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Bates, John C. (John Coalter), 1842-1919

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Memorandum from John C. Bates to William H. Taft

Memorandum from John C. Bates to William H. Taft

Acting Chief of Staff John C. Bates sends Secretary of War Taft an extract from orders to Captain Frank Parker telling him to report for duty to the American Minister at Caracas, Venezuela, as military attache. Bates suggests that these “instructions may have been overlooked by the Secretary of War.” In a handwritten note, Taft sends the letter on to President Roosevelt with his impressions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-21

Creator(s)

Bates, John C. (John Coalter), 1842-1919

Letter from John C. Bates to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John C. Bates to Theodore Roosevelt

John C. Bates would like Theodore Roosevelt to use his influence to induce New York representatives to vote for an act that would require rifle practice at American schools and colleges. The bill was originally suggested to Congress during the final days of Roosevelt’s term. The Senate passed it, but the House has taken no further action.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-04

Creator(s)

Bates, John C. (John Coalter), 1842-1919