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In light of damage which has occurred to the ships Foote and Rodgers, Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt reports on past experience with various iron works and shipbuilders. Moving forward, Roosevelt advises Secretary of the Navy Long that contracts should be given primarily on the basis of good work, with cost being a secondary consideration.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1898-01-22
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt encloses letters from the artist Albert Bierstadt and Robert O’Shea.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1898-01-29
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Secretary Long a report of his department’s use of stamps, countering many of the claims made in a memorandum sent by F. H. Stickney and M. L. Croxall.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1898-02-08
Winslow Warren describes the current policy in the Philippines as “un-American” and believes that the fighting would end if it was made clear that the United States desires the independence of the Philippines. Warren also cautions against trying to “Americanize” the Filipinos.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-25
Rear Admiral Chadwick offers his memory of the Battle of Santiago de Cuba from his vantage point on the USS New York. He does not believe that any officer from the New York has testified before the court of inquiry. He concludes by requesting that Secretary of the Navy Long unofficially share his testimony with President Roosevelt, who is securing statements from naval officers concerning the battle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-08
On behalf of the General Board of the United States Navy, Rear Admiral Crowninshield urges Secretary Long to “make such representations in the proper quarters” to ensure that the proposed trans-Pacific cable is owned or controlled by the United States government. The General Board is concerned that if the cable’s rights are controlled by individuals or companies contact could be lost with America’s Pacific possessions during a time of war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-24
Captain Sigsbee disagrees with testimony given by Mr. Graham during the Schley court of inquiry. He has read that Graham has met with President Roosevelt and Captain Sigsbee offers his version of events to be laid before the President if deemed appropriate. The disagreement is over when dispatches were sent and Admiral Schley’s actions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-15
Hamilton Holt, editor of the Independent, published a criticism by Park Benjamin of A. T. Mahan’s book, Types of Naval Officers, and Mahan is upset that confidential comments made in his correspondence to Holt, in which he took issue with Benjamin, were published. Mahan feels that the Independent “has misled its readers” by failing to correct false information.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-16
Captain Sigsbee presents two translations of German newspaper articles received from consular agents in Germany. The first article discusses Germany’s intent to promote immigration to South America and focuses on available economic opportunities for the German people. It claims that the United States ignored the Monroe doctrine by annexing Cuba, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, and the Philippines. The second article states Germany should not try to establish itself in South America as it would not be able to maintain long term control.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-25
Senator Chandler tells Secretary of the Navy Long that Commodore Howell was “oppressively and wickedly treated” by the Navy Department and by Admiral John Grimes Walker. Chandler wants Long to treat Howell fairly and give him a squadron when it is his turn.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-25