Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to C. W. Larned
President Roosevelt agrees with most of the fundamentals outlined in Colonel Larned’s article. He would like private soldiers to fill out the officer vacancies that are left after West Point cadets have been appointed, and he would like to see pay increased. He is especially concerned about placing a premium on the long service of non-commissioned officers. However, Roosevelt advises Larned of the difficulties of getting Congress to increase the army’s expenses.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-01-01