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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Roosevelt and his friends have created a polo club. Cousin Emlen Roosevelt is playing as well and Uncle Jimmie might, too. Two of Roosevelt’s political essays are going to be published. Alice is visiting Grandmother Lee.
1888-05-27
President Roosevelt is glad to hear from George Cabot Lee. Roosevelt sends his love to Mrs. Lee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-25
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 Corinne about his recent engagement to Alice Lee. Roosevelt mentions gaining the Lees’ consent to marry in the fall and credits his family’s hospitality and intercession in helping him secure their consent.
1880-03-08
President Roosevelt reviewed George Cabot Lee’s letter with Alice Roosevelt, who requests a portion of the five thousand dollars to be given to her immediately. Roosevelt asks Lee to invest the remainder and sincerely thanks him for helping.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-08
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1871 to December 1878. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s trip to Europe and Egypt, Roosevelt’s entrance to Harvard, the death of Theodore “Thee” Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s trip to Maine, and Roosevelt meeting Alice Hathaway Lee.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985