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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is unsure if Quentin Roosevelt has been able to get to the front but is pleased that he passed through the course at the French shooting school. American shipbuilding and aircraft production are speeding up, but Roosevelt is bitter when he thinks of the men who had to “pay with their blood” because the government was not prepared for war. He continues to advocate for action and preparedness for the future. However, the government is more interested in combating protesters against government inefficiency than those who are indirectly aiding Germany. Archibald Roosevelt’s wound has attracted wide attention.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is glad that Quentin Roosevelt passed through the French training school as he will be available for the front when American forces receive aircraft. Roosevelt has difficulty restraining himself when those responsible for American military shortcomings lie about their complacency and even boast that being unprepared was meritorious. However, many people are learning of the situation and are humiliated at the limited role the United States has been able to play. Dr. Mason, who has seen Archibald Roosevelt, will be visiting and letters have been received from Archie and Ted Roosevelt.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Quentin Roosevelt

The American public is beginning to show distress that their military carries “so little weight” in the current fighting. The Wilson administration is attempting to “speed up certain matters” but it may be too late. The administration’s positive forecasts also make it difficult to determine the “probabilities for the future.” For example, Roosevelt has no idea what Quentin is doing or whether he will ever receive a plane and be able to serve at the front. Spring has arrived at Sagamore Hill and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is doing well. Roosevelt is proud that his sons and Richard Derby have a part to play in the great crisis.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Quentin Roosevelt

Quentin Roosevelt’s letter from March 29 has arrived, and Theodore Roosevelt is indignant at the lack of fighter planes and machine guns. Quentin has been a “perfect trump,” and hopefully he will be given some active air service at the front. Ted Roosevelt is likely in the thick of the fighting. Kermit Roosevelt has been transferred to the American military as a captain of artillery. Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt, Archibald Roosevelt, Edith Roosevelt Derby, and Richard Derby Jr., are staying at Sagamore Hill.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-04-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Quentin Roosevelt

The family is concerned about Quentin Roosevelt’s accident and have only received limited information. Theodore Roosevelt is “indignant at the criminal folly” that has led to a limited supply of aircraft and guns. Flora Whitney is visiting and Roosevelt is impressed with her strength of character. She is ready to marry Quentin the instant it is possible. Roosevelt understands Quentin’s desire to reach the front and, after Quentin’s direction, is willing to speak to anyone to help his cause.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-05-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919