engagement and is now formally a member of the Porcellian Club.
1878-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt asks his sister Anna if “darling Muffie” accepted his letter. He lists what he has been doing with his free time. Also since a large portion of his college career is over, he must figure out what he wants to do once he graduates.
1878-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about arriving back at Harvard. He also expresses in the letter that he needs a new bookcase because he has so many books.
1878-09-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna explaining how H. D. Minot has left Harvard to study law. Roosevelt plans to spend the weekend in the country with Minot Weld.
1878-05-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about trying, futilely, to tutor Arthur Hooper in German. He is glad to hear Anna took a trip.
1878-03-31