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Theodore Roosevelt tells his sister Anna that he is now reconsidering selling Sagamore Hill, although he is still very concerned with expenses. He is corresponding with Douglas Robinson about it. Roosevelt would consider leaving New York because he does not think he has a political future.
1887-01-06
President Roosevelt asks Mayor Low whether it would be possible for Douglas Robinson to be a part of the welcoming committee for Prince Henry of Prussia. Roosevelt also asks Low to attend the launching.
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1902-02-03
Writing from the Upper White Nile, Theodore Roosevelt expresses a favorable opinion of Joseph W. Alsop, describing him as “an ideal American citizen.” He also talks of being homesick.
1910-03-01
Governor Roosevelt asks his sister to arrange a breakfast meeting with Jim Barnes and if her husband can forward an invitation to Douglas Stewart.
1900-12-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna detailing his visit to sister Corinne’s home in upstate New York. He describes the entertaining antics of Corinne’s husband Douglas Robinson, playing tennis and croquet, and riding. He ponders buying a farm there, if he was certain he would continue in politics.
1882-09-15
Theodore Roosevelt encloses a letter for his sister and writes that its recipient was pleased with her most recent poem. Roosevelt mentions that everyone he talks to about Douglas Robinson speaks about him with the highest regard. He writes that he is looking forward to a visit from Helen Roosevelt Robinson and her children and is concerned about the health of Anna Roosevelt Cowles. Roosevelt also mentions that Archibald Roosevelt and his wife, along with aviator Douglas Campbell, are coming to visit and reminisce about Quentin Roosevelt.
1918-10-13
Theodore Roosevelt expresses concern over his sister’s eye problems and Douglas Robinson’s fall. He writes that Edgar Lee Masters visited and that Ethel Roosevelt has left. Roosevelt mentions a lunch with Theodore Douglas Roosevelt and John King.
1918-07-03
Theodore Roosevelt asks his sister to read the enclosed letter to poet John Masefield and send it on to him. Roosevelt also inquires if she and Douglas Robinson would bring Masefield to Sagamore Hill to dine.
1918-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her letter and writes of his plans to go to Maine. Roosevelt makes dining plans for when he returns in two weeks.
1918-03-23
President Roosevelt informs Henry Bazeley Wolryche-Whitmore that Scribner’s has the rights for the book in question, but he has forwarded the letter to them and stated that British publisher John Murray would be satisfactory to him. He assumes Douglas Robinson and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson have recounted the meeting at Jordanville.
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1908-09-04
President Roosevelt sends his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson $10, which he asks her to forward as a gift to the aged former servant of the Roosevelt family, Dora Watkins. Roosevelt wishes he could be with Corinne and her family over the Christmas holiday season.
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1906-12-22
President Roosevelt tells Kermit that the whole family is looking forward to his visit the following week. He notes that his sister Corinne Robinson and her husband Douglas Robinson have been visiting. Roosevelt says he took Douglas Robinson on a ride with Edith Roosevelt and Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. He also notes that their horse Roswell is sensitive to automobiles.
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1906-12-16
President Roosevelt introduces Governor-elect Hughes to his brother-in-law Douglas Robinson. He states that Robinson is one of the best men he knows, and is a resident of Herkimer County, New York. Roosevelt notes that he rarely takes part in politics, but when he does it is with great efficiency, and offers his service to the governor.
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1906-12-16
Frank C. Smith writes Frank Harper that the bill sent to Douglas Robinson has been received and a check issued to Louis O. Wilson.
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1911-10-04
Richard Watson Gilder informs President Roosevelt that Jacob A. Riis and Mary Phillips Riis have just departed after a five-day visit. Gilder observes that it is a marriage of contrasts, but a happy one. He also mentions that George Colman deKay Gilder and Hayden Channing have done well in recent horse races.
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1907-09-17
Anna Roosevelt Cowles has been eager to write to President Roosevelt but knows he is busy. After seeing many of their friends, she updates Roosevelt on their views and the influence of financial ties on his supporters. Cowles has been at a beautiful property called Hill-Stead owned by Alfred Atmore Pope and Ada Brooks Pope, and she feels that such places reflect positively on wealth in America. She updates Roosevelt on William S. Cowles’ trip and on family matters. As a favor to Frederick William Vanderbilt who has been respectful to Roosevelt through everything, Cowles asks if Roosevelt can have Duchess of Manchester Consuelo Montagu for lunch. Douglas Robinson seems to be making a political impact in Herkimer County, and Cowles looks forward to visiting and talking about many things whenever it is convenient for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
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1907-08-31
Ambassador Griscom sends President Roosevelt a memorandum covering his meeting with King Victor Emmanuel III. He tells Roosevelt that he has created a busy schedule for Douglas and Corrine Roosevelt Robinson during their visit to Rome.
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1907-03-28
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson is thrilled to hear that Archibald B. Roosevelt is recovering from his illness. She has been traveling on a steam ship and felt anxious when she could not receive news of his condition. Yet she has found time for relaxation in the captain’s suite. She has enjoyed traveling with her friends and seeing the picturesque coast of Africa and the Rock of Gibraltar.
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1907-03-18
Lloyd Carpenter Griscom reports on his first meeting with Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy. The king asked Griscom many rapid questions about his age, career, and health. Victor Emmanuel expressed his disdain for Brazil, based on his experience as an arbitrator between that country and British Guiana during a boundary dispute. He also described his upcoming itinerary in Greece and Sicily.
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1907-03-17
Frank C. Smith, clerk to Douglas Robinson, advises President Roosevelt to give Theodore Douglas Robinson the power to sign checks since Douglas Robinson is away. Smith encloses the power and provides instructions. He is glad to hear that Archibald B. Roosevelt is better.
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1907-03-14