Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Cary Sanger
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1913-06-24
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Sanger, Wm. Cary (William Cary), 1853-1921
Language
English
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1913-06-24
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Sanger, Wm. Cary (William Cary), 1853-1921
English
President Roosevelt feels he owes William Cary Sanger a great deal for his work in politics. Roosevelt respects Schuyler, but needs more information before commenting on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-15
Senator John H. Mitchell insists that William McKinley had promised his son an appointment as captain in the Quartermaster’s Department but there is no record of such a promise. President Roosevelt would like young Mitchell to be made a first lieutenant if he does well on the examination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-18
Senator William M. Stewart responded to Acting Secretary of War Sanger’s letter with the enclosed memorandum. President Roosevelt would like a full report from Sanger.
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1901-10-18
President Roosevelt asks if the flag in the Navy Department can also be used as the president’s flag in the War Department.
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1901-10-12
President Roosevelt recommends changes to the military service uniform. The uniform should provide “absolute ease and freedom.” The collar of the blouse should be turn-down and open, with a handkerchief knotted around the neck. Instead of dark blue, the shirt should be a more neutral color such as gray or brown.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-08
It is President Roosevelt’s opinion that no officer should ever be surprised. If a detachment is surprised, the commanding officer should be tried by court-martial.
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1901-10-01
President Roosevelt forwards Acting Secretary of War Sanger a letter from Senator Jeter Connelly Pritchard, along with the answer he sent. He asks Sanger to let him know the results of the examination of Pritchard’s son, William D. Pritchard.
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1901-09-28
President Roosevelt would like an estimate of the number of staff vacancies which Assistant Secretary Sanger expects to fill over the course of the next year.
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1901-09-27
President Roosevelt asks Assistant Secretary of War Sanger if he could locate the discharge papers of John A. Peterson so that he may be admitted to the Soldier’s Home for treatment.
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1901-09-20
President Roosevelt thanks Acting Secretary of State Sanger for his kindness but says that he has already arranged to stay with his sister.
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1901-09-15
President Roosevelt asks Acting Secretary of War Sanger if it would be proper to allow Henry T. Allen of the Sixth Cavalry to fight the insurgents in the Philippines. Roosevelt expresses his confidence in Allen, and describes him as “a hard-bit man.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-05
William Loeb informs William Cary Sanger that President Roosevelt would like him to communicate with Benjamin Ide Wheeler regarding possible vacancies in the Philippine Commission and to see if Bernard Moses can be brought back.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-20
Theodore Roosevelt received William Cary Sanger’s letter and does not know the pony he mentioned.
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1911-05-09
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary apologizes that Roosevelt cannot accept any invitations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-18
Theodore Roosevelt is interested in starting some sort of propaganda to promote a Swiss-style military system in the United States, and would like to discuss it with William Cary Sanger. He proposes having lunch with Sanger on Sunday, November 29.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1914-11-23
President Roosevelt sends a special greeting to the New York Branch of the American National Red Cross through William Cary Sanger, the president of that branch. Roosevelt believes the organization deserves the support of all Americans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-20
President Roosevelt congratulates William Cary Sanger for the work he has done at the International Conference in Geneva, and hopes that they will be able to persuade the Senate to ratify the treaty. He hopes to see Sanger in person once Secretary of State Elihu Root returns so they can all discuss the matter together.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-02
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-22
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Sanger, Wm. Cary (William Cary), 1853-1921
English
President Roosevelt thanks William Cary Sanger for his letter and congratulates his son on the buck. Roosevelt believes Archibald B. Roosevelt will not be able to go on the trip.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-13