Telegram from James Francis Smith to William H. Taft
Subject(s): Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919, Worcester, Dean C. (Dean Conant), 1866-1924
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Brigadier General Smith reports to Secretary of War Taft that he has assumed his duties as Governor General of the Philippines, and he thanks President Roosevelt and Taft for their well wishes. Dean C. Worcester’s heart problems have worsened, and although he continues to work, a replacement on the commission should be found as soon as possible.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-09-21
Creator(s)
Smith, James Francis, 1859-1928
Recipient
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Publication Date
2018-01-11
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Original Collection
Theodore Roosevelt Papers
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
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 James Francis Smith to William H. Taft. [September 21, 1906?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54412. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Smith, James Francis, 1859-1928. Telegram from James Francis Smith to William H. Taft. [21 Sep. 1906?]. 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/o54412.
APA:
Smith, James Francis, 1859-1928.: , [1906, September 21?]. Telegram from James Francis Smith to William H. Taft. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o54412.
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.
