Typhoid fever Archives - Theodore Roosevelt Center

Letter from Edward W. Tice to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward W. Tice writes to Theodore Roosevelt about the unclean water in Peekskill, New York. In 1908, the city had a typhoid epidemic which the State Board of Health concluded was caused by the poor water condition. As a result, the Board of Water Commissioners was ordered to fix the water, but they have failed to act. Tice encloses a report from the District Attorney of Westchester County, which details the condition of the water. Tice has brought this matter to the Grand Jury of Westchester County twice, but still the Water Commissioners have not done anything. Tice has been acting as a private citizen, using his own money and borrowing from friends. The State Board of Health has threatened the Water Board with damage suits if they do not address the violations. Tice was advised by a friend that Roosevelt could be a help in this fight. Tice invites Roosevelt to send a representative to inspect the watershed in person.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-26

Creator(s)

Tice, Edward W., 1860-1928

Letter from Alexander Lambert to Theodore Roosevelt

Dr. Lambert regrets he will not be able to make a scheduled meeting with President Roosevelt. He has been taking care of a very sick student and another sick child, and he feels he cannot leave just now.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-24

Creator(s)

Lambert, Alexander, 1861-1939

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Emlen Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt saw Aunt Lizzie yesterday and was going to visit Christine Griffin Kean Roosevelt until he was reminded how sick she had been with typhoid fever. Roosevelt is eager to tell William Emlen Roosevelt about his trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Warrington Dawson

Theodore Roosevelt sends Warrington Dawson a copy of his book Fear God and Take Your Own Part. He is sorry that Dawson has been unwell. Belle Roosevelt, Kermit Roosevelt’s wife, has had typhoid. Roosevelt is busy but does not foresee much good coming from it since the country is “sound asleep” like England was two years ago.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-05-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William L. Ransom

Theodore Roosevelt is concerned about William L. Ransom, who is sick with typhoid. Roosevelt wants Ransom to meet with George W. Perkins and William H. Hotchkiss when he is better.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-11-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Walter Wyman to William Loeb

Surgeon General Walter Wyman discusses his work, including managing quarantines and investigating an outbreak of typhoid fever. Wyman also writes about time spent at the Chevy Chase Club and expresses kind remarks to Loeb and his wife, Mrs. Katharine Loeb.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-09

Creator(s)

Wyman, Walter, 1848-1911

Letter from George Robert Carter to Theodore Roosevelt

Territorial Governor Carter writes to inform President Roosevelt that he has recovered from typhoid and will soon return to Honolulu. Territorial Secretary Alatau L. C. Atkinson may resign for personal reasons, but Carter assures Roosevelt that he has matters in Hawaii under control. Carter praises Roosevelt’s efforts for the Rate Bill but is concerned that, while people support the bill, they believe Roosevelt can win without help. Carter fears that this complacency could encourage the opposition.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-17

Creator(s)

Carter, George Robert, 1866-1933

Letter from George Otto Trevelyan to Theodore Roosevelt

George Otto Trevelyan thanks President Roosevelt for the books, particularly American Hunter and its discussion of Yellowstone Park, bears and bison. Trevelyan describes his and his wife’s experiences in and appreciation for Rome. He also mentions Alice Roosevelt Longworth’s wedding, being ill with typhoid, and other books he has recently read.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-01-08

Creator(s)

Trevelyan, George Otto, 1838-1928

Obituary of Henry Taylor Barstow

Obituary of Henry Taylor Barstow, a Boston doctor who attended Harvard Medical School and died at age 50 of typhoid fever.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-09

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

General Wood is comfortable with staying at his position in Mindanao under General James Franklin Wade. However, he still hopes to succeed Wade. Wood’s promotion has been unofficially hinted at and is expected by other officers. If Wood does not receive Wade’s position, then Wood’s reputation will be damaged.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-29

Creator(s)

Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Medical bulletin concerning Marcus Alonzo Hanna

Medical bulletin concerning the status of Senator Hanna who is suffering from typhoid fever.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-12

Creator(s)

Rixey, Presley Marion, 1852-1928; Osler, William, 1849-1919; Carter, Edward Perkins, 1870-1955

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Quentin Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Quentin Roosevelt’s trip is going better. He thinks it is nonsense to start a trip by traveling ninety-four miles in two days. Even though the trip has been difficult, he hopes that Quentin has been able to do some rifle practice and believes that overall it will be a good experience. Belle Roosevelt contracted typhoid fever but is doing well. Kermit Roosevelt was “nearly wild” with concern for his wife. Roosevelt is being sued by William Barnes for libel.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1914-08-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt describes Edith Roosevelt’s first steps toward recovery from her very serious illness, which may have been typhoid fever.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1897

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hanna has received and appreciates President Roosevelt’s letter. His daughter, Ruth, has typhoid fever but it does not appear to be malignant.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-28

Creator(s)

Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904