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Pillsbury, John Elliott, 1846-1919

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Elliott Pillsbury

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Elliott Pillsbury

President Roosevelt thanks Admiral Pillsbury for sending him the two letters from Admiral Charles S. Sperry and returns them. He is glad that the men have done well in rifle shooting and praises how well Sperry has carried out his duties. Roosevelt asks Pillsbury who he thinks is responsible for stories about misconduct of sailors on the fleet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Elliott Pillsbury

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Elliott Pillsbury

President Roosevelt tells Rear Admiral Pillsbury that the letter from Rear Admiral Charles S. Sperry was very interesting, and he requests a special report on why the conditions of the USS Alabama and USS Maine are so poor. He also asks Pillsbury to remind him to send a message of congratulation to Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919