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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry

President Roosevelt has spoken with U.S. Navy Surgeon General Presley Marion Rixey, and found that he had misunderstood Rixey’s position. He has accordingly prepared a new general order, and sends it to Secretary of the Navy Newberry to issue. Roosevelt additionally informs Newberry that he is not satisfied with the matter of reorganization of the Navy, because while it may help the navy’s business efficiency, he is not sure it would help the navy as a fighting force. Roosevelt plans to get advice from line officers, and will speak with Newberry about the details.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-04

Letter from Truman Handy Newberry to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Truman Handy Newberry to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Newberry proposes a plan to reorganize the administration of the Navy Department. He believes it is within his and President Roosevelt’s authority to make administrative changes and that these changes will be so positive that Congress will make them permanent by law. Newberry suggests changes to the membership of the General Board, the role of the Assistant Secretary, and the organization of the Board on Construction, and details what these changes will entail.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-12