Telegram from George Albert Converse to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): American Occupation of Cuba (1906-1909), Cuba--Havana, Dixie (Screw steamer), International relations, Klemann, John V., 1875-1967
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President Roosevelt is informed by telegram that the USS Marietta had landed at Constancia. Acting Secretary George Albert Converse advises Roosevelt that the authorities admit that they cannot restore order and the situation is growing worse. Meanwhile, the revolutionaries are demanding ammunition from the company. The USS Dixie has landed in Havana as well.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-09-16
Creator(s)
Converse, George Albert, 1844-1909
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
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 George Albert Converse to Theodore Roosevelt. [September 16, 1906]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54334. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Converse, George Albert, 1844-1909. Telegram from George Albert Converse to Theodore Roosevelt. [16 Sep. 1906]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 15, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54334.
APA:
Converse, George Albert, 1844-1909., [1906, September 16]. Telegram from George Albert Converse to Theodore Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54334.
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. January 15, 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.
