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This extract from George Benton Lossing’s Life of Washington suggests that George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River and surprising of the Hessian mercenaries, ‘awakened in Frederick of Prussia the sympathy and high appreciation which he manifested by the gift of a sword, with an inscription exclusively in praise of Washington’s generalship.’
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-18
William Loeb confirms that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt received Charles K. Farley’s letter and book of poems, and sends her thanks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-02
Postmaster General Cortelyou informs William Loeb that he has sent a “musical machine” to Oyster Bay for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-10
President Roosevelt thanks Carl C. Young for the interesting wine jug.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-18
President Roosevelt thanks H. Dudley Coleman for the olive tree that he and his wife, Jessica Prague Coleman, sent him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-27
President Roosevelt thanks George Johnson for the miniature teapot made out of a penny that he sent, and says that he gave it to his daughter Ethel Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-18
Three donations were made to Neighborhood House and the Associated Charities of the District of Columbia: $100 on February 4, 1907; $50 on May 10, 1906; and $10 on February 21, 1906.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05
“This institution is one of those to which Mrs. R. contributes $10 every November. File P. P. F.” This note was attached to an appeal letter and subscription form from the Central Union Mission of Washington, D.C.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-11
William Lawrence thinks that President Roosevelt did a great and honorable thing in refusing to be nominated for a third presidential term, and recalls an earlier remark by Roosevelt about wishing that President-Elect William H. Taft would be elected president in 1909. Lawrence asks if Roosevelt has read the book Eighteen Years in Uganda and East Africa in his preparations for his upcoming African safari. If he has not, Lawrence would like to make a gift of it to him. Lawrence hopes to visit Roosevelt at the White House one more time before he leaves office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-31
Edward North Buxton informs President Roosevelt that the elephant rifle is ready, and that he hopes to send it to Roosevelt for any adjustments. Buxton has spoken with Ambassador Whitelaw Reid, who believes he will be able to send the gun as a foreign office parcel. He sends Roosevelt a list of the people who donated to have the gun made for Roosevelt, and says that they all wish Roosevelt a good time on safari in British East Africa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-20
President Roosevelt thanks William Kent for his donation of Redwood Canyon to the government, to be used as a park for the preservation of redwood trees. The park will be named Muir National Monument. Roosevelt believes that Kent has “conferred a great and lasting benefit upon the whole country.”
Muir Woods National Monument
1908-01-22
President Roosevelt thanks George von Lengerke Meyer for the two salmon. He is glad to have “a sporting member of the administration.” Roosevelt is unsure if Meyer can be any help on “certain matters connected with the Japanese business,” but he would like Meyer to stop in New York on his way to Washington to discuss the matter.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1907-07-27
Theodore Roosevelt explains to Leverett Saltonstall about a misunderstanding in which he received two portraits of Sir Richard Saltonstall as a gift from Lord North in Warwickshire, England. Roosevelt plans to send them on to Leverett, a descendant, for whom he believes they would be a more appropriate gift.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1893-07-29
Theodore Roosevelt informs Leverett Saltonstall the portraits of Sir Richard Saltonstall recently discussed will be “shipped at once.” Roosevelt likes the portraits and thinks Saltonstall will too.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1893-08-03
Postcard with a color illustration of Santa Claus with a giant sack of gifts over his shoulder, on top of which a teddy bear peaks out, and houses below. The caption printed on the front reads “A merry Christmas.” On the reverse, the sender wishes A. Peterson a merry Christmas.
Fritz R. Gordner Collection
1908-12-23
Sally Flandrau Cutcheon now has to wear eyeglasses. She requests that Charles Macomb Flandrau purchase something for her and discusses her plans to travel to Chicago, Illinois. Cutcheon also requests that Flandrau tear up her letters.
1891-10-18
Kermit Roosevelt expresses his gratitude for the telegram, letter, and flowers from Isabella Ferguson. Belle Roosevelt is feeling better and they hope to visit the Fergusons soon.
1914
Kermit Roosevelt thanks Isabella Ferguson for the “most wonderful blanket.” He recently attended a polo tournament and is working on his final examinations. Roosevelt hopes to visit the Fergusons in August.
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Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is feeling better. She can walk and perform many activities, but some of her senses have not fully returned. Kermit Roosevelt has an upcoming cross country track meet and was accepted into the Porcellian Club. He humorously scolds Isabella Ferguson about her sending a gift back to him and Ethel Roosevelt, and he insists on returning the gift to her.
1911-11-17
Kermit Roosevelt is on his travels with Theodore Roosevelt across the Mediterranean and Middle East. They have been busy reading, visiting ruins, and taking photographs.
1909-04-09