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President Roosevelt talks of missing Kermit, but writes how proud he is of how Kermit has handled himself at school. Roosevelt wishes Kermit could spend some time on William Holland Wilmer’s farm. Roosevelt says he enjoyed a ride in the rain with Senator Lodge the previous day.
1903-03-09
President Roosevelt talks of horseback riding with Edith, and how he has been reading to Archie and Quentin while she is sick. Roosevelt attended the Army and Navy reception where Chief Joseph and seven other Nez Perce Indians came in full war dress. John Singer Sargent is staying at the White House and painting Roosevelt’s picture.
1903-02-15
President Roosevelt discusses literature and a visit from his friends from North Dakota, the Sewall family and Mrs. Dow and her son. He lists all the attractions they saw in Washington, D.C., and who they met. Roosevelt relates that he has a cold but is very busy, and met the new French ambassador.
1903-02-08
President Roosevelt reports on one of the dogs, Edith’s beautiful dresses and her Friday musicals, and pillow fights with Archie and Quentin. Roosevelt adds that Chartran has been painting his picture but he does not like it.
1903-02-01
President Roosevelt reports to his son Kermit on playing single-stick with General Wood and chopping trees with James Rudolph Garfield and Gifford Pinchot. Roosevelt is having a terrific time trying to get things through Congress. Roosevelt also talks about playing with Archie and Quentin.
1903-01-17
President Roosevelt writes to his son, Kermit, that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt have been riding regularly and have had many visitors, including the Grant La Farges, Winty Chanlers, John Fox, Procter and William Dudley Foulke. He says Senator Hanna enjoys playing with the kitten and Ethel had a friend over. Roosevelt also complains about the pain in his arm and says that Kermit and Ted should go to Harvard.
1903-01-25
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit he was melancholy after Kermit and Ted went back to school. He reports on the antics of the cats and one incident that involved the next Speaker of the House Joseph Cannon. Roosevelt adds that he has his hands full with presidential work, and Ethel reluctantly returned to boarding school.
1903-01-08
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit he cannot take any hard walks because of his leg but he is playing singlestick with General Wood. Roosevelt also says he rides almost every day with Edith, Ted or Senator Lodge. Roosevelt adds that Kermit will be delighted with the changes to the White House.
1902-12-04
President Roosevelt informs his son Kermit how the family spent Thanksgiving Day riding horses with the Lodges, Robert Ferguson, and General Wood, eating and dancing. He also talks about the family pets.
1902-11-28
President Roosevelt reports to his son Kermit how he spent Election Day at Sagamore Hill with family and all six dogs.
1902-11-06
William Sowden Sims writes to President Roosevelt to say he has recently become engaged to Anne Hitchcock.
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1905-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his and Edith’s recent visit to the Wadsworths. The children are doing well and Roosevelt is still enjoying playing polo as is cousin Emlen Roosevelt. Edith is expecting another child.
1888-07-15
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about her recent trip to Ireland. He says Ireland is a terrible problem for the English. He also updates her about happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Daughter Alice has returned home from a visit with her late mother’s family. There is some trouble with the servants. The polo club is doing well, as is baby Ted.
1888-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. He describes the scenery around Oyster Bay. He reports that the Maxwells arrived yesterday. Roosevelt and wife Edith have been spending time with the Underhills and will be playing tennis with them the next day. His son Ted is absorbed in the dogs and new kittens.
1888-05-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about a mutually disliked uncle. He also updates her on happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Roosevelt and wife Edith have been spending time with the Underhills. Grace and Charley Munn were very attentive to each other. The children, Alice and Ted, are doing well.
1888-05-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about how the family is doing. Wife Edith is fair and baby Ted has colic.
1887
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her upcoming visit to Sagamore Hill. The new baby Theodore and the rest of the family are doing well.
1887-09-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the birth of his son, Theodore. Wife Edith, daughter Alice, and the new baby are all doing well.
1887-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt telling her how the family is doing. Edith Roosevelt is doing well and will be giving birth soon. Roosevelt has been laid up with an asthma attack. Daughter Alice is also doing well and is in good health.
1887-09-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. He and Edith are looking forward to having his daughter Alice come to stay with them. Roosevelt recently played tennis at Frank Underhill’s house. He asks Anna questions about some bills.
1887-09-09