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President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit regarding arrangements for their hunting trip to Africa. He talked with Carl Ethan Akeley and Colonel J. H. Patterson on the matter. He also mentions the Harvard-Yale football game, Kaiser Wilhelm II angering the German people, and finishing two speeches.
1908-11-22
President Roosevelt is pictured as a teacher, looking out the window of his classroom at a bear, a bison, and an elk on a fine day for hunting. At the front of the room on the blackboard is written, “Extra Session/Lesson/Panama Canal/Cuban Treaty.” The U.S. Congressmen are the students seated at their desks. Caption: Roosevelt–Boys: “This hurts me more than it does you.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903
President Roosevelt updates his son Kermit on the planning for his trip to Africa, though he is not yet sure he can make it. Results from Massachusetts and New York have settled the Republican presidential nomination for Secretary of War Taft, and Governor Hughes’s run is over. Roosevelt says Edith enjoys riding much better since getting a new horse, and Congress is refusing to do what it should.
1908-04-11
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about his battles with Congress to get four battleships. Roosevelt says some senators are indifferent or unpatriotic. He fears war with Japan and that pushes him to build the navy. Roosevelt adds that Ted was home with a sore throat but is now better, and also says that he and Edith went riding.
1908-04-19
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit, saying that he and Edith along with John Burroughs just returned from their cottage, Pine Knot. Roosevelt is in busy correspondence over the Africa trip but has no definite plans yet. He closes by saying Congress will end in an ugly fight with him.
1908-05-10
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about events he has attended recently. With Congress adjourning in a week, his active work as president will be coming to an end. Roosevelt says that after the nominating convention nobody will pay attention to him anymore. Roosevelt feels bad about Archie losing a race and wants Kermit to get the most out of his one year at Harvard. He says he is pretty sure they will go to Africa but he wants Kermit to buckle down to work after they return.
1908-05-17
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his last spring at the White House. Roosevelt is concerned about Archie’s performance at Groton School. Roosevelt complains about Senator Robert M. La Follette filibustering, and says that Congress has not given him all the legislation he should have had. He then lists what he has been able to accomplish. Roosevelt closes by saying that he has two good maps of Africa, and he and Kermit can crystallize the plans for their trip when they next meet.
1908-05-30
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to share a Hindustani proverb given him by a friend which expresses Roosevelt’s views about preparing in advance for war. He describes springtime at the White House and his time with Edith. He adds that he is glad the social season is over. He may have some tussles with Congress, if the Speaker tries to obstruct business, but the Republican Party has a good record of getting work done. Roosevelt says the USS Mayflower has run aground but he will be sure Kermit has a boat for his Mississippi River trip.
1908-03-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna Roosevelt about recent happenings in Washington. There has been a fight in Congress over free silver which Roosevelt has been following closely. He met Julian Pauncefote.
1891-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about recent happenings in Washington. Things have been relatively quiet and Congress has departed until September. Auntie May’s son Dan Moore is staying with them.
1891-03-15
President Roosevelt is worried about his son Kermit’s boils. He also writes about how Congress will vote on his big battleships. Roosevelt also mentions the poor “Tartar” tribe, saying that all they want is to live on a Sioux reservation and have the government supply them. Roosevelt closes the letter with updates on the family.
1907-01-26
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about recent guests at the White House and taking walks. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt needed a break and took Ethel Roosevelt away for forty-eight hours on the Sylph. He says his hands are full with California trying to keep Japanese out of their schools. Congress is refusing to provide fortifications for the Philippines and Hawaii or allow Roosevelt to build up the navy. Kermit has taken notes on the envelope.
1907-02-04
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to report that Archie has diphtheria and Roosevelt is working so much during the end of Congress’ session he barely gets to see him.
1907-03-03
President Roosevelt invites Joseph Bucklin Bishop to lunch or dinner to discuss business. Roosevelt writes about his communications with Congress regarding the passing of a bill. He expresses his resolve to get the legislation passed, even if he has to call a special session of Congress.
1902-06-20
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say he is happy with his marks this month but still does not feel he should be leaving Groton School before his sixth year as Ted did. Roosevelt is allowing it because he does not want Kermit to feel he is favoring Ted over Kermit, but Roosevelt has already told Archie that Archie will do six years. Roosevelt says Edith hurt her leg riding, and developed an abscess and is in a wheelchair. Roosevelt’s rate bill went through the Senate and he now turns his attention to the fight over the canal.
1906-05-20
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to convey a note the Rector at Groton School sent about Kermit’s decision to remain there for his last year. Roosevelt also discusses his opinion of the meat packers. He closes with his opinion of how his legislation will do in Congress and what he feels will be the public perception of him.
1906-06-13
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about how long he thinks Congress will be in session and the status of some of his bills. Roosevelt says that despite attacks from various groups and people, he has done a good job of getting his legislation through. He also adds that his ankle is still preventing him from exercising.
1906-06-17
On the occasion of his inauguration, the New York Times re-examines President Roosevelt’s record of the past three years, and asks, can the nation expect an even bolder Roosevelt in the years to come? Roosevelt’s policies and actions of the past three years are subjected to a critical analysis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-04
President Roosevelt agrees with what Doctor Smith has suggested in his letter and is in favor adopting such a policy. Roosevelt writes that he had doubts about the course of action regarding the Chinese, but he trusts Smith’s judgment and will do what he can.
1906-04-03
Photograph of text from the 1916 National Park Service Organic Act, which established the agency.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1966-08-01