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Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to congratulate him on being made a Captain in the British army and gives updates on Quentin, Archie and Ted Roosevelt. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s son Richard had his appendix out and her husband Richard Derby is eager to ship off to the war. Roosevelt says he is keeping busy with trivial work and rowing with Mother.
1917-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit and describes life with five grandchildren in the house and the fall foliage.
1917-10-30
President Roosevelt was forced to return from his western trip due to an abscess developing from the trolley accident injuries. Kermit appears to be “getting on very nicely” at school and Roosevelt looks forward to hearing about his schooling.
1902-09-25
President Roosevelt writes to Sarah Bancroft Leavitt about his deceased father and how Roosevelt Senior would feel about his son as President. He remarks that when he ends his term in 1905 he will be the same age as his father when he died. He adds that he tries to model himself with the children the way his father was with him. Typed copy of original handwritten letter.
1901-10-07
A young Theodore Roosevelt writes to his mother, commenting on the contents of her letter to him. He mentions saying hello to various family members for him and how much he misses his sister Conie (Corinne). This is a typewritten copy of the original letter.
1868-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister Anna for remembering his birthday. He also discusses his upcoming travel plans and recent encounters with family. He is not sorry that their brother Elliott’s wife Anna Hall Roosevelt had a fight with Aunt Annie. Roosevelt also reports that their brother-in-law Douglas Robinson is not as “stiff backed” as he looks.
1891-10-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the family’s new home in Washington. He also gives her instructions on where to send his hunting trophies. Roosevelt does not know if their brother Elliott will do what he promised.
1891-12-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Corinne to describe his honeymoon trip to Paris with his first wife, Alice Hathaway Lee. This is a typewritten copy of the original letter.
1881-06-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about a political dinner that he and wife Edith recently attended and his feelings toward a Senator. He has been doing quite a bit of horseback riding and has made good progress in his Baltimore investigation. His history of New York manuscript has been well received.
1891-04-19
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about an issue regarding sister Corinne and her husband Douglas Robinson. One of the Robinson’s nurses became stricken with the measles so they sent her to Roosevelt’s house without informing him. They had to have the house fumigated and wife Edith was extremely upset. Roosevelt hired Winty Chanler’s pony for the summer.
1891-05-04
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt about the Katy Mann affair. Mann is attempting to hire a lawyer and Roosevelt is very concerned about a resulting public scandal. Their brother Elliott is still not doing well. Roosevelt’s friend Cecil Spring Rice will be staying with him in Washington for the next two months. He is homesick for wife Edith and the children.
1891-05-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about how he has been spending his time in Washington with friend Cecil Spring Rice. They have been hosting many guests for dinner. Roosevelt is presently in Oyster Bay and is enjoying his time at home. Their brother-in-law Douglas Robinson wants a home nearby so Roosevelt suggests Anna let her house to Douglas and sister Corinne.
1891-05-31
Theodore Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt are in New York City and spending time with the families of Ethel Roosevelt Derby and Ted Roosevelt. Roosevelt’s libel suit is next month and he is unsure of the result. However, he believes his case will be “presented in great shape.” The Royal Geographical Society has published the maps from the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition and hostile comments against the expedition have died down. Roosevelt has been working hard at Metropolitan Magazine.
1915-03-07
President Roosevelt updates his son Kermit on the planning for his trip to Africa, though he is not yet sure he can make it. Results from Massachusetts and New York have settled the Republican presidential nomination for Secretary of War Taft, and Governor Hughes’s run is over. Roosevelt says Edith enjoys riding much better since getting a new horse, and Congress is refusing to do what it should.
1908-04-11
Theodore Roosevelt has received Kermit Roosevelt’s letter about visiting Sao Paolo, Brazil, and everyone was interested in reading about Kermit and Belle Roosevelt setting up their new home. The book about the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition has been sent to all members of the expedition through the Brazilian ambassador. Roosevelt describes the “delightful Xmas” at Sagamore Hill with all of his children, except Kermit, and three grandchildren. He reflects on the war and views Germany as “clearly ahead” and Austria growing stronger. Roosevelt admires German efficiency, which is greater than the efficiency of the Allies, and the Allies are infinitely more efficient than the United States. President Wilson and Secretary Bryan are the “worst creatures” to lead the nation in foreign affairs. Roosevelt believes the United States should have countered the “unscrupulous” behavior of Germany and intervened on behalf of Belgium. He has signed a three year contract with Metropolitan Magazine to publish his social and political views.
1914-12-28
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to ask when Kermit wants Seth Bullock and his family to visit. Roosevelt is glad that Kermit has taken up boxing. Roosevelt talks about seeing family when he went to Oyster Bay to vote and reports on election outcomes in certain states.
1907-11-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt telling her about recent happenings in Washington. Roosevelt recently had dinner with Frederic T. Greenhalge, the governor-elect of Massachusetts. Roosevelt also discusses a trip to the zoo with the children. He relates a story about their brother Elliott.
1893-12-24
Theodore Roosevelt wishes his sister Anna a merry Christmas and tells her about Christmas morning at Sagamore Hill with the children.
1890-12-26
President Roosevelt expresses his family’s joy at seeing Joseph Wilmer and asks that he come stay at the White House.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-01
Transcript of a letter from Theodore Roosevelt, writing from Constantinople to his friend Edith Kermit Carow, about his family’s trip to the Middle East.
1873