Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to Elihu Root
General Miles writes to Secretary of War Root to make recommendations for Army improvements.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-07
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Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925
Report of Inspection by Lieutenant-General Nelson A. Miles, Commanding the Army, Dated Manila, P.I., November 28, 1902
Lieutenant-General Miles reports “existing defects and deficiencies” in the housing of troops, use of military resources, various policies, and coastal artillery. The Miles report is followed by communications and statistics regarding the United States Armed Forces. He points out that 600,000 square miles in the West has no defense and recommends the fortification of Alcatraz. He recommends strong fortification of Pearl Harbor. He also recommends amnesty for Apolinario Mabini of the Philippines, who was exiled to Guam. He also gives a report on the disposition of the troops. The reports of other commanding officers are also included after the general report of Miles. Fort Columbia, Fort Assiniboine, and Fort Dakota are frequent items of discussion. There is a report on getting coal to Honolulu.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-11-28
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Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to Theodore Roosevelt
General Miles claims statements in the Washington Post are misleading and asks for a personal interview with President Roosevelt in order to provide “certain facts.” The meeting can take place at any time Roosevelt finds it most convenient.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-04-14
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Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to Theodore Roosevelt
General Miles seeks President Roosevelt’s approval of the enclosed memorandum.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-17
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Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to Elihu Root
General Miles requests authorization to visit the Philippines accompanied by Cuban and Puerto Rican representatives to promote friendly relations between the United States and the Filipinos.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-17
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Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to George B. Cortelyou
General Miles requests that his memorandum be returned to President Roosevelt and he will “submit it in the usual form for consideration.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-19
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Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to Theodore Roosevelt
General Miles requests a personal interview with President Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-07
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Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to Theodore Roosevelt
General Miles requests a brief meeting with President Roosevelt concerning an undisclosed matter of importance.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-08
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Letter from Nelson Appleton Miles to Theodore Roosevelt
General Miles would be pleased to accompany President Roosevelt tomorrow afternoon.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-01