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President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit he cannot take any hard walks because of his leg but he is playing singlestick with General Wood. Roosevelt also says he rides almost every day with Edith, Ted or Senator Lodge. Roosevelt adds that Kermit will be delighted with the changes to the White House.
1902-12-04
President Roosevelt thinks Kermit Roosevelt has been spending too much time counting down the days until his return and that is why his marks are not where he wants them to be. Roosevelt visited Philadelphia to make a speech at the University of Pennsylvania and had lunch with the Philadelphia City Troop. Roosevelt also talks about boxing with Grant and wrestling and doing jiujitsu with Professor Yamashita.
1905-02-24
President Roosevelt thanks William Sturgis Bigelow for the scales and hopes that Bigelow can spend the night before leaving for Japan. Roosevelt also reports that Ted has had recent success with a martial arts throw.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-10