Letter from Benjamin F. Tracy to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Dewey, George, 1837-1917, Sampson, William Thomas, 1840-1902, Schley, Winfield Scott, 1839-1911
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Benjamin F. Tracy argues that the question of command was involved in the question submitted to the court of inquiry regarding the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. He also defends Admiral Dewey’s right to express an opinion on the question. Tracy believes that under the circumstances command must devolve to the next ranking officer as a fleet can never be without a commander.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-02-05
Creator(s)
Tracy, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1830-1915
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Publication Date
2011-11-10
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Original Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Papers
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
3
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 Benjamin F. Tracy to Theodore Roosevelt. [February 5, 1902?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36950. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Tracy, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1830-1915. Letter from Benjamin F. Tracy to Theodore Roosevelt. [5 Feb. 1902?]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36950.
APA:
Tracy, Benjamin F. (Benjamin Franklin), 1830-1915.: , [1902, February 5?]. Letter from Benjamin F. Tracy to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36950.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
