Rixey, Presley Marion, 1852-1928

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1908-12-03

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit from his hunting trip in Louisiana to describe how he killed a bear. He also says the dogs killed a lynx. He has drawn pictures depicting the bear hunt and the dogs getting the lynx.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-10-17

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-04-07

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit Roosevelt to report that Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt has diphtheria and Roosevelt is working so much during the end of Congress’ session that he barely gets to see him.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-03-03

President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to tell him about his experiences aboard the USS Louisiana (BB-19) while he and Edith sail to Panama.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-11-11

President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to let him know that he found his missing guns at Sagamore Hill. Roosevelt talks of spending time with Edith and how much they love the White House, but look forward to returning to Sagamore Hill after his presidency ends. He closes by talking about Archie and Quentin, what he has been reading, and work on his message. Roosevelt hopes to visit Panama after the election.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-10-14

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 Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt and Kermit riding horses at Dr. Presley Marion Rixey’s farm. Ethel Roosevelt has been with Christine and they have gone sailing. Roosevelt closes by saying he just finished reading Anthony Trollope’s Prime Minister.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-05-14

President Roosevelt describes his trip to the World’s Fair in St. Louis with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Alice Roosevelt, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, Douglas Robinson, the Loebs and Doctor Rixey. He also says he injured his leg while boxing with Ted and the boys. At the end of the letter Roosevelt tells Kermit not to worry so much about his marks.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-11-29

President Roosevelt says First Lady Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has gone to take care of cousin Nellie Tyler, who is sick. Roosevelt went to Miss Young’s musical to hear Ethel Roosevelt and Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt play. All the children went to Doctor Rixey’s farm to return two chickens that were living with Archie’s rabbit. Roosevelt has been getting exercise walking around the beautiful garden.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-05-15

President Roosevelt reports that he is having a touch of the “Cuban fever” and is glad to be in the house with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He reports on the family pets and that Quentin is learning to ride a pony. Edith is going to take the three children to Doctor Rixey’s farm. Roosevelt says he is working hard on his address to Congress.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-10-24

Caroline W. Chaffee informs Ida Saxton McKinley that months ago she received information that suggested that her husband, President William McKinley, was in danger. She regrets not bringing the matter to his attention before he was killed. She intends to speak with President Roosevelt about what she knows, but would also like to meet with McKinley if she desires.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-16

Theodore Roosevelt notifies Anna Roosevelt Cowles of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s injuries from being thrown from her horse, and despite her injuries, the doctor is not concerned for Edith. Roosevelt informs Cowles that Archibald “Archie” B. Roosevelt will delay his trip out west due to her accident, but is doing well in his examinations and will most likely get into Harvard University.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-02

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-09-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Bryant, Emory A.

Theodore Roosevelt expresses his gratitude to Earlena English Rixey and Presley Marion Rixey for remembering them on the holiday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-26

Theodore Roosevelt agrees that perhaps they should wait on filing a criminal suit against George A. Newett. Roosevelt also proposes several witnesses that James H. Pound could take depositions from for his case.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-13

Theodore Roosevelt writes to James H. Pound, his lawyer, to discuss his upcoming libel case against George A. Newett. Roosevelt proposes several character witnesses to establish his sobriety and character and asks Pound if he needs to be in Michigan for the trial at the end of the month.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-12-04

President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit about the last speech he made as president, at an Abraham Lincoln celebration in Kentucky. He was touched to see the enthusiastic crowds at the stations throughout the journey. Roosevelt also discusses his plans to sell his horse Roswell, and preparations for his upcoming Africa trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-13

President Roosevelt also wishes that Captain McCoy could have joined him on the ride to Warrenton. It would not have been tiring for McCoy, as it was for Roosevelt and his current military aide, Captain Archibald Willingham Butt. Roosevelt has written to the War College about McCoy’s suggestion. He misses working with McCoy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-08

President Roosevelt highly recommends William K. Sixsmith’s exercise regime and would like them to be mandatory for the military and in the schools for the boys and girls to participate in. Roosevelt attaches the recommendations from Captain Frederick B. Hennessy and two Surgeons General of an experimental class using Sixsmith’s exercises among the enlisted men at Fort Myer, Virginia. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-28

President Roosevelt tells his son Archie about recent events, including a diplomatic dinner at the White House, a meeting on improving conditions in the Navy, and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s condition. Roosevelt also expresses concerns about Quentin Roosevelt, and relays details about his ninety-eight mile ride.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-16