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Robinson, Kenneth D. (Kenneth Douglas), 1873-1961

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt writes about mismanagement in Washington and how it is affecting his men. Roosevelt describes his dedication to his men and writes that he suffers through the same hardships as they do, relating to transportation, food, and supplies. He mentions that Robert Ferguson earned a promotion and regrets that Kenneth Robinson, Douglas Robinson’s cousin, was wounded.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-07-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Douglas Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Douglas Robinson for the items he sent and asks him to locate a few more belongings to send along. He writes that Robert Ferguson was promoted to lieutenant for his service and mentions Kenneth Robinson, who was wounded. Roosevelt writes about several deaths due to yellow fever, but that as long as it stays out of camp, they will be fine. Roosevelt describes his experiences in battle and expresses pride in having led his regiment, as well as describing the mismanagement from Washington and its negative affects on his troops.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-07-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Douglas Robinson

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Douglas Robinson for his letter and describes a battle near Santiago. Regarding the political effect of his involvement in the war, Roosevelt comments that he would “rather have led that charge and earned my colonelcy than served three terms in the United States Senate”. Roosevelt writes that he is in good health, despite the conditions, and has avoided yellow fever.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-07-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William R. Willcox

President Roosevelt tells William R. Willcox that Rough Rider Thaddeus Higgins was good at paperwork and camp work, but did not show leadership qualities in battle. He adds that following the Spanish-American War, Higgins has made ludicrous claims regarding his bravery in action. In spite of this, Roosevelt says that Higgins was a good soldier, though he would be better in a clerical position than in one that depended upon his individual initiative or physical abilities.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt thanks his sister, Anna Roosevelt Cowles, for the birthday greetings. He enjoyed his visit to Roswell. He will have Kenneth D. Robinson and his wife come to a formal dinner at the White House this winter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-01