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President Roosevelt congratulates the members of the USS Georgia in getting the ship back to work. In confidence, the president asks Admiral Brownson if the United States Navy can expedite the building of battleships, especially in the event of hostilities with Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-26
President Roosevelt expresses his concern to Rear Admiral Brownson over the explosion aboard the USS Georgia. He is sure it is being investigated to prevent future incidents. Roosevelt orders Brownson to not send any ship to Boston for Old Home Week. He says he endorsed Brownson’s refusal to Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, and Roosevelt has informed the Massachusetts delegation, Governor Curtis Guild, and Mayor John Francis Fitzgerald.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-20
President Roosevelt has read the letter from Rear Admiral Willard H. Brownson regarding the hospital ship and sees that the case is outlined accurately by Brownson’s comparison to yachts. The yacht owners are usually not the ones who navigate the ships, yet they are the ones who receive requests and give orders.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-23
President Roosevelt accepts Willard H. Brownson’s resignation from the position of Chief of the Bureau of Navigation and instructs him to turn over his office to his assistant, Rear Admiral Cameron McRae Winslow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-24
President Roosevelt writes a letter of introduction for Howard Pyle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-11
President Roosevelt has a high opinion of St. John’s College at Annapolis and Dr. Fell’s efforts for the “betterment of the college.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-26
A naval commander seeks to clarify the use of naval uniforms in the White House. He notes that naval “service” uniforms are not suited for formal occasions, such as the afternoon teas Mrs. Roosevelt hosts where women or foreign visitors may be present.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-25
Admiral Robley D. Evans gives Chief of the Bureau of Navigation Rear Admiral Brownson his thoughts on routeing the Atlantic Fleet. He is primarily concerned about how other nations will view the Fleet’s maneuvers, and the season the fleet will be passing through the Straits of Magellan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-17
This data indicates the Navy’s supply levels of smokeless powder and various sizes of shells.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-29