Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for writing to him on his birthday. He also mentions seeing Theodore Douglas Robinson.
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1910-10-31
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Robinson, Theodore Douglas, 1883-1934
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that, although still in a lot of pain, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is recovering and out of danger after an accident that left her with a concussion and dislocated vertebrae. Roosevelt also writes of his dislike of the “outrageous political scoundrelism” of the past year due to the victory of Tammany Hall in the polls.
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1911-10-05
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.
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1911-11-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates his sister on the birth of her newest grandchild.
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1912-02-04
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his grief over the death of his sister’s newborn grandchild.
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1912-03-05
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister as he is about to head out West on the campaign trail. He recounts his speaking engagements in Vermont and asks her to tell her son, Theodore Douglas Roosevelt, that he regretted having to send him a refusal of his requests.
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1912-09-01
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister from the campaign trail. Roosevelt asks her to tell her son, Theodore Douglas Robinson, that he wishes he were with him. Roosevelt mentions that the nomination from Oscar S. Straus strengthened his campaign.
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1912-09-15
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.
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1912-10-06
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.
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1915-05-01
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
President Roosevelt writes to his sister about her daughter, Corinne Douglas Robinson’s, engagement. He writes that the question of a man’s profession is less important than the question of the man himself. Roosevelt encloses a letter for George Draper and writes that he has only heard favorable things about him.
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1907-02-10
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
President Roosevelt writes to his sister and her husband about his recent visit to their home, Henderson House. He enjoyed seeing them in their home, surrounded by neighbors and family, exemplary of “what American life should be at its best.”
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1908-08-27
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
President Roosevelt encloses a note to Dora Watkins and asks his sister to make sure she gets it by Christmas. He also writes that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt read the letter about Frances Theodora Parsons and mentions that his son, Kermit Roosevelt, enjoyed seeing Corinne Roosevelt Robinson’s new grandchild.
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1905-12-19
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Vice President Roosevelt writes his sister about receiving her last letter and waking up his wife to read it. Roosevelt expresses his concern over his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, who is in the hospital, and asks Corinne to keep him updated.
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1901-06-07
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Vice President Roosevelt acknowledges receipt of letters from his sister and her husband, Douglas Robinson, and makes future lunch plans with Robinson. Roosevelt also expresses sympathy for her ill son, Theodore Douglas Robinson, and thankfulness that he will recover.
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1901-06-10
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
President Roosevelt writes that he enjoyed having his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, visit him and mentions their recreational activities. Roosevelt also writes that he is excited about the upcoming presidential election, but that he has been occupied with regular presidential duties.
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1904-10-18
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Douglas Robinson
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt writes that he has sent Congressman Quigg a letter. Roosevelt makes future lunch plans with Douglas Robinson and mentions that he enjoyed having Theodore Douglas Robinson visit.
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1898-09-13
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Governor Roosevelt writes to his sister and asks her to send on an enclosed note; he regrets that he cannot help in the matter. Roosevelt has enjoyed having Corinne Roosevelt Robinson’s children visit and mentions an upcoming visit from their sister, Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
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1899-07-17
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Governor Roosevelt asks if he can stay at his sister’s home over the weekend. He asks her to invite several people over to dine, including James Barnes, Nicholas Murray Butler, John Proctor Clarke, and Joseph Bucklin Bishop. Roosevelt also mentions that he has sent his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, a letter.
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1900-12-04
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt praises his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, mentions various social calls, and laments to his sister that their visits to Oyster Bay will not coincide.
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1897-06-22
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt writes to his sister from camp before leaving for Cuba. Roosevelt writes about taking time to be with his wife before he leaves and mentions regular army opinions of the volunteer regiment. Roosevelt expresses his relief at being included in the first expedition and writes that the regiment is in good shape. He also mentions letters he has received from home.
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1898-06-07