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Mabel Wellington White Stimson had been away and has recently learned more details of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident. She sends her sympathies to everyone and offers her assistance if there is anything she can do.
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had been thrown from her horse on September 30, 1911, causing her to hit her head and remain unconscious for several days.
Langdon Warner hopes Mrs. Roosevelt is recovering after her fall. He also thanks Theodore Roosevelt for sending a pamphlet on protective coloration, and hopes Roosevelt will speak to Mr. Thayer about the pamphlet.
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1911-10-07
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1911-10-09
Ferguson, Robert Harry Munro, 1868-1922
Theodore Roosevelt notifies Anna Roosevelt Cowles of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s injuries from being thrown from her horse, and despite her injuries, the doctor is not concerned for Edith. Roosevelt informs Cowles that Archibald B. Roosevelt will delay his trip out west due to her accident but is doing well in his examinations and will most likely get into Harvard University.
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1911-10-02
Roosevelt informs Jusserand that Edith Kermit Carrow Roosevelt took a serious fall, taking her 3 days to regain consciousness, and spent the following 2 weeks in severe agony. She is now doing better and is in recovery, but Roosevelt does not know when Edith will be able to leave her bed. Roosevelt expresses concern to Jusserand over hearing that his wife is also not feeling well and is in bed. Roosevelt informs Jusserand that he must see him soon to discuss things, mentioning books he is looking forward to reading.
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1911-10-19
Mary Cadwalader Whitridge had been sailing and only just heard the news of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident. She hopes Theodore Roosevelt will send word on what happened and how Edith is doing.
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had been thrown from her horse on September 30, 1911, causing her to hit her head and remain unconscious for several days.
Winthrop Chanler has just returned from Canada and was shocked to hear about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s recent accident. He hope she is recovering well, and expresses his dread over horse accidents. Chanler shares some tales from his hunting excursions in New Brunswick.
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1911-10-11
Maxie Owen heard of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident, and shares with Theodore Roosevelt that her son is named for him.
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1911-10-10
Carl Hauser sends Theodore Roosevelt a newspaper clipping to show his thanks for Roosevelt’s kindness toward the Schlaraffia organization. Hauser also sends his best wishes to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt after her accident.
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1911-10-08
Louisa Lee Schuyler heard about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s fall and hopes the reports are exaggerated. She asks Theodore Roosevelt to send her an update on Edith’s condition.
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1911-10-07
Endicott Peabody looks forward to seeing Theodore Roosevelt and his family on Thursday. He also wonders if Roosevelt can give a lecture on Friday after Thanksgiving. Peabody adds that he was sorry to hear of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident.
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1911-10-07
Charles J. Bonaparte and his wife were very sorry to hear that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident was serious, and they hope she’ll recover quickly. Bonaparte mentions that his wife, Ellen C. Bonaparte, has been indisposed but is getting better.
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1911-10-07
Cameron McRae Winslow read about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident in the newspapers and hopes that the damage was not serious.
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1911-10-06
Sarah Belle Rodgers Henry writes to Theodore Roosevelt to express her and her husband’s sympathy over Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s recent fall.
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1911-10-06
Harry Johnston thanks Theodore Roosevelt for sending his collection of essays on birds and mammals. Johnson was also sorry to read in the papers that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt fell from her horse. He plans to visit Germany and Holland soon to study breeding in Europe, and mentioned an invitation from Booker Washington to attend the Negro Confrence in Alabama.
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1911-10-06
John Carter Rose and Grace Beatson Rose hope Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is not suffering too much from her accident. John also mentions Theodore Roosevelt’s recent article in The Outlook.
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had been thrown from her horse on September 30, 1911, causing her to hit her head and remain unconscious for several days.
Endicott Peabody was sorry to hear of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident. He sends and updated to Theodore Roosevelt regarding Quentin Roosevelt’s foot issues. Quentin recently saw Dr. Armstrong, who’s office was not clean and who did not follow the agreed upon plan from the doctor from New York. Peabody recommends seeing Dr. Cowles, whom Mr. Gladwin recommends and who Peabody would see himself, if needed.
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1911-10-05
Emile Kuntz read of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident and hopes it is not serious and she will recover quickly. Kuntz had the honor of being on the committee that notified Theodore Roosevelt of his nomination for president. Visiting Oyster Bay is one of his favorite memories.
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1911-10-05
A. W. Graves expresses sorrow upon hearing of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident and hopes she is well recovered by now. Graves also shares concern for corruption in local government and hopes Theodore Roosevelt will accept the Republican Nomination for President as Graves believes Roosevelt is the only man who can bring harmony as president.
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had been thrown from her horse on September 30, 1911, causing her to hit her head and remain unconscious for several days.
Heenan’s telegram expresses sorrow for the accident.
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt had been thrown from her horse on September 30, 1911, causing her to hit her head and remain unconscious for several days.