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Theodore Roosevelt performed well on his exams and is getting along with the other students. He is working hard at his studies and looks forward to receiving letters from home. Roosevelt has been pleased to see how “widely known and respected” his late father was.
1878-02-28
Theodore Roosevelt misses his family and wishes he could be with them to mourn the death of Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. His busy schedule has prevented him from feeling the loss as strongly as the rest of the family. Roosevelt looks forward to spending ten days with his family in April.
1878-03-10
The weather has been poor but Theodore Roosevelt has been fortunate not to catch a cold. He has been looking over a letter from Theodore Roosevelt Sr., and feels sad he can no longer write to him. Roosevelt had a three hour examination today and will be visiting home two weeks from next Friday.
1878-03-24
Theodore Roosevelt hopes that his parents are having a good time at the old Burlington house. He always found the house fascinating. The boys of Oyster Bay formed a club for running and jumping and are having “great fun.” William Emlen Roosevelt is the best jumper and Theodore the fastest.
1875-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt asks if his father is enjoying himself and reports that the Roosevelt children are in good health. The children had a dinner party and Roosevelt hopes that the guests’ ages are satisfactory. His dancing class, boxing, studies, and mission class are “progressing beautifully.”
1876-03-13
President Roosevelt has often thought of his father and wishes the elder Theodore Roosevelt had lived to meet his grandchildren and see his son in the White House. Roosevelt notes that at the end of his term in 1905 he will be the same age his father was upon his death. Roosevelt finds that he unconsciously attempts to model himself with his children on the way his father treated him and his siblings.
1901-10-07
President Roosevelt thanks Sarah Bancroft Leavitt for the letter and is always pleased to hear of his father’s memory being kept alive. Roosevelt has had a difficult time passing certain pieces of legislation, and he cannot understand how this legislation can be opposed.
1906-04-09
Theodore Roosevelt was pleased to hear from Sarah Bancroft Leavitt. He wishes Leavitt could have been at the Orthopaedic. He always associates Leavitt with his father, mother, and aunt Anna Bulloch Gracie who had such fun together and did so much good for others.
1916-02-09
1902 printing of Proceedings of February 14, 1878, Union Club Meeting in New York City remembering the good works and character of Theodore Roosevelt, Senior. The proceedings include a review of events by William E. Dodge Jr. and a letter, read at the meeting, from Dodge to Joseph Hodges Choate.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1878
Union League Club (New York, N.Y.); Dodge, W. E. (William Earl), 1832-1903
Portrait of Theodore Roosevelt, Sr.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1860
Photograph of the Roosevelt family and fellow travelers taken during a trip to Egypt. Back row: Francis Merriam, Nathaniel Thayer, Smith Clift. Middle row, seated from left to right: Bessie Clift, Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt Sr., Mrs. Smith Clift, Edith Clift, and Augustus Jay. Front row, seated on the floor: Anna Roosevelt, Corinne Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, and Elliott Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1872-1873
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt on his last day in New York City with his father. Sister Corinne invited friends to Oyster Bay and he will take them out in the boat. Roosevelt’s horse has “rubbed” his back again.
1875-06-10
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt about a picnic with West’s “intended” and sister Corinne and a ride he took on his horse Lightfoot. Roosevelt also mentions how good it is to see their father happy as he is enjoying Mr. and Mrs. Dodge’s visit.
1876-07-25
Governor Roosevelt informs Edward Sandford Martin that his son Ted is not quarrelsome; he only fights in amicable boxing and wrestling matches. Roosevelt shares his theory about the traits that make men fighters and credits his father for helping him learn self-control. He also applies the theory to countries. He loathes cruelty and injustice and has tried to pass this on to his sons. He and Mrs. Roosevelt laughed over “that article.”
1900-11-26
Ten-year-old Theodore Roosevelt records his trip to Europe with his family. He records the names of hotels and towns where they stayed, people to whom he sent letters, everyday activities, how his money was spent, the names of friends he made in Europe, and lists of Dutch and German words he learned. Samples of plants and flowers he saw were pressed into the pages.
1869
President Roosevelt thanks Sarah Bancroft Leavitt for her letter and says he is pleased when he hears anything as to his father’s memory being kept alive. He mentions what a difficult time he has had trying to get certain legislation through.
1906-04-09
Theodore Roosevelt’s diary for the year 1877, age 18-19. He records events at Harvard, including wrestling matches, and hunting at Oyster Bay. Also includes two end of year lists: “Game log” and “Collections for year.”
1877
Proceedings of the memorial meeting for Theodore Roosevelt, Sr. This document is missing some pages.
Theodore Roosevelt Birthplace National Historic Site
1878-02-15
Charles F. Degelman writes to William Loeb regarding Montana records dating back twenty-seven years that indicate a number of Roosevelts from New York were interested in a Montana mining enterprise. Degelman wants to know if these Roosevelts are related to President Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-10
H. G. Botsford writes to President Roosevelt regarding a family genealogy that he is completing. He requests a photograph of Roosevelt and an autograph from his father.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-27