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President Roosevelt thanks General Grant for his letter, which contained the information he needed. Roosevelt will do everything he can to make progress with Congress, and notes that General John C. Bates is enthusiastic to have the plan for the army adopted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-27
President Roosevelt tells George Otto Trevelyan how much he liked his letter and book. Roosevelt is especially keen about Trevelyan’s description of a “Greek War” in modern terms, and even agrees with his “carefully guarded statement” about wanting to live in Ancient Greece. Roosevelt also discusses the Civil War connections on his personal staff.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-07
President Roosevelt hopes that his nephew William Sheffield Cowles continues to improve, and he looks forward to seeing his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles on the 30th. He believes that both John C. Bates and Henry Clark Corbin will be promoted to lieutenant general.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-14
President Roosevelt will not permit communications with Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Curtis Guild about the lies alleged by the Boston Herald. Roosevelt has barred the paper from the White House, and thinks the action suggested by Guild would be foolish. He suggests that instead of being nervous about the matter, it would be wise for Guild to point out that the majority across both parties are passing the amendment, and that it is an outrage for General Nelson Appleton Miles to act as he currently is.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-02
President Roosevelt sends his “hearty greetings” to the Society of the Army of Santiago de Cuba and their guest, General Bates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-04-25
President Roosevelt discusses the potential promotions of Major Generals John C. Bates and Henry Clark Corbin.
1905-09-14
General James Franklin Bell and General William Crozier are the most likely officers to be named Chief of Staff and promoted to major general.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-30
Daniel Edgar Sickles supports George E. Randolph for appointment to postmastership in Colorado.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-05