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President Roosevelt and his family at their summer home in Sagamore Hill, posed in front of an ivy-covered wall. Pictured from left to right: Kermit, Archie, Theodore, Ethel, Edith, Quentin, Ted.
Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site
1907
President Roosevelt is on a hunt in Oklahoma after being received well in Texas. He is still very worried about William Sheffield Cowles, Jr., who continues to struggle with his health. Roosevelt wishes he could help Sheffield or Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
1905-04-09
President Roosevelt writes from a train that he is eager to hear that William Sheffield Cowles, Jr., experienced no complications during his ear surgery and is recovering well. Roosevelt is also concerned about Anna Roosevelt Cowles, who has handled the difficulty with Sheffield’s health by herself for the last few months.
1905-04-14
After completing a successful hunt, President Roosevelt is relieved that William Sheffield Cowles Jr. is recovering from surgery.
1905-05-06
President Roosevelt was happy to see Anna Roosevelt Cowles and hopes William Sheffield Cowles Jr. is improving after his recent surgery. Roosevelt is pleased by the recent editorials and proud of the developments around the franchise tax.
1905-06-02
President Roosevelt hopes William Sheffield Cowles, Jr. is feeling better. Roosevelt was impressed by Cabot Ward in their first meeting this week.
1905-06-08
Anna Roosevelt Cowles has sent a very helpful letter, for which President Roosevelt sends his thanks.
1905-10-15
President and Edith Roosevelt have been worried about Anna Roosevelt Cowles, but they are pleased that she and Helena are doing better. He and Edith enjoy their meals outdoors when possible, and have arranged trees on their terrace so they cannot be seen by the public.
1906-06-13
President Roosevelt greatly appreciates the gift. He suggests travel arrangements for William S. Cowles and is looking forward to seeing Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William Sheffield Cowles Jr.
1906-08-21
President Roosevelt does not know when he will see Anna Roosevelt Cowles, but expects to see William Sheffield Cowles soon.
1907-10-28
President Roosevelt details a pleasant, busy Christmas Day spent with many family members and friends.
1907-12-25
President Roosevelt is pleased that Anna Roosevelt Cowles has been able to see his sons at their boarding school on her trip with her family. He is pleased about her husband William Cowles’ promotion to admiral in the Navy. Roosevelt also mentions having averted a possible “stampede” at the upcoming Republican National Convention in Chicago.
1908-06-17
President Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt have designated breakfast as their private family meal, and he enjoys spending this time with his children. He looks forward to a favorable result in the upcoming election; Edith has invited the members of the cabinet over on election day to celebrate or mourn the outcome as it happens.
1904-10-18
Copy print (by Charles E. Hayes of Unionville, CT) of Theodore Roosevelt’s grandfather, Cornelius Van Schaack Roosevelt. Identification in the hand of Roosevelt’s sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
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President Roosevelt’s cousin, Mary Leontine Roosevelt Leaycraft, encloses a letter from Edith Stowe, the grand niece of the late William H. Perot, head of shipping firm Perot, Son & Co. In the letter, Stowe appeals for appointment to a government position. Leaycraft adds that her son will vote for Roosevelt in 1904.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-14
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson has been ill but appears to be recovering well and President Roosevelt should not worry. Douglas Robinson wishes Roosevelt a belated happy birthday and congratulates him on his successful handling of the Anthracite Coal Strike. He asks if Roosevelt can attend the fiftieth anniversary of the Children’s Aid Society.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-28
Irvine Smith is distantly related to President Roosevelt and would like Roosevelt to visit Georgia. Smith can tell Roosevelt about the family members he knew and they can tour historic buildings related to the Roosevelt family. He also offers to serve “an old Georgia dinner.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-16
Jacob Schloss is sending six complimentary cabinet photographs of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and requests that President Roosevelt visit for a photography session when he is in New York City.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-25