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Theodore Roosevelt informs H. D. Minot that he should be able to meet him in the White Mountains for a weekend. He writes that he spent most of his summer in Oyster Bay, but visited Maine for a month. Roosevelt has started work again and is going to try to keep his grades up.
1879-09-30
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say he is glad he went out for the football team and that he expects him to have hard times with his six courses. He also reports that duffel bags and shoes have arrived for their African trip and asks Kermit how many pairs of shoes he wants.
1908-10-06
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister about his recent social activities, including a drive with Jack Tebbetts and calling on a professor with a Miss Lane, who is also teaching Roosevelt to play lawn tennis.
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Corinne that he has shaved off his facial hair. He encloses tintypes that he had taken to reflect his new look, and mentions that the next few weeks of school will be difficult.
1878-05-03
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 Corinne in anticipation of an upcoming visit home. Roosevelt mentions a sparring content, in which he came in second place, and a recent trip to Maine.
1879-03-23
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 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 about readjusting to school life after the holiday. He recounts his friends’ impressions of their visit to the Roosevelt home and mentions his future social activities.
1877-01-14
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to his sister for not writing sooner due to heavy studying and examinations. He informs her of his plans to introduce her to some of his friends over Christmas vacation. Roosevelt provides her with short character sketches of his friends, including Nickerson, Bacon, Hooper, Shaw, Chapin, Jackson, Pellew, and Welling. After receiving a postcard from her, Roosevelt makes plans to have a party during vacation.
1876-12-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister in advance of his trip home. He updates her on his health, studies, and laundry. He also sends her greetings from the Coolidges, with whom he dined the night before.
1876-11-26
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 describing how he spent the day with the Hoopers and the next day in the zoological lab preparing for an examination.
1878-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna describing how he has been gone and had a pleasant trip on the train. Upon his return to school he continued on with his studies.
1878-01-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he is concerned about his father being sick and wants him to take better care of himself. He says they are fortunate to have a father “whom we can love and respect more than any other man in the world.” Roosevelt got 90’s in two examinations and will reach New York on Friday.
1877-12-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna explaining that he has not written to her in a while because he has been very busy with school and studying. He inquires if anyone in the family knows a James Roosevelt who attended Harvard in 1840 and describes spending time with friends.
1877-04-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna saying he finally knows what it feels like to be as busy as she is because he had a busy week at school along with having to attend to three party call. He also describes three people that he talked to throughout the week.
1877-01-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna, saying his short visit home has made him homesick. He did not realize how much he would have to study at Harvard. Roosevelt also asks his sister to send him a list of what the family wants for Christmas and to send him things that he left at home.
1876-12-11
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his father for sending the petition that will allow him to attend church. The bag and clock have arrived but he will need several more books and the key to his bookcase. His room appears comfortable with the pictures hung and the knickknacks placed. Roosevelt attended a football game between the freshman team and Adams Academy. His studies are going well except the class “Theory of Determinants.”
1876-11-05
Theodore Roosevelt has not heard of any new developments in the collector-ship case and fears that Senator Roscoe Conkling has won. Roosevelt is looking forward to the holidays. He plans to make the most of the break as the “next two months will be tremendous work.” Roosevelt will be preparing for the semi-annuals and the athletic contests.
1877-12-08