Memorandum regarding precautionary measures
Subject(s): Cochran, William E., 1854-1927, Moran, William H. (William Herman), 1864-1946, Police, Police--Legal status, laws, etc., Presidents--Protection, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Secret service, Sylvester, Richard, 1858-, Wilkie, John E. (John Elbert), 1860-1934
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George B. Cortelyou recently gathered a number of people involved with the protection of President Roosevelt to discuss and coordinate precautionary efforts to guard Roosevelt. These measures include detailing an officer to follow Roosevelt on horseback rides, screening mail sent to Roosevelt, and seeking to increase the funding and manpower of the various agencies. All parties agreed to act together and support one another in protecting the president.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-10-04
Creator(s)
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940; Barnes, Benjamin F., 1868-1909
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
12
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:
Memorandum regarding precautionary measures. [October 4, 1901]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o271958. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940; Barnes, Benjamin F., 1868-1909. Memorandum regarding precautionary measures. [4 Oct. 1901]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o271958.
APA:
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940; Barnes, Benjamin F., 1868-1909., [1901, October 4]. Memorandum regarding precautionary measures.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o271958.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. 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. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
