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Letter from Benjamin F. Tracy to Theodore Roosevelt

Benjamin F. Tracy argues that the question of command was involved in the question submitted to the court of inquiry regarding the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.  He also defends Admiral Dewey’s right to express an opinion on the question.  Tracy believes that under the circumstances command must devolve to the next ranking officer as a fleet can never be without a commander.

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1902-02-05

Letter from Kiliaen Van Rensselaer to Leslie M. Shaw

Kiliaen Van Rensselaer supports examining passengers’ baggage at the docks and believes that “rich people who travel abroad” should pay duties.

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1902-02-05

Letter from Charles E. Clark to Theodore Roosevelt

Captain Clark returns the statement, with his notes, regarding the Battle of Santiago de Cuba and hopes that the correct opinion prevails. He offers further information regarding USS Oregon, which Clark commanded during the battle.

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1902-02-06

Letter from Robley D. Evans to Theodore Roosevelt

Rear Admiral Evans encloses his corrected statement regarding the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.

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1902-02-06

Letter from John J. O’Brien to George B. Cortelyou

John J. O’Brien would be pleased to instruct President Roosevelt in the “science of Jiu jitsu.”  The full course of instruction is $100 for about eight weeks.

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1902-02-06

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James R. Sheffield requests a meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss New York politics.

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1902-02-06

Letter from Stayton & Campbell and Theall to Theodore Roosevelt

Counsel for Rear Admiral Sampson request the opportunity to present evidence to the court of inquiry before a decision is rendered in the Battle of Santiago de Cuba controversy.

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1902-02-06

Letter from Richard Wainwright to Theodore Roosevelt

Rear Admiral Wainwright encloses his corrected statement regarding the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.

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1902-02-06

Letter from Timothy L. Woodruff to Theodore Roosevelt

Timothy L. Woodruff encloses letters from Mr. Sharkey and Mr. Fawcett. Resolutions from several influential Republican clubs were sent yesterday.

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1902-02-06

Cancellation of Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s engagements

Due to Ted Roosevelt’s illness, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt must withdraw her invitations for tea and cancel all engagements.  She will be leaving for Groton School this afternoon.

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1902-02-07

Telegram from Young to Montgomery

Ted Roosevelt is ill with pneumonia and Mr. Ayer is in contact with Endicott Peabody at Groton School. The news at 7:30 was “very favorable.”

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1902-02-07

Letter from William Sturgis Bigelow to Theodore Roosevelt

William Sturgis Bigelow believes that the executive needs “alleviation” and sends two volumes of poems.

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1902-02-07

Letter from Paul Dana to Theodore Roosevelt

Paul Dana sent the unsigned note and would be happy to see the Schley judgment.

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1902-02-07

Letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hanna offers a list of New York friends for “consideration to invite to the launch.” He is likely referring to the upcoming christening of Emperor William II’s yacht.

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1902-02-07

Letter from Frederick William Holls to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick William Holls informs President Roosevelt that most people in the country support “justice and reciprocity” toward Cuba.  Holls encourages Roosevelt to lobby the Ways and Means Committee to support reciprocity.

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1902-02-07

Telegram from George Cabot Lee to Theodore Roosevelt

Sherrard Billings says that Ted Roosevelt’s temperature is lower and he seems better. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt has been informed.

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1902-02-07

Letter from C. Hart Merriam to Theodore Roosevelt

C. Hart Merriam requests a meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss an “urgent Indian matter” and some facts about deer distribution that Roosevelt should know prior to the publication of The Deer Family.

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1902-02-07

Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to Theodore Roosevelt

General Miles requests a personal interview with President Roosevelt.

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1902-02-07

Letter from Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph M. Dixon

Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary encloses a letter from Mr. Sims suggesting that a letter be written to Mr. Dickey of Kansas City. The secretary requests Senator Dixon’s opinion on the suggestion and what Roosevelt should write.

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1912-02-02

Letter from Walter Hines Page to George B. Cortelyou

Walter Hines Page apologizes that the extracts taken from a book introduction written by President Roosevelt and used in the magazine The World’s Work were perceived as misleading.  He believed the “editorial note would make the matter perfectly plain.”  Page offers to publish an explanation to correct the misunderstanding.

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1902-02-07