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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister from the Lee residence, where he is visiting. He informs his sister of his upcoming plans to go to Maine and recounts his activities of the past few days, including visits and recreation with the Lees, Whitneys, and Staltonstalls. Roosevelt also mentions the books that we wants for his birthday.
1879-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister upon returning to Cambridge. He recounts his most recent social activities, including a visit with the Welds and a Sunday spent with the Saltonstalls and Alice Lee.
1879-09-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister about his weekend plans and requests that she and other family members come visit him at Harvard. In particular he wants her to meet some of his girl friends, including Alice Lee, with whom he has become close.
1879-05-20
Theodore Roosevelt informs Anna Roosevelt that he has made it safely back to Chestnut Hill. He tells his sister how fond the Lee family is of her. He enjoyed Mount Desert, Maine, and he will go to Oyster Bay, New York, in a few days.
1880-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister shortly after their father’s death. He looks forward to coming home again and remembers his father. Roosevelt also mentions the kindness of his friends at this time.
1878-03-03
Uncle Sam sits in a chair with three putti or cupids handing him valentine cards that state “Assistance and Sympathy during the Spanish-American War.” The cards have come from “England,” “Germany,” and “Russia.” Caption: Uncle Sam — I didn’t know I had so many friends till I won that fight!
European Colonial powers were happier with a weak Spain administering a far-flung and shaky empire than a strong United States joining the ranks of imperialism. After the American victory in the Spanish-American War, those powers sought to cozy up to the new member of the colonial club, as it were.
President Roosevelt asks if something can be done regarding the case of the son of his old friend, Edmond Kelly.
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1902-12-19
President Roosevelt has been concerned about Constance, Augustus Peabody Gardner’s wife, and congratulates Gardner on his triumph (most likely referring to Gardner’s nomination as a Republican candidate for Congress).
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1902-09-29
President Roosevelt has been thinking of Cecil Spring Rice, and wishes he could come to the United States to be a guest at the White House.
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1901-10-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he appreciates the check and friendship of Georgina Schuyler and Louisa Lee Schuyler.
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1912-08-28
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Mary Elizabeth Blampey Trautmann for her letter, and speaks of his respect and friendship for her and her husband.
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1912-08-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes a response letter to Elon Huntington Hooker sending warm wishes to his family.
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1912-07-08
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Judge Post a letter from Roosevelt, who would like Post to get in touch with Francis March Hatch.
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1912-07-08
Theodore Roosevelt appreciates the touching letter from a friend on the Canal Zone.
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1912-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Father Zahm for his continued friendship during his campaign and hopes that his prophecy is coming true.
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1912-06-06
Theodore Roosevelt is “greatly touched and pleased” with Mrs. Harrison’s letter and acknowledges her “staunch” friendship.
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1912-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Julian LaRose Harris for his information and believes Wright to be a valuable man. Roosevelt also thanks Harris for being a good friend and would like to see him when possible.
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1912-05-31
Theodore Roosevelt is glad to hear from Hugh McAtamney, his “old Mulberry Street friend,” and appreciates McAtamney’s letter.
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1912-05-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends Roosevelt’s regret that he cannot make it to the dedication exercises at the Montefiore Synagogue. Roosevelt would have liked to attend, because of his longtime friendship with Isidor Straus. (The synagogue dedicated a window in memory of Straus, who died on the Titanic.)
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1912-05-24
Even though their political views are moving in opposite directions, Theodore Roosevelt assures Senator Lodge that he will never lose his personal affection. Roosevelt was pleased to see Lodge’s son, John Ellerton Lodge, and John’s wife, Mary Connolly Lodge.
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1912-03-01