Hughitt, Marvin, 1861-1949

President Roosevelt finds it a great comfort that his elder son, Kermit Roosevelt, is caring for his younger son, Archibald B. Roosevelt, while they are away at school. President Roosevelt gives Kermit advice on what he should do upon graduating. He believes it would only help Kermit to attend Harvard College for three years, and that going immediately into a career would not be beneficial because he is still young and inexperienced. Roosevelt encourages Kermit to seek advice from others, but emphasizes that college will help him mature and will benefit him in the long-run.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks Marvin Hughitt for the hospitality he and his son have shown to Kermit Roosevelt and the family as a whole.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Kermit Roosevelt that he is glad that the cavalry march and chicken shoot went well. Roosevelt details various happenings in the family for Kermit, and wishes him well.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt wishes Kermit Roosevelt good luck on his shooting trip. He additionally updates Kermit on Ted Roosevelt’s trip to Minnesota and on the their recent tennis matches, as well as Archie Roosevelt’s interest in sailing. Roosevelt is busy working on his speeches for the Mississippi River trip, but he is still enjoying the holiday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to wish him luck on his hunting trip with Marvin Hughitt. He says Ted beat him at tennis before heading off to John Greenway’s in Minnesota to look over the ground. Roosevelt describes Archie’s love of sailing and says he has been working on his speeches for his Mississippi River trip.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-08-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to thank him for taking care of Archie at Groton School. He also gives Kermit advice on what to do when he finishes at Groton, urging him to go on to Harvard.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit that people are urging him to run for a third term as president but he will not do it. He wants to get Secretary of War Taft nominated. Roosevelt talks of riding in Rock Creek Park and playing tennis. He also refers to a letter from Marvin Hughitt that was enclosed, asking Kermit if he wants to fish in Wisconsin or go duck and chicken hunting in Minnesota or Dakota in the fall.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-05-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Marvin Hughitt writes to President Roosevelt to say his son, Marvin Hughitt, Jr., would be pleased to entertain Kermit or Ted Roosevelt. He offers them fishing and boating in Wisconsin, or duck and chicken hunting in Minnesota or Dakota.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-05-13

Creator(s)

Hughitt, Marvin, 1837-1928

President Roosevelt asks Marvin Hughitt to give the enclosed letter by Kermit Roosevelt to Hughitt’s son, Marvin Hughitt. Roosevelt thanks Hughitt for his kindness toward Kermit. Kermit is not experienced with shotguns, but the experience with Hughitt’s son will be good for him.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919