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President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to tell him stories of jumping the horses and of Skip the dog being lost. He describes dining with General Kuroki and his views on the navy and Japan. Roosevelt says he hopes that Secretary of War William H. Taft will be nominated as the Republican candidate for president over New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes.
1907-05-12
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit that people are urging him to run for a third term as president but he will not do it. He wants to get Secretary of War Taft nominated. Roosevelt talks of riding in Rock Creek Park and playing tennis. He also refers to a letter from Marvin Hughitt that was enclosed, asking Kermit if he wants to fish in Wisconsin or go duck and chicken hunting in Minnesota or Dakota in the fall.
1907-05-15
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about jumping horses, his trip to his cabin Pine Knot, and about Kermit’s hunting trip with President of the Chicago and North Western Railroad Marvin Hughitt. Roosevelt tells him what animals he can expect to find and says he regrets not learning to shoot with a shotgun.
1907-05-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Washington. He and wife Edith have been socializing quite a bit. His favorite dinner was at Charles J. Bonaparte’s where he got meet Cardinal James Gibbons. He continues to fight for civil service reform.
1891-02-01
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to congratulate him on being third in his class at Groton School that month. Roosevelt also updates Kermit on his work, the state of the country, and the gardens at the White House. Roosevelt closes by saying he and Edith enjoyed Seymour Blair’s poems in the last Grotonian.
1907-05-27
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about the funeral of former President McKinley’s widow Ida McKinley. He then describes his trip on the train out west as he passed through Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, and Michigan. Roosevelt closes by saying he needs to talk to Kermit about his hunting trip.
1907-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about recent happenings with wife Edith and himself. They recently traveled to New York and spent several days entertaining guests. Roosevelt made a speech at the Federal Club dinner. Rob is still trying to sell his pony.
1891-03-09
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Washington. He and wife Edith have been doing quite a bit of entertaining. Alice and Ted found eggs left by the Easter Bunny.
1891-03-29
Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on recent happenings in Washington. He and wife Edith have been doing quite a bit of socializing. They are planning a move to a larger house close to the one they currently rent. Roosevelt asked Bob Ferguson to spend the summer with them.
1891-04-12
President Roosevelt informs Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he received his letter. He discusses his discomfort with the praise he has been receiving and maintains that he simply acted with common sense. Roosevelt also comments on the Sun’s criticism of him.
1902-10-18
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to tell him about taking care of Archie and Quentin while Edith is away, and about Ethel riding her horse to school. Roosevelt says that he cannot accept the money for the Nobel Peace Prize since he only acted in his capacity as President to bring about peace.
1906-12-05
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his speech to the Gridiron Club. Though Roosevelt has a lot of work to do, he does not want to give up his exercise. He closes with a story about Archie and Quentin building a brick fireplace to cook on outside. Kermit appears to have written on the back of the letter.
1906-12-09
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to say he that cannot wait to have Kermit back next week and give updates on the family and their horses.
1906-12-16
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say he misses him but hopes he and Edith can visit Kermit soon. Roosevelt says there are many social events during the evening and he is busy with public matters during the day, but he does manage to get out for rides. Margaret is visiting.
1907-01-12
President Roosevelt is worried about his son Kermit’s boils. He also writes about how Congress will vote on his big battleships. Roosevelt also mentions the poor “Tartar” tribe, saying that all they want is to live on a Sioux reservation and have the government supply them. Roosevelt closes the letter with updates on the family.
1907-01-26
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about recent guests at the White House and taking walks. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt needed a break and took Ethel Roosevelt away for forty-eight hours on the Sylph. He says his hands are full with California trying to keep Japanese out of their schools. Congress is refusing to provide fortifications for the Philippines and Hawaii or allow Roosevelt to build up the navy. Kermit has taken notes on the envelope.
1907-02-04
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say his travel plans to Harvard and Groton have leaked out, and mentions an article he read. Roosevelt also describes going for horseback rides through the snow, as well as a gift some sailors from the Louisiana gave to Mother. He adds that San Francisco mayor Eugene Schmitz and the school board have arrived to discuss letting Japanese children into their schools. Kermit appears to have taken notes on the back of the envelope.
1907-02-09
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about a planned trip by Mother, Edith, Archie, and Quentin aborted due to the snow. Roosevelt has been negotiating with the Californians over their discriminating against Japanese children. Roosevelt laments that there are problems with everything he is trying to accomplish, then closes the letter by discussing the work of Mark Twain and Robert Browning.
1907-02-16
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to report that Archie has diphtheria and Roosevelt is working so much during the end of Congress’ session he barely gets to see him.
1907-03-03
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to report that the family’s Mississippi trip will have to be postponed because Archie has not recovered fully from his diphtheria. Roosevelt mentions all the well wishes being sent to Archie, and says Kermit will have to stay with sister Alice when he comes home. Roosevelt closes by describing his walk with new Postmaster General Meyer.
1907-03-07