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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Navy Department

President Roosevelt instructs the Department of the Navy to report on the laying of telegraph wires by the Central and South American Telegraph Company. He believes the company’s request is reasonable, to lay a spare cable along the route the main cable already follows. Perhaps there are other factors to be considered, but he wants to ensure there is no “fussy and irritating interference” with their work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-07-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Department of the Navy

Because Hilary A. Herbert and Herbert J. Hirshinger were appointed to the Marine Corps without examination, President Roosevelt directs the Department of the Navy to appoint Howard W. Stone in the same manner. General George F. Elliott believes he is fit to be appointed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Report from Albert Smith Barker on safety concerns

Rear Admiral Barker writes to inform the Department of the Navy about a smokeless power emitted from Navy guns after firing which can lead to fires. He recommends safety precautions and further investigation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-29

Creator(s)

Barker, Albert Smith, 1843-1916

Report from Albert Smith Barker on the collision of the battleships Illinois and Missouri

Rear Admiral Barker describes the circumstances of a collision between two ships, the Illinois and the Missouri. He confirms the findings of the Court of Inquiry that the causes and responsibility are as described by members of the crew and that no further action is needed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-11

Creator(s)

Barker, Albert Smith, 1843-1916

Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Charles Stephen Schepke

Based on the findings of the Court of Inquiry, President Roosevelt directs the Department of the Navy to nominate Gunner’s Mate First Class Charles S. Schepke for a Medal of Honor or other appropriate recognition for his heroism during the incident aboard the USS Missouri. Schepke was awarded the Medal of Honor on May 26, 1904.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Robert E. Cox

Based on the findings of the Court of Inquiry, the author directs the Department of the Navy to nominate Acting Gunner Cox for a Medal of Honor or other appropriate recognition for his heroism during the incident on the battleship Missouri. Cox was awarded the Medal of Honor on April 14, 1921.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-16

Creator(s)

Unknown

Memorandum to the United States Department of the Navy concerning the heroism of Mons Monssen

Based on the findings of the Court of Inquiry, the author directs the Department of the Navy to nominate Chief Gunner’s Mate Mons Monssen for a Medal of Honor or other appropriate recognition for his heroism during the incident on the battleship Missouri.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-14

Creator(s)

Unknown