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George LeRoy Brown acknowledges receipt of Theodore Roosevelt’s letter and discusses the concept of compulsory versus voluntary arbitration. He quips that it’s just as important to “go-a-fishing” as it is to go to school. He also believes daily exercise is necessary for building character, but thinks convincing older army officers might be difficult.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18
George LeRoy Brown sends Theodore Roosevelt the results of last year’s work. He enjoys reading, especially The Outlook. Colonel Alexander O. Brodie’s son, Alexander O. “Sandy” Brodie, is one of Brown’s cadets and often joins him on his daily rides. His wife, Mary W. Brown, also admires The Outlook and Lyman Abbott.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-28
George LeRoy Brown did not consider the solicitation of appointment in terms of an appropriate officer. He would not have written as he did had he considered the question in this light.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-03
Brown, George LeRoy, 1849-1921
George LeRoy Brown tells Theodore Roosevelt that the officer he spoke to about his application for the Inspector of the National Guard on Governor Hiram Johnson’s staff will recommend him. However, he advised having a mutual friend write to Johnson on his behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-24
George LeRoy Brown is interested in the vacancy of Inspector of the National Guard on Governor Hiram Johnson’s staff. He would be obliged if Theodore Roosevelt would recommend him for the position. Brown is interested in working with high school cadets and feels he could do “good useful work.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-22
George LeRoy Brown sends Theodore Roosevelt some correspondence he recently received from California Adjutant General Edwin A. Forbes, along with legislation providing for the establishment of high school military cadets. He asks Roosevelt to give a word of support to the movement. Brown thanks Roosevelt for appointing his son to West Point, saying that he is doing fairly well there, and briefly updates Roosevelt on his other children as well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-29
George LeRoy Brown and the cadets he teaches recently saw Theodore Roosevelt in parade in San Francisco. Brown expresses his and his cadets’ admiration for Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-27
George LeRoy Brown will do his best to meet with Theodore Roosevelt in person before Roosevelt departs from San Francisco, but does not wish to intrude upon his time. Brown agrees strongly with the policies Roosevelt professes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-23
George LeRoy Brown has been offered a position at the Mount Tamalpais Military Academy as a Professor of Military Science if the War Department details him. While he does not ask for special consideration, he requests Theodore Roosevelt write General Leonard Wood on his behalf. His wife, Mary W. Brown, is doing better since the operation and hospital stay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-14
Calling card of George LeRoy Brown. Brown wishes the recipient a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-18