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President Roosevelt is concerned about Archibald B. Roosevelt’s foot, but is sure that it will get better when he is home. Archie’s younger brother, Quentin Roosevelt, has gone hunting recently and caught three rabbits. Quentin likes his current school, although he will go to Groton before too long.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-03
President Roosevelt was glad to read what his son, Theodore Roosevelt, wrote about his brother Kermit Roosevelt. He sympathizes with Ted’s opinion about work, and says that he will eventually reach the point where he can have both work and leisure, but agrees that having only leisure would be worse than only work. Roosevelt had received a copy of Wind in the Willows, but had not read it yet. He plans to do so now, based on Ted’s recommendation. Roosevelt’s schedule is as busy as ever, both with his usual presidential work, as well as his preparations for his safari and the lectures he will be giving abroad. Roosevelt hopes to be able to save the money he makes by writing after leaving the presidency to help his children until they are all able to earn their own livings.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-03, 1908-12-06
President Roosevelt is concerned to learn that his son Archibald B. Roosevelt has been ill and updates him on recent goings-on in the family, including updating Archie on Scamp, their “very cunning little dog,” and the president’s first experience exercising with medicine balls.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-23
Ambassador Reid updates President Roosevelt on his plan to speak to Lord Crewe soon about the white rhinoceros. He shares the details of his recent shooting excursions at Wrest Park. Reid applauds Roosevelt’s political triumphs in the “late shindies.” He apologizes if his previous letter put Roosevelt in a difficult position. It would please Reid to stay in Great Britain at least until Roosevelt’s visit, but he does not want to cause his friends trouble.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-02
Ambassador Reid updates Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt on his life in London, newspaper coverage, and events concerning their mutual friends and acquaintances.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-31
Seth Bullock acknowledges receipt of a letter from President Roosevelt indicating the arrival of Kermit Roosevelt in South Dakota in August. Bullock has already planned the visit and has scheduled rabbit and sage hen shooting, trout fishing, and time at the cattle ranch. Bullock suggests a fifteen to twenty day stay and insists Kermit will not be a particle of trouble or bother. Bullock also conveys reassurance to Mrs. Roosevelt that he has chosen a calm horse for Kermit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-13
Photograph showing William Loeb on horseback with hunting dogs, Fort Worth, Texas.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905
Photograph showing members of William Loeb’s rabbit hunting party and dogs standing in a field, Fort Worth, Texas.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1905
Color postcard with image of two hunters backing away from an over-sized white rabbit and a caption reading “The One Behind — G’wan an’ Shoot! ‘Aw, chase yerself! I ain’t no Teddy Roosevelt!'”
1906-04-06