Evans, Robley D. (Robley Dunglison), 1846-1912

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-03-22

Creator(s)

Evans, Robley D. (Robley Dunglison), 1846-1912

Recipient

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

Rear Admiral Evans, Commander-in-Chief of the United States Atlantic Fleet, submits an endorsement of Rear Admiral Davis’ report, and sends it to Secretary of the Navy Metcalf. Evans writes that the report appears to be accurate and wishes to commend Davis for his conduct.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-23

Rear Admiral Evans orders Commander Gherardi to prepare his vessel to sail, sending him to Kingston, Jamaica, and thence to Guantanamo Bay. Evans instructs Gherardi to gather any sort of information available. The orders are likely related to disaster relief after an earthquake in Kingston.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-17

Rear Admiral Evans informs Rear Admiral Davis that he is sending the USS Yankton to Kingston, Jamaica, with two press agents, to communicate with Davis and to deliver bandages and other supplies. Evans directs Davis to send back as soon as possible any communications for Evans and anything the public should know. Any medical officers not required in Kingston should be sent back on the Yankton, as well, so they may return to their ships. Davis should return with the two battleships as soon as they are no longer needed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-17

Admiral Robley D. Evans gives Chief of the Bureau of Navigation Rear Admiral Brownson his thoughts on routeing the Atlantic Fleet. He is primarily concerned about how other nations will view the Fleet’s maneuvers, and the season the fleet will be passing through the Straits of Magellan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-17

Rear Admiral Evans writes President Roosevelt that he has forwarded Roosevelt copies of the telegrams he read on the Mayflower, with corrected punctuation, as well as the originals.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-29

Admiral Evans describes some of the maneuvers during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba which should be added to his previous statement.  He also addresses the question of which officer was in command.  Evans expresses sympathy for President Roosevelt concerning Ted Roosevelt’s illness.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-12

Rear Admiral Evans provides his account of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. Evans commanded USS Iowa during the battle.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-03

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

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-06

Rear Admiral Evans comments on his recent duck hunt and is glad that Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed the ducks. Roosevelt’s letter “was perfect,” and Evans is certain the Navy will appreciate Roosevelt’s clear presentation of the pay question. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-01-07

Rear Admiral Evans has not bothered the Department of the Navy knowing what Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt has in mind for him. He reports that conditions are not good and warns Roosevelt to prevent Spain from sending ships to Cuba and to send American vessels as quickly as possible. Evans does not think highly of a certain admiral or chief of staff. He instructs Roosevelt to keep the letter confidential.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-03-11

Admiral Evans informs Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt that he has turned his ankle and must take care of himself to be able to work when he arrives in Key West, Florida. He encloses requests for command of a large ship and movement of guard boats. He writes that the “safety of our fleet will depend on the promptness with which the guard boats are sent to Key West.” Evans regrets not being able to have lunch together as planned.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-03-25