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Edith Roosevelt has traveled to Tampa to see the regiment, including Colonel Roosevelt, off to Cuba. He notes that they will have to leave eight troops behind but he is proud to be part of such an eager group and he is very busy. He is most pleased with the way John Jacob Astor has risen to this challenge.
1898-06-07
Colonel Roosevelt has been aboard a ship in Port Tampa awaiting departure for Cuba for six days. With 1,000 men on board, he is concerned about the heat and potential for disease before they reach their destination. The delay wears on all the men. Roosevelt expresses his belief that the Navy has had all the fun so far, but hopefully the Army will get some action between Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
1898-06-12
Colonel Roosevelt writes to say goodbye to Anna Roosevelt Cowles and William Sheffield Cowles, as he will finish last-minute preparations and leave for Cuba shortly. He is frustrated at the details and delays but only because he is eager to see real action.
1898-05-12