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President Roosevelt is most concerned about young William Sheffield Cowles, Jr., whose ear problems may require surgery. Roosevelt wishes he could be with Anna Roosevelt Cowles and her family, and assures her everything will turn out all right.
1904
President Roosevelt continues to be worried about William Sheffield Cowles, Jr.’s ear problems and potential surgery. Roosevelt reassures his sister that the problems will turn out well, and Sheffield will recover completely.
1904
President Roosevelt is on a hunt in Oklahoma after being received well in Texas. He is still very worried about William Sheffield Cowles, Jr., who continues to struggle with his health. Roosevelt wishes he could help Sheffield or Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
1905-04-09
President Roosevelt writes from a train that he is eager to hear that William Sheffield Cowles, Jr., experienced no complications during his ear surgery and is recovering well. Roosevelt is also concerned about Anna Roosevelt Cowles, who has handled the difficulty with Sheffield’s health by herself for the last few months.
1905-04-14
After completing a successful hunt, President Roosevelt is relieved that William Sheffield Cowles Jr. is recovering from surgery.
1905-05-06