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Theodore Roosevelt thanks his sister for her letter and enclosures and praises her most recent poem. He asks her to send the enclosed materials to her sons Theodore and Monroe and mentions how difficult it is for Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt to receive letters from Quentin Roosevelt. Roosevelt also mentions seeing Corinne Robinson Alsop and Joseph W. Alsop.
1918-08-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister during a visit to his daughter, Ethel Roosevelt Derby. He describes his grandchildren and how they have been a comfort to him and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt. Roosevelt writes about the deaths of Quentin Roosevelt and Stewart Douglas Robinson and the tragedy of death at such a young age. Roosevelt mentions that he and Edith do not wish to publish Quentin’s letters.
1918-08-03
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
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister that he wrote to Monroe Douglas Roosevelt and will write to “Mrs. Rea.” Roosevelt mentions that his sons, Theodore Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt, are probably in battle, and also makes plans to visit his sister with Frances Theodora Parsons.
1918-04-05
A medal awarded to the late Quentin Roosevelt from Rene Garrec, president of “Conceil Regional de Basse-Normandie.” A commemorative medal honoring the fiftieth anniversary of the battle of Normandy and liberation of France.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1994-08-22
This article discusses Theodore Roosevelt and Archie Roosevelt, wounded in France, as well as Quentin Roosevelt, killed in action.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-25
This article describes the participation of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons in fighting in France. Ted was recently wounded and awarded a medal, Archie was also wounded, and Quentin was killed. Kermit is fighting in Mesopotamia.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-25
This article discusses the death of Quentin Roosevelt and the wounding of Theodore Roosevelt in France. Ted’s photograph is included.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-24
This article discusses the death of Quentin Roosevelt, and Theodore Roosevelt’s injury in France. Kermit Roosevelt is fighting in Mesopotamia.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-24
This article describes the participation of three of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons in fighting in France. Ted was recently wounded and awarded a medal, Archie was also wounded and Quentin was killed.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-24
This article describes Quentin Roosevelt’s death, Archibald Roosevelt’s injury, and most recently, Theodore Roosevelt’s injury.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-24
This article describes the participation of three of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons in fighting in France. Ted was recently wounded and awarded a medal, Archie was also wounded, and Quentin was killed.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-24
This article describes the participation of three of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons in fighting in France. Ted was recently wounded and awarded a medal, Archie was also wounded, and Quentin was killed.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-24
This article discusses the roles of Theodore Roosevelt’s four sons in World War I. Ted was recently wounded and received a medal; Kermit is in Mesopotamia with the English; Archie was also wounded; and Quentin was killed in an air battle.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-24
This article describes the participation of three of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons in fighting in France. Ted was recently wounded and awarded a medal, Archie was also wounded, and Quentin was killed.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-24
This article discusses Theodore Roosevelt, wounded in France, and his brother Quentin, killed in Chambry.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-24
This article discusses the roles of Theodore Roosevelt’s four sons in World War I. Ted was recently wounded and received a medal; Kermit is in Mesopotamia with the English; Archie was also wounded; and Quentin was killed in an air battle.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-23
This article discusses the roles of Theodore Roosevelt’s four sons in World War I. Ted was recently wounded and received a medal; Kermit is in Mesopotamia with the English; Archie was also wounded; and Quentin was killed in an air battle.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07-23
This articles discusses Theodore Roosevelt, who was wounded weeks after his brother Quentin Roosevelt’s death in Chambry.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1918-07
President Roosevelt tells his son Archie that he has gotten Captain William Norman appointed Assistant Inspector of Hulls in the Steamboat Service at New Orleans. Next, Roosevelt will inquire about “Wiggie’s” brother. Quentin Roosevelt is still sick but is adjusting to his new school and plays football with the others. Roosevelt took a long ride with Edith in the afternoon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-11