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Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood

President Roosevelt values Leonard Wood’s suggestions but is unsure how to convey them in a message to Congress. Additionally, he is not sure it is wise to ask for both a reorganization and enlargement of the army. Since becoming President, he gets enough exercise to stay healthy but is not in condition for hard work. Roosevelt will go easy in Africa and avoid mountaineering and similar activities.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood

President Roosevelt tells Major General Wood that his recent letter impressed both Secretary of War William H. Taft and himself. Roosevelt is attempting to convince Congress to grant Wood the tract of land he desires at Fort McKinley, but he has a hard time convincing them on military matters. He informs the Major General that he will be stationed in the Philippines until after the elections when he will be brought back to America, and that Taft will visit the country in September.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919