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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his upcoming travel plans to New York. He will remain there two days, then return to Washington for election day. He wants her input on his “hunter’s camp.”
1892-10-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt in poetic form about a telegram received from her about the World’s Fair. He informs her of his attempt to procure tickets and the travel plans that he has arranged.
1892-1893
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his recent trips to Philadelphia and New York. He attended many dinners and breakfast with various individuals. Roosevelt is considering selling part of his Sagamore Hill property and has a potential buyer if Anna or Uncle James Roosevelt does not want it.
1893-01-14
Theodore Roosevelt invites his sister Anna to accompany him on a trip to Chicago. From there, Roosevelt will travel to Milwaukee. He asks if Bob can stop at the depot and reserve two drawing rooms.
1893-01-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to tell him about his current speech tour highlighting his feelings toward President Woodrow Wilson’s administration and those who do not support the war. He says he loathes giving speeches but was happy Mother could accompany him.
1917-09-28
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his upcoming travel plans to and from Boston, bringing members of the Republican National Committee. Edith Roosevelt will be glad to see Anna.
1891
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about an upcoming visit by their brother Elliott. Roosevelt would like Elliott to travel with him on a trip south.
1892-03-18
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about his upcoming visit to New York. He wants Anna to ask Bob and Hector to meet him at the Aldine Club because he is speaking. He also asks her to mail some letters for him.
1892-04-16
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about his and Edith’s upcoming travel plans to New York. He is still concerned about the scarlet fever outbreak.
1892-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about receiving the letters describing Kermit’s accident and Roosevelt reminds Kermit to date his letters. He talks about what he will do on his trip to South America.
1913-09-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to comment on Kermit’s salary and tell him Ethel Roosevelt and Richard Derby will be married in four weeks. He gives updates on family members and says he plans to take Archie and Quentin Roosevelt on a trip to Arizona.
1913-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say he is going to send him some money every month and that he wants to come visit him. He talks about spending time riding horses with Mother and how Quentin Roosevelt got into trouble at school.
1913-04-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about how Mother is going to be with Emily Carow while she has surgery and then perhaps going to Russia while Roosevelt is going to Arizona with Archie and Quentin Roosevelt. He says he is going on an eight day speaking trip and that he went to Scribners with Edmund Heller to discuss their book.
1913-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about Ted Roosevelt and his wife Eleanor along with Alice Roosevelt Longworth visiting him while Mother is away and the various guests he has had to dinner. He says he is glad Kermit enjoys his new work and will be leaving soon to visit him and talks of visiting him in Sao Paulo and other areas of South America as well.
1913-06-23
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say he is sending him another check for $200 and inquires if he received the first check. He says all the family has been visiting and gives updates on their lives. He details his plans to visit Kermit in Sao Paulo and says that he, Archie and Quentin Roosevelt are getting ready for their trip to Arizona and the Grand Canyon. Roosevelt adds he has three books finished and ready to be published.
1913-06-30
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit from his trip with Archie and Quentin Roosevelt to Silver City, New Mexico. He met up with his friends Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and his wife Isabella and John Campell Greenway. He says Kermit has set a good example for his brothers and Roosevelt cannot wait to see him in a few weeks and Mother may come as well.
1913-07-11
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit from his trip to the Grand Canyon with Archie and Quentin Roosevelt. He wants to know if Kermit ever received the checks he sent for $200 and said he enjoyed Kermit’s last letter so much he shared it with Archie, Quentin and Nick Roosevelt. He describes cougar hunting on the trip and writing speeches for his South American trip. He does not know if he will bring Mother on the trip to South America.
1913-07-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit from his trip to Arizona with Archie and Quentin Roosevelt. He says he agrees with Kermit tearing up the two checks from him as long as he did not need them. He says Kermit will see him and Mother in a month. Roosevelt describes the time he is spending in the Arizona desert.
1913-08-09
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about his and Mother’s travel plans in South America and updates him on members of the family.
1913-08-28
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Corinne Roosevelt Robinson to state that he enjoyed his trip, but is looking forward to seeing Edith. The pigskin library has been a comfort.
1909