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Alger, Philip R. (Philip Rounseville), 1859-1912

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Albert L. Key

President Roosevelt is confused and angered by the message Commander Key is trying to send about his opinion on the administration of the Navy, and cautions Key against disobeying his order. He takes exception with Key’s previous claim that Roosevelt has been misinformed regarding the Newport conference, and points out that the opinions of those Key identifies with are often proven to be wrong. Roosevelt is not yet certain whether there should be a court-martial placed on Key, but he claims it may be necessary to reduce any harm he may cause the Navy. Roosevelt also discusses the construction of a new type of naval ship he has been overseeing.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry

President Roosevelt shares Commander Albert L. Key’s letter with Secretary of the Navy Newberry. Roosevelt is unsure whether a court-martial is appropriate, but believes “action of a drastic kind should be taken” against Admiral W. L. Capps, Admiral Philip R. Alger, and Key for their public statements about the Department of the Navy. Roosevelt also requests that Newberry report back on the accusations against Capps.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-08

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry

President Roosevelt tells Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry that he is “puzzled what to do” about the papers he submitted. In particular, he takes issue with a statement from Professor Philip R. Alger which says that going to a larger caliber of weapon now would acknowledge that the Navy’s former action was an error. This makes Roosevelt distrust both Alger’s judgment and that of Rear Admiral Newton E. Mason. Roosevelt is against the Navy’s hesitancy to refuse new suggestions, and says that he wants the United States to lead other nations in new developments.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-25

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry T. Allen

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt thanks Henry T. Allen for the congratulations. He is glad Allen is having good sport and is interested to hear how successful Allen is with the jackrabbits. Roosevelt will do all he can on Allen’s behalf.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-04-20