Letter from Arthur Murray to Theodore Roosevelt
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Murray, Arthur, 1851-1925
Letter from Arthur Murray to U.S. Officers’ Reserve Corps Examining Board
Major General Murray provides a letter of reference for William O. Trenor for a Commission as Major of Cavalry in the Officers’ Reserve Corps.
Collection
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Creation Date
1917-02-02
Memorandum from Arthur Murray to Fred C. Ainsworth
This memorandum details the poor conduct and inefficiency of Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery Corps in the United States Army using the testimony of a variety of witnesses. Brigadier General Murray recommends relief from command or retirement upon Stewart’s own application.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-09-16
Letter from Arthur Murray to James Franklin Bell
Brigadier General Murray contests several statements made by Mr. Archibald regarding the incompleteness of the fixed defenses of the Pacific Coast harbors. Murray assures Chief of Staff Bell that the mines used in the coastal defense system are controlled from shore and are harmless to friendly vessels. Murray also notes that submarines are promising war vessels but they have not yet proven to be valuable and, therefore, Mr. Archibald’s suggestion to adopt submarines for the defenses of the harbors is “preposterous.” Murray does believe, however, that submarines possess decided merit for uses supplemental to fixed defenses in harbors where mines cannot be used.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01
Letter from Arthur Murray to Henry Clark Corbin
Colonel Murray recommends Edward T. Donnelly for an appointment as a Lieutenant in the Regular Army.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1900-12-31
Memorandum for William H. Taft from Arthur Murray
Brigadier General Murray, Chief of Artillery, discusses the urgent need for further fortifications on the West Coast, and the need to increase spending to build them. The fact that the naval fleet will largely be stationed in the Atlantic makes the need for fortifications on the Pacific more necessary. To build them, an additional budget of $1,590,515 is requested. In light of the disparity between the cost estimates and the amount allotted in the fortification bill, Murray recommends Secretary of War Taft decide on a definite policy and encourages Taft to approve the enclosed proposed plan.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-03-27
Letter from Arthur Murray to Henry Clark Corbin
