Extract of report regarding the interpretation General Orders 16 and 44
Subject(s): Military maneuvers, Military orders, Orders, Preparation of (Military science), Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930, United States. Adjutant-General's Office
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Leonard Wood provides his interpretation and addresses criticism of General Orders 16 and 44, concerning marches and training in the Philippines Division. Wood argues that hard work in the Philippine climate is possible and necessary rather than harmful, drawing examples from his experience in Cuba. Modifications of the orders for the climate include not marching under the midday sun, and lightening the equipment required for training exercises. Wood underlines the necessity of the the “cheerful cooperation of officers” in carrying out training. Wood concludes that the idea that Americans will not endure the “severe training” needed to prepare them for combat in the Philippines is dangerous, not to be tolerated, and should be grounds for elimination.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-07-01
Creator(s)
Recipient
Ainsworth, Fred C. (Fred Crayton), 1852-1934
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Page Count
10
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:
Extract of report regarding the interpretation General Orders 16 and 44. [July 1, 1907]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294566. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927. Extract of report regarding the interpretation General Orders 16 and 44. [1 Jul. 1907]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. June 4, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294566.
APA:
Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927., [1907, July 1]. Extract of report regarding the interpretation General Orders 16 and 44.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o294566.
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. June 4, 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.
