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There was considerable opposition to Leonard Wood’s promotion but President Roosevelt supports Wood, denies favoritism, and will continue to defend Wood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-12
President Roosevelt believes they will get through the matter all right, because Republicans will not want to oppose the most likely candidate for next year’s presidential election. Roosevelt asks if Leonard Wood would feel comfortable writing to Grover Cleveland on the matter. Finally, General Miles’s efforts to harm Wood will fail because President Roosevelt has located previous recommendations favoring Wood from Miles, these recommendations will be revealed at an opportune time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-26
In response to an outcry in some sections of the press at Leonard Wood’s promotion to Major General, Secretary of War Elihu Root is compiling information on Wood’s record to be used in Wood’s defense. Roosevelt asks Wood for any additional information that he deems potentially useful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-01
President Roosevelt describes General Wilson’s conduct as “infamous” and he continues to inspire attacks from the New York Sun. The Democratic campaign committee and Democratic newspapers have sent spies to Cuba to find political and personal ammunition to use against Wood. Roosevelt promises to fight for Wood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-16
President Roosevelt tells General Wood that he was asked about the enclosed, and said that it was a “preposterous falsehood.” However, Roosevelt feels that this falsehood could resurface to affect Wood’s promotion. He asks if Wood could write him a few lines stating the facts, so that he can be armed against such lies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-13
In view of the enclosed slips, General Wood does not need to answer President Roosevelt’s previous letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-19
President Roosevelt is pleased that two of General Wood’s private letters were published because they show Wood’s “course as clear as a bell.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-07
President Roosevelt has met with Mr. Pollock regarding General Wood’s desire to have Pollock in the Philippines. Roosevelt requests a report from Wood on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-11
President Roosevelt looks forward to seeing General Wood and discussing his trip; he is particularly interested in the Germans and the British Generals with whom Wood met.
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1902-10-01
President Roosevelt will discuss why he does not believe in a stand-up collar for service work when he is able to meet with General Wood.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-14
President Roosevelt tasks Colonel Wood to take Henry Pinckney, the White House’s African American steward, to Rock Creek and show him where Roosevelt lost his ring. Pinckney should then advertise that the President has lost a ring and offer $25 for the ring’s return.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-07
President Roosevelt sends an enclosure for General Wood and suggests he accept.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-29
President Roosevelt agrees that the Rathbone case should not be removed from the control of the Cuban courts. Secretary of War Elihu Root and Attorney General Philander C. Knox concur.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-15
President Roosevelt asks Brigadier General Leonard Wood to show every courtesy to William Jennings Bryan during his visit to Havana.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-09
President Roosevelt wants to put the best men in the Cuban diplomatic service. He is considering Herbert G. Squiers for minister and General Edward S. Bragg for consul general.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-24
President Roosevelt understands about the bail and is considering taking Bob Church.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-05
President Roosevelt introduces Senator Taliaferro of Florida. He would like General Wood to show Taliaferro the situation in Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-14
President Roosevelt thanks General Wood for sharing his perspective on the conditions in Cuba. Secretary of War Root feels as strongly as Wood on the tariff issue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-11
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1898-01-25
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919