Roosevelt family

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for sending a recent photo of her son, William Sheffield Cowles Jr. Edith Roosevelt is going back to Sagamore Hill shortly to look after the children and prepare for the permanent move to the White House. Roosevelt will miss her, especially while he continues to recover from his leg injury, but he has more pressing matters that require his attention, such as the coal strike.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1902-10-13

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt describes his recent experience with the coal strike. He shares his opinions about how the political machines and the corporate interests operate in a different world from the majority of people in the country. Roosevelt chose to interfere in the strike to protect the masses, and he hopes it will be over soon.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1902-10-16

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt is relieved to see the telegram, which he interprets to mean things are all right.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1902

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt suggests plans for having guests at lunch and dinner during an upcoming visit with the Cowles.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1902

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt discusses the business problems in the country over the last three months, which he believes are a result of an overconfidence in the use of credit that cannot be solved by adjusting the banking policy. Roosevelt insists that the American currency system is strong and needs minor legislation rather than an overhaul.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-08-26

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt tells Anna Roosevelt Cowles that he is pleased with an editorial. He would like his sister to tell her son William Sheffield Cowles, Jr. that Quentin Roosevelt has started at the public school. Quentin has also just received two white rabbits, which he was excited to present to the family at lunch yesterday.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-10-02

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt is grateful for the letter and sends an enclosure.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-10-12

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt forwards a note he received from William Sheffield Cowles; he found the note so touching he wants Anna Roosevelt Cowles to see it, but he wants it back so he can keep it. He wants to discuss several matters with Ambassador Reid and looks forward to seeing William Sheffield Cowles, Jr.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-10-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt wishes Anna Roosevelt Cowles well. He asks her to tell William Sheffield Cowles how much he appreciates his fur jacket.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-01-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt tells Anna Roosevelt Cowles that the information provided by Elisabeth Mills Reid about Nelson Appleton Miles very useful.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-02-01

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt was touched by the letter from William Sheffield Cowles, which spoke of a tragedy. Roosevelt showed the letter to William H. Moody.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-04-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt suggests dining and travel arrangements for Anna Roosevelt Cowles and Whitelaw Reid.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-04-28

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt is worried about Anna Roosevelt Cowles’s son, William Sheffield Cowles, Jr., who is unexpectedly not well. Roosevelt wants her to tell young Sheffield about a camping trip Roosevelt took with his sons and nine other boys, which he describes in detail.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-07-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt has appointed Admiral George Converse and tells of taking Secretaries Morton and Moody out to Rock Creek for a strenuous walk that both men underestimated. Roosevelt is enamored with Washington, D.C., and with his wife Edith Roosevelt, who delights in an unusual variety of activities there. As the election approaches, Roosevelt reflects on his legacy and the importance of his work in office and in life.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-07-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt encourages his sister to hire a lawyer from outside the family, regardless of whether a Roosevelt might be qualified for the work. Roosevelt also shares his impressions of Alton B. Parker’s campaign platform.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-08-11

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt is frustrated at the role money is playing in the campaign, saying that he will probably lose Montana and Nevada as a result of its influence. Roosevelt also comments on Anna Roosevelt Cowles’ travel arrangements and sends his greeting to her guide.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-08-21

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt is frustrated with Attorney General Moody for speaking to Anna Roosevelt Cowles after already addressing a particular situation with him. Roosevelt hopes that Moody and Secretary of the Navy Morton do not discuss it further on their own and he has written to each to explain this. Theodore Roosevelt Jr. will study with a tutor rather than go back to Groton so that he can enter Harvard next year.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-08-30

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

President Roosevelt and Edith Roosevelt have designated breakfast as their private family meal, and he enjoys spending this time with his children. He looks forward to a favorable result in the upcoming election; Edith has invited the members of the cabinet over on election day to celebrate or mourn the outcome as it happens.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1904-10-18

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Governor Roosevelt shares his thoughts about several potential positions he might pursue, including the Governor Generalship of the Philippines, the Vice Presidency, or a cabinet position. He is satisfied with his work and his legacy, having fought for truth and decency; he is more than happy with his friends.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-01-23

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Governor Roosevelt does not want the vice presidency; instead he wants to continue to be governor, where he believes he can accomplish more. With regard to the Second Boer War, Roosevelt sympathizes with the British, for he sees that they and the Boers are both fighting for that in which they believe.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-02-02