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Historian Chester L. Brooks asks if mountain howitzers were called plank cannons at the time of General Sully’s 1864 campaign, and why. Miss Rose may be able to locate a copy of Ole Johnson’s journal.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-02-17
President Roosevelt introduces Captain Dan Tyler Moore of the United States Field Artillery, who will serve a year with the German field artillery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-28
President Roosevelt instructs Secretary of War Taft to have John P. Story, Chief of Artillery, submit a report to the General Staff regarding the separation of coast and field artillery, the best way to accomplish this task, and related goals including training, drills, and examination for officers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-13
President Roosevelt is glad Secretary of War Taft is reviewing the currently unsatisfactory status of the field artillery, as reported by General John P. Story.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-09
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt praises a recent article written by Harvey C. Carbaugh about field artillery. Although the topic is outside of his purview in the United States Navy, Roosevelt believes the topic is of vital interest to not only all military personnel, but also every patriotic American.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-08-07
Secretary of War Taft has received numerous reports that have led him to conclude it is necessary to ask Congress for authority to increase the Army by 5,000 enlisted personnel and to bolster the artillery.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-08