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Theodore Roosevelt thanks Mother Mary Paul for her letter and her well wishes regarding the birth of Ted Roosevelt’s child.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-25
Theodore Roosevelt wishes Theodore Douglas Robinson luck on the upcoming election and congratulates him on the possibility of having another child.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-25
Theodore Roosevelt asks Arthur Hamilton Lee about the political situation in the House of Lords. Roosevelt also discusses relationships between the United States, Canada, and Great Britain, including the railway system and a peace and arbitration treaty. Roosevelt also expresses displeasure with politics and the press in the United States. Roosevelt thanks Lee for allowing him to stay at his two homes, especially at Chequers, and provides Lee with an update on his family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased that the Democrats and Republican insurgents, led by Senator La Follette, have split up. He is willing to help Senator Lodge with the arbitration treaty. Roosevelt will write a strong article on the matter and has contacted Captain Mahan about writing an article against the unamended treaty. He appreciated the telegram regarding his new grandchild, Ted Roosevelt’s daughter Grace Green Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt updates Cecil Spring Rice on the members of the Roosevelt family. Roosevelt feels that British politics are much more interesting than politics in the United States at the moment. He is disappointed in President Taft, and thinks that his leadership has divided the conservative and progressive streams within the Republican Party. However, Roosevelt would like to see Taft elected again. Roosevelt has “no sympathy with [Taft’s] arbitration treaty business” and believes the treaty should be strictly between Great Britain and the United States. Roosevelt also writes about his contentment with his life at the moment, writing for The Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-22
Theodore Roosevelt thanks H. B. Pratt for the letter and book he kindly sent. He confirms that several of his relations, to whom H. B. Pratt asked to be remembered if they were still living, have passed away.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-05
Theodore Roosevelt looks forward to receiving the song from his sister, Corinne Robinson. He is proud of her poetry, and has heard many compliments about it. He feels that it is all right if Robinson’s son, Theodore Douglas Robinson, does not have a good chance of being elected, as it is a case where the fight itself is one of the prizes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-05
Theodore Roosevelt is obliged to Edmund Heller for the interesting letter. Roosevelt discusses the hunting abilities and experience of Charles Jesse Jones, Paul James Rainey, and R. J. Cunninghame. Roosevelt also discusses his article Concealing and Revealing Coloration in Birds and Mammals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-28
In a reply to Arthur Hamilton Lee, Theodore Roosevelt describes the activities and achievements of the Roosevelt family, including the impending birth of his grandchild to Theodore Roosevelt Jr. and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt. Roosevelt expresses relief at the end of his public speaking career and is more preoccupied by his interest in natural history than in politics, including his upcoming article, “Revealing and Concealing Coloration in Birds and Mammals.” Roosevelt then goes on to discuss politics, including his approval of the current British king, expresses frustration with the American people, and discusses President Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary replies to H. J. Hadsell about the camera used by Kermit Roosevelt on his trip to Africa and what he thought about the new Cook Camera.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs the Pain Manufacturing Company that due to an illness in the Roosevelt family, it is impossible for Theodore and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to have the fireworks at their house on the Fourth of July. They are sorry to have to cancel the order, but hope to be able to renew it on another occasion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-13
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes, but informs H. Dora Stecker that he does not know anything about Nicholas Roosevelt beyond believing him to be a brother of his great-grandfather. He is sorry he cannot be of assistance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt provides Joseph Gaston Baillie Bulloch with some details of Roosevelt family marriages. Roosevelt was also pleased to read Bulloch’s article, and agrees with the spirit, even though he must dispute some of the details.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-07
In response to a request for information about the Roosevelt daughters, the Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt declines to share any information and informs C. T. Thompson that they do not want personal information about them published.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks Edward J. O’Hayer for the Pullman Company’s check and would like to settle up regarding the tickets for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s western trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-12
Along with his wife, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt has always admired Lucy Bethia Walford’s books. Roosevelt also expresses his esteem for her father, John Colquhoun, and his book The Moor and the Loch. Roosevelt agrees with Colquhoun’s thoughts on sport and hopes that his sons take the same view.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-28
Theodore Roosevelt encloses an annual pass for Quentin Roosevelt and notes that Quentin is being recognized as an athlete in “professional baseball circles.” Roosevelt hopes that Quentin enjoyed himself on the return from California. Roosevelt himself is well and very relieved to have completed the last speaking tour he will ever have to make.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-21
Theodore Roosevelt received Alfred E. Pease’s letter, as he had hoped. He is currently visiting Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt and comments that the happiness of his children is his greatest concern. He recounts hunting bongos with George Grey in Africa and bird watching with his brother, Edward Grey, in England. The news of George Grey’s death by a lion saddened him, and he considers the dangers of lion hunting. Roosevelt discusses his family and their recent trip. While happy at home, Roosevelt would consider another scientific expedition through Asia.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-01
Theodore Roosevelt noticed Kermit Roosevelt’s “delicate hint” in his question about Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt and the Pudding and, therefore, sends a check for sixty dollars. He agrees with Kermit about the foolishness of the Camp Fire Club’s hunting honor list. Roosevelt tries to avoid joining clubs but still pays membership fees for many without returns in pleasure or profit. Unfortunately, Roosevelt’s library is too full of books like A. D. Melvin’s. While he is pleased Kermit ran the races, Roosevelt is glad he is finished with training. Quentin Roosevelt enjoyed Kermit’s visit to Groton School. Roosevelt dreads being overworked on his trips and wants to enjoy time with family and visit the Grand Canyon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-02
Theodore Roosevelt thanks F. O. Bristol for the invitation for his son to visit Bristol and his family in Los Angeles, California.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-20