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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt updates Kermit Roosevelt on preparations for their Safari and on family life. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has lately been exposed to commentary about the potential dangers of the trip, including letters from Cecil Spring Rice and an article in The Public Ledger. The Roosevelt family celebrated Ted Roosevelt’s birthday with a picnic, and Roosevelt feels strongly that Ted will be successful in his upcoming ventures. Soon Archie Roosevelt will be heading back to school and summer will give way to fall.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emily Tyler Carow

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emily Tyler Carow

President Roosevelt thanks his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow for the book that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt got him on her behalf. The Roosevelts have had their “usual type of Christmas,” though with fewer toys as the children get older. Soon they will go to the Pine Knot cabin with friends. Roosevelt has much to worry him in his work, but the incidents “will all go downstream.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Charles A. Van Der Veer

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Charles A. Van Der Veer

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Charles A. Van Der Veer that Roosevelt is satisfied with the plans in place for him to visit and dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Dam. However, plans for the Sunday after should be paused because he may wish to leave early so he can get to Mesa to spend as much time as possible with his son Archie. The secretary says that Roosevelt is pleased with all other plans for him in Arizona. He adds that Roosevelt particularly wants to meet with the Rough Riders in Mesa.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-11

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alice Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alice Roosevelt

President Roosevelt is curious to hear about his daughter Alice’s experiences in Japan and the Philippines. He tells her about the “pretty vigorous summer” he has had. He goes into great detail about his role in bringing about peace between Russia and Japan. He also provides updates on the activities of the rest of the Roosevelt family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Program is approved

Program is approved

The program and schedule for Theodore Roosevelt’s trip to dedicate the Theodore Roosevelt Dam in Arizona has been confirmed. The trip will include, at Roosevelt’s special request, an opportunity for him to meet with some former Rough Riders. It is likely they will escort him on horseback to visit cliff dwellings.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-11

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt reports to his son Kermit Roosevelt that “life at Oyster Bay is as wonderful as it is pleasant.” He describes how the neighborhood entertained the officers of the Mayflower in a variety of ways. Archibald Roosevelt spends most of his time boating with his dog Skip. Roosevelt is again busy with work, which includes writing speeches and making arrangements for the Atlantic Fleet. He hopes Kermit is enjoying himself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919