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Theodore Roosevelt is sorry he will not be home to see his sister Anna return from England but he leaves for his Western trip. Freddy Wecker has been in charge of deceased brother Elliott’s affairs. Cousin William Emlen Roosevelt and Harry Wecker will not pay $1,250 due to Mrs. Evans. They want sister Corinne to pay it but Roosevelt does not agree with that resolution.
1894-08-25
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt about Edgar Young’s visit and his poor grammar. He won a footrace with cousin Emlen Roosevelt. He comments on gossip about two of the local girls falling in love with Frank.
1875-08-29
Francis R. Appleton asks President Roosevelt to inscribe two etchings of John Singer Sargent’s portrait of Roosevelt. One copy is for Appleton’s collection of presidents’ portraits and the other is for Harvard’s Porcellian Club. Appleton also sends three copies for Roosevelt to own.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-28
Douglas Robinson discusses President Roosevelt’s personal finances.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about family matters, particularly the new motor vehicle, which has caused them to build a new road.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-28
Douglas Robinson will send directions to have the $2,000 check sent directly to President Roosevelt. He does not believe that the money is to be turned over until February.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-13
Frederick Roosevelt mistakenly received a stock dividend that may have been meant for President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-14
Marie Mensing reminisces about having known President Roosevelt and his family when he was a boy. She hopes Roosevelt will take action not only to punish President William McKinley’s assassin but also stop “the wholesale murders of rulers which has become so common of late years.” To Mensing, electrocution does not sufficiently punish the murder of a nation’s ruler, as that is the penalty for “ordinary murder.” She also expresses concern for the recent displacement of the American ambassador to Germany when the house he was living in was sold by the former owner. She urges Roosevelt to ensure that America owns property in the cities where the nation will be represented so the ambassadors are ensured of secure housing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-24
Douglas Robinson does not know how to advise Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt on whether to sell or keep his stock in the National Mining and Exploring Company. Robinson did not accept Mr. Post’s offer for Roosevelt’s stock in the Wilmington, Columbia and Augusta Railway, as his bid was too low.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-12-24