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Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles of C. Grant La Farge’s wife Florence having twins. He also lists recent house guests and how he spends his time with wife Edith. Roosevelt says he is trying to get New York City Mayor William Lafayette Strong to remove Police Commissioner Andrew D. Parker.
1896-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt describes how absorbing his work as Police Commissioner is to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles. He feels he could do more if he had absolute power rather than being part of a four person commission. He finds the work hard and often disagreeable but feels he has accomplished a lot. Roosevelt also gives updates on the children, recent visitors, and his opinion on upcoming elections.
1896-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna Roosevelt that wife Edith and sister Corinne were relieved to hear from Bob. Roosevelt, Edith, Kermit, and Alice went to Orange, New Jersey, to visit Corinne. Alice will have to wear ankle braces and he is worried because Edith is not looking well. He has been busy with lunches and dinners at the Boone and Crockett Club.
1895-01-20
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt that Tilden Selmes is in the hospital dying of liver cancer and he and Edith have visited Mrs. Selmes. It was wonderful to have sister Corinne and her husband Douglas Robinson visit. The Leiters were just married and a cable just arrived from Turin with the news that Edith’s mother Gertrude Tyler Carow died.
1895-04-27
Theodore Roosevelt explains to his sister Anna Roosevelt how he spent his nights “tramping” the streets to see how the policemen were doing their duty, or rather not doing it. He is presently in good favor with the Republicans and has enjoyed his job as Police Commissioner. Wife Edith is enjoying a visit from her sister Emily Tyler Carow.
1895-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt he has not yet heard from General Tracey and Bob is visiting. Things are bleak politically as the machine Democrats are against the work he is doing as Police Commissioner and the machine Republicans are as well. He was asked to review a parade of liquor men.
1895-09-29
Theodore Roosevelt describes friend Bob’s visit to his sister Anna Roosevelt and how he spent a lot of time with Roosevelt’s wife Edith. In spite of Roosevelt’s success as Police Commissioner he has no real standing with the Republican party. He is happy Anna and her fiance William Sheffield Cowles approve of staying in London for the winter.
1895-10-06
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow, asking her to come back to New York for this winter or next winter. Roosevelt has a new pony and Edith rides quite often. Eldest son Ted has begun school but Roosevelt is not sure he can continue.
1898-12-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt about Edgar Young’s visit and his poor grammar. He won a footrace with cousin Emlen Roosevelt. He comments on gossip about two of the local girls falling in love with Frank.
1875-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt about a picnic with West’s “intended” and sister Corinne and a ride he took on his horse Lightfoot. Roosevelt also mentions how good it is to see their father happy as he is enjoying Mr. and Mrs. Dodge’s visit.
1876-07-25
Theodore Roosevelt hopes his sister Anna Roosevelt will not have trouble furnishing his room. Brother Elliott has a sore finger. West says he is having a good time on his trip and shot his first buck. Roosevelt rode Anna’s horse as his is a bit lame at the moment and Corneil took out a sailing party.
1876-07-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna about Bob visiting Edith and the children at Sagamore Hill. Their brother Elliott’s former coachman informed brother-in-law Douglas Robinson that Katy Mann is bothering Elliott again. Roosevelt describes the scene in Washington these days.
1894-06-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna at his disappointment over the Lodges leaving Washington and says he is disconcerted over what Anna told him about the Whites. William Astor Chanler stopped by and he was most interesting. This will be Roosevelt’s last week in Washington for some time and he just finished writing the third volume of Winning of the West.
1894-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt how happy he is to be back at Sagamore Hill and all his activities. He is revising his manuscript and Cecil Spring Rice is visiting. Kermit’s leg is “iron-cased” and the new black pony is a good mate for Diamond. Ted is learning to ride and he and Alice are learning to swim.
1894-07-15
President Roosevelt has read most of the articles in Lincoln Steffens’s book, but not the dedication. After he reads it carefully he will tell him his views on it. Roosevelt wants to know when he will see Steffens again and closes with “many thanks.”
1906-06-27
In a note addressed only to “Tom,” Theodore Roosevelt says he will take the 2 o’clock train and arrive in Philadelphia at 4 o’clock. He will stay at the “dear Doctor’s” but would like to stay at Tom’s house. He thanks him for the “Who’s Who.”
1916-01-13
Governor Roosevelt informs philanthropist Evert Jansen Wendell that he probably will not be able to attend on the 6th as he is already engaged.
1899-11-28
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his gratitude to Ada May Wilkinson for the five weeks he spent at her and her husband Horace’s home. He was glad to get a glimpse into “Horace’s varied political past.” Mrs. Roosevelt is also grateful for the care they took of Roosevelt. His son Ted Roosevelt and his family are visiting and he wants the Wilkinsons to visit.
1915-05-25
President Roosevelt is sorry writer Edward Sandford Martin and his son cannot come. Roosevelt’s family thinks as well of Martin’s son as Martin’s family feels about Roosevelt’s son Ted.
1905-09-15
President Roosevelt thanks writer Edward Sandford Martin for his nice letter and says he will tell him all about it the first chance he gets to see him.
1908-06-19