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Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about recent happenings in Washington. His workload has been light and he and wife Edith have been doing quite a bit of entertaining and socializing. Roosevelt is anxious to continue writing his Winning of the West. He comments on the “lynching of the Italians in New Orleans.”
1891-03-21
Theodore Roosevelt compliments the preface Mary Fanny Youngs wrote for her book.
1918-10-23
Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on the status of the family. Wife Edith is feeling better after her miscarriage so he will take his trip West as planned. The children are doing very well and he continues to play polo and work on his book.
1888-08-12
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his sister Anna about her upcoming visit to Sagamore Hill. Edith and the children are doing well, and Roosevelt will leave for the West the following day. He continues to play polo. Sister Corinne’s children drive Aunt Annie crazy.
1888-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt updates his sister Anna on his hunting trip, which has been very hard but enjoyable. Roosevelt will return to New York soon. He will get back to work on writing his book and will help with the presidential campaign if need be.
1888-09-18
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna that he has returned home from his North Dakota ranch where he made good sales of his cattle. He will be leaving again soon to campaign in the Midwest, and Edith will accompany him on the trip. Both of the children, Alice and Ted, are doing well. Roosevelt will be writing a piece on New York.
1888-10-05
Theodore Roosevelt describes his hunting experiences, but notes that they are taking a brief break from the field to allow the naturalists to catch up with their hunting. Instead he is taking time to write home, as ordinarily his free time is filled with writing articles for Scribner’s Magazine. He also mentions that he is reading his “pigskin library” and would not be able to fully enjoy the wilderness without his books. He hopes to hear news from the family, and reports that Kermit Roosevelt has developed a recklessness in regard to big game hunting.
1909-06-21
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he and Kermit Roosevelt have finished a trip into Sotik and have returned to Nairobi. He describes his anxiety at having Kermit with him in dangerous game country. His articles will be appearing in Scribner’s Magazine soon and he is grateful to Andrew Carnegie for undertaking the scientific aspects of the expedition. Roosevelt will resume political work when he returns to the United States.
1909-07-27
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Douglas Robinson for his letter and informs him that he has not used the $50,000 yet, as Andrew Carnegie will be providing for expenses. He writes that his payment for the Scribner’s Magazine articles will pay for his and Kermit Roosevelt’s trip.< He mentions that he is glad to have been away from the United States and criticizes the Payne-Aldrich Tariff Act.
1909-10-16
Typescript of interview with Edward B. Clark, with President Roosevelt’s autograph corrections. Interview is regarding the nature fakers controversy about sentimental nature writing. Published in Everybody’s Magazine, June 1907. Inserted in the volume are two clippings from the Chicago Post (November 18, 1920) and the New York News (December 7, 1921) concerning the presentation of this manuscript to the Roosevelt Memorial Association.
1907
Historian Ray H. Mattison reports on his study of the authenticity of the Maltese Cross cabin. Mattison concludes that the cabin in question is the one occupied by Roosevelt when he first moved to Medora, North Dakota. Whether or not it was his home beyond 1885, it continued to be the base of Roosevelt’s cattle ranching operation. In addition to a thorough history of Roosevelt’s time in the Badlands Region and the efforts of others to preserve and/or showcase the Maltese Cross cabin, the report includes photos and sworn affidavits from Medora locals.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-05-24
Ray H. Mattison sends Allyn F. Hanks the rough draft of his report on the authenticity of Theodore Roosevelt’s Maltese Cross Cabin for review and comments.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-16
Ray H. Mattison encloses a rough draft of his report on the authenticity of Theodore Roosevelt’s Maltese Cross Cabin for Russell Reid to review. He asks Reid if the North Dakota Historical Society has a negative of the cabin as it appears in the present.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-02-16
George B. Cortelyou writes to William Cotter Maybury to inform him that it would be preferable to submit the resolution in writing, but President Roosevelt would like to see a committee not exceeding three members.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-11
Theodore Roosevelt sends his apologies to Charles Adkins that he is not able to make any engagements for the coming months, as he has been suffering with rheumatism and is slow in recovering. He appreciated the letter, and will write something on it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1919-01-01
Theodore Roosevelt describes the introduction Bainbridge Colby wrote as “first class.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes that he will incorporate pieces from Arthur Lee’s bill on the white slave business into his Chicago speech. Roosevelt sends his love to Mrs. Lee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-27
Theodore Roosevelt relays to Charles A. Prosser that he believes in his speech suggestions, but that it is too late to incorporate his suggestions into his speech. Roosevelt will try to use them in his platform.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs J. C. Howard that Roosevelt is writing a series of articles regarding the fraudulently seated delegates, presumably at the Republican National Convention. The first article will appear in The Outlook next Saturday.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-28
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Peter Clark MacFarlane for calling his attention to the article MacFarlane wrote about Governor Hiram Johnson in the Metropolitan Magazine. Roosevelt feels that Governor Johnson “has done and is doing a great work.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07