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Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles, thanking her for sending Miss Campbell’s note. He is touched by Campbell’s sentiments, admires her courage, and encourages her to marry if she finds the right person. Roosevelt writes of being overwhelmed with work.
1910-10-07
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for the birthday wishes. He is upset by a law that prevents William Sheffield Cowles from running for governor of Connecticut.
1910-10-21
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to receive a note from Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William S. Cowles. He mentions his relief that Joseph W. Alsop pulled through, and repeats a joke he wrote to Theodore Roosevelt Jr.
1910-11-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles and mentions his support of her effort to recover fully from her illness of the previous year. He spent a brief time with Robert Munro Ferguson and Isabella Selmes Ferguson and agrees that Isabella Ferguson is quite brave although he believes he was not with Robert long enough to judge the condition of his health. Roosevelt is pleased that Cowles’s son William Sheffield Cowles Jr. is in public school with Cameron Winslow. Roosevelt is enjoying reading William Cullen Bryant’s translation of Homer’s Iliad.
1910-11-17
Theodore Roosevelt arranges the details of a trip to visit Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William Sheffield Cowles.
1910-12-09
Theodore Roosevelt confirms plans to visit Anna Roosevelt Cowles. The purpose of his trip is to spend time with her, William Sheffield Cowles, and William Sheffield Cowles Jr.
1910-12-13
Theodore Roosevelt has just returned from a holiday visit with Anna Roosevelt Cowles, William Sheffield Cowles, and William Sheffield Cowles Jr. He writes to Anna to tell her how much he enjoyed his time with them and their guests, and he wishes that they could be together at Christmas. Roosevelt is still frustrated with a law that prohibits William from running for legislative office.
1910-12-23
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Anna Roosevelt Cowles for the holiday gift of a rocking chair and hopes she likes the zebra skin he sent. Roosevelt is happy he was able to travel to Farmington to visit her and her family before she goes further south. Governor Baldwin has decided not to proceed with bringing his libel suit against Roosevelt, even though Roosevelt refused to retract or apologize.
1911-01-13
Theodore Roosevelt is concerned about Anna Roosevelt Cowles’s rheumatism. He is pleased that she has made the decision to come home, believing that she is more comfortable in her own house. Roosevelt is glad that George Payne McLean defeated Morgan G. Bulkeley in the Connecticut race for United States Senate, but he wishes that either man were more like Joseph W. Alsop. Roosevelt is happy that his Christmas gifts, zebra-skin rugs, have been received well. He also gave one to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson and one to Nannie Lodge, and says they are better than any trophies he brought back from his safari.
1911-01-24
Theodore Roosevelt offers advice to Anna Roosevelt Cowles about opportunities for her son, William Sheffield Cowles, Jr., to learn to ride horses. Roosevelt suggests that the Cowles’ upcoming trip to Europe provides an ideal chance to arrange riding lessons at reputable riding schools in major cities, including Paris, Berlin, and Rome. He is knowledgeable about the subject and outlines goals for Cowles, Jr., recommending that riding be approached with the discipline required of any other study. Finally, Roosevelt jokes that Will and Joe were probably amused by the quiet dissolution of Governor Baldwin’s proposed libel suit.
1911-01-29
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about his health, Christmas Day activities, and grandchildren.
1918-12-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles to express relief that she is feeling better after illness and to encourage her continued recovery.
1918-10-27
Theodore Roosevelt responds to Robert Grant’s letter discussing his four sons and extends his regards to Mrs. Grant.
1918-07-26
Theodore Roosevelt updates Anna Roosevelt Cowles on his health and the well-being of family members serving in the war.
1918-11-27
Theodore Roosevelt continues a discussion with Anna Roosevelt Cowles about assigning trustees. He informs her that Ted Roosevelt was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel and that French President Poincaré sent him a certificate that is given to French soldiers killed in the line of duty.
1918-09-25
Theodore Roosevelt describes a visit to his sister Corinne Robinson Roosevelt’s house in upstate New York, where many family members and friends gathered after the death of Corinne’s husband, Douglas Robinson, three days earlier. Roosevelt describes Corinne’s anxiety over hosting the large number of people, her concern for her daughter’s state of mind, and her feelings about the absence of Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
1918-09-15
Theodore Roosevelt admires William Sheffield Cowles’s decision to turn down the offer of a position of an aide, choosing instead to remain in the military during the war. He also mentions his son Archibald arrived at Sagamore Hill.
1918-09-05
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased for his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that her son William Sheffield Cowles has secured military leave to spend time with her each week. Roosevelt is frustrated that military policy prevented Flora Payne Whitney, his son Quentin Roosevelt’s fiancé, from visiting and marrying Quentin while he was stationed in France during the war. Roosevelt believes this decision is unjust, especially if Quentin were to be killed.
1918-07-06
Theodore Roosevelt writes to confirm that Anna Roosevelt Cowles does not mind that he has invited Russell J. Coles to have dinner with them on the upcoming Sunday.
1918-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt asks to stay at Anna Roosevelt Cowles’s home over a weekend while he delivers a pre-commencement address and accepts a degree at Trinity College. He also requests that Cowles invite Mr. and Mrs. Leicester Warren to lunch while he will be there.
1918-05-05