Roosevelt, Theodore, 1887-1944

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-08-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Riis, Jacob A. (Jacob August), 1849-1914

Language

English

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Roosevelt, Kermit, 1889-1943

Language

English

President Roosevelt thanks Constance Gardner for her letter, which he has sent to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit that he is glad Kermit is playing football, but does not want him or Ted to devote more time to sports than studies. Roosevelt is glad to be President but overwhelmed with work, and takes comfort in reading about Abraham Lincoln. Roosevelt also relates news on family pets.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-10-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt reports that he is struggling to get his two treaties ratified by the Senate and has stopped his broad-sword and single-stick play in favor of riding and walking. He hopes that Billings will allow Kermit and Ted to start home Saturday evening since Roosevelt is leaving for his western tour right after the Senate adjourns.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-03-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit he cannot take any hard walks because of his leg but he is playing singlestick with General Wood. Roosevelt also says he rides almost every day with Edith, Ted or Senator Lodge. Roosevelt adds that Kermit will be delighted with the changes to the White House.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1902-12-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Governor Roosevelt informs Captain Andrews that his letter made up Roosevelt’s mind to sign the bill. He tells Andrews how much joy he brought his son Ted when he allowed him to visit.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1899-05-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his and Edith’s recent visit to the Wadsworths. The children are doing well and Roosevelt is still enjoying playing polo as is cousin Emlen Roosevelt. Edith is expecting another child.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-07-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt describes to his sister Anna a recent visit by his wife Edith’s mother and sister. He also discusses his and Edith’s trip to Geneseo. Both he and Edith are enjoying the country and sporting events. Roosevelt also discusses the upcoming presidential election and Fourth of July festivities.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-07-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on the status of the family. Daughter Alice is learning her letters and baby Ted is doing well also. Roosevelt continues to enjoy playing polo and working on his writing slowly. Their brother Elliott is better and Roosevelt wonders if someone should talk to him about his “imprudence.”

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-07-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about her recent trip to Ireland. He says Ireland is a terrible problem for the English. He also updates her about happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Daughter Alice has returned home from a visit with her late mother’s family. There is some trouble with the servants. The polo club is doing well, as is baby Ted.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-06-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. He describes the scenery around Oyster Bay. He reports that the Maxwells arrived yesterday. Roosevelt and wife Edith have been spending time with the Underhills and will be playing tennis with them the next day. His son Ted is absorbed in the dogs and new kittens.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-05-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about a mutually disliked uncle. He also updates her on happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. Roosevelt and wife Edith have been spending time with the Underhills. Grace and Charley Munn were very attentive to each other. The children, Alice and Ted, are doing well.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1888-05-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about how the family is doing. Wife Edith is fair and baby Ted has colic.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her upcoming visit to Sagamore Hill. The new baby Theodore and the rest of the family are doing well.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-09-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about the birth of his son, Theodore. Wife Edith, daughter Alice, and the new baby are all doing well.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1887-09-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt responds to an inquiry on behalf of the Count of Turin concerning a hunting trip to the United States. Roosevelt makes some suggestions, but warns that few big game animals can be found. Roosevelt also states that Ambassador Ladislaus Hengelmüller von Hengervár wishes to go big game hunting. The letter ends with a report of the ill health of both Edith Kermit Carow and Ted Roosevelt.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-02-15

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 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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-08-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1915-05-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919