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Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt noting receipt of her prior letter, and discussing further details about Kermit Roosevelt’s transfer to the American army. Roosevelt also updates Belle on the status of the family, specifically discussing several of the grandchildren.
1918-05-22
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt’s military transfer to the American army. Roosevelt was able to help Kermit secure the transfer. Roosevelt also updates Belle on the status of the rest of the family.
1918-05-05
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Belle Roosevelt about Kermit Roosevelt transferring to the American army in France once he completes his work in Mesopotamia. Roosevelt is doing what he can to help Kermit make this transition. Roosevelt visits with family members, and has mostly recovered from his illness.
1918-04-21
President Roosevelt requests that one of Robert E. Lee’s grandsons, two of whom are serving in the army, be detailed to serve as a White House aide. He asks Major Charles L. McCawley to investigate the matter and evaluate which of them might be more suitable for the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-21
President Roosevelt confirms receipt of Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte’s letter in regards to the difficulties at the Charleston navy yard, and approves of the action he has taken.
Lieutenants J. G. W. Walker and Frederic R. Harris were been transferred out of supervisory positions at the Charleston navy yard, seemingly because of political pressure from a contractor working with the United States Navy. Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte intends to revoke their transfer orders because of the case’s publicity and to protect public confidence in the Department of the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-13
Two indorsements for the transfer of Private Corn from Troop E of the 13th Cavalry to Troop H of the 13th Cavalry, as requested by Douglas Robinson.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01
Secretary of War Taft writes President Roosevelt concerning the transfer of two West Point graduates to the cavalry. Taft asks if the President still wishes to bring Joseph W. Beacham back from the Philippines. Taft also briefly discusses what he learned in Vermont about opinions concerning the upcoming election.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-29
A letter from Banner Shull, who had served in the motor company commanded by Quentin Roosevelt, was printed in an Indiana newspaper and was very complimentary of Quentin’s leadership. A copy was sent to Flora Whitney. Theodore Roosevelt has been working to have Tommy Hitchcock transferred to the American aviation service. Roosevelt has been on a three day speaking trip to Cincinnati, Ohio and the army camp at Chillicothe, Ohio. He was once again impressed by the officers and enlisted men but noticed an obvious lack of equipment.
1917-12-18