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The USS Des Moines and USS Tacoma or another vessel of that class are at Norfolk and will start as soon as they can be operated, probably 24 to 36 hours. If other force is needed, the USS Minneapolis, USS Cleveland, or USS Denver can be added immediately or the coast defense monitors all are ready.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-08
Excerpt from the Second War between the United States of America and Great Britain, regarding the court-martial and later acquittal of Lieutenant William S. Cox in the loss of the USS Chesapeake during the War of 1812.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1846
Description of the passage by Congress and the text of reciprocity treaties with Canada (1854), Hawaii (1876), and Mexico (1884), excerpted from the Congressional Globe and the Congressional Record.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1854-1884
Transcript copy of a letter acknowledging receipt of the Congressional Pamphlet laws, and inquiring about members of his former Cabinet, particularly Secretary of War Joseph Holt and Attorneys General Jeremiah Black and Edwin M. Stanton. Buchanan expresses confidence that his administration can stand any test, despite a supposition that there may be an investigation regarding Fort Sumter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1861-04-30
A plan of compromise with the South which became known as “The Chicago Platform,” it promised an immediate cessation of hostilities and a restoration of the Union.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1864
Undated brief history of the beef corral and packing plant built by Marquis de Morès in 1884, including a diagram and details about its development as a prairie dog town.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
Unknown
Two-page section of a THRO publications reference list of books and articles about Theodore Roosevelt’s time in the Badlands and the Medora, North Dakota, area as well as Yellowstone Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1970-1990
Historian Ray H. Mattison summarizes research he has done at the State Historical Society of North Dakota, regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s cattle ranches, in order to collect materials to be used at Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-03-21
Ray H. Mattison writes Allyn F. Hanks detailing his research progress regarding Theodore Roosevelt and early ranching in North and South Dakota. Mattison mentions his sources, the Bad Lands Cow Boy, Black Hills Weekly Journal, and the Bismarck Tribune.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-01-25
Ray H. Mattison provides a daily account of his research travels from the East Coast to the Badlands to Allyn F. Hanks.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1950-04-19
Howard W. Baker writes to William Cruikshank regarding research at Harvard College Library. Baker is interested in materials related to Theodore Roosevelt’s activities in the Badlands and needs Cruikshank’s permission.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1947-10-24
Howard W. Baker writes to Nora E. Cordingley of the Theodore Roosevelt Collection at Harvard College Library regarding research for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1947-11-12
Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks writes to Regional Director Baker regarding correspondence with Carleton Putnam. Putnam is writing a biography of Theodore Roosevelt.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1952-07-26
Allyn F. Hanks replies to Carleton Putnam’s letter requesting information on travel arrangements for his impending trip to the Badlands for research for his Roosevelt biography. Hanks recommends lodging and writes of other arrangements he has made.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1952-07-25
Ray H. Mattison writes to Allyn F. Hanks regarding a research trip to Helena, Montana, and the development of Theodore Roosevelt National Park. Mattison interviewed Wallis Huidekoper, Ella Myers, E. A. Phillips, and Arnold D. Ferris. He also researched at the Montana Historical Library and Montana State College.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-11-02
Chester L. Brooks is interested in the diary of William R. Simmers’s father for a Theodore Roosevelt research project. This document was attached to a memorandum from regional historian Olaf T. Hagen.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-02-12
Olaf T. Hagen writes to Lawrence C. Merriam regarding the research plan and historical preparation necessary for Theodore Roosevelt National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-06-23
Olaf T. Hagen writes to Theodore Roosevelt National Memorial Park Superintendent Hanks regarding research plans for Elkhorn Ranch site and Maltese Cross cabin. Hagen suggests Ray H. Mattison travel to Bismarck, North Dakota, for further research.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1949-08-04
Chester L. Brooks writes to William R. Simmers regarding the possibility of microfilming his father’s diaries. Brooks has been doing what he can to help locate the missing diaries, including mentioning them to Ethel Roosevelt Derby during a recent visit she made to Medora.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-09-06
Chester L. Brooks tells William R. Simmers he found mention of his father, Ellsworth Simmers, serving as a teacher in the early days of Medora, North Dakota. Brooks also inquires about microfilming his father’s diaries.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1954-04-15