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The War Department’s Chief of Staff Young asks General MacArthur to respond to a report by the Associated Press about MacArthur’s address at a military conference in Honolulu, Hawaii. MacArthur was said to have predicted the likelihood of war between Germany and the United States.
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1903-12-11
General Young encloses papers for President Roosevelt to review and return upon completion. Original and copy.
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1903-12-11
The War Department has no information concerning Major General Arthur MacArthur’s alleged statements regarding an impending war between the United States and Germany. A cablegram has been sent to MacArthur requesting a report. Original and copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-11
Eugene Griffin requests Theodore Roosevelt’s approval to use his donation to purchase a flag for the Command of the Spanish War Veterans.
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1903-12-12
Attorney General Knox encloses a confidential letter from Judge Thomas Goode Jones concerning a vacancy for marshal in Alabama.
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1903-12-12
The Senate Committee on Military Affairs asks Roosevelt to confirm that General Wood was present at the Battle for the San Juan Heights and Kettle Hill, and that Wood did not require “rescue” during the Battle of Las Guasimas.
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1903-12-12
Albert Shaw provides details concerning a publishing agreement to include Roosevelt’s books The Rough Riders and The Strenuous Life in forthcoming edition of his works.
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1903-12-12
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson commits to fully investigating allegations concerning leaks of the Department of Agriculture’s cotton estimates. Wilson adds that assistant statistician Edwin S. Holmes created a report concerning methods and sources used to prepare estimates. Holmes was dismissed in 1905 on charges of leaking cotton crop reports and selling information to cotton brokers.
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1903-12-12
Postmaster General Payne was contacted by a correspondent of the Philadelphia Ledger regarding the McMichael case. He wanted to know if the postmaster was going to be removed in accordance with the civil service recommendation. Payne responded that he believes the case to be closed and that no further action would be taken.
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1903-12-12
John Wallace Springer provides information on the individuals using President Roosevelt’s name without his permission in the factional fighting of Colorado Republicans. The bolters are cooperating with Democrats and have succeeded in defeating the Republican nominee for Supreme Court judge. They have tickets on the ballot identical to the Democrat ticket but named the Roosevelt Republican or Anti-Wolcott ticket.
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1903-12-08
General MacArthur reports that he never attended a military conference, wherein the Associated Press reported that he made comments concerning German aggression and the potential for war between Germany and the United States. He explains that he had a private discussion with two men that was leaked without his consent.
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1903-12-13
Richard Watson Gilder extends condolences concerning the death of Theodore Roosevelt’s close friend John Robert Procter, president of the U.S. Civil Service Commission.
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1903-12-13
Everard Heneage sends holiday greetings and discusses gold mining in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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1903-12-13
Duncan Hood, veteran of the Spanish-American war, wishes to speak with President Roosevelt before testifying before a Senate Committee concerning Leonard Wood’s promotion to major general.
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1903-12-13
H. C. Turley requests an interview with President Roosevelt to discuss the “deplorable condition” of the Republican Party in Mississippi before he returns home from Washington, D.C.
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1903-12-13
Captain Cloman reports on a scouting mission he conducted to determine the location of supplies, soldiers, and possible routes for troop movements. He notes that the USS Boston and USS Wyoming leave today with 100 marines.
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1903-12-14
Business card of Major Charles Hall.
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1903-12-10
The Republicans of Seneca County pledge their support for President Theodore Roosevelt, Governor Benjamin B. Odell, and J. Sloat Fassett.
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1903-12-12
Wayne MacVeagh would like President Roosevelt to read the attachment and give him an opportunity to make a personal explanation.
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1903-12-14
Secretary of War Root presents the case of Colonel Edward Settle Godfrey. Godfrey does not retire until October 9, 1907. He served for three months during the American Civil War and was involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre. Root recommends no action be taken in the case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-22