Sympathy

Letter from Anna Roosevelt Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

Anna Roosevelt Cowles asks Theodore Roosevelt to provide an autograph to gift to an Englishman who Frank Bentley Weeks owes a debt to after traveling abroad. Cowles asks Roosevelt to write to Teddy, most likely Theodore Douglas Robinson, to encourage him. Cowles read of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident in the papers last night do hopes her injuries are not too serious. Cowles hopes Theodore or Edith will send for her.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-02

Creator(s)

Cowles, Anna Roosevelt, 1855-1931

Letter from Charles Simon Barrett to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles Simon Barrett sends a copy of his book about the history of the Farmers’ Union. Since Theodore Roosevelt has shown great sympathy with farmers, Barrett believes several chapters will appeal to Roosevelt. Barrett also sends his regrets of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident and hopes it is not too serious.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-02

Creator(s)

Barrett, Charles Simon, 1866-1935

Letter from Robert E. Carey to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert E. Carey wishes Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt a speedy recovery.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-02

Creator(s)

Carey, Robert E., 1861-1922

Letter from Cesar A. Barranco to Theodore Roosevelt

Cesar A. Barranco, Cuban vice-consul, sends his sincere regret of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s accident and extends wishes for her prompt recovery.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-10-02

Creator(s)

Barranco, Cesar A., -1950

Telegram from Paul-Henri-Benjamin Balluet, baron d’Estournelles de Constant to Theodore Roosevelt

French Senator Estournelles de Constant apologizes for not having seen “Faithful Nurse” and asks President Roosevelt to convey his sympathy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-10

Creator(s)

Estournelles de Constant, Paul-Henri-Benjamin Balluet, baron d', 1852-1924

Letter from Louisa Lee Schuyler to Theodore Roosevelt

Louisa Lee Schuyler was deeply touched by President Roosevelt’s tribute to her recently deceased brother, Philip Schuyler, in the midst of Roosevelt’s busy public schedule. Schuyler says that her brother’s death was a blow; it would have been no surprise if he had died while serving in the Army of the Potomac during the Civil War, but he lived to serve his country for many more years.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-15

Creator(s)

Schuyler, Louisa Lee

Telegram from Kogoro Takahira to William Loeb

Baron Takahira asks William Loeb to extend his thanks to the Roosevelts for sending him flowers as a sympathy gift. This is the seventh flower arrangement he has received during his convalescence.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-30

Creator(s)

Takahira, Kogoro, Baron, 1854-1926

Telegram from Kogoro Takahira to William Loeb

Baron Takahira asks William Loeb to give his thanks to the Roosevelts for sending him flowers as a sympathy gift. He is recovering.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-23

Creator(s)

Takahira, Kogoro, Baron, 1854-1926

Letter from Presley M. Rixey to Theodore Roosevelt

Rear Admiral Rixey thanks President Roosevelt for his sympathy after the death of Rixey’s mother-in-law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-18

Creator(s)

Rixey, Presley Marion, 1852-1928

Telegram from Kogoro Takahira to William Loeb

Baron Takahira thanks the Roosevelts for sending flowers during his convalescence. He also acknowledges the welcome given by Prince Fushimi Sadanaru during his recent visit to the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-18

Creator(s)

Takahira, Kogoro, Baron, 1854-1926

Acknowledgment from Mrs. Salem H. Wales

Mrs. Salem H. Wales and family acknowledge the expression of sympathy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901

Creator(s)

Wales, Salem H., Mrs.

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Sara M. Ver Planck

President Roosevelt thanks Sara M. Ver Plank for her letter and expresses his sympathy on the death of her mother.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Carl L. Schurz

President Roosevelt sends Carl L. Schurz his sympathies on the recent death of Schurz’s father, Carl Schurz.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Napoleon Bonaparte Broward

President Roosevelt sends his sympathy to the people of Florida after a hurricane. Roosevelt tells Governor Broward to call upon Roosevelt for aid if the Federal government allows him to send any. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Willis Vernon Cole

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary thanks Willis Vernon Cole for his letter and sympathy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-16

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Frank Harper to William H. Thomas

On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, Frank Harper acknowledges the receipt of William H. Thomas’s letter of sympathy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-10-19

Creator(s)

Harper, Frank, 1882-1971

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Georgina Roberts

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Georgina Roberts for her campaign donation in honor of her recently deceased 12-year-old son, Henry C. Roberts. Roosevelt expresses sympathy for her bereavement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas J. Bannin

Theodore Roosevelt is concerned to hear of the death of Thomas J. Bannin’s father and expresses his sympathy for the loss.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to R. H. Kelsey

President Roosevelt sends a letter to R. H. Kelsey sympathizing with his recent injury sustained while supporting the cause of the Progressive movement.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-07-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Schuyler A. McGinnis

Theodore Roosevelt sends Schuyler A. McGinnis his “sincere sympathy and regret” even though no words can “lighten the blow.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919