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Writing from the Dark Harbor, Theodore Roosevelt expresses his sorrow upon the death of his youngest son, Quentin Roosevelt, as compared to Corinne Robinson’s loss of her son, Stewart Douglas Robinson.
1918-08-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister during a visit to his daughter, Ethel Roosevelt Derby. He describes his grandchildren and how they have been a comfort to him and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Roosevelt writes about the deaths of Quentin Roosevelt and Stewart Douglas Robinson and the tragedy of death at such a young age. Roosevelt mentions that he and Edith do not wish to publish Quentin’s letters.
1918-08-03
President Roosevelt asks U.S. Marshal Merrifield to write to Laura d’Oremieulx Roosevelt to tell her what steps her son, Oliver Roosevelt, should take to get out to a ranch in the coming year to do some hunting. He advises Merrifield that Roosevelt, being sixteen years of age, is small for his age and is not used to working outdoors, but is a fine musician.
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1907-01-16
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.
1909-10-16
President Roosevelt sends his sister a letter from “Merrifield” complimenting her sons, Monroe Douglas Robinson and Stewart Douglas Robinson.
1906-11-29
President Roosevelt informs his sister that he has written to Stewart Douglas Robinson and sent him information on business in Santo Domingo. He writes that he wishes he could see her and tell her of his difficulties with the Senate.
1906-03-15
President Roosevelt sends congratulations to his nephews, Monroe Douglas Robinson and Stewart Douglas Robinson.
1905-07-07
President Roosevelt praises his nephew, Stewart Douglas Robinson. Roosevelt also writes that he is glad Wadsworth was elected and expects the upcoming year to be difficult.
1906-01-04
President Roosevelt sends his sister an enclosure and writes that he enjoyed having his nephew, Stewart Robinson, visit him.
1904-07-11
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and hopes that both she and her daughter are feeling better. Roosevelt informs her of the behavior of their sons at a recent event and extends an invitation to go to the circus. He also mentions various social calls and dinners.
1897-04-01
President Roosevelt approves of Archibald B. Roosevelt’s poetry interests and correspondence style. Roosevelt expresses grief at the death of his nephew Stewart Douglas Robinson and wishes he could do more for his sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson. However, Roosevelt stands firm that private life cannot overtake public duty, noting that as president, he had to greet the Great White Fleet.
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1909-02-23
President Roosevelt thanks Alexander Lambert for sending the photos and hopes that Kermit Roosevelt shoots almost as well as Lambert in Africa.
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1909-02-23
President Roosevelt asks Douglas Robinson about the funeral date for Stewart Douglas Robinson. Roosevelt also requests that Robinson inform William Loeb so that he may attend.
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1909-02-21
President Roosevelt expresses sorrow at the untimely death of his nephew, Stewart Douglas Robinson, and wishes to be with Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and Douglas Robinson as soon as possible. However, Roosevelt must first greet the Great White Fleet.
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1909-02-21
Due to the untimely death of his nephew, Stewart Douglas Robinson, President Roosevelt must unfortunately cancel all engagements for next week, including his lunch with Baroness Hengelmüller. However, Roosevelt would still like to see Hengelmüller and suggests several times for lunch or tea.
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1909-02-21
President Roosevelt congratulates his son Kermit on his grades. Roosevelt is sorry for Archie, as he tries very hard, but his grades are not very good. He describes a walk he recently took with Fitzhugh Lee, John McIlhenny, and Cecil Andrew Lyon. Douglas Robinson and Corinne Roosevelt Robinson are currently visiting and having a nice time. They are disappointed that Stewart Douglas Robinson has been expelled from Harvard.
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1908-02-16
President Roosevelt forwards his sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, a letter from Arthur William Merrifield complimenting her sons, Monroe Douglas Robinson and Stewart Douglas Robinson.
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1906-11-29
President Roosevelt was glad to hear from Arthur William Merrifield and is obliged to him due to his good treatment of his nephews Monroe Douglas Robinson and Stewart Douglas Robinson. Roosevelt looks forward to sending in Merrifield’s appointment soon.
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1906-11-29
President Roosevelt tells his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson that he wrote her son Stewart and sent him all the information he could about the “Santo Domingo business.”
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1906-03-15
President Roosevelt thanks his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson for the birthday wishes and tells her he enjoyed visiting their mother’s old home on his trip south. He is concerned about what she tells him about her son Stewart Douglas Robinson, and comments that his own son, Ted Roosevelt, admires and respects him.
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1905-11-01