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As General Barry is aware of President Roosevelt’s interest in Colonel Lee’s request for the Spanish campaign badge, Barry encloses his reply to Lee on the subject so that Roosevelt is fully informed. Barry notes that they will include all foreign officers who were attached to the United States Army during the Spanish-American War in any action they might take.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Frederick Herrig ensuring him that he will receive his medal when they come out and asks Herrig if he is sure he cannot stop by Oyster Bay, New York, before he heads west.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
1898-09-13
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to congratulate him on being awarded the British war cross and say how glad he is Kermit is now in the American army. He talks of his speech trip out west and how he will send a duplicate of this letter to Madrid to ensure Kermit receives it. Roosevelt also encloses a news article written by him.
1918-06-02
In this shorter version of a duplicate letter he sent to Paris, Theodore Roosevelt congratulates his son Kermit on being awarded the British war cross and says he is glad Kermit is now in the American army. He adds that Ted is in the thick of the fighting.
1918-06-02
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to say how proud he is Kermit was awarded the British war cross. He also talks of receiving an honorary degree at Trinity College with his friend Russell J. Coles and how glad he is to have finished his western speaking trip. He closes with a story about some dinner guests.
1918-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit and daughter-in-law Bell about the anticipation for Archie Roosevelt’s homecoming and the rumors Quentin Roosevelt was posthumously awarded the French Croix du Guerre. He says he traveled to Illinois with Mother to give a big speech recently.
1918-08-29
President Roosevelt finds “quiet but deep satisfaction” in the Samuel Gompers and Sydney Emanuel Mudd affair. He updates Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte on Clarence C. Pusey taking office and gives guidance on handling Mary Tayloe Key. In a postscript, Roosevelt comments on the situation in Cuba and discusses presenting a naval medal of honor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-25
President Roosevelt certifies that Lewis W. Rose was a trooper in Troop M, First U.S. Volunteer Cavalry and is entitled to a Rough Rider medal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-05