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Theodore Roosevelt hopes Representative Arthur L. Bates gets in touch so he can provide his view of Captain Peary in a manner that will be useful.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-07
President Roosevelt thanks Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte for the letter, and asks him to write to Commander Edward M. Peters of the New Jersey Naval Militia to pass along Roosevelt’s commendation. Roosevelt comments on the pending construction of a battleship, and is exasperated at Representative Theodore E. Burton’s resistance to the expansion of the navy, believing that it is a danger to the country. He suggests, regarding an upcoming naval review, that the members of the congressional naval affairs committees be invited to attend. In a postscript, Roosevelt shares several issues he talked about with Admiral Robley D. Evans, including a change in where he will view some naval target practice.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-20
Robert E. Peary informs Theodore Roosevelt that the Committee on Naval Affairs unanimously reported a bill promoting him to Rear Admiral on the retired list with the thanks of Congress. The bill will next be presented in the House of Representatives. He expects Representatives R. B. Macon and Ernest W. Roberts to fight the matter. Roosevelt could “render invaluable assistance” by asking his friends in Congress to vote for the bill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-18
Representative Arthur L. Bates told Robert E. Peary he was going to write Theodore Roosevelt about congressional recognition for Peary’s discovery of the North Pole. Bates suggested Peary write Roosevelt since he referenced him in his eulogy of aviator Arch Hoxsey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-05