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Secretary of War Root asks President Roosevelt to make arrangements through the State Department for nomination of William H. Taft as Secretary of War, with Root’s resignation to take effect on February 1, 1904.
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1903-12-30
Secretary of War Root provides his comments to President Roosevelt after reading Lawrence F. Abbott’s letter.
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1903-12-26
Secretary of War Root encloses Lawrence F. Abbott’s letter about Leonard Wood’s case, along with Root’s reply.
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1903-12-22
Secretary of War Root presents information on the case of Lieutenant Colonel Samuel L. Woodward. Woodward does not retire until October 28, 1904, and cannot be promoted “without giving him two steps.” Root suggests that Woodward’s case be taken up during next summer’s vacancies.
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1903-12-22
Secretary of War Root encloses a confidential statement from the Joint Army and Navy Board regarding possible military operations on the Isthmus of Panama.
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1903-12-23
Secretary of War Root responds to Secretary of the Treasury Shaw’s statement concerning Philippine Land Purchase Bonds.
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1903-12-23
Secretary of War Root forwards a copy of a letter from Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, concerning an announcement of Philippine Land Purchase Bonds.
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1903-12-23
Secretary of War Root encloses a letter from Emory Speer and extends Christmas wishes to President Roosevelt and his family.
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1903-12-24
Secretary of War Root encloses a New York Harbor Line Board report concerning the City of New York’s application for a pier extension along the Chelsea Improvement. He also encloses his endorsement and that of George Lewis Gillespie, U.S. Army chief of engineers.
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1903-12-18
Secretary of War Root discusses the allegations against General Leonard Wood. Root explains Wood’s situation in Cuba, including elements of Cuban culture, and his own deliberations regarding Wood’s actions. He also quotes telegrams sent by Cuban citizens in support of Wood and American leadership.
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1903-12-19
Under Section 64 of the Philippine Organic Act (1902), the Philippine government plans to purchase land, paying for it through bond issuance. Secretary of War Root asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to make an announcement concerning Philippine Land Purchase Bonds.
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1903-12-21
Secretary of War Elihu Root encloses a draft of a memorandum he proposes to send to William I. Buchanan, U. S. liaison in Panama, listing steps Panamanians should take since the Panamanian revolution. Root would have consulted Secretary of State John Hay, but he is ill.
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1903-12-11
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs asks Roosevelt to confirm that General Wood was present at the Battle for the San Juan Heights and Kettle Hill, and that Wood did not require “rescue” during the Battle of Las Guasimas.
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1903-12-12
Secretary of War Root presents the case of Colonel Edward Settle Godfrey. Godfrey does not retire until October 9, 1907. He served for three months during the American Civil War and was involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre. Root recommends no action be taken in the case.
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1903-12-22
No proposition for a Government cable to Panama is pending in the Department of War.
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1903-12-05
Secretary of War Root reviews the resume and military record of General Leonard Wood. He explains the considerations which have led to Wood’s nomination as major general.
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1903-11-18
Elihu Root encloses a letter from William H. Taft, marking a passage as a suitable addition to their descriptive vocabulary.
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1903-11-12
Secretary of War Root details his travel schedule from Liverpool, England, to Washington, D.C. He wants Collector Nevada N. Stranahan to have a clear understanding that they, and their baggage, should be allowed to enter the country without examination as diplomatic officers. Everyone is well and Root has been receiving the enclosures. They are still unsure how the boundary issue will turn out.
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1903-10-05
Before his departure for the Alaskan Boundary Tribunal in England, Elihu Root submits his resignation as Secretary of War. His resignation will take effect upon the appointment and confirmation of his successor.
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1903-08-19
Lieutenant Fortescue will be detailed according to President Roosevelt’s request.
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1903-08-19