Telegram from Benjamin F. Montgomery to George B. Cortelyou
Subject(s): Carter, William H. (William Harding), 1851-1925, Corbin, Henry Clark, 1842-1909, Miles, Nelson Appleton, 1839-1925, Philippines, Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Root, Elihu, 1845-1937, Sanger, Wm. Cary (William Cary), 1853-1921
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White House telegrapher Benjamin F. Montgomery forwards a telegram from Acting Secretary of War William Cary Sanger to President Roosevelt, regarding a request from General Nelson Appleton Miles for permission to travel to the Philippines. Roosevelt had first denied such permission, but later, on consultation with Henry Clark Corbin, granted it. Sanger subsequently became aware that Secretary of War Elihu Root had let it be known that he opposes granting permission. Miles has been notified that a final decision will be held until further notice. Sanger awaits the direction of Root and Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-08-25
Creator(s)
Recipient
Cortelyou, George B. (George Bruce), 1862-1940
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
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:
Telegram from Benjamin F. Montgomery to George B. Cortelyou. [August 25, 1902]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o38853. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Montgomery, Benjamin F.. Telegram from Benjamin F. Montgomery to George B. Cortelyou. [25 Aug. 1902]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 26, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o38853.
APA:
Montgomery, Benjamin F.., [1902, August 25]. Telegram from Benjamin F. Montgomery to George B. Cortelyou.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o38853.
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 26, 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.
