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Theodore Roosevelt updates Belle Roosevelt on the status of the family. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s husband has been unable to travel to Europe, and her son is still recovering from surgery. Quentin Roosevelt’s fiancee Flora Payne Whitney recently visited for dinner.
1917-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt updates Belle Roosevelt about the family. Ethel Roosevelt Derby has still not fully recovered from surgery, but Eleanor Butler Roosevelt and the new baby are doing very well.
1915-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about the family. Ethel Roosevelt Derby had surgery for appendicitis and is in the hospital, while Eleanor Butler Roosevelt just gave birth to her third child, Cornelius.
1915-10-24
Hermann Hagedorn must cancel his appearance at the Theodore Roosevelt Centennial Symposium as he must undergo an operation. He will be traveling to North Dakota later in the year and hopes to be able to reschedule his address.
1958-05-01
Hermann Hagedorn is doing well after his surgery.
1958-05-13
William T. Hornaday writes that the situation with Attorney General Gregory is “intolerable” and deserving of a congressional investigation. He also encourages Theodore Roosevelt to chastise Edward William Nelson and Charles Sheldon about the proposed sale of big game in Alaska. Hornaday believes that Roosevelt’s ear will recover, as his own did in 1906.
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1918-03-08
President Roosevelt is concerned about William Sheffield Cowles, who underwent a recent operation. Roosevelt enjoyed his recent trip and wishes Robert Harry Munro Ferguson could have accompanied him to San Antonio, Texas.
1905-04-14
Governor Roosevelt inquires about John Campbell Greenway’s health after an operation. He sends his regards for Greenway’s quick recovery.
1900-04-04
Governor Roosevelt sends his regards for John Campbell Greenway’s health. He conveys his children’s concerns about Greenway, and notes that they sent flowers with notes enclosed in the box.
1900-03-17
Governor Roosevelt sends his hopes for John Campbell Greenway’s improved health. Roosevelt states that there is little to write to Greenway about, except “petty and irritating fusses” related to local measures. Roosevelt also expresses regret that he cannot see Greenway while he is in New York City to open the Military Review, and relays the Roosevelt children’s concern for Greenway.
1900-03-26
Earl Grey sends words of encouragement as President Roosevelt recovers from the Pittsfield, Massachusetts, accident and subsequent surgery.
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1902-10-01
Douglas Robinson is pleased to hear that President Roosevelt is doing well after the operation. He informs Roosevelt of a circular by William A. Read regarding relieving the situation of the money market.
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1902-09-25
F. Norton Goddard sends President Roosevelt a copy of Adolf von Harnack’s What is Christianity and some newspaper clippings to read while he recovers from surgery.
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1902-09-26
After hearing of Alice Roosevelt’s illness and surgery, Francis C. Lowell writes to express his sympathy.
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1901-08-23
Endicott Peabody thanks Vice President Roosevelt for letting him read Professor Wilson’s letter. He will be available for a meeting after football season in early December. Peabody is pleased that Alice Roosevelt is rapidly recovering from her operation.
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1901-08-23
Reverend Schick offers his sympathy and prayers after hearing about Alice and Quentin Roosevelt’s operations.
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1901-08-24