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Theodore Roosevelt advises his sister Anna Roosevelt that she must not marry William Sheffield Cowles yet because his previous marriage may not be entirely annulled. He has people researching the problem, but Cowles may have to return and sue his wife for adultery.
1895-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt that it does appear her fiance’s divorce would hold up in court and she can marry him and live in California. He asks if she would like him to see another lawyer about the matter.
1895-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna Roosevelt he is unsure of what else to do pertaining to her fiance’s previous marriage and divorce problem. He feels Anna and Cowles should return from London and consult with lawyers. There is a chance Anna’s marriage could be declared invalid.
1895-07-27
Theodore Roosevelt advises his sister Anna Roosevelt to return to America with her fiance, William Sheffield Cowles, in order to settle the matter of the legality of his divorce. He compares their situation to that of Mr. and Mrs. Pellew.
1895-08-01
Theodore Roosevelt does not know how else to advise his sister Anna Roosevelt regarding her fiance’s problems with his divorce. The lawyer Cleveland advises Anna and Cowles not to marry yet and come home to deal with the problem.
1895-08-05
Theodore Roosevelt relates the lawyer Cleveland’s advice to his sister Anna Roosevelt regarding her fiance’s divorce problems. If Anna and Cowles were to marry now, their marriage would be legal in California but not in New York, and a suit could be brought against Cowles for bigamy. It is up to them to decide if they want to take the risk.
1895-08-16
Theodore Roosevelt discusses the issue of sister Anna Roosevelt’s fiance’s divorce and thinks it is good she talked to a lawyer named Tracey. He inquires if they will marry in London or back home.
1895-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt is heartened by the advice from General Tracey regarding William S. Cowles’s divorce. Tracey disagrees with the view of lawyer Cleveland and wonders if Tracey should meet with the lawyer. Roosevelt thanks Anna for the clippings she sent and says that despite all the opposition, he has managed to get the saloons closed on Sundays.
1895-08-26
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna he will meet with Tracey when he is ready regarding Anna’s fiance’s divorce problem. He also talks of meeting and dining with Howard. Roosevelt describes the first yacht race he and wife Edith witnessed and tells Anna to rent her house without regard to their plans.
1895-09-15
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt that he met with General Tracey and Tracey concludes that if Anna and William Sheffield Cowles are married in London, their marriage will be legal in New York despite Cowles’s previous divorce. Roosevelt and Tracey agree Anna should stay in London this winter.
1895-10-01