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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 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.
1918-10-27
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 about Kermit Roosevelt transferring to the American army in France once he completes his work in Mesopotamia. Roosevelt is doing what he can to help Kermit make this transition. Roosevelt visits with family members, and has mostly recovered from his illness.
1918-04-21
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 writes to Belle Roosevelt discussing the expected arrival of her second baby. Roosevelt also expresses continuing displeasure about America’s lack of preparedness for the war.
1918-01-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt to discuss Kermit Roosevelt’s recent military promotion to Captain. Roosevelt also discusses his current views of the war and his discouragement with America’s position.
1917-12-10
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 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 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
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s work in Argentina. Roosevelt gives his impressions on President Wilson’s handling of the war, as well as an update about other family members.
1915-02-17
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about what the family has been doing of late. Roosevelt recently gave a talk at the City Bank Club which went well, but finds most of his recent work unsatisfying.
1915-01-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Willard (soon to be Roosevelt), about her engagement to his son Kermit. Roosevelt is very pleased and would like to know the wedding details as soon as possible so he can make proper arrangements if the wedding will be in Madrid.
1913-11-24
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her letter and poem. He has learned that Theodore Roosevelt and Archibald Roosevelt have landed in France, Kermit Roosevelt has been offered a position with the British army in Mesopotamia, and Quentin Roosevelt passed his flying corps examinations. Ethel Roosevelt Derby’s husband, Richard Derby, is also eager to be involved with the war, and Eleanor Butler Roosevelt will soon leave for France to do work with the Y.M.C.A.
1917-07-03