Newberry, Truman Handy, 1864-1945

President Roosevelt is puzzled by the case of Robert H. Osborn, a naval lieutenant. While it appears that Osborn is not able or willing to keep up with his debts, and the board feels that he is morally unfit for the position, Roosevelt also knows that Osborn was injured in the line of duty and served well. He asks Secretary of the Navy Newberry if it would be possible to make an arrangement for Osborn to be retired, rather than dismissed, providing that his debts are paid beforehand.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry to confer with Secretary of War Taft and arrange to station marines in Panama for the upcoming elections. Roosevelt does not believe that it will be necessary to use these troops, but thinks it is a good idea to have troops there in case they need to act. Roosevelt also asks that the commander of marines on the isthmus to report to him about the quantity and effect of liquor sales to soldiers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt believes that the enclosed communication from Senator Henry Cabot Lodge speaks for itself. He asks Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry to have a report on the subject made and asks him to read his last message in connection with the report.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt returns Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry’s letter as well as Senator Henry Cabot Lodge’s communication regarding the bids for supplying the Navy with electric lamps. He asks Newberry to forward all papers relating to this matter to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte, and wishes Bonaparte to examine the matter and take action against the bidders.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt expresses concern that government employees are working both at the navy yard, while also reportedly working two shifts a day at the Firth-Sterling plant. This is bad both from a public policy standpoint, but also because of the ongoing presidential campaign, which is happening in the context of an industrial depression. Roosevelt instructs Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry to to see Labor Commissioner Charles Patrick Neill about the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry that what he said about the navy yards is “first rate.” In reference to a prior letter from Newberry, Roosevelt does not believe Congress should take action as suggested in a report under the caption, “Tutuila and Guam.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt notifies Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry that the Central and South American Telegraph Company is conducting work that the United States government wants done, and that government agents should not interfere without cause. Roosevelt thinks the best location for the spare cable in Guantanamo is beside the old cable, and instructs Newberry to report to him if that plan needs to be changed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is concerned about the accident aboard the USS Georgia and asks Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry to keep him informed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt tells Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry he is “shocked and grieved” by the accident on the USS Georgia. Roosevelt wants the details of the explosion as soon as possible, and is particularly interested in the sailors who lost their lives. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt asks Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry to have the Naval Academy band play at a Philadelphia football game in December.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt forwards Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry a message from Secretary of War William H. Taft. Out of precaution, Taft and Acting Secretary of State Robert Bacon recommend sending more vessels and personnel to Cuba. Roosevelt directs Newberry to send as many vessels and marines as possible.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt is concerned about the height of smokestacks and asks Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry if the General Board has considered the matter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt would like Truman Handy Newberry to assume his position as Assistant Secretary of the Navy on November 1, 1905.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt intends to appoint Truman Handy Newberry as Assistant Secretary of the Navy in June or September. Roosevelt has wanted Newberry to have this position since they both returned from the Spanish-American War.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt shares with Truman Handy Newberry that he was able to tell Senator R. A. Alger of his intention. The only stipulation is that Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton must not object. Roosevelt does not believe this will be an issue, but will consult with Morton “at an early opportunity.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-07-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Newberry, Truman Handy, 1864-1945

Language

English

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt thanks Truman Handy Newman and the members of his club for their kind words. He will not forget the duck shooting and hopes to accept the renewed invitation soon.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-04-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Senator Hale asks Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry if there is any truth to reports that some ships are being extensively repaired in preparation for a mission to the Pacific Ocean, since existing appropriations cannot support such expenses. Hale is opposed to sending the fleet to the Pacific as a matter of policy, but specifically opposes such a move on the ground of the law against spending more than has been appropriated.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-27

Creator(s)

Hale, Eugene, 1836-1918

Admiral George Dewey is pleased to inform Assistant Secretary Truman H. Newberry that the General Board has already studied the situation and devised a plan that could enable the United States Navy to command the sea in eastern waters in ninety days after their departure.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-29

Creator(s)

Dewey, George, 1837-1917

The Navy Department acknowledges the July 20, 1906, letter from A. H. Williams. Williams asks on behalf of the Shipkeepers at the Yard if four hours is a work day on Saturdays during July, August, and September.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-31

Creator(s)

Lyon, Henry Ware