Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robley D. Evans
Subject(s): Converse, George Albert, 1844-1909, Garst, Perry, 1848-1939, Marine accidents, Swift, William, 1848-1919, Trials (Military offenses), United States. Navy
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President Roosevelt would like to do as Admiral Evans desires in the matter of Captain William Swift’s court-martial. However, in speaking with naval officials and thinking over the matter, he cannot pardon Swift without also pardoning Captain Perry Garst. Pardoning both captains would set a bad precedent regarding accidents in which ships run aground.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-05-04
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Evans, Robley D. (Robley Dunglison), 1846-1912
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robley D. Evans. [May 4, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o199294. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robley D. Evans. [4 May. 1907]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o199294.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1907, May 4]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Robley D. Evans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o199294.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 27, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
