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In a letter to President Roosevelt, George Kennan calls this map “a topographical tracing of the Russian position” at Port Arthur, Manchuria.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-20
President Roosevelt thinks highly of Leonard, but is not sure there will be an opportunity to put him in the regular army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-26
The Office of Naval Intelligence reports on the status of armed forces in Manchuria and warships in the Sea of Japan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-16
Frederick Funston apologizes to Secretary of War Taft for his “sloppy” Memorial Day order, and promises to revoke the order before the next Memorial Day. Funston thanks President Roosevelt and Taft for bringing the matter to his attention in an unofficial way.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-08
Colonel Llewellyn has recently returned from New York where he met David M. Goodrich who is delighted to be one of President Roosevelt’s escorts at his inauguration. Llewellyn reports that “Comrad[e] Johnson,” of Troop “G”, has been converted and is a full fledged evangelist. He is currently working with Swedish and Norwegian sailors and has been quite successful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-20
Llewellyn, William H. H. (William Henry Harrison), 1851-1927
Theodore Roosevelt and Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany sit on horseback at a review of Imperial German troops.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1910
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit from Jack Cooper’s in Stamford, Connecticut where he says he went to lose weight. He criticizes President Woodrow Wilson’s slow response to building up the army.
1917-10-17
Letters to the editor debating the veracity of accounts of President Roosevelt’s actions as a Rough Rider during the event at the San Juan heights.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-28
Theodore Roosevelt comments on a pamphlet written by Judge Henshaw. He writes that he agrees overall with Henshaw’s writings, but objects to Henshaw’s opinions on criticism of the government and loyalty to the nation. Roosevelt criticizes the differences between what Henshaw writes about President Wilson and World War I in his personal correspondence and in his pamphlet.
1918-05-13
Theodore Roosevelt expresses his delight that Franz Sigel has followed in his grandfather’s footsteps by joining the military.
1918-06-19
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs D. E. Siramarc that he cannot give Roosevelt’s exact words on the occasion. He urged Christians of all nations to enter the Turkish Army because a good citizen fights for his rights if needed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-08
Theodore Roosevelt introduces General Leonard Wood to Colonel Frank A. Edwards, a friend who he regards highly. Roosevelt first met Edwards at Yellowstone National Park and considered him to be one of the best cavalry officers. Edwards enjoys using a revolver, wrote a technical Italian-English military dictionary, and was sent as a military attache to Rome by Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-15
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary explains that Roosevelt is unable to assist Wildon B. Page, either by providing letters of introduction or interfering personally. He suggests that Page seek help from the new Secretary of War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-01
Theodore Roosevelt denies having given such a quote. As stated repeatedly, he thoroughly supports the militia and military. The Boy Scouts is not merely a military movement. Although it helps with such skills, the organization primarily develops qualities useful in times of peace.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-23
President Roosevelt sends his good wishes to Emil H. Jahnz for what he is doing for rifle shooting at the National Schützenbund shooting club. Roosevelt believes the fostering of marksmanship in the United States will popularize rifle shooting amongst Americans and better prepare volunteer ranks in the event of war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt finds John F. Dixon’s letter so kind that he must personally answer it. Like Dixon, Roosevelt wishes he could be enlisted for the war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-07-11
Theodore Roosevelt is upset over the problems faced by the families of members of the National Guard. Roosevelt believes universal military service is the only solution.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-07-01
Theodore Roosevelt wishes for universal military service, because he wants to see each man work at what the country needs, be that on the front or in the munitions plant.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-27
Theodore Roosevelt is interested in the suggestions Captain Moseley has on training U.S. military forces. Roosevelt does not agree with Moseley’s two types of training, one for those with a college education and one for those without, as he would wish his own sons to “serve with the colors.” Roosevelt does, however, agree about the immigrants and favors the term “universal training” over “conscription.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-17
Theodore Roosevelt admires a letter from Henry Wise Wood. He expresses his disgust with President Woodrow Wilson’s recent speech and does not believe Wilson understands America’s military needs. Roosevelt compares Wilson’s policy with President Thomas Jefferson’s unrealistic plan to have America’s navy consist entirely of gunboats. Roosevelt says he will keep pressing for the United States to become a naval power and may give a public statement in response to Wilson’s speech.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-11-08