Robinson, Douglas, 1855-1918

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about recent guests at the White House and taking walks. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt needed a break and took Ethel Roosevelt away for forty-eight hours on the Sylph. He says his hands are full with California trying to keep Japanese out of their schools. Congress is refusing to provide fortifications for the Philippines and Hawaii or allow Roosevelt to build up the navy. Kermit has taken notes on the envelope.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1907-02-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his upcoming travel plans with Edith to his North Dakota ranch. He encloses a letter he wrote to the Milwaukee editor and says he sent Douglas Robinson some other notes.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1890-08-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Commissioner Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna for her recent visit. Anna was very helpful to Edith with new baby Kermit. Roosevelt is looking to sell a pair of his horses since his new position as Civil Service Commissioner has caused a reduction in his income.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1889-10-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on the status of the family. Edith and baby Kermit are doing well. Edith asked Frank to be Kermit’s godfather and Roosevelt wants Anna’s opinion on it. Roosevelt hopes that Anna will come back to visit soon and tells her to consult with their sister Corinne on when to come.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1889-10-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about happenings in Washington, D.C. Roosevelt has been reviewing his historical papers and will be dining with historians to discuss them. He wants Douglas Robinson to send the pictures at once.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1889-12-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit he is happy with Kermit’s marks and is very interested in the books he is reading. Roosevelt wants to know if he would be interested in Flashlights in the Jungle, but adds in a postscript that Edith said Kermit would not enjoy it. He also talks of taking a scramble down Rock Creek with C. Grant La Farge, Douglas Robinson, Assistant Secretary of State Robert Bacon, and the French Ambassador.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1906-01-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Roosevelt has been entertaining guests, including his brother Elliott and brother-in-law Douglas Robinson, and entered his ponies in the local races. Roosevelt is upset about an incident involving Alice and her canceled visit to Henderson House because sister Corinne’s mother-in-law did not have room for Alice’s nurse. He will be leaving to go West in a few days.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-08-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Registered mail return receipt

William Loeb sent a check to Douglas Robinson by registered mail. This is the receipt returned to Loeb after it was delivered.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-02

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her help with the Calwein family and asks her to keep him informed. During his Pacific travels, Roosevelt will try to visit her at Henderson House if possible. Roosevelt mentions that Douglas Robinson was in good shape when he saw him recently.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-06-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt sends his sister tickets to the theatre and mentions that he enjoyed the play Theodore Douglas Robinson and his wife chose. Roosevelt writes that he will see Frances Theodora Parsons when he returns from the West Indies and that he was pleased to see that she read his letter to the Security League.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1916-01-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

On board a ship to Africa, Theodore Roosevelt expresses how glad he was to see Corinne Roosevelt Robinson before he left and gives her encouragement to get through difficult times. Roosevelt discusses his sending off, mentions his brief conversations with people aboard the ship, explains that Kermit Roosevelt became seasick, and is already homesick for his wife.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909-03-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt writes about the conditions and hunting in Nairobi, British East Africa. He writes that his present accommodations are very comfortable and details his and Kermit’s successful hunting expeditions so far. Roosevelt writes that Kermit is learning a lot in Africa and that Douglas Robinson and his sons would also enjoy the safari. Roosevelt mentions that he now trusts Theodore Douglas Robinson in business matters as he trusts Douglas.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909-05-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt consoles his sister over the death of her son, Stewart Douglas Roosevelt.  Roosevelt writes that his family have enjoyed their trip abroad, and expresses his joy that she and her husband are taking a trip around the world.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1909-10-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt writes that he received his sister’s letter from India and looks forward to sharing it with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. He recounts Kermit Roosevelt’s strengths and weaknesses as a hunter and athlete and writes that the expedition has been a success. Roosevelt also writes that he is happy his son, Theodore Roosevelt, is engaged to Eleanor Butler Alexander, but notes his dislike of her father. Roosevelt mentions that he will likely become involved with politics when he gets back, and he does not like the current political outlook.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1910-03-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt proposes a lunch with his sister, Douglas Robinson, Theodore Douglas Robinson, and his Helen Roosevelt Robinson.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1911-11-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt writes that he received his sister’s new book of poems and praises her ability to put into words the inarticulate feelings of life and inspire others to live up to high ideals. He mentions the hard work those around him have put into his campaign and cites it as one of the reasons he was reluctant to run for president.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1912-10-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt writes that he will not speak to his sister about her son, Monroe Douglas Robinson, unless she initiates the conversation, but that he is eager to talk. Roosevelt also makes plans to visit her and Douglas Robinson.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1913-09-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt appreciates his sister’s most recent letter to him and asks if she saw his quotation from the Bible. He also inquires when she, Douglas Robinson, and Frances Theodora Parsons can visit.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1914-11-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her letter and recounts saying goodbye to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt when he left for Syracuse for a libel trial against William Barnes. Roosevelt writes that the trial has been tiring, but feels he made his case clear. Roosevelt also mentions inviting George Macaulay Trevelyan to visit Oyster Bay, and wonders if Isaac Roosevelt was among those he took photographs with.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-05-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Avery De Lano Andrews

Governor Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about the upcoming Dewey parade. Roosevelt will be changing his planned dress for the parade after hearing protest from friends.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1899-09-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919