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Mike Donovan wrote to Theodore Roosevelt about scheduling sparring sessions for Roosevelt and his sons. Donovan said that no one would be likely to get hurt while working with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-15
Boxer Mike Donovan from the New York Athletic Club tells President Roosevelt that he will arrive in Washington, D.C., on December 19, and will stay for three days “to get you and your son well started.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-14
Chase S. Osborn clarifies that he had invited President Roosevelt to visit him in the northlands of Michigan with the aim of giving him rest and a break, with no political or official engagements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-06
From left to right, Philip B. Stewart, Alexander Lambert, and President Roosevelt sit atop horses. Roosevelt and party were hunting bears near Glenwood Springs, Colorado.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905
President Roosevelt and some unsuspecting and unprepared friends go for “a little walk in Rock Creek Park.” Roosevelt enjoyed rock climbing and referred to it as “scrambling.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1901-1908
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say Ted Roosevelt is visiting and as soon as Kermit finishes school, they will go to Oyster Bay to practice with the rifles before leaving for their African hunting trip. Ethel is busy with the debutante season and Major William Austin Wadsworth is visiting. Roosevelt says they rode the horses and went to some art exhibitions.
1908-12-13
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to update him on plans for their trip to Africa and encloses letters from Frederick Selous, Edward Buxton, and Reginald Wingate. He talks of celebrating Ted’s birthday and spending time talking with him. He closes by saying Archie is back at school and Sagamore is being closed up for the season.
1908-09-14
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit and tells him about having Republican Presidential candidate William H. Taft over, an African big game dinner, and a labor dinner. He also talks about riding, playing tennis, and hiking.
1908-11-16
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit in reference to a letter Kermit sent to him that Kermit had received from a friend. Roosevelt tells him the friend probably heard some baseless slander about Kermit and was trying to be kindly so Kermit should not be annoyed. He says he has tried out the new Winchester rifles at Dr. Rixey’s and wants Kermit to try them when he comes home for Christmas. Roosevelt adds that he has been riding and jumping the horses and playing tennis. He encloses a letter from Frank M. Chapman, the American Museum of Natural History’s ornithology director.
1908-12-03
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit that Eli the macaw does not like the carpenters working at the White House and had to be moved. There is a bull dog puppy where the family is now and he sees lots of young rabbits when he is out riding. Roosevelt says he took a walk with General Leonard Wood recently.
1902-06-22
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about the weather in Washington, D.C., and what he and Edith have been doing. Everything seems to be going well at the Republican National Convention and Taft will probably get the nomination. Roosevelt encloses letters that deal with their Africa trip.
1908-06-13
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his last spring at the White House. Roosevelt is concerned about Archie’s performance at Groton School. Roosevelt complains about Senator Robert M. La Follette filibustering, and says that Congress has not given him all the legislation he should have had. He then lists what he has been able to accomplish. Roosevelt closes by saying that he has two good maps of Africa, and he and Kermit can crystallize the plans for their trip when they next meet.
1908-05-30
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit, saying that he and Edith along with John Burroughs just returned from their cottage, Pine Knot. Roosevelt is in busy correspondence over the Africa trip but has no definite plans yet. He closes by saying Congress will end in an ugly fight with him.
1908-05-10
President Roosevelt plans to take his Africa trip right after his presidency and he wants Kermit to go with him. Roosevelt cautions that Kermit must treat it as a college course and learn all he can. Roosevelt talks about riding and bird watching with Edith and Ted’s balloon ride. He closes by mentioning a three hour gallop with sixteen other people.
1908-04-23
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to share a Hindustani proverb given him by a friend which expresses Roosevelt’s views about preparing in advance for war. He describes springtime at the White House and his time with Edith. He adds that he is glad the social season is over. He may have some tussles with Congress, if the Speaker tries to obstruct business, but the Republican Party has a good record of getting work done. Roosevelt says the USS Mayflower has run aground but he will be sure Kermit has a boat for his Mississippi River trip.
1908-03-08
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about rock climbing and riding with Edith. He also talks about the current financial and industrial crisis and how he will be blamed. Roosevelt says he will not be driven from his course.
1907-11-03
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about horseback riding and the current financial crisis. Roosevelt says the anger is centered on him but he does not care because he knows that what he did was right.
1907-11-23
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to report that Archie is much better after a small operation and will return to school soon. He talks about a snowy walk with Ambassador Jusserand and Beekman Winthrop, and horse back riding with Edith. Roosevelt describes the bear hunt dinner he hosted at the White House and still hopes to get Secretary of War Taft nominated as the Republican presidential candidate.
1907-12-08
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about playing tennis, horse back riding, and rock climbing.
1908-01-15
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about visiting with Ambassador Jusserand and his wife, playing tennis and horseback riding, and trying to get Secretary of War Taft the Republican nomination for president. He closes by saying he did not write to the Rector about Princeton after Kermit decided to go to Harvard.
1908-01-20