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Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Per President Roosevelt’s request, Leonard Wood sends his thoughts on increasing the efficiency of the Army. Wood feels emphatically that the most important thing to do is get rid of “worn out” field generals and promote younger men.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-06

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to Theodore Roosevelt

Nicholas Murray Butler recommends that President Roosevelt look for potential officers among the graduates of land-grant colleges as their four years of military training will better prepare them for the military.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-06