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As he succeeds to the presidency, President Roosevelt is in Nicholas Murray Butler’s thoughts. He offers his assistance to Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Anna Roosevelt Cowles requests to know when President Roosevelt will be passing through New York City so she can see him. This is her second telegram the day William McKinley died, and she says she longs to be near Roosevelt and the family.
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1901-09-14
Secretary of War Elihu Root orders that an officer be sent to confer with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York, to arrange to accompany her to Washington, D.C. A special train is available for her travel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-15
Anna Roosevelt Cowles will meet President Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt tomorrow at 1733 N St.
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1901-09-15
Senator Lodge expresses his concern for President Roosevelt’s well being and his confidence in Roosevelt’s abilities in the “greatest office man can now hold on Earth” in the wake of William McKinley’s assassination. Lodge regrets his absence from the nation at such a time, but knows that Roosevelt is surrounded by experienced men who will advise him and approves of Roosevelt’s request that the current Cabinet stay on. Lodge discusses his opinion that John Hay will not remain in public office despite having all the qualities a Secretary of State should have and Elihu Root’s qualifications for the position of Secretary of State. Lodge also assures Roosevelt that he will help him in the Senate if he can and that Roosevelt should call on him whenever he needs assistance.
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1901-09-15
Robert E. Carey sends a message of support to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt after hearing of the attempted assassination of President McKinley. Vice President Roosevelt has Carey’s prayers and best wishes. Carey is confident Roosevelt is “equal to any responsibility.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-09
Henry Fairfield Osborn just returned from Colorado where he heard the news of the attempted assassination of President McKinley. He was impressed by the “wanton destruction of deer” at the reserve and would like to discuss their protection with Vice President Roosevelt. The museum would like to accept the puma if Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt will consent. Osborn regrets he cannot accept the invitation to Oyster Bay, New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-10
Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and the Roosevelt children can be accommodated at the club. When he knows the date of their arrival and the number in their party, Walter Jennings can arrange transportation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
Anna Roosevelt Cowles is concerned that Vice President Roosevelt should become unwell because he is so anxious about his children. She looks forward to his upcoming visit and hopes he will spend an extra day. She asks for Professor Lounsbury’s address, so she might invite him to come during Roosevelt’s stay.
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1901-08-26
C. Hart Merriam sends Professor Brewer’s record of a case when a cougar attacked a child. Merriam is “delighted” that Edith Roosevelt is willing to keep the skulls out of their skins. Merriam answers Theodore Roosevelt’s question about an incident when Merriam heard a panther cry.
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1901-05-08
John Burroughs thanks Governor Roosevelt for the book and invites Ted Roosevelt to spend the following weekend with him. He invites Governor Roosevelt to his ranch and talks about the Eastern and Western Meadow Larks and the Mourning Dove Warblers.
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1900-05-04
Bradley T. Johnson hopes Governor Roosevelt can come visit around Christmas time. He sends his regards to Alice, the boys, and Mrs. Roosevelt.
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1899-09-16
Bradley T. Johnson has received Governor Roosevelt’s book The Rough Riders and calls it a “graphic story of a gallant feat” and compares the experience with his own charge at “The Rail Road Cut,” during the Civil War. Johnson discusses hunting, Roosevelt’s re-election campaign, and sends his love to the Roosevelt family. Johnson also mentions that he will speak with Senator Lodge around Christmas about getting Roosevelt a medal of honor.
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1899-08-07
Senator Lodge tells Governor Roosevelt that Roosevelt overrates Lodge’s actions. If the positions were reversed, Lodge is certain that Roosevelt would do even more for him. He is also sure that when Roosevelt is president one day he will return the favor by helping Lodge. Lodge comments on aspects of New York politics, and addresses a recent change in the War Department to which Roosevelt contributed, with the previous Secretary of War R. A. Alger being replaced by Elihu Root. The situation in Cuba makes Lodge unhappy, and he wishes that President McKinley would replace General Brooke. Additionally, while McKinley may be correct about General Otis, the general impression is that he is a failure. Lodge wishes that General Wood was in charge in Cuba. He also predicts that Frederick Funston will be a good ally in the future.
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1899-08-10
John Hay writes to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asking him to see what he can do to appoint Paul Joseph Dashiell as a professor at the United States Naval Academy. He also updates Roosevelt on his recent travels and describes the condition of his traveling companions. Hay says that while he does not prefer to live in Washington, D.C., the place suits Roosevelt. Hay remembers fondly his own time in Lafayette Square and the early summer days spent with the Lodge family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-04-20
Thomas A. Janvier thanks Assistant Secretary of the Navy for helping him get a research permit. He refuses to be dissuaded by talk about records burning in a fire. Janvier and his wife, Catherine A. Janvier, are grateful for their friendship with Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.
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1897-11-19
Frederic Remington received Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt’s book The Winning of the West for Christmas and compliments Roosevelt on his ability to write history books. Remington was looking to use some primary sources for inspiration for his art, but Roosevelt’s book did the trick.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-12-25
Rear Admiral Evans comments on his recent duck hunt and is glad that Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed the ducks. Roosevelt’s letter “was perfect,” and Evans is certain the Navy will appreciate Roosevelt’s clear presentation of the pay question.
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1898-01-07
James Alfred Roosevelt informs Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt that he needs to put his letter to Mr. Tyng in the form of an affidavit and to add the assertion that he has no personal taxable property in the city.
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1898-01-24
John Ellis Roosevelt informs Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt that the tax officers require an affidavit and encloses an affidavit for him to look over. Roosevelt was sorry to learn that Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has been so sick and trusts that she is better now.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-03-17