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Theodore Roosevelt writes from Harvard to his mother to request his hat. He reports that he is doing well in his classes, and complains about having his Sunday School class taken from him. He says he will go to Chestnut Hill to see the girls, referring to his future wife Alice Hathaway Lee.
1879-01-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Corinne to describe his honeymoon trip to Paris with his first wife, Alice Hathaway Lee. This is a typewritten copy of the original letter.
1881-06-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes of his honeymoon with Alice Lee Roosevelt to his sister Anna. He describes climbing Mount Pilatus in Munich with two German students and confusing Saturday for Sunday. He has not had any trouble other than mistaking a cavalry officer for a railway porter.
1881-07-19
Theodore Roosevelt continues to inform his sister Anna of his honeymoon travels with Alice Lee Roosevelt. He describes coming down the Rhine and seeing “robber knight” castles. At Cologne, they met General and Mrs. Cullum who introduced him to Colonel Baldwin. He begins to wonder if he will find everything in life “too big for him.”
1881-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he is trying to keep his engagement to Alice Hathaway Lee a secret until Saturday and that his brother Elliott is coming to visit. He wants to know which train Anna will be coming on.
1880-02-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna about his honeymoon with Alice Lee Roosevelt in Ireland, traveling around and touring the area. Roosevelt describes many of the places they have been to visit and gives descriptions of what he saw, including Bray, the Wicklow Mountains and Powenscourt Manor. He informs his sister they will be traveling to Liverpool next.
1881-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt continues to write to his sister Anna on honeymoon in Italy with Alice Lee Roosevelt. He describes the pigeons in Venice, the gondolier and the cathedral. He also tells her that he has been practicing his Italian and seems not to be having too much trouble communicating. They head to Como next.
1881-06-23
Writing from Samadan in Croatia, Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna of his and Alice Lee Roosevelt’s continuing travels on their honeymoon. He describes their first “alpine travel” and says they enjoyed Switzerland the most so far. He reminisces about traveling with Anna in Switzerland in their youth.
1881-07-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister about his honeymoon travels with Alice Lee Roosevelt through Europe. Roosevelt informs Corinne of a troublesome hatbox, their daily routine, and his impressions of the Louvre.
1881-06-16
Writing from Richfield Springs, State Assemblyman Roosevelt recounts his and Alice Lee Roosevelt’s difficult trip up Overlook Mountain. Roosevelt enjoyed the trip, despite the difficulties. Roosevelt mentions that his health is poor and he has had a relapse. He discusses the various treatments he is undergoing. He also writes about the recent engagement of his brother, Elliott Roosevelt.
1883-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he is very happy, and describes how he and his new wife Alice Lee Roosevelt have been spending their honeymoon in Oyster Bay, New York. He says that they will be making a trip to New York City soon, but he needs to find somewhere to stable his horse.
1880-11-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister from the Lee residence, where he is visiting. He informs his sister of his upcoming plans to go to Maine and recounts his activities of the past few days, including visits and recreation with the Lees, Whitneys, and Staltonstalls. Roosevelt also mentions the books that we wants for his birthday.
1879-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister upon returning to Cambridge. He recounts his most recent social activities, including a visit with the Welds and a Sunday spent with the Saltonstalls and Alice Lee.
1879-09-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne about his recent engagement to Alice Lee. Roosevelt mentions gaining the Lees’ consent to marry in the fall and credits his family’s hospitality and intercession in helping him secure their consent.
1880-03-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Corinne about his time spent with Alice Lee at Chestnut Hill. He expresses his happiness, but mentions that examinations are coming up and he will not be able to visit again until they are finished.
1880-04-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his mother of his activities in Bar Harbour, including lawn tennis and dancing. Roosevelt mentions that he was ill, but that Alice Lee took very good care of him.
1880-08-01
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister of his social activities over the last weekend. Social calls included lunch with the Lees in Chestnut Hill, driving into Boston with Alice and Rose, and spending the night with George Minot in Forest Hills.
1879-05-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister about his weekend plans and requests that she and other family members come visit him at Harvard. In particular he wants her to meet some of his girl friends, including Alice Lee, with whom he has become close.
1879-05-20
Theodore Roosevelt has sent some tintypes to his sister Anna so she can see the girls he so often talks about. He describes each of the tintypes and who is in them. He makes sure to stress that his sister must send them back. He asks her and Bessie to come visit.
1879-05-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna that he has done very well on some of his examinations, but he is having a hard time studying because he is leading such a wonderful life. He writes Alice Hathaway Lee wants to get married in the fall but he will probably have to battle her parents over it.
1880-03-01