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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Emlen Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Emlen Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes his cousin William Emlen Roosevelt regarding family matters, mentioning recent news about William’s children. Roosevelt wishes that his son Theodore Roosevelt had focused more on his studies, but that he did the best he could to encourage him to do so. Roosevelt mentions a letter from Justice Townsend Scudder, noting that he doubts he could carry off the plan for which Scudder advocates. Roosevelt suggests letting Maxwell operate under the advice of Scudder, and that William should back Maxwell up when appropriate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about their brother Elliott’s illness and alcoholism. Roosevelt feels strongly that Elliott needs to enter into an asylum for treatment, and must do so very quickly. Everyone knows Elliott is “out of his head.” Elliott and his wife Anna suffer in the eyes of the public and “have no right to have children.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1891-01-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Czolgosz is convicted

Czolgosz is convicted

The Winsted Evening Citizen includes the outcome of Leon Czolgosz’s murder trial, a list of Theodore Roosevelt’s literary accomplishments, and an account of Roosevelt as a father. NOTE: The newspaper erroneously listed the date as Wednesday, September 24, rather than the correct date of Wednesday, September 25.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site

Creation Date

1901-09-25

Creator(s)

Unknown

Address of President Roosevelt at Ellensburg, Washington, May 25, 1903

Address of President Roosevelt at Ellensburg, Washington, May 25, 1903

Theodore Roosevelt praises the people of Washington for focusing on the area’s industrial resources, while also thinking of creating a “higher life” through governmental policy. Roosevelt emphasizes the importance of “clean living and fair dealing.” Children must also be trained in how to overcome difficulties, not avoid them.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-05-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethel Roosevelt Derby

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethel Roosevelt Derby

Theodore Roosevelt is glad to hear that Richard Derby will be having the operation on his nose. He hopes Aunt Emily Tyler Carow’s trouble is not serious and is pleased that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt will be visiting Ethel Roosevelt Derby. He would like Edith and Ethel to take a short trip to Russia after Richard’s operation. Roosevelt will be a “conscientious, even if not wholly efficient, vice-mother” to Archie and Quentin Roosevelt in Edith’s absence.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1913-06-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919