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Benét, S. V. (Stephen Vincent), 1827-1895

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles S. Smith

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles S. Smith

President Roosevelt sends General Smith a copy of a letter he received from Chief of Ordnance William Crozier applauding the appointment of Smith to brigadier general before his retirement. In the letter Crozier details Smith’s triumphs, including the widespread adoption of the built-up forged steel cannon gun and revitalizing coastal defenses in the United States. Roosevelt appreciates Smith’s service to the country, as this efforts advanced the development of seacoast defenses in the United States.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-04

Letter from William Crozier to Henry Clark Corbin

Letter from William Crozier to Henry Clark Corbin

General Crozier, chief of the Army Ordnance Department, presents General Corbin with a letter of recommendation for promoting Colonel Charles S. Smith to brigadier general. Crozier details Smith’s career and accomplishments as an ordnance officer, particularly in establishing the armament of the coast defenses.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1907-08-15