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Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

General Wood sends President Roosevelt a copy of the Far Eastern Review about the Moro Province, and believes that the Americans have “taken hold of the question of development” far better in Moro Province than elsewhere. Wood also reports that he will try to attend some of the large maneuvers by the Chinese in Honan Province. He believes the U.S. should know as much as possible about these Chinese troops. Finally, Wood explains that he dislikes to lose Captain Frank Ross McCoy, because he is an “extremely valuable officer,” but he understands that he should not interfere with McCoy’s chance to serve Roosevelt directly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-17

Notes on Army

Notes on Army

Leonard Wood presents his thoughts about military efficiency and readiness to President Roosevelt. Wood details procedures and considerations for retirement, disability, and promotions with an eye toward creating a more efficient organization of the Army and a more modern fighting force.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-08-06

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt Cowles

Colonel Roosevelt describes operational mismanagement and the appalling conditions under which he and his men are fighting and surviving. Food and medicine are scarce and he is purchasing food for both wounded and able-bodied soldiers with his own money. Of the 600 men with whom he arrived, over 300 are dead or in hospital from disease or wounds. He is very proud of his regiment and thrilled with their accomplishments.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1898-07-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Archibald B. Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt was thrilled to hear that General Pershing had recommended Archie Roosevelt for promotion. General Duncan also praised Archie and Ted Roosevelt. There is a coal shortage in New York. The drafted troops are still using wooden rifles and canons for training. Roosevelt is still trying to get shoes for the troops.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1917-12-30

Letter from Richard Yates to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Richard Yates to Theodore Roosevelt

Illinois has great interest in Captain Clark as he was stationed as lighthouse inspector in Chicago, Illinois, and many members of the Illinois naval militia served under Clark on the USS Oregon during the Spanish-American War. Governor Yates recommends that Captain Clark be promoted to rear admiral due to his long service and exciting exploits during the war.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-11-25

Letter from Walter L. Church to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Walter L. Church to Theodore Roosevelt

Walter Church reports to Lieutenant-Colonel Roosevelt that he stayed in Boston as long as he could, and then headed to Skagway, Alaska, where he is currently practicing law. Church congratulates Roosevelt on the promotion, and expresses his confidence that in time he will be voting for Roosevelt for president. Church thinks Alaska has a great future and hopes that Roosevelt might help him apply to be a United States Commissioner in Skagway, should the position open.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1898-05-10