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Sperry, Charles S. (Charles Stillman), 1847-1911

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Letter from Charles S. Sperry to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles S. Sperry to Theodore Roosevelt

Rear Admiral Sperry responds to President Roosevelt’s intent to send an official letter of praise to the Navy Department regarding Sperry’s command of the Great White Fleet. Sperry suggests including additional highlights of his career, such as his contribution to the discussion of maritime law at the second Hague Peace Conference in 1907. Sperry expresses a desire to retire from his commander duties and be appointed to an internal waterways commission.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-25

Creator(s)

Sperry, Charles S. (Charles Stillman), 1847-1911

Letter from Charles S. Sperry to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles S. Sperry to Theodore Roosevelt

Admiral Sperry will treasure the commendation in the letter President Roosevelt wrote him on December 5. He asks Roosevelt to write a testimonial about his service to the Navy Department if and when he successfully sails the Great White Fleet back to the United States. This would be a valued capstone to his permanent record. The British authorities at Gibraltar have been very accommodating, and the Fleet itself is operating smoothly.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-04

Creator(s)

Sperry, Charles S. (Charles Stillman), 1847-1911