Roosevelt, Archibald B. (Archibald Bulloch), 1894-1979

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee

Theodore Roosevelt has been impressed with the efficiency of Germany’s industry and military. He is distressed that the United States has not matched European nations in industrial and military matters. Roosevelt blames American leadership for this failure. If he had been president, an immediate stand would have been taken against Germany and the United States would likely now be fighting with Great Britain. Roosevelt is disgusted by American pacifists and President Wilson’s statement that the nation is “too proud to fight.” There should have been a “popular revolt” against Wilson. Roosevelt wishes he and his sons were in trenches and is already planning to raise a “division of mounted riflemen” similar to the Rough Riders. He concludes with updates on several Roosevelt family members.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1915-06-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Endicott Peabody

Theodore Roosevelt tells Endicott Peabody about Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s recovery after an operation. Roosevelt is pleased with what Peabody has said about Quentin Roosevelt and agrees that he is maturing. Roosevelt believes that both Quentin and Archie Roosevelt are good boys.

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1915-04-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood

Theodore Roosevelt thanks General Wood for his letter, letting him know that Edith Roosevelt is recovering. Roosevelt informs Wood that he will visit him at Governor’s Island, New York, after Roosevelt returns from Syracuse. Roosevelt shares Wood’s alarm and disgust over the situation. Roosevelt is pleased to hear his sons Archibald and Quentin Roosevelt will be attending the Plattsburg Camps, private military training encampments established in Plattsburg, New York, to prepare young, upper-class college graduates for officer positions in the United States Army.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1915-05-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Milliken Parker

Theodore Roosevelt is happy to accept an invitation to visit John Milliken Parker in New Orleans. His sons Archie and Quentin will not be able to come, but Roosevelt will have his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, as a traveling companion. Roosevelt and Parker will spend three or four days visiting bird refuges along the gulf and in the delta before rejoining Mrs. Roosevelt in the city.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1915-03-31

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Presley Marion Rixey

The friendship between Dr. Rixey and the Roosevelts has been very meaningful and Theodore Roosevelt believes that Rixey was one of the most positive influences on his children. Roosevelt’s health had been poor and he is nearly “done out.” Rheumatism prevents him from exercising and lack of exercise makes it difficult to stay in good condition. Roosevelt was pleased with the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition and views it as his last adventure.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1915-02-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt describes the attitude of the German American press as “infamous.” He regrets that large numbers of German Americans want to build up nationality groups in the United States and that President Wilson and Secretary of State Bryan are catering to them. Archibald Roosevelt is home for the holidays and is already worrying about what he is going to do after college. Roosevelt has been working for Metropolitan Magazine and hopes to continue working until Quentin Roosevelt is ready to be “launched in the world.” The war and the Mexican situation are the most interesting matters in the United States but the Wilson administration refuses to make any military preparations.

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1915-02-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Belle Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt recommends that Kermit Roosevelt get to know “men high up in Argentina.” He understands Kermit’s warlike feeling as the United States is in poor shape and President Wilson refuses to prepare for war. The actions of the warring nations will likely involve the country in a European war and nothing is being done. Roosevelt concludes with brief updates on several Roosevelt family members.

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1915-02-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Archibald Roosevelt is resting at Oyster Bay, New York, and is anxious to leave college and get to work. He seems to be enjoying himself and is considering a career in business. Archibald will also be going on a hunt this year. The Roosevelts have become “enthusiasts in burning brush-heaps” after Theodore Roosevelt’s “labor among small trees.” Roosevelt is delighted that Kermit Roosevelt is working hard in South America and married to Belle Roosevelt. However, he hopes that Kermit can return to the United States after four years.

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1915-02-17

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edmund Heller

Theodore Roosevelt tells Edmund Heller he will send Archie to Banff. Roosevelt asks if Heller will visit Kermit Roosevelt.

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1915-02-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt has been disappointed by the Wilson administration’s attitude towards the war but is glad that some Americans are taking action. He is against “globe-trotters and curiosity seekers” and does not believe any American should visit a warring country. If there are visitors, he hopes they are put to work “digging kitchen sinks and burying dead horses.” Roosevelt views Germany as currently winning the war but the greater numbers and resources of the Allies will likely wear Germany down if the Allies stand united. He wishes he could have handled the foreign affairs of the last year as president. The Roosevelts had a delightful Christmas with three grandchildren at Sagamore Hill.

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1915-01-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward Brandegee

Theodore Roosevelt is eager to see Edward Brandegee, but his time in Boston will be limited. He suggests that Brandegee and his wife Mary dine with him at William Sturgis Bigelow’s house on Sunday or Monday. He will contact Gardiner Howland Shaw and drop in at the club on Monday. Roosevelt notes that his son Archibald was deeply impressed by the Brandegees’ kindness.

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Creation Date

1914-01-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Hall Roosevelt and Margaret Richardson Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt wishes Hall and Margaret Richardson Roosevelt a merry Christmas and is very proud of them. Roosevelt will be sending them a pamphlet he wrote on the world war and America’s duty. He is disgusted with the Wilson administration, especially because the general public seems to approve. Roosevelt concludes by summarizing the family’s Christmas plans and providing an update on family members.

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1914-12-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edmund Heller

Theodore Roosevelt asks Edmund Heller for help arranging a big game hunting trip in Alaska for his son Archie.

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1914-12-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to J. H. Kidder

Theodore Roosevelt would like his son Archie to travel to Alaska in the summer and would like to know if J. H. Kidder can help.

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1914-12-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to E. Marshall Scull

Theodore Roosevelt would like to take a trip to Alaska with his son, Archibald B. Roosevelt. Roosevelt would like to give the younger Roosevelt a chance to kill giant moose, big bear, white sheep, and caribou, and asks E. Marshall Scull for his advice on whom Roosevelt should contact to help set up the trip.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Belle Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt expresses his pleasure to Belle Roosevelt at hosting her and Kermit. He hopes that they have reached South America, as sea travel is dangerous because of the First World War. Roosevelt does not know what outcome will be reached but is increasingly impatient with the attitude toward the war of the United States government. He believes the Progressive Party to be at an end and his own chances in his libel suit to be small on account of the electoral victory of Republicans connected to the party machine. In addition to these opinions, Theodore Roosevelt sends Belle news of his other children.

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Creation Date

1914-11-07

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Austin Wadsworth

Theodore Roosevelt has sent William Austin Wadsworth’s note to Archie. Mrs. Roosevelt has a grandchild visiting, as Ethel and Dick are in Paris. Roosevelt wishes it were possible for him to get up to see Wadsworth, but he fears, “a cob is about the type of animal I am now good for.” Roosevelt has never seen such a political mix up as at present.

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Creation Date

1914-10-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Emily Tyler Carow

Theodore Roosevelt approves of Emily Tyler Carow’s actions after the outbreak of war in Europe and hopes that Italy will not be drawn into war. He understands Carow’s desire to stay in Italy and will not try to influence her as there appears to be no imminent danger. Roosevelt is distressed at the “awful cataclysm” in Europe and describes what is happening in Belgium as “enough to wring a man’s soul.” The Roosevelt family is doing well. Kermit and Belle Roosevelt have been staying at Sagamore Hill before traveling to South America and Roosevelt has been able to see his other children and grandchildren often. In a postscript, Roosevelt asks Carow to thank the consul general at Genoa, Italy for his courtesy and efficiency towards Americans in his province.

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Creation Date

1914-09-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt wishes he could go see Kermit Roosevelt, but does not feel that he can leave at the moment. He is working to keep the Progressive Party together. He is to give an address for the American Historical Association and will send it to Kermit. Roosevelt informs his son that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is not well, but believes she will be better. Roosevelt’s other children are doing well. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1912-12-03

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt tells his son, Theodore Roosevelt, about recent goings-on at the White House over the holidays. Many of the Roosevelt children have been attending a number of parties, which has affected their daily schedule. He describes a late-night party at the White House given by Kermit Roosevelt and Ethel Roosevelt that disturbed his and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s sleep, in which he had to personally intervene to make them go to bed. Roosevelt has been riding, and had the opportunity to test some rifles with Kermit that they will be bringing on their upcoming safari. He has recently been asked by Johann Heinrich von Bernstorff, the German ambassador, to give a lecture in Berlin when he is in Europe, but it is the last one that he plans to schedule.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1909-01-03