Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George F. Elliott
President Roosevelt congratulates General George F. Elliott about his idea for a combined pick and spade.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07-06
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Elliott, George F. (George Frank), 1846-1931
Letter from Leonard Wood to George F. Elliott
While General Wood believes that the conversation he had with President Roosevelt was personal, he understands General Elliott’s interest in the subject matter, and clarifies the situation for him. Roosevelt did not ask Wood to use his influence to have the Marine Corps merged into the Army, but asked him to prepare his views on the matter should the opportunity arise. Roosevelt favors such a merger, as does Wood. Wood spoke with Colonel Frank L. Denny and Lieutenant Colonel Charles Laurie McCawley to get their opinions on the subject if such a transfer were going to happen, and Wood presented only his personal views on the matter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-11-26