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Unless Secretary of State Elihu Root has a good reason to occupy Assistant Secretary of State Bacon, President Roosevelt will issue a “command” for tennis between 4 and 6 in the evening with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about current happenings in Oyster Bay, New York. He and Edith are looking forward to having his daughter Alice come to stay with them. Roosevelt recently played tennis at Frank Underhill’s house. He asks Anna questions about some bills.
1887-09-09
President Roosevelt updates his son Kermit Roosevelt about his busy days in Washington. He has not been able to go riding, but has been going on walks and playing tennis. Roosevelt has recently received an interesting Buddha statue from China and is happy that Ethel Roosevelt has a friend visiting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-27
President Roosevelt invites Bishop Satterlee and his wife, Jane Lawrence Satterlee, to dine at the White House to meet the Bishop of London, Arthur F. Winnington Ingram. Roosevelt also informs the bishop about his plans to attend early Sunday services. If the president does attend the early services, he can say a word of greeting to the Bishop of London, but it would not be a speech and would only be “two minutes’ greeting.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-18
President Roosevelt tells Kermit Roosevelt that he is glad that the cavalry march and chicken shoot went well. Roosevelt details various happenings in the family for Kermit, and wishes him well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-06
President Roosevelt wishes Kermit Roosevelt good luck on his shooting trip. He additionally updates Kermit on Ted Roosevelt’s trip to Minnesota and on the their recent tennis matches, as well as Archie Roosevelt’s interest in sailing. Roosevelt is busy working on his speeches for the Mississippi River trip, but he is still enjoying the holiday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-31
President Roosevelt encloses Bishop Charles Henry Brent’s sermon and assures Silas McBee that he will talk to Brent. Unfortunately, Roosevelt must return to Washington, D.C., early, and he asks if it would be possible for McBee to bring Bishop of London Arthur F. Winnington Ingram to visit in Washington, D.C., rather than Oyster Bay. Roosevelt will play tennis with Ingram on the White House court.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-31
President Roosevelt thanks Captain Bulmer for the delicious ducks and invites him to play tennis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-26
William Loeb encloses Kermit Roosevelt’s Newport tennis racket to be restrung and returned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-05
President Roosevelt sends Edward McKay a photograph of him in the Rough Riders, and says he will always think of him as “one of Uncle Sam’s little boys,” and remembers him playing with Roosevelt’s son, Quentin. Roosevelt tells McKay about all the sports and activities his sons Quentin and Archie are involved in, and describes a camping trip where two bold young foxes visited the party.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-30
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit Roosevelt that he gave a speech at the Gridiron Club, wherein he emphasized he would not run for a third term. Roosevelt discusses his recent exercise habits, noting that he doesn’t give it up “because I think I would ultimately be worse off without it.” Roosevelt says his sons Archibald B. Roosevelt and Quentin Roosevelt have built two fireplaces on the White House property, and have been cooking meals with them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-09
C. Grant La Farge asks William Loeb to inform President Roosevelt that he will arrive on Wednesday, perhaps in time to play tennis. He cannot stay over on Thursday. His wife, Florence Bayard Lockwood La Farge, might also come.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-26
Bishop Brent writes how glad he is that the editors of The Outlook are supporting “manly sport” in the Philippines by offering an “Outlook Cup” as a tennis trophy. Brent believes the church should support healthy recreation more than it does, and he does not fear criticism which may come for this.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-20
Albert Shaw thanks President Roosevelt for sending him photographs for publication. He is confident that the engravers will ensure they can be reproduced effectively. Shaw reminds Roosevelt that he would like a tennis court snapshot.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-12
Albert Shaw is glad to have talked to William Loeb and hopes that Loeb can send him the promised photographs of President Roosevelt soon. In Shaw’s opinion the public seems to continue to support the President.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-11
Charles Henry Brent, Episcopalian Bishop of the Philippine Islands, writes to Reverend Lyman Abbott due to Abbott’s interest in helping him ensure “clean, manly sport” for the young American men living in Manila, Philippines, who are members of Brent’s “Columbia Club.” Brent explains that in his “tilt against betting in high places,” he prefers to give the winners a trophy rather than prizes. Brent hopes that The Outlook, of which Abbott is the editor, might willing to provide the trophy for tennis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-12
President Roosevelt returns to the White House with a pitchfork over his right shoulder and a tennis racket in his left hand. There are suitcases labeled “T.R.” behind him. William Loeb follows with a locked bag of “speeches,” an “elephant’s tail,” and Roosevelt’s bulldog, Pete. The pillars of the White House are “fresh painted — Uncle Sam Co.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-26
President Roosevelt and Japanese Emperor Meiji play tennis on the lawn of Oyster Bay as “international umpires” look on. Caption: Why not settle international disputes by peaceful personal combats between the heads of nations — let the president challenge the Mikado.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-11
A woman’s tennis costume in 1903. Eleanor Butler Roosevelt has written “Jenni’s costume” under the photograph.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903
Theodore Roosevelt thanks his son Kermit for his letter and says knowing he is hunting with some ranchmen and a former Rough Rider makes him feel better. He says Kermit’s description of the heat reminds him of Africa. Roosevelt gives updates on the family and closes by announcing Kermit’s goddaughter, Ted and Eleanor’s daughter, was just born.
1911-08-17