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This memorandum details the poor conduct and inefficiency of Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery Corps in the United States Army using the testimony of a variety of witnesses. Brigadier General Murray recommends relief from command or retirement upon Stewart’s own application.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-16
Photograph with caption: Major General Clarence R. Edwards, U. S. A., who has retired after forty-six years’ service, to his farm at Westwood, Mass. He commanded the Twenty-sixth or “Yankee” Division. He is digging a well.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1922-12-09
President Roosevelt is frustrated by Congress thwarting his attempts at military reform, and agrees with Captain Moore that the United States “has everything to learn from the Germans” in regard to military administration. As such, Roosevelt is “dumfounded” by the negative press coverage of German Emperor William II. On a more personal note, Roosevelt is delighted to be the godfather of Moore’s son, Dan T. Moore Jr.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-09
President Roosevelt regrets that he must decline J. Edward Simmons’ invitation to an event in honor of Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans, but asks Simmons to convey his highest regards to Evans.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-05
President Roosevelt is thankful for the sword. In addition, he appreciates the years of service Colonel Borup, George Borup’s father, has given.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-23
President Roosevelt will appoint General Young to the Soldiers’ Home at the end of General Hamilton Smith Hawkins’ term and speaks of a bitter fight over Mills.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-04
There is no vacancy where Captain Barber could be appointed with the rank of major. The first vacancy will be Assistant Chief of the Record and Pension Office on June 10, 1905. If President Roosevelt remains in office he would be pleased to make Barber a major and retire him if he could no longer serve. If Barber can make an arrangement with the current office holder, Major John Tweedale, Roosevelt could make the promotion before his current term ends.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-13
William H. Taft’s eventual appointment as Secretary of War has unexpectedly been made public due to some of outgoing Secretary of War Elihu Root’s business arrangements. Luke E. Wright will become Governor General of the Philippines, Henry C. Ide will become Vice-Governor, and Beekman Winthrop will be the new commissioner. There has been a “hysterical howl” from much of the public and the Grand Army of the Republic over the fact that the retirement letter sent by Root to General Nelson Appleton Miles did not single Miles out for praise. Roosevelt finds the situation very odd.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-03
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-06
Albert L. Key notes that the legislation regarding line officers that President Roosevelt has called for is “essential for the efficiency of the fleet,” and that those who oppose it stand to lose something. He submits a memorandum outlining an updated procedure to include in the new operation which would give officers confidential warnings before they were dismissed from duty.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-11
Alexander Lambert sends documents regarding the case of Major Samuel A. Russel. Currently there is a bill in Congress regarding Russel’s case and reinstatement. Lambert asks William Loeb to place the documents on file for President Roosevelt should the matter come across his desk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-04
General Bingham thanks President Roosevelt for his well wishes and congratulates Roosevelt on receiving the nomination for president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-10
Uncle Sam stands beside President Roosevelt and points to Lieutenant General Nelson Appleton Miles being hoisted on the shoulders of two men from the Grand Army of the Republic. A paper is at the foot of the stairs: “Roosevelt’s snub to Gen Miles.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-11
Lieutenant General Nelson Appleton Miles holds a paper that reads, “Order of retirement from active service,” as he walks away from Adjutant General Henry Clark Corbin and President Roosevelt, who both hold papers that say, “Git!”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08
Lieutenant General Nelson Appleton Miles sits astride a horse and presents his sword to Father Time, who holds that hourglass reading “64.” There is a sign in the upper left-hand corner: Nelson A. Miles. Lieut. Gen. U.S.A. Retired Aug 6th 1903.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-06
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.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-06
President Roosevelt goes over the events in the controversy at the Government Printing Office. He is pleased that the situation with Wall Street has improved. Roosevelt is annoyed over the public outcry that emerged when no special commendation was offered to General Nelson Appleton Miles upon his retirement. Such a commendation would have been unprecedented and Roosevelt continues to have a very low opinion of Miles.
Massachusetts Historical Society
1903-09-03
Henry A. Barber replies to President Roosevelt’s letter. He will contact Major John Tweedale, and he will apply for a leave, as continual pain keeps him from working. He hopes that Roosevelt will have another turn in office.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-25
Admiral Robley D. Evans is set to retire on his 62nd birthday because of his bout with rheumatism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-10