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President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his distress over the government in Cuba. He then describes his trip aboard the Mayflower to see Admiral Evans’s fleet at Barnstable with cousin William Emlen Roosevelt, C. Grant La Farge, and Archie. They watched a gunnery exercise on the battleship Missouri (BB-11). Roosevelt ends the letter with updates on Ted and Quentin.
1906-09-30
President Roosevelt sends Finley Peter Dunne a copy of his correspondence with Norman Hapgood for Dunne’s personal use. Roosevelt asks if Dunne prefers to attend the target practice with him or go to Boston with Connolly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-04
President Roosevelt congratulates Lieutenant Commander Sims on the recent birth of his daughter, Margaret Hitchcock Sims. Roosevelt outlines his plans to visit the fleet at target practice somewhat later than his originally planned date.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-21