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President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit Roosevelt about the events of Thanksgiving week. His son Archibald B. Roosevelt has taken extremely ill, although he has had a good time at the Groton School. Roosevelt has gone on several outings with friends and plans to go riding with Henry Cabot Lodge the next day.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-30
President Roosevelt thanks his sister, Corinne Roosevelt Robinson, for sharing Mignonette Violett Whelen’s touching letter about her successive sorrows. Presently everyone holds a poor opinion of him. He asks Corinne to thank Darius O. Mills for the kind words. He is anxious to see Corinne and Douglas Robinson. Roosevelt is sorry his nephew, Monroe Douglas Robinson, is not playing on the team but regards the situation as better than Ted Roosevelt, whose sporting career ended when he injured his leg within five minutes of play.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-16
President Roosevelt informs his son Ted Roosevelt that he doubts there will be war with Japan in the near future, but if there is he will make sure his son has an opportunity to go. Roosevelt notes that he is very busy and does not expect to have any time for a vacation. He hopes that his son’s leg is well, and mentions receiving “the best hunting book” he knows.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-29
President Roosevelt tell his son Ted about his recent trip down the Mississippi River, and gives him details about both a bear and a deer he shot. Roosevelt also mentions his reception on the trip down, particularly in Mississippi. Roosevelt is also concerned about his son’s health and wonders if he will be able to play with Harvard’s first string of football.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-22
The Yale Bulldogs beat the Washington & Jefferson Presidents 11-0 at New Haven, Connecticut.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-03