Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Ronald Storrs, while stationed as Oriental Secretary in Cairo, recounts to Theodore Roosevelt an archeological expedition to Abu Simbel, by way of Aswan, that he took with Arthur Weigall. Weigall suggested Storrs send Roosevelt his article on the topic alongside photographs taken at the site, in the hopes that it could be published in The Outlook. Storrs sends his regards to several members of the Roosevelt family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-05-24

Creator(s)

Storrs, Ronald, Sir, 1881-1955

Walter S. Hinckman will arrive in Oyster Bay, New York on Monday night.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-12

Creator(s)

Hinckman, Walter Swain

Thomas R. Lounsbury thanks Theodore Roosevelt for writing regarding his book on Robert Browning and recent article published in Harper’s Weekly. Lounsbury believes the fervor around Browning has died out, but enjoyed a review in the North American which called Lounsbury “the apostle of lawlessness” in language. Lounsbury does not believe composition should be abolished in colleges, but does think forcing students who do not gain from it is a waste of time for the student and instructor. Lounsbury is pleasantly surprised by the letters he has received sympathizing with his opinion in his published article, something he has not experienced before.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-15

Creator(s)

Lounsbury, Thomas R., 1838-1915

Frederick Courteny Selous apologizes to Theodore Roosevelt for not responding to his last letter, but Selous wanted to read Roosevelt’s pamphlet on coloration first, and has been very busy. He is taking the pamphlet with him to Africa to read on the ship. Selous will first stop in Paris, France to receive a medal from the French Academy of Sports in recognition of his big game hunting, and then travel with friends to Kenya. Selous would like to go back to Bahr el ghazal and study the Kob and the ways it changes color each year.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

Selous, Frederick Courteney, 1851-1917

Robert MacKay Cadell informs Theodore Roosevelt he plans to visit New York and hopes the two of them can talk about Liberia. Cadell also wants William H. Taft’s opinion, but only after hearing Roosevelt’s views first. Cadell invites Roosevelt to visit Scotland anytime.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-03

Creator(s)

Cadell, Robert Mackay, 1870-

John W. Osborn enjoyed seeing Theodore Roosevelt last March, but is disappoint Roosevelt will not join him for a bear hunt in November. Osborn hopes Kermit Roosevelt might come and that Roosevelt will also come. Osborn and his wife have had another little girl making four girls and two boys in his family.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-01

Creator(s)

Osborn, John W. (John Watkins), 1875-1945

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-06

Creator(s)

Unknown

Language

English

Period

African Safari (March 1909-1910)

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Foran, W. Robert (William Robert), 1882-

Language

English

Theodore Roosevelt informs W. Robert Foran he has received the cables. Roosevelt provides a statement in support of Robert E. Peary’s expedition success to be published if the reports of his success in the North Pole is true. Roosevelt is confused by the cable about Frederick Albert Cook because he is unaware of who the man is or what he has accomplished. He informs Foran he and Kermit Roosevelt have had success hunting elephants and rhinoceros together, but they will soon separate to travel and hunt separately.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-09-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Registry return receipt for The Outlook confirming letter delivered to Kermit Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-23

Creator(s)

United States Postal Service

Theodore Roosevelt informs W. Robert Foran he has received the cables. Roosevelt provides a statement in support of Robert E. Peary’s expedition success to be published if the reports of his success in the North Pole is true. Roosevelt is confused by the cable about Frederick Albert Cook because he is unaware of who the man is or what he has accomplished. He informs Foran he and Kermit Roosevelt have had success hunting elephants and rhinoceros together, but they will soon separate to travel and hunt separately.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-09-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt agree with Albert S. Perkins regarding the importance of the study of Greek. Roosevelt learned Latin, but appreciates how much his son, Kermit Roosevelt, has enjoyed Greek. Though he still appreciates Latin and believes students should be given a choice between the two languages.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Roger M. Poor reports to Theodore Roosevelt that the brothers in Cambridge, Massachusetts, want Kermit Roosevelt, but opinions about his immediate prospects vary. However, he encourages Kermit not to be discouraged about waiting and understands the feeling since he had to wait a term before being elected.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-28

Creator(s)

Poor, Roger M. (Roger Merrill), 1883-1923

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-04-09

Creator(s)

Tyree, Frank H., 1873-1933

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Writing from the Upper White Nile, Theodore Roosevelt expresses a favorable opinion of Joseph W. Alsop, describing him as “an ideal American citizen.” He also talks of being homesick.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1910-03-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-11-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s current status in the Army, fighting on the front lines. Roosevelt will send Belle a book that he recently finished writing.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-10-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-07-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-05-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1918-05-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919