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Henry T. Allen is impressed that Roger Williams is willing to take the Lieutenant Colonelcy over the Colonelcy, which is similar to his decision to serve as Lieutenant-Colonel under Colonel Wood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-06-29
Henry T. Allen sends Theodore Roosevelt a letter for file with the War Department and requests information regarding his relief from Yellowstone National Park.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-09
Major Henry T. Allen sends Adjutant General of the United States Army, Fred C. Ainsworth, a statement of facts in connection with the relief of the Second Squadron, 8th Cavalry, from duty in Yellowstone National Park. Allen explains the history of how the squadron came to serve at Yellowstone, the conditions while they were there, and the generally how the squadron had been received. Allen quotes from several letters mentioning his conduct specifically, as well as that of the squadron, which commend the efforts of both.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-12
Major Allen praises the comments made by President Roosevelt about the army and the needs of the service in his message to Congress. He particularly approves of Roosevelt’s point that the army must be physically ready for battle, and that the standing army should be adequately staffed with trained soldiers to meet a crisis. He will be hunting mountain lions which have been notably scarce this year, and admires the “soldier’s temperament” of Yellowstone Park supervisor General S. B. M. Young, noting “West Point cannot give it.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-08
Henry T. Allen, Chief of the Philippines Constabulary, updates Caspar Whitney on the military and political situation in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-13
Henry T. Allen replies to the letter from his “good friend” Johnston about a number of professional and private matters. He is currently busy organizing the Philippines Constabulary. Allen is pleased with President Roosevelt and would like to confer with him on the “Philippine question.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-16
Henry T. Allen is busy with his work in the Philippine Constabulary and is working closely with the Philippine administration. According to the news that has arrived in the Philippines, it appears that President McKinley will not recover, but Allen believes the country is fortunate that Vice President Roosevelt is available to accept the burdens of the presidency. Allen has been in the Philippines for around three years and has been thinking about his future. He hopes to succeed Colonel Mills as superintendent of the United States Military Academy and believes he would have General Corbin’s support.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-10
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-11-01
Allen, Henry T. (Henry Tureman), 1859-1930