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President Roosevelt will follow the course suggested by William Emlen Roosevelt and will advise Congress that if they do not act, he will. Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock has promised a pony for the children. James Bronson Reynolds of the University Settlement can be contacted regarding a political subscription.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-09
Walter Worthington Bowie sends Secretary to the President William Loeb a bill for “freight charges on one pony consigned to President Theodore Roosevelt.”
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1907-04-08
Quentin Roosevelt photographed on the pony, Algonquin, at the White House.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about an issue regarding sister Corinne and her husband Douglas Robinson. One of the Robinson’s nurses became stricken with the measles so they sent her to Roosevelt’s house without informing him. They had to have the house fumigated and wife Edith was extremely upset. Roosevelt hired Winty Chanler’s pony for the summer.
1891-05-04
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about recent happenings with wife Edith and himself. They recently traveled to New York and spent several days entertaining guests. Roosevelt made a speech at the Federal Club dinner. Rob is still trying to sell his pony.
1891-03-09
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his recent trips to New York and Yale University. He met several friends for dinner while in New York and he talks about buying a pony.
1891-02-22
Theodore Roosevelt describes two children, of similar age to his two middle children Ethel Roosevelt and Kermit Roosevelt, who ride ponies alone to drive horses every morning.
1896-08-30
Theodore Roosevelt received William Cary Sanger’s letter and does not know the pony he mentioned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-09
President Theodore Roosevelt wishes for Chief Forester Gifford Pinchot to thank Wallace D. Simmons for his kind offer. However, Roosevelt cannot accept because his stable is full and he is unable to take another pony.
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1907-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt overestimated the weight of the grizzly bear and explains this to J. Alden Loring.
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1907-03-19
President Roosevelt enjoyed Donald A. Carson’s letter and is interested in his club for boys. Roosevelt tells Carson about his boys, Theodore Roosevelt, Archibald B. Roosevelt, and Quentin Roosevelt, and the animals around the White House.
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1904-12-02
William Cary Sanger is looking to buy a pony from David B. Rintoul that he believes used to be owned by a neighbor of the Roosevelts. He asks whether Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt or one of the children could telephone his wife Mary Ethel Cleveland Dodge Sanger to share anything they know about the pony.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-07
Theodore Roosevelt is staying with his family in Barrytown, New York. They have a new pony and Roosevelt is now able to paddle the rowboat. He hopes to see Dora Watkins soon and requests a return letter.
1867-06-06
Quentin Roosevelt is shown riding the pony Algonquin.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
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Theodore Roosevelt describes the family’s activities since they moved back to Sagamore Hill. Kermit turns somersaults in overalls, Ted is riding the pony Grant, and Roosevelt has been teaching them both to shoot. The scenery is beautiful but Roosevelt’s work as Police Commissioner has been wearing and harassing.
1896-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he has not had time to do much big game hunting while dealing with the cattle business and breaking in 52 new ponies. He also tells his sister to get some rest.
1884-12-07
Ethan Allen Hitchcock writes to the President regarding the tax on the ponies of the Flathead Indians.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-02
William Emlen Roosevelt provides his opinion on the best way to secure the laying of a Pacific cable. He asks if the Roosevelt children would like a pony as he can acquire one for $150.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-08