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Governor Roosevelt has firmly decided he will not accept the Vice Presidency. He is corresponding with Frederick Courtenay Selous, a big game hunter from South Africa, about the Second Boer War.
1900-02-05
Governor Roosevelt informs Anna Roosevelt Cowles of possible times he might visit soon and updates her on his frustration with his opponents. He enjoyed spending time with Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long at dinner and thinks very highly of him.
1900-02-22
Governor Roosevelt describes how he has learned to navigate the political challenges of his office while ensuring that work is done honestly and transparently.
1900-02-27
Governor Roosevelt asks for advice about the nurses’ bill. Roosevelt states that he is taking care of the children while Edith Roosevelt is away, and describes them as being “really very cunning.” He also discusses the daily business of governing New York.
1900-03-14
Theodore Roosevelt understands the nurses’ bill thoroughly after receiving information from his sister. He will try to do what he can about it. Edith Roosevelt has enjoyed an excellent time in Havana, Cuba, where she stayed at the palace. She is now on her way to Santiago and then to Puerto Rico.
1900-03-17
Anna Roosevelt Cowles has hurt her ankle, but Governor Roosevelt looks forward to seeing her on his visit soon. He updates her on his correspondence with the Lodges.
1900-04-25
Governor Roosevelt presents a detailed, multifaceted analysis of his next career move. He still favors the governorship and does not want the vice presidency, but he also sees that he may lose the gubernatorial election. He takes the advice of Henry Cabot Lodge to heart throughout his deliberations.
1900-04-30
Governor Roosevelt has accepted the nomination for vice president and reviews the political circumstances under which he changed his mind.
1900-06-25
Governor Roosevelt will have to put off visiting until after the election, but he was glad to spend even a bit of time with Anna Roosevelt Cowles. His recent trip out West was successful.
1900-07-20
Governor Roosevelt declines a visit to the Cowles’s residence, as he must work on state business every day until after his next trip out West. Roosevelt describes aspects of the political campaign that he finds frustrating and difficult, although he believes his ticket will win the election in the end.
1900-08-18
Governor Roosevelt writes that Edith Roosevelt and their children enjoyed their visit with the Cowles family. As his vice presidential campaign winds down, Roosevelt finds himself feeling jaded, and expects that his voice will give out.
1900-10-16
Governor Roosevelt is planning a proper, respectful inaugural speech despite the fear that Henry Cabot Lodge has expressed. Roosevelt hopes to spend January and February hunting in Colorado.
1900-12-03
Governor Roosevelt wishes he and Anna Roosevelt Cowles could have spent Christmas together. He has already made arrangements to rent a house for the next year’s holidays and wants to make sure the families are together at that time.
1900-12-27
Governor Roosevelt suggests that Anna Roosevelt Cowles host a dinner or breakfast with a given list of guests so that he can show the writer Frederic Harrison some attention. Roosevelt believes that Harrison will be in town from March 3 through March 5. As President McKinley is being inaugurated on March 4, Roosevelt states that date will not work.
1901-02-23
Vice President Roosevelt completely enjoyed his twelve days with Anna Roosevelt Cowles, and is very much looking forward to serving in his new role as vice president.
1901-03-15
Vice President Roosevelt arranges to send tickets to Anna Roosevelt Cowles in Buffalo. He will want to see Francis Edward Younghusband while he is there.
1901-05-15
Vice President Roosevelt sends an enclosure for Colonel Francis Edward Younghusband and invites him for a visit. Roosevelt enjoyed himself in Buffalo and wishes he could have spoken with Lloyd Carpenter Griscom longer.
1901-05-31
Corinne Roosevelt Robinson is not well, and Vice President Roosevelt feels helpless while he worries about her. Roosevelt explains that he sent a letter to Anna Roosevelt Cowles at Farmington, requesting that she invite Colonel Francis Edward Younghusband to visit.
1901-06-07
Vice President Roosevelt makes arrangements to meet Lloyd Griscom. Roosevelt also details travel instructions for Anna Roosevelt Cowles to give to the Younghusbands for their visit.
1901-06-12
Theodore Roosevelt updates Anna Roosevelt Cowles on the preparations for sending his regiment to Cuba and on the whereabouts of the Roosevelt family’s friends who are in the armed forces.
1898-05-08