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William Emlen Roosevelt apologizes for the tardy response, but has been working with his son, George Emlen Roosevelt, to think of suggestions for ways to help Theodore Roosevelt’s friend. Unfortunately, they have been unable to do so, and Roosevelt lays out some of the difficulties with the problem. He hopes the hot weather changes soon.
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1911-07-05
William Emlen Roosevelt encloses a letter from Henry K. McHarg, who is a friend of Jacob A. Riis. He has no personal investment in the judgeship he writes about, but feels duty-bound to inform President Roosevelt about the reputation of the candidate. William Emlen Roosevelt hopes Ted Roosevelt is okay with his sore throat, and says that his mother is looking forward to seeing Edith.
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1908-04-24
William Emlen Roosevelt follows a letter he had written President Roosevelt exclusively about the current financial situation with a personal note about his family, although he does ask about placing telecommunications in Panama exclusively under American control and hopes that the president is keeping his planned comments regarding the financial crisis simple.
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1907-11-22
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from October 1858 to December 1870. Notable events include the Roosevelt family’s involvement in the American Civil War, Theodore Roosevelt meeting John Hay as a child, and the Roosevelt family’s first European trip.
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1985
George B. Cortelyou outlines President Roosevelt’s upcoming travel plans for Secret Service Chief John E. Wilkie.
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1901-11-01
George B. Cortelyou provides Washington, D.C., Police Chief Richard Sylvester with the plans and schedule for President Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to New York.
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1901-11-01
George B. Cortelyou provides Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Joseph L. Bristow with the plans and schedule for President Roosevelt’s upcoming trip to New York.
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1901-11-01
William Emlen Roosevelt reports on the condition of his mother, Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt. Roosevelt mentions that Sagamore Hill’s superintendent Noah Seaman is “improving,” and reviews his conversation with Joseph Bucklin Bishop, stating that the “Townsend boys” are interested in building a hotel in Oyster Bay, New York.
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1904-03-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes to continue a discussion with Anna Roosevelt Cowles about the need for lively pursuits at home that he compares to the French art of savoir vivre. He gives examples that Oyster Bay ought to have: a park with a bandstand, a Y.M.C.A, and tennis courts; and explains that Edith Roosevelt and Ethel Roosevelt are trying to enlist some of the villagers to contribute to supplying some of these facilities. Roosevelt updates Cowles on his family’s activities. Edith’s fiftieth birthday was two days ago and she was delighted with her presents, which is not always the case. Roosevelt writes that sometimes she even shares his “own mother’s way of looking at a present of which she does not approve.” They ride and row together, and he plays tennis well.
1911-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles that he enjoyed William Sheffield Cowles Jr.’s recent visit. Roosevelt explains that they have secured permission to build a new road on their property and describes the redevelopment to accommodate motor vehicles. Roosevelt is amused by the effect of their newfound mobility on Ethel Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt, and their friends; they visit friends who live farther away and these guests reciprocate by visiting the Roosevelts’ home too. Roosevelt explains that he is glad they did not have a car before this summer, because he would rather not socialize so much. He updates Anna on the academic interests and college plans of Archibald Roosevelt. Archie and Quentin Roosevelt have taken to playing tennis together, which makes Roosevelt happy, and Quentin also plays baseball with James the butler. Roosevelt speaks very highly of the staff and servants of the house and stable, who are black, and the gardeners and the chauffeur, who are “native Americans.” Roosevelt hopes Anna can visit in the fall or spring and is glad he was able to visit her the past spring. He tells her that the Emlen Roosevelts have had a difficult time because of Aunt Lizzie (Elizabeth Emlen Roosevelt), who is feeble and suffering from mental illness. However, Edith just spent time with Aunt Lizzie and enjoyed it.
1911-07-28
Cecil Spring Rice discusses the status of the Russo-Japanese war. He expresses sorrow concerning news of President Roosevelt’s ailing aunt, Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt.
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1904-02-11
President Roosevelt’s cousin, William Emlen Roosevelt, reports on the recovery of his mother, Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt. William Roosevelt mentions the service pension scheme. He is sending the president John Singer Sargent’s portrait etchings to him for inscription.
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1904-01-29
A. P. Montant asks President Roosevelt to write “a few friendly words” about Frank T. Patterson, who will be traveling to China. Montant also mentions that President Roosevelt’s ailing aunt Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt is feeling better.
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1904-01-12
William Emlen Roosevelt writes President Roosevelt concerning the former’s ailing mother, Elizabeth Norris Emlen Roosevelt, whom the doctor fears may have pneumonia.
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1904-01-06
William Emlen Roosevelt writes to President Roosevelt in anticipation of his visit to Oyster Bay, New York to vote. He informs President Roosevelt that he and his mother moved into town and will provide food and lodging.
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1903-10-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about family matters, particularly the new motor vehicle, which has caused them to build a new road.
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1911-07-28