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President Roosevelt expects Homer Davenport and his son to come for lunch along with Luther Daniels Bradley, Charles I. DeBevoise, and George Bell on August 28.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-14
President Roosevelt thanks Sherrard Coleman for his nice letter. He tells Coleman that he has felt “intense indignation” at the behavior of Senators Joseph Benson Foraker and Benjamin R. Tillman over the matter in question; they have humiliated themselves by doing “grave damage to the discipline of the army” and have caused “mischief” regarding race relations. He will take up the final matter in Coleman’s letter with General George Bell.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-22
President Roosevelt thought the letter Fitzhugh Lee sent to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt was very interesting. He is pleased that the French officers are accepting Lee, and believes it is because of Lee’s willingness to work hard and do his duty. Roosevelt comments on a recent hike in Rock Creek Park he took with a number of Generals, and sends Lee some amusing pictures that were drawn afterwards of it. The Roosevelt family had a pleasant Christmas.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-26
President Roosevelt believes that Albert L. Key’s main objections to his plan for the administration of the Navy stems from the fact that officers eligible for positions are too old. Roosevelt would like to promote younger men to higher grades in the Navy, but his experience attempting this in the Army has made it clear that he cannot successfully do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-10
President Roosevelt directs Attorney General Bonaparte to communicate with the War Department regarding the question of having a United States Marshal inspect some messages. If the Marshal needs soldiers, Roosevelt says, they will use them, but it would be better to have a definite statement regarding whether they are needed or not. Roosevelt thinks that having civil authorities patrol the line and only resorting to soldiers in the case of a mob would be preferable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-10
President Roosevelt disputes Philip Battell Stewart’s view of the New Mexico Governor Herbert J. Hagerman controversy. Roosevelt informs Stewart that Hagerman answered the charges and did not dispute Alford Warriner Cooley’s report. Roosevelt notes that he is having United States District Attorney William H. H. Llewellyn investigated. He discusses the background and support for Captain George Curry to replace Hagerman as governor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-11
Dan T. Moore, Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt’s cousin, writes to President Roosevelt to wish him a merry Christmas and happy New Year, and to update him on recent events. Moore’s wife, Luvie Jones Butler Moore, has recently been ill, but has seen doctors in Germany and seems to be recovering now. Moore was pleased to hear that President-elect William H. Taft had won the election, although he regrets that Roosevelt did not run himself. Moore has been enjoying his time studying with the German army, and hopes to be able to extend his time abroad in order to attend an artillery shooting school. If it is convenient, he would like to receive a copy of Roosevelt’s message to Congress, and comments on several sections of it that he has already heard about, including sections addressing promotions in the military. Moore will be having his son, Dan T. Moore, Jr., baptized while they are in Geneva, and asks if Roosevelt would want to be the godfather.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-26
While General Wood believes that the conversation he had with President Roosevelt was personal, he understands General Elliott’s interest in the subject matter, and clarifies the situation for him. Roosevelt did not ask Wood to use his influence to have the Marine Corps merged into the Army, but asked him to prepare his views on the matter should the opportunity arise. Roosevelt favors such a merger, as does Wood. Wood spoke with Colonel Frank L. Denny and Lieutenant Colonel Charles Laurie McCawley to get their opinions on the subject if such a transfer were going to happen, and Wood presented only his personal views on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-11-26
Knowing the Yellowstone stagecoach robberies will be highly publicized, Superintendent of Yellowstone National Park S. B. M. Young wants President Roosevelt to hear the details from him. Young enumerates the events preceding and following the robberies, including the park’s soldiers’ failure to respond. Young cannot remain superintendent where his authority is ignored, and he is powerless to enforce rules. He fears for the park’s welfare if it is continued to be used as a military reservation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-07
William H. Taft introduces John Donovan, president of the Army Tournament Association, to President Roosevelt. Taft explains that he cannot attend the tournament Donovan is organizing because he must stay in Ohio but encourages Roosevelt to attend as Commander-in-Chief.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-12
As part of an inspection tour of military camps in the Midwest, General John J. Pershing visits Camp Grant in Rockford, Illinois, on January 5, 1920. Opening scene of Pershing standing with General George Bell, commander of the 6th Division’s Provisional Regiment stationed at Camp Grant. A train with members of Bell’s staff unloads in the background. A long shot of Pershing, with an unidentified man to his left, and Robert Rew, mayor of Rockford, posing outside the Hotel Nelson after attending a luncheon in Pershing’s honor. The mayor is carrying a saddle and bridle which were presented to Pershing by the citizens of Rockford. Views of the 6th Division in formation; long shot of Pershing, Bell, and possibly Regiment-Colonel Mathias Crowley walking toward the camera through lines of soldiers. Views of tractors pulling a cannon along the snow covered streets. The last scene is of Pershing and a man who may be Crowley standing in a flag-draped reviewing stand as Pershing delivers a speech.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1920-01-05
President Roosevelt thanks General Sickles for his letter and mentions that he was especially pleased with what was said about Major General Leonard Wood. Roosevelt states that Wood and Major General George Bell Jr. “are the two best general officers we have,” except for Lieutenant General Adna Romanza Chaffee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-12