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Hull, John A. T. (Albert Tiffin), 1841-1928

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

President Roosevelt sends Representative Hull, Chairman of the House Committee on Military Affairs, a letter from Secretary of War Luke E. Wright about a problem that has arisen in the administration of laws related to the detail of officers for service in the Ordnance department. Roosevelt encloses a proposed amendment that has his approval.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Secretary of War William H. Taft for Congressman Hull, who is Chairman of the House Committee on Military Affairs. Taft has submitted a bill for the elimination of dead material among officers that will facilitate promotions. While Roosevelt knows that nothing can be done in this session, he hopes that the bill will be passed in the next one.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

President Roosevelt provides a number of details that he would like Representative Hull and the Committee on Military Affairs to consider as they discuss the possibility of turning Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, into a fortified naval station. Roosevelt believes that constructing a naval base at Pearl Harbor is needed, as it would protect Hawaii, the Pacific Coast states, and territories of the United States in the Pacific. He mentions the construction that would have to take place in order to fortify Pearl Harbor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

President Roosevelt informs Representative Hull that if the House can only appropriate $700,000 to army instruction and training, it should be given to training regulars in service marches. Roosevelt also discusses changes to the rank of Lieutenant General. He wants the chief of staff to hold that rank only so long as he serves in that position, but Secretary of War William H. Taft feels differently.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-02-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

President Roosevelt is concerned about an alleged interview given by Representative Hull about Japan and the Philippines, and asks him to retract it publicly. Roosevelt notes that as Chairman of the House Committee on Military Affairs, “outsiders” might ascribe more official importance to the interview than it merits. Roosevelt reminds Hull that similar language by Japanese officials has led to “suspicion” on the part of the United States. In a lengthy handwritten postscript, Roosevelt says he hopes the Japanese do not have any designs of the Philippines, but even if they do, the best defense is to prepare the military and navy to be able to meet “any foe.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John A. T. Hull

President Roosevelt writes to John A. T. Hull, chairman of the House Committee on Military Affairs, about the poor horsemanship of field officers. The officers cannot be blamed because the mounts are not quality, and they do not have much chance to practice riding until they become officers. Roosevelt will ask the House and Senate committees to consider legislation to rectify this situation. The legislation would involve establishing re-mount stations to provide better horses and allowing infantry captains to be mounted so as to give potential officers more experience on horses.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919