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Senator Pritchard clarifies a misunderstanding concerning his desire to have his son, George Moore Pritchard, made a first lieutenant. Pritchard was not requesting a commission; rather, he was stating his son’s qualifications which he believes justify a commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-03
Adolph Hartmann refutes newspaper articles that appeared in the American press stating that Hartmann fought a duel with a German officer. Hartmann did not hear a German officer insult the United States and has never fought a duel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-30
William Fellowes Morgan hopes that Colonel Leonard will be allowed to remain in the Army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
Acting Secretary of War Sanger reports that William F. Meek’s application for an army commission was rejected. After recommendations from Senator Platt and Senator Depew, Secretary of War Root agreed to take these into consideration in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-24
Bob Leonard would like to rejoin the army and serve in the Philippines. Richard Trimble recommends Leonard’s appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-24
A. L. Robertson is pleased that President Roosevelt was the successor to William McKinley. He requests Roosevelt’s help securing an Army appointment as a captain and quartermaster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
Secretary of War Elihu Root orders that an officer be sent to confer with First Lady Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York, to arrange to accompany her to Washington, D.C. A special train is available for her travel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-14
Secretary of War Elihu Root orders that an officer be sent to confer with Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt at Oyster Bay, New York, to arrange to accompany her to Washington, D.C. A special train is available for her travel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-15
General Funston thanks Vice President Roosevelt for the congratulatory letter upon Funston’s commission as a brigadier general. He regrets that his military service will prevent him from “whooping it up” for a Roosevelt presidential campaign in 1904. Funston reports that the situation in the Philippines is difficult and he wishes the army could use an “iron hand.” He has a low opinion of Filipinos and does not believe they are currently suitable for self government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-02
Fred W. Bugbee will receive his commission and thanks Vice President Roosevelt for his help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-03
Martin Heermance thanks Vice President Roosevelt for his efforts on behalf of Alexander Dallas Bache Smead. Due to his wife’s health, Smead is interested in a commission in the Puerto Rico Regiment. As the appointments are made by the president, Heermance requests that Roosevelt keep Smead in mind the next time he meets with President McKinley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-27
Allan L. Briggs, a veteran who served in Cuba and the Philippines, requests Vice President Roosevelt’s help with being commissioned a first lieutenant when he enters the regular army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-29
Acting Secretary of War Sanger has received Martin Heermance’s letter recommending the appointment of Alexander Dallas Bache Smead as an officer in the Puerto Rico regiment. Sanger responded to Heermance that Smead is eligible for an appointment as a company, regimental, or battalion staff officer. However, there are only a few vacancies for second lieutenants and, due to Smead’s age, he is unlikely to be interested in such an appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-23
Walter Howard Loving has heard that African Americans will not be commissioned to serve with Filipino troops in the Philippines. As such, he requests an appointment as a messenger in the United States Senate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-08-25
Rear Admiral Evans has not bothered the Department of the Navy knowing what Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt has in mind for him. He reports that conditions are not good and warns Roosevelt to prevent Spain from sending ships to Cuba and to send American vessels as quickly as possible. Evans does not think highly of a certain admiral or chief of staff. He instructs Roosevelt to keep the letter confidential.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-03-11