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This memorandum details the poor conduct and inefficiency of Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery Corps in the United States Army using the testimony of a variety of witnesses. Brigadier General Murray recommends relief from command or retirement upon Stewart’s own application.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-16
President Roosevelt directs Acting Secretary of War Ainsworth to commission the transport ship Sumner. Ainsworth is not to charter other transports until ordered.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-25
President Roosevelt approves of Acting Secretary of War Ainsworth’s proposed actions. He directs that the battalion immediately transport and turn over the accused men to military authorities in San Antonio before proceeding to Fort Reno.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-24
Major Henry T. Allen sends Adjutant General of the United States Army, Fred C. Ainsworth, a statement of facts in connection with the relief of the Second Squadron, 8th Cavalry, from duty in Yellowstone National Park. Allen explains the history of how the squadron came to serve at Yellowstone, the conditions while they were there, and the generally how the squadron had been received. Allen quotes from several letters mentioning his conduct specifically, as well as that of the squadron, which commend the efforts of both.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-12
Major General Wood informs Adjutant General of the Army Ainsworth that the matter of land and sea defenses of the Philippines has been thoroughly studied for the last six months, and describes the conclusions in detail. Wood notes that as soon as guns are installed, no more work will be done at Subic Bay, as approved by Secretary of War William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-01
Major General Wood informs Adjutant General of the Army Ainsworth that the matter of land and sea defenses of the Philippines has been thoroughly studied for the last six months, and describes the conclusions in detail. Wood notes that as soon as guns are installed, no more work will be done at Subic Bay, as approved by Secretary of War William H. Taft.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-01
Leonard Wood provides his interpretation and addresses criticism of General Orders 16 and 44, concerning marches and training in the Philippines Division. Wood argues that hard work in the Philippine climate is possible and necessary rather than harmful, drawing examples from his experience in Cuba. Modifications of the orders for the climate include not marching under the midday sun, and lightening the equipment required for training exercises. Wood underlines the necessity of the the “cheerful cooperation of officers” in carrying out training. Wood concludes that the idea that Americans will not endure the “severe training” needed to prepare them for combat in the Philippines is dangerous, not to be tolerated, and should be grounds for elimination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-01