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President Roosevelt relates family news from Sagamore Hill, including updates on the pets, to his son Kermit at Groton. Roosevelt misses his two boys but is very proud of them. He also says he will leave soon for a three week trip that will be nerve-wearing.
1902-09-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about the current status of the war, and also gives an update on how the family is doing. Kermit Roosevelt has returned to the front lines.
1918-11-03
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt and discusses, at length, the sadness over Quentin Roosevelt’s death. Roosevelt also discusses Archie Roosevelt’s injuries and the status of the rest of the family.
1918-08-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to update her on the status of the family. Kermit Roosevelt has been stricken with malaria in Italy, Archie Roosevelt has been seriously wounded in action, and Ted Roosevelt has been gassed. Roosevelt’s youngest son Quentin has made it to France and is flying missions on the front.
1918-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt noting receipt of her prior letter, and discussing further details about Kermit Roosevelt’s transfer to the American army. Roosevelt also updates Belle on the status of the family, specifically discussing several of the grandchildren.
1918-05-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s military transfer to the American army. Roosevelt was able to help Kermit secure the transfer. Roosevelt also updates Belle on the status of the rest of the family.
1918-05-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to update her on the status of his health. Roosevelt has been in the hospital, but is recovering and will go home the following week.
1918-02-28
Theodore Roosevelt updates Belle Roosevelt on the status of the family. Kermit Roosevelt has just served in the battle of Tikrit, and Archie Roosevelt has been promoted to Captain. Roosevelt hopes that nothing happens to Archie before the birth of his baby due later in the month.
1918-02-02
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Belle Roosevelt on the birth of her new baby named Joseph Willard. Roosevelt also updates her on the status of the family. Quentin Roosevelt has been suffering from pneumonia, and Archie Roosevelt, like his father, has become very discouraged with issues relating to the war.
1918-01-18
Theodore Roosevelt wishes Belle Roosevelt a merry Christmas and updates her on the status of things at home. Roosevelt is still very discouraged about America’s late entry into, and lack of preparedness for, the war.
1917-12-25
Theodore Roosevelt gives Belle Roosevelt an update on the status of the family. Roosevelt has recently heard from his son Kermit Roosevelt. Major Potts recently joined the Roosevelts for dinner, along with several officers.
1917-09-16
Theodore Roosevelt updates Belle Roosevelt on the status of the family. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s husband has been unable to travel to Europe, and her son is still recovering from surgery. Quentin Roosevelt’s fiancee Flora Payne Whitney recently visited for dinner.
1917-09-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to give a status update on the family. Sons Archie and Ted Roosevelt have both received military promotions, and Quentin Roosevelt is on his way to France. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s son Richard required surgery for appendicitis.
1917-08-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about the family. Roosevelt mentions his disapproval of President Wilson’s handling of the war, and also discusses Kermit Roosevelt’s work.
1917-05-23
Theodore Roosevelt updates Belle Roosevelt about the family. Ethel Roosevelt Derby has still not fully recovered from surgery, but Eleanor Butler Roosevelt and the new baby are doing very well.
1915-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about the family. Ethel Roosevelt Derby had surgery for appendicitis and is in the hospital, while Eleanor Butler Roosevelt just gave birth to her third child, Cornelius.
1915-10-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt discussing Kermit Roosevelt’s work in the South American banking industry. Kermit is unhappy with his work and Roosevelt offers words of encouragement. Roosevelt also gives an update on the status of the family.
1915-10-01
Theodore Roosevelt congratulates Belle Roosevelt on the expected birth of her first child. Roosevelt also informs Belle that daughter-in-law Eleanor Butler Roosevelt is expecting her third child.
1915-08-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt, at length, about a magic show that Belle recently saw. Roosevelt also discusses his magic show experiences. In addition, Roosevelt gives an update on the status of the family, and mentions a recent visit to watch New York police drills.
1915-06-26
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt and an upcoming visit from Belle’s family to Argentina. Roosevelt also gives an update on how the family is doing.
1915-05-31