Health

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Rudolph Garfield

Theodore Roosevelt is interested in what James Rudolph Garfield had to say in his letter. Roosevelt agrees with what Garfield says about the “new men in office,” likely referring to President Woodrow Wilson’s administration. In Roosevelt’s mind, Wilson’s conduct following the sinking of the Lusitania is “one of the most cowardly bits of clever infamy” he has ever witnessed, although Medill McCormick has told him it made Wilson strong in Illinois.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-09

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Endicott Peabody

Theodore Roosevelt tells Endicott Peabody about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s recovery after an operation. Roosevelt is pleased with what Peabody has said about Quentin Roosevelt and agrees that he is maturing. Roosevelt believes that both Quentin and Archie Roosevelt are good boys.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-04-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mrs. Louise Eustis Hitchcock

Theodore Roosevelt responds to a letter Mrs. Louise Eustis Hitchcock wrote to Edith Roosevelt. He worries about her health and hopes she will go to Colorado Springs to recuperate. He plans to stop by for a visit once he is cleared by the doctor as a result of an accident. Roosevelt plans to respond to her after he finds out more about the National Security League from Leonard Wood.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-05-29

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elizabeth Waters Quay

Theodore Roosevelt declines the request of Elizabeth Waters Quay’s friend to write a poem. He expresses concern for Quay’s husband, Richard, who is not well, but is glad to hear about Quay’s children. Roosevelt invites the family to his home if they are ever in New York. Roosevelt also tells Quay that he would be glad to autograph a photograph if she sends one.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Presley Marion Rixey

The friendship between Dr. Rixey and the Roosevelts has been very meaningful and Theodore Roosevelt believes that Rixey was one of the most positive influences on his children. Roosevelt’s health had been poor and he is nearly “done out.” Rheumatism prevents him from exercising and lack of exercise makes it difficult to stay in good condition. Roosevelt was pleased with the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition and views it as his last adventure.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-02-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Carlotta Paulus

Theodore Roosevelt tells Carlotta Paulus to inform her mother that he is in good health. Roosevelt mentions that his daughter Ethel Roosevelt Derby is serving in a hospital in France with her husband, and Roosevelt and his wife Edith are watching their young son.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Walter M. Chandler

Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Walter Chandler is in good health after his illness and thanks him for his work involving the pension.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Spring Rice

Theodore Roosevelt is glad that the Ambassador’s health is good.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-11-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could go see Kermit Roosevelt, but does not feel that he can leave at the moment. He is working to keep the Progressive Party together. He is to give an address for the American Historical Association and will send it to Kermit. Roosevelt informs his son that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is not well, but believes she will be better. Roosevelt’s other children are doing well. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Mary Channing Wister

President Roosevelt is worried about Owen Wister’s health and thanks Mary Channing Wister for bringing their children to visit.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler

President Roosevelt thanks Nicholas Murray Butler for sending the letter from Alfred Mosely to him. Roosevelt promises to take all precautions while he is in Africa to stay healthy. He is sure that he will have a bout or two of fever, but understands that with proper precautions such attacks are rarely fatal.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lawrence O. Murray

President Roosevelt is glad to hear that Comptroller of the Currency Murray is healthy again.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-14

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Victor Howard Metcalf

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Navy Metcalf to find out about Admiral Robley D. Evans’s health when he visits the fleet. Roosevelt is afraid that he is not well enough to take the fleet to Australia and home.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Muir

Theodore Roosevelt thanks John Muir for his praise. He also wishes Muir’s daughter, Helen Lillian Muir, a quick recovery.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt is concerned to hear that Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou is not doing well and hopes he will get well soon. He has heard that Secretary of the Navy Victor Howard Metcalf also has “the grippe” and encourages Cortelyou to care for his health.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt has had some complimentary letters about his son, Ted, and has received a job offer for Ted for the upcoming June. Roosevelt asks about Ted’s examinations, and if he is still seriously laid up with a football injury.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

President Roosevelt is glad Archie has gotten new glasses and hopes they will help his headaches. Roosevelt offers his observations on local squirrels, a pet dog, and the recent high spirits of Audrey the horse. He also updates Archie on family life, writing that Ethel Roosevelt is still recovering from surgery and that Quentin Roosevelt never brings his friends home to the White House.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge and Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge

President Roosevelt thanks Senator Lodge and Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge for remembering his birthday. Secretary of the Treasury George B. Cortelyou is doing what he can in the financial situation and Secretary of State Elihu Root’s health has improved. Roosevelt enjoyed his recent hunting trip in Louisiana.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Presley Marion Rixey

President Roosevelt agrees with Surgeon General of the Navy Rixey’s concern about William H. Taft’s health.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theo A. Bingham

In a letter to Brigadier General Theo A. Bingham, President Roosevelt commends the general on his improving health.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-20