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Theodore Roosevelt writes his daughter Ethel to say how happy he is about her recent marriage and thinks she and Richard Derby will be the happiest married couple ever, excepting himself and Edith. He says everyone loved the wedding and then details what he and the rest of the family are doing. Archie went with him to Andover, Mother is going to the opera and Quentin leaves for school soon.
1913-04-07
Theodore Roosevelt explains that Archie Roosevelt married quickly because he was called to duty suddenly.
1917-04-05
James Robb Church informs Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt of his engagement to Beulah M. Boss of New London. He gives his regards to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-31
Finley Peter Dunne cannot accept President Roosevelt’s invitation as he is getting married tomorrow and “thenceforth will not be accountable for my own actions.” He is coming to Washington in the near future and hopes that he can call upon Roosevelt at that time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-08
C. L. Perkins asserts that the reason for the New York Sun‘s opposition to Timothy Woodruff (former NY lieutenant governor) is because he married a woman of questionable morals. “Such a man with such a wife” might make a fine addition to Washington society, but the couple is not accepted in New York. Woodruff thinks he is “a power,” but as long as he is the leader of the party in Kings County, the county’s support cannot be counted on.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-12
J. Sherborne Singer relates his activities and the social events in Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-15
Tallulah V. Lang, a 30 year old single clerk in the Census Bureau, asks President Roosevelt to arrange a meeting between her and “some refined intelligent gentleman” who could be her “happy companion for life.” Miss Lang fears she may lose her job and hopes that Roosevelt might “assist her to a good situation.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-27
Basic information on Vice President Roosevelt’s marriages and children.
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1901
Dudley Stuart Dean, who served with the Rough Riders, thanks President Roosevelt for his kindness but is not interested in a commission in the army. Dean was recently married and active service in the Philippines would be difficult for his wife.
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1902-01-02
Invitation to the wedding of Augusta Altman and Harry Evans to take place on December 22, 1901, at the Pine Street Synagogue in Buffalo, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-22
If President Roosevelt visits Roswell, Georgia, the home of his mother’s family, he may be able to meet the minister that married his parents, Reverend James Bulloch Dunwody. Roosevelt’s parents, Martha Bulloch and Theodore Roosevelt, were married in Roswell, Georgia, on December 18, 1853. Even though the marriage took place in Georgia, it was recorded in South Carolina, where the preacher’s parish was located.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10
Consul Herdliska reviews the events leading up to his marriage and explains his poor relations with his wife’s parents, Captain Michie and Mrs. Michie. He claims his in-laws are conspiring to prevent his reappointment or ability to obtain another position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-28
A trace copy of the marriage record for Theodore Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch. They married December 18, 1853.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1853-12-18