Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927 Archives - Page 7 of 8

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

The Cuban Supreme Court has decided not to allow bail in the post office cases and Estes G. Rathbone will be confined until the final action of the Supreme Court. Mr. Reeves, who turned states evidence, will be pardoned.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-29

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Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from Leonard Wood to George B. Cortelyou

“Universal testimony” supports Herbert G. Squiers’s exemplary conduct in the siege of the Legation Quarter during the Boxer rebellion. General Wood encloses a letter praising Squiers’s conduct “in case the President should desire any information on this matter.” Wood is interested in the matter because his sister-in-law was in the Legation Quarter during the siege.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-02

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Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

General Wood updates President Roosevelt on the situation in Cuba and believes that the elections were successful. If there is a change in the Philippines he would like the opportunity to “go at the situation” with a similar level of authority to his position in Cuba. Wood was pleased to hear that Colonel Bliss will be appointed a Brigadier General.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-04

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Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from Leonard Wood to William S. Cowles

Admiral Crowninshield is opposing Lieutenant Key’s posting and General Wood wants to ensure that Lieutenant Key receives command of Restless. Restless is scheduled to survey the coast of Cuba, close to where Wood is stationed. Lieutenant Key is General Wood’s brother-in-law and Wood’s wife was looking forward to seeing her sister.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-13

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Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

James Bryce and his wife have arrived in Cuba and have been shown the island. Bryce has been interested in the country and its possibilities. The island is generally doing well but Governor Wood is not pleased with local political developments.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-13

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Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Wood reviews the general situation in Cuba and argues for changes in economic policy that will benefit the island. He believes that Cuba would be a valuable acquisition for the United States.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-28

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Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Wood has sent President Roosevelt his annual report on the situation in Cuba. In general, there is “an excellent feeling throughout the Island.” However, there is anxiety towards the formation of a new government, but Wood believes a Cuban government could take over no later than May 1, 1902. Tariffs will be an important issue for Cuba.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-07

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Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

General Wood was surprised to hear of President McKinley’s declining health as everything previously indicated a rapid recovery. A “deep current of sympathy” can be found throughout Cuba.