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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethel Roosevelt Derby

President Roosevelt updates Ethel Roosevelt on recent family news, particularly the activities of her brothers. He went on a “scramble” with the officers of the General Staff and War College. They did not travel fast but everyone made a gallant effort. Roosevelt understands Ethel’s annoyance at the “old bores” always talking to her about her father’s career. He compares her complaint to General Sherman loathing the song “Marching Through Georgia.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-11-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt details a pleasant, busy Christmas Day spent with many family members and friends.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-12-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Theodore Roosevelt describes the lovely winter scenes in the country and in his warm house. He misses friends from the White House but he and Edith Roosevelt are happy to be home.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909-03-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Vice President Roosevelt expresses satisfaction with the visit from the Younghusbands that Anna Roosevelt Cowles helped him arrange. Roosevelt agrees to a visit to Farmington in the fall. He describes fun activities he has enjoyed with his family and their friends lately, including a humorous swimming adventure he had with the children that is not looked upon fondly by their mothers.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1901-06-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt is worried about Anna Roosevelt Cowles’s son, William Sheffield Cowles, Jr., who is unexpectedly not well. Roosevelt wants her to tell young Sheffield about a camping trip Roosevelt took with his sons and nine other boys, which he describes in detail.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-07-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Governor Roosevelt writes that Edith Roosevelt and their children enjoyed their visit with the Cowles family. As his vice presidential campaign winds down, Roosevelt finds himself feeling jaded, and expects that his voice will give out.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-10-16