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President Roosevelt comments on Ted Robinson’s behavior. Roosevelt then discusses a “man’s dinner” at the White House for Prince Henry of Prussia.
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1902-01-22
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that he asked Clarence H. Mackay to sent a telegram, as she requested. However, he mentions that she should not worry if there is a delay, as he has experienced telegram delays even with Mackay. Roosevelt writes that he enjoyed Theodore Douglas Robinson’s children and mentions his lunch plans with Edith.
1918-09-19
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her letter and enclosures and praises her most recent poem. He asks her to send the enclosed materials to her sons Theodore and Monroe and mentions how difficult it is for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to receive letters from Quentin Roosevelt. Roosevelt also mentions seeing Corinne Robinson Alsop and Joseph W. Alsop.
1918-08-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes from his daughter’s home in Dark Harbor, Maine. He writes what a comfort it has been to him and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to be surrounded by family and especially notes the bond between the grandchildren and Edith. Roosevelt mentions that Flora Whitney, Quentin Roosevelt’s fiancée, is with them and is particularly brave. He both dreads and cherishes the letters from Quentin that keep arriving in the mail.
1918-08-10
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 writes that he is glad Theodore Douglas Robinson joined the Grange and mentions that Monroe Douglas Robinson will be sent back to General Bell.
1917-08-31
President Roosevelt thoroughly enjoyed his visit to Henderson House. He was especially delighted to see his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and her husband Douglas Robinson living “just the kind of a life that I feel is typical of what American life should be at its best.”
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1908-08-27
G. E. Dunham is sending Theodore Roosevelt a clipping from Utica Press regarding the Republican County convention at Herkimer, New York, in which Roosevelt’s nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson played a prominent role.
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1911-10-02
Anna Roosevelt Cowles asks Theodore Roosevelt to provide an autograph to gift to an Englishman who Frank Bentley Weeks owes a debt to after traveling abroad. Cowles asks Roosevelt to write to Teddy, most likely Theodore Douglas Robinson, to encourage him. Cowles read of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident in the papers last night do hopes her injuries are not too serious. Cowles hopes Theodore or Edith will send for her.
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1911-10-02
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
Margaret Mott thanks Corinne Roosevelt Robinson for the five dollars she sent to Dora Watkins. Watkins often thinks about when she was the nurse of Theodore Douglas Robinson and how smart he was as a child, just like his child, Douglas Robinson. Anna Roosevelt Cowles also sent Watkins twenty-five dollars and a “lovely letter.”
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1906-12-21
Leonard Wood, writing from Manila, congratulates President Roosevelt on the recent election results. Wood will be traveling to Zamboanga with Theodore and Helen Robinson.
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1904-11-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say the magazine he writes for, Outlook, has been feeling the effect of his defeat in the presidential election and he is not sure he can make the Progressive Party permanent. He adds that he will begin work on his autobiography next year.
1912-12-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say Mother is doing well and enjoying her trip to Panama. Alice Roosevelt Longworth has been visiting as she is worried about Roosevelt’s spirits since he has few supporters at the moment. He is serving on a jury right now and informs Kermit that Aunt Corinne’s son Teddy Robinson lost his new baby.
1912-03-09
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that he will speak with her son, Theodore Douglas Robinson, and has taken steps to request that he be given a good chance in a political endeavor with the Progressive Party. Roosevelt also discusses the current political climate of the Republican Party and expresses his dislike of President Wilson. Roosevelt mentions public opinion of himself and worries that his nephew may be suffering from their connection.
1916-07-21
Theodore Roosevelt declines an invitation to lunch with his sister and Frances Theodora Parsons because he will be out west. He writes that he has been working very hard campaigning for Republican presidential candidate Hughes and hopes that he can beat President Wilson in the upcoming election. Roosevelt expresses pride over the nomination of Theodore Douglas Robinson, and offers to help in any way, but worries that his endorsement may do him more harm than good. Roosevelt also mentions a new article of his in Metropolitan Magazine.
1916-10-05
Theodore Roosevelt declines his sister’s invitation to lunch because of a previous engagement, and mentions that he is pleased with the success of Theodore Douglas Robinson.
1916-11-08
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.
1909-03-26
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.
1909-05-19
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