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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt finds it a great comfort that his elder son, Kermit Roosevelt, is caring for his younger son, Archibald B. Roosevelt, while they are away at school. President Roosevelt gives Kermit advice on what he should do upon graduating. He believes it would only help Kermit to attend Harvard College for three years, and that going immediately into a career would not be beneficial because he is still young and inexperienced. Roosevelt encourages Kermit to seek advice from others, but emphasizes that college will help him mature and will benefit him in the long-run.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gardiner Howland Shaw

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Gardiner Howland Shaw

Theodore Roosevelt advises Gardiner Howland Shaw regarding his future plans, as he will graduate from Harvard in just a few months. (Shaw’s father, Henry Russell Shaw, was a Harvard classmate of Roosevelt’s, and died in 1904.) Roosevelt advises against studying law for a year if Shaw does not intend to be a lawyer. He recommends that Shaw meet with Arthur Dehon Hill, who was district attorney in Boston. If Shaw is ultimately interested in politics, Roosevelt suggests an apprenticeship at a newspaper. Shaw should not look for a diplomatic position until he acquires some experience in local politics.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-01-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Byron S. Hurlbut

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Byron S. Hurlbut

President Roosevelt tells Dean Byron S. Hurlbut that his son, Theodore Roosevelt, is very pleased about receiving the honorary scholarship and finishing his courses in three years because Roosevelt had previously had to speak with him about reports he was not doing well. Roosevelt will gladly speak with Ferdinand V. Blair, but does not think he can be of much assistance, as he thinks that the diplomatic service is often a poor career choice. Robert Harry Munro Ferguson and Isabella Ferguson appreciated having Roosevelt’s son Kermit visit them recently.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Marcus Alonzo Hanna’s death was a tragedy. He had many “large and generous traits.” Near the end, Hanna sent Roosevelt a note that showed him at his best. Roosevelt recently had lunch with Buffalo Bill. Granville Fortescue is working to get sent to Korea in order to see the fighting of the Russo-Japanese War. Roosevelt agrees that a West Point education would be good for Ted Roosevelt, just like it would be good for anyone, but he believes that Ted has too much potential to enter the army.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. Taft has replaced Elihu Root as Secretary of War. President Roosevelt will miss Root and is concerned that Taft is too much like him to provide good advice. Roosevelt believes that Ted Roosevelt can succeed in civilian life and would be sorry to see him enter the military. However, the army is “well and good” if Ted is convinced of that path. They can discuss the matter over Easter break.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt believes that Ted Roosevelt has the perseverance and common sense to succeed in civilian life. In Roosevelt’s experience, many military men were “fossilized” and lacking in ambition. Opportunities in the military are limited and chances to truly rise above may only happen once in a generation. Ted’s education will also be limited due to the required years of service after attending a military academy. Roosevelt wants Ted to think over his future carefully before making any decisions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919