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Theodore Roosevelt says that he is looking forward to receiving the book Life in Mexico. He expresses his disappointment at not seeing John Campbell Greenway while Greenway was traveling through New York. Roosevelt asks about Greenway’s family and relates details about Kermit Roosevelt’s recent trip to Northern Mexico.
1911-09-19
Theodore Roosevelt regrets he cannot join Robert Harry Munro Ferguson on an upcoming trip. He expects that Ferguson will have a difficult time, especially with mosquitoes, but that Ferguson is doing something worth doing. Roosevelt wishes he could go but is happy at home with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt and the children.
1889-1895
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt and his family enjoyed Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter from Saskatchewan, Canada. Roosevelt comments on recent sporting and political events. He is still working on his book, The Winning of the West, and gives a lengthy update on Roosevelt family members.
1894-08-02
Commissioner Roosevelt is never sure if Robert Harry Munro Ferguson receives his letters. He regrets that Ferguson cannot visit Sagamore Hill this summer but congratulates him on his upcoming trip to Hudson Bay. Roosevelt had a bout of bronchitis and wants to get back to exercising soon. He summarizes the other children’s reaction to their new family member, Archibald Roosevelt.
1894-04-20
Commissioner Roosevelt was relieved to receive Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter as he had been worried that Ferguson had met with “a little too much adventure.” The family is anxious to hear about Ferguson’s travels. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt adds her own postscript echoing Roosevelt’s sentiments.
1895-01-10
Commissioner Roosevelt describes his trip and has arrived in the Upper Geyser Basin where it is storming.
1896-10-01
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt hopes that Patty Selmes has reached Boone County, Kentucky. Roosevelt hasn’t been able to get exercise and hopes to visit his ranch one more time where he will often think of Selmes while enjoying the plains. He has been enjoying his work and this week Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt is staying in Washington, D.C.
1897-08-08
President Roosevelt was pleased to hear from John Campbell Greenway at Christmas and trusts that Greenway and Mr. Sloan had a good visit to the Isthmus of Panama. In a handwritten addendum, Roosevelt wishes he could see Greenway again as Greenway travels north.
1907-12-26
President Roosevelt is concerned about William Sheffield Cowles, who underwent a recent operation. Roosevelt enjoyed his recent trip and wishes Robert Harry Munro Ferguson could have accompanied him to San Antonio, Texas.
1905-04-14
Theodore Roosevelt is sending Robert Harry Munro Ferguson a memento of his African trip made from rhinoceros hide. He suggests that Isabella Ferguson could use it as a card case. Roosevelt wishes he could see Ferguson and is dreading an upcoming trip.
1911-02-02
Theodore Roosevelt has had an extraordinary campaign and continues to recover after being shot. He encourages Robert Harry Munro Ferguson to go on vacation with his wife, Isabella Ferguson.
1912-10-29
Commissioner Roosevelt was saddened by Patty Selmes’s letter. He wishes he could have seen Selmes and comforted her. Roosevelt describes his recent visit to his ranch and how he wished Selmes could have been there.
1896-10-05
Governor Roosevelt is concerned about John Campbell Greenway’s health and requests that his brother, Gilbert Christian Greenway, send an update. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has returned from Cuba where she had a splendid time.
1900-03-29
President Roosevelt describes his recent activities with Fitzhugh Lee and Gordon Johnston. John Campbell Greenway will have to vote for someone else in 1908 and Roosevelt believes the nominee will be Secretary of War William H. Taft. He will be unable to visit Minnesota but invites Greenway to stay a few days at the White House.
1906-08-11
Ex-President Roosevelt stands in the palace of Emperor William II, rolling up his sleeves and brandishing a sword, while relating his military exploits to the excited German kaiser, perched on the edge of his throne.
This appeared as the fifth illustration in a series John T. McCutcheon drew for the Chicago Tribune in 1910 about Roosevelt’s post-presidential tour of Europe, where he visited monarchs and statesmen and delivered important addresses.
Theodore Roosevelt is introducing John W. Garrett to Elizabeth Starr, a friend of the family who is going to Paris to join the Duryea Secours. Roosevelt wishes Garrett to look after Starr.
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1916-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt sends Ambassador Egan a copy of A Book Lover’s Holiday in the Open, thanks Egan for the letter, and gives his opinion of the West Indies.
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1916-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt thanks George Robert Carter for his letter and tells him to come visit the next time he is in New York.
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1916-06-03
Theodore Roosevelt makes travel arrangements with Albert Dexter Nortoni.
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1916-05-11
Theodore Roosevelt asks Robert Healy to visit the week of May 1.
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1916-04-22