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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his mother-in-law Gertrude Tyler Carow detailing his summer at Sagamore Hill. He and wife Edith row and ride and he plays with the four children. He provides updates on each child.
1893-08-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt on his last day in New York City with his father. Sister Corinne invited friends to Oyster Bay and he will take them out in the boat. Roosevelt’s horse has “rubbed” his back again.
1875-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt about how horrible his examinations seem and his horse is finally well. He describes a picnic and a moonlight drive. Corneil and Hill came to church to sing.
1875-06-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt about a picnic with West’s “intended” and sister Corinne and a ride he took on his horse Lightfoot. Roosevelt also mentions how good it is to see their father happy as he is enjoying Mr. and Mrs. Dodge’s visit.
1876-07-25
Theodore Roosevelt hopes his sister Anna Roosevelt will not have trouble furnishing his room. Brother Elliott has a sore finger. West says he is having a good time on his trip and shot his first buck. Roosevelt rode Anna’s horse as his is a bit lame at the moment and Corneil took out a sailing party.
1876-07-30
Theodore Roosevelt gives his sister Anna Roosevelt an update on the pets at Sagamore Hill, including the horses and guinea pig. He relates a funny conversation he and wife Edith had with son Kermit and gives Anna some advice about living abroad in England.
1894-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt how happy he is to be back at Sagamore Hill and all his activities. He is revising his manuscript and Cecil Spring Rice is visiting. Kermit’s leg is “iron-cased” and the new black pony is a good mate for Diamond. Ted is learning to ride and he and Alice are learning to swim.
1894-07-15
President Roosevelt tells writer Edward Sandford Martin that he owes Roosevelt no thanks for helping Martin’s nephew. Roosevelt did it because he felt he ought to, not merely to oblige a friend. He will put “young Wilder” on a horse that does not bite or scratch.
1903-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt describes his hunting trip in Dakota Territory to his wife Alice. He describes traveling over the badlands with his guide Joseph A. Ferris, how the water made him sick, chasing a herd of bison, being charged by a wounded bull, and being awakened by wolves. He still has not killed a bison.
1883-09-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel about the dogs on his hunting trip including wounds they received and how affectionate they are. He also describes getting a lynx and the horses.
1901-01-18
President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel to comment on what she wrote him regarding the behavior of the family dogs and Quentin Roosevelt. He tells her about the new horse Renown and how he is afraid of automobiles.
1902-06-19
President Roosevelt acknowledges his daughter Ethel’s letters and talks of horseback riding with Mother and strolling the White House gardens.
1904-06-11
President Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel that he has not heard a word about the two new horses and says he wants a horse with which he will not have “an interesting circus experience” whenever they see an automobile. He will ride Rusty for now and is going out with Senator Lodge.
1906-04-01
President Roosevelt says how much he enjoys Ethel’s letters and is glad he enjoys her new room at Sagamore Hill. He cannot wait to get home and see the improvements that were made. Roosevelt is interested in what Ethel had to say about the family’s horses and complains about his ankle preventing him from exercising. He closes by saying Anna Lodge came to visit with her children who clamored to see Ethel.
1906-06-13
President Roosevelt describes rescuing a kitten from an attack by two terriers and seeing the Newberry twins burying themselves in sand. He also describes spending leisure time with Mother and a new horse he wants Ethel to try. He also mentions Phil, Jack, Ted and Kermit. Roosevelt signs the letter “The Tyrant” and includes an illustration of himself and the children calling him a “tyrant king.”
1906-06-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he received Ethel’s letter from her honeymoon and he and Mother are concerned about Richard Derby’s headaches. He details riding with Mother, working on his two “infernal” books before heading to Arizona, speaking to women suffragettes and the activities of other family members. At the end of the letter, Roosevelt has drawn cartoons depicting some of his activities and entitled it “A norful little adventure: A tragedy in three acts.”
1913-05-01
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his daughter Ethel for remembering his birthday and discusses playing with the grandchildren. He adds he got a new horse and a new pin he will give to Ethel or have duplicated for her.
1917-10-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son-in-law Richard Derby and thanks him for the nice things he wrote about Archie Roosevelt. He adds that he does not agree that Derby is a “mediocre soldier.” He describes rowing and riding with Edith Roosevelt and the antics of Derby’s son, Richard, Jr.
1916-08-16
President Roosevelt writes his daughter Alice about his hunting trip in Colorado and says he is bringing home a dog named Skip for Archie Roosevelt. His fever only kept him in camp a few days and he is happy to hear about Alice’s new horse.
1905-05-06
President Roosevelt writes his sister-in-law Emily Tyler Carow that he and his family have finally settled into the White House. Edith is kept busy with the children and Roosevelt is working with Congress.
1903-01-05