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President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about how long he thinks Congress will be in session and the status of some of his bills. Roosevelt says that despite attacks from various groups and people, he has done a good job of getting his legislation through. He also adds that his ankle is still preventing him from exercising.
1906-06-17
President Roosevelt heartily accepts Sir Alfred E. Pease’s invitation to stay at his ranch in Africa. Roosevelt gives many details and asks questions about his safari planning, including: his itinerary to Mombasa; game he would like to find; his lack of physical fitness and the necessity to start out slowly; how much money he should advance to various outfitters; pack horses and saddles; taxidermists and naturalists he plans to bring along; hunting rifles and ammunition for the trip.
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1908-07-28
President Roosevelt is glad he has been practicing “Japanese wrestling” but he will not try it again until he is less busy. He feels like a “stewed owl” in the afternoons after working all day, and describes his various injuries and bruises. Roosevelt hopes that Congress will only stay in session another two weeks as things have been going well and he does not want anything to go wrong. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is on her way to Groton School to see Ted and Kermit Roosevelt since they have mumps.
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1904-04-09
President Roosevelt has been organizing the Panama Canal Commission and is pleased with the results. Next will be the “fight about General Wood.” Roosevelt has not been getting much exercise but walks in Rock Creek Park when he has time. The horses are all laid up.
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1904-02-27
President Roosevelt has been gaining weight despite trying to exercise. He plans to contact Mr. Keating.
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1901-12-21
President Roosevelt cannot afford the amount of insurance discussed, but could take $10,000 in each of the companies Douglas Robinson suggested.
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1901-10-28
Vice President Roosevelt is staying at the home of Ansley Wilcox and would be pleased to meet C. F. Moberly Bell at that location. Roosevelt believes that President McKinley will recover quickly from the assassination attempt.
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1901-09-09
Vice President Roosevelt thanks J. R. Dean and R. M. Mothner for their expressions of sympathy. He is confident that President McKinley will recover.
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1901-09-09
Vice President Roosevelt does not know anything about Fletcher D. Proctor’s missing coat. Roosevelt feels assured that President McKinley will recover from the assassination attempt. When Proctor is next at Roosevelt’s home they will discuss New York politics.
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1901-09-09
Vice President Roosevelt thanks Acting Governor Northcott for the telegram. He hopes that before Northcott receives his reply President McKinley will be out of danger.
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1901-09-09
Vice President Roosevelt thanks James G. Lowdon for the telegram. He is grateful that President McKinley is recovering; though there is still some danger.
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1901-09-09
Vice President Roosevelt thanks Charles Harcourt and the Grand Army of Colorado and Wyoming for the letter of sympathy. They have every reason to hope that President McKinley will recover from the attempted assassination.
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1901-09-09
Vice President Roosevelt thanks Charles William Dabney for the telegram. He is confident that President McKinley will recover from the attempted assassination.
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1901-09-09
Vice President Roosevelt thanks Captain Cowles for the telegrams. He is thankful that President McKinley will likely survive after an attempted assassination.
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1901-09-09
Vice President Roosevelt details his feelings about the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He is confident that the President will recover. Alice and Quentin Roosevelt were both recently admitted to the hospital with different illnesses. Roosevelt had an interesting time on trips to the Midwest and Vermont.
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1901-09-09
Vice President Roosevelt has been called to Buffalo, New York, after the assassination attempt on President McKinley. He believes the president will recover. Roosevelt thanks William Seward Webb for the use of his yacht.
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1901-09-07
Vice President Roosevelt wants to meet the “Spokane brother-in-law” when he arrives. Roosevelt supports the Isthmian Canal and has done so publicly. He had a good time in Vermont with Stewart’s father even though their time was cut short by the attempted assassination of President McKinley. Roosevelt is confident McKinley will recover.
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1901-09-07
Vice President Roosevelt regrets that he will miss seeing Jacob A. Riis during the Tuskegee, Alabama, trip. He has been called to Buffalo, New York, because of the attempted assassination of President McKinley, but he believes McKinley will recover. Roosevelt agrees with Riis about does; he will not shoot them and has been surprised at how long a wounded deer can run.
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1901-09-07
President McKinley’s wound is serious but he is expected to recover. Vice President Roosevelt is sure McKinley will recover.
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1901-09-07
Vice President Roosevelt remembers James A. Wetherbee well. He believes President McKinley will be out of danger by the time Wetherbee receives the letter.
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1901-09-09