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President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit and describes the cold spring in Washington. He mentions riding with Edith and Ted and hopes Archie can catch up with his schoolwork and attend Groton the next year. He closes with a story about Quentin jumping the horse Roswell.
1907-04-22
President Roosevelt describes to his son Kermit his trip to the Jamestown Exposition. Along with Edith, Ethel, Archie, and Quentin, Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon and his wife Martha and Supreme Court Justice William H. Moody went on the trip.
1907-04-29
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to tell him stories of jumping the horses and of Skip the dog being lost. He describes dining with General Kuroki and his views on the navy and Japan. Roosevelt says he hopes that Secretary of War William H. Taft will be nominated as the Republican candidate for president over New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes.
1907-05-12
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about jumping horses, his trip to his cabin Pine Knot, and about Kermit’s hunting trip with President of the Chicago and North Western Railroad Marvin Hughitt. Roosevelt tells him what animals he can expect to find and says he regrets not learning to shoot with a shotgun.
1907-05-22
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to tell him about taking care of Archie and Quentin while Edith is away, and about Ethel riding her horse to school. Roosevelt says that he cannot accept the money for the Nobel Peace Prize since he only acted in his capacity as President to bring about peace.
1906-12-05
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say he that cannot wait to have Kermit back next week and give updates on the family and their horses.
1906-12-16
President Roosevelt is worried about his son Kermit’s boils. He also writes about how Congress will vote on his big battleships. Roosevelt also mentions the poor “Tartar” tribe, saying that all they want is to live on a Sioux reservation and have the government supply them. Roosevelt closes the letter with updates on the family.
1907-01-26
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about the weather, jumping the horses with Captain Lee and Mrs. Wadsworth, and Pete the bulldog killing squirrels. Roosevelt says he has been busy since Congress closed with the trouble on Wall Street and with Edward Harriman. Roosevelt is also working on four or five speeches.
1907-04-07
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to ask if he knows what happened to the box of Roosevelt’s guns. He also says he has been spending a lot of time with Edith and thanks Kermit for suggesting he write to Arthur William Merrifield.
1906-10-09
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about Archie playing with Skip the dog and spending time with Edith. William H. Taft and Robert Bacon have returned from a successful trip to Cuba, and Roosevelt and Edith will be going to Panama. Roosevelt closes with his opinion of whether or not Ted will get into Harvard’s Dickie Club.
1906-10-23
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say he has a letter of James Monroe that he is keeping for Kermit. Edith has taken Ethel and Archie away for a few days, and Roosevelt relates a story about Archie’s football team and the dogs. Roosevelt adds that he is horribly bothered by California’s approach to immigration rules regarding the Japanese and is worried it may lead to war with Japan. He closes by saying he is taking Quentin to hear a sermon by the former Rough Rider chaplain. Kermit has taken notes on the back of the envelope.
1906-10-27
President Roosevelt has received a letter from Dean Wells at Groton School protesting against Kermit trying to complete two years in one at home before going to Harvard. Roosevelt says he agrees but wrote to Dean Wells that he gave his permission anyway. Roosevelt adds that he went to Mount Vernon and will ride his new mare the next day with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
1906-05-06
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit Roosevelt to say he is busy because of the rate bill. Roosevelt describes riding his new black mare and Archie and Kermit riding horses at Dr. Presley Marion Rixey’s farm. Ethel has been with Christine and they have gone sailing. Roosevelt closes by saying he just finished reading Anthony Trollope’s Prime Minister.
1906-05-14
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say he is happy with his marks this month but still does not feel he should be leaving Groton School before his sixth year as Ted did. Roosevelt is allowing it because he does not want Kermit to feel he is favoring Ted over Kermit, but Roosevelt has already told Archie that Archie will do six years. Roosevelt says Edith hurt her leg riding, and developed an abscess and is in a wheelchair. Roosevelt’s rate bill went through the Senate and he now turns his attention to the fight over the canal.
1906-05-20
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about a day walking and swimming with the French ambassador, Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon, General Thomas Henry Barry, and Philip Battell Stewart. Roosevelt says Edith’s leg has improved and he likes his new horse Audrey. Roosevelt’s rate bill is nearly through and his next fight is the canal bill.
1906-05-27
President Roosevelt awaits Kermit’s decision whether to stay at Groton School for his final year. Roosevelt, Edith, and Ethel sailed down to Hampton Roads for Decoration Day. Roosevelt gave a speech at Hampton Institute. Roosevelt also mentions riding the new horse and the slow pace of Congress, and urges Kermit to read Thomas Carlyle.
1906-06-04
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say he is glad to hear he is doing well. He says the whole village of Oyster Bay came out to say goodbye to the family as they headed back to Washington and then the axle of their car broke so they borrowed a carriage from Mrs. Weekes. They arrived in Washington to cheering crowds in an open carriage with some of the pets.
1905-10-02
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to share his views on David Copperfield. He talks about Ted’s visit and encourages Kermit to get involved in some type of sport. Roosevelt says he has been going out for rides and many dinner engagements that will stop shortly after Alice Roosevelt’s wedding.
1906-02-03
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to tell him that after reading his letter, Edith is okay with inviting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson to travel abroad with the family. Nick and Alice returned from their honeymoon trip and Ethel is now moved into Alice’s room. Cousin Sheffield Cowles has the measles and Roosevelt is going to visit although his eye is bothering him. Roosevelt says that he has been working very hard and has a hard time with passing the rate bill, the Philippine tariff bill, and some of his nominations in the Senate. Archie and Quentin went to a dog show.
1906-03-04
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to tell him what he is reading and discusses playing with Archie, Quentin, and Archie’s new puppy. Roosevelt got a new horse and has been playing a lot of tennis. Roosevelt describes the birds he sees on his walks. He adds that he is satisfied that everyone enjoyed their trip to Havana.
1906-04-12