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George B. Cortelyou requests that William Loeb ask President Roosevelt to authorize Loeb to wire Secretary of War William H. Taft concerning the retirement of Major Henry A. Barber, who is to be replaced by Edward S. Fowler.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-26
President Roosevelt endorses Henry A. Barber to Secretary of State Hay for a diplomatic position in the East where there is an accompanying small salary, and asks Hay to keep him in mind. Roosevelt encloses a letter from Barber, a retired army major, asking for the sort of post Roosevelt describes.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-16
President Roosevelt encloses a letter on behalf of Edward S. Fowler. If there is a vacancy in Major John C. Tweedale’s place, Captain Henry A. Barber should be promoted and retired. Then Fowler can be appointed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-11
President Roosevelt personally knows Captain Henry A. Barber and supports Barber’s request to be promoted to major and retired due to an injured leg. He asks Secretary of War Taft to examine the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-01
Granville Fortescue has spoken with Secretary of War William H. Taft and Governor Charles E. Magoon about the possibility of a few Americans becoming special inspectors with the Armed Forces of Cuba. Taft supported the idea, but Magoon thought it would be bad policy. Fortescue still thinks that it would be wise, as there are rumors of an upcoming reorganization of the Cuban Military, and appeals directly to President Roosevelt. He suggests Henry A. Barber and himself as possible candidates, and argues for their qualifications and the usefulness of the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-15