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Senator Proctor writes to President Roosevelt to clarify his opinion on the promotion of military officers. Proctor does not recommend appointments based on statehood or individual desires; rather, he recommends the best person for the position. Proctor believes that Eugene Frederick Ladd would be an excellent choice due to his service in Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-08
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to criticize President Woodrow Wilson for a lack of military preparedness and reports a Congressional investigation has shown Secretary of War Newton D. Baker’s inefficiency. Roosevelt says he continues to write and make speeches in an effort to spur Wilson into taking more action.
1918-01-14
Theodore Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about the lack of equipment at military training camps for which he blames President Woodrow Wilson and his administration. He says Ted and Archie Roosevelt have been praised for their work in the trenches and Ethel Roosevelt Derby is staying at the house.
1917-12-10
Theodore Roosevelt recommends Stephen C. Mills for the position of Brigadier-General. He informs Henry L. Stimson that Mills was an impressive soldier when they served together in the Spanish American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-15
Theodore Roosevelt sincerely regrets that he does not have time to accept Archibald Campbell’s invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-30
After hearing that the tropical climate of the Philippines has affected General Wood’s head wound, President Roosevelt has made arrangements that will allow Wood to travel to Europe to rest and recover after he has had command in the Philippines for two or three months. Roosevelt intends to carry out this plan unless Wood gives him satisfactory reasons, that he is willing to accept, as to why he should not do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-08
Johnson Hagood requests Theodore Roosevelt autograph the enclosed photograph. He sends clippings to remind Roosevelt who he is and lists the Chiefs of Staff he has served under as aid or assistant.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-17
In a memorandum requested by President Roosevelt, Secretary of War Taft outlines the reasons for the reversal of the Joint Board of the Army and Navy’s 1903 unanimous decision to construct a defensive naval base at Subic Bay in the Philippines. The decision was reversed in 1907 due in part to the emerging strength of Japan and the cooling of relations with Japan, and to the indefensibility of the area by land.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-14
General Wood tells President Roosevelt he has received his instructions regarding how to handle trouble with a foreign enemy near the Philippine Islands. He tells the president, however, there is not clear understanding between the Army and Navy as to what they need to do. Wood indicates he has recommended an increase in the Philippine garrison to make sure it is large enough to protect the important places from raids and updates Roosevelt on the topographical work in the Philippines. Wood spends the majority of the letter discussing the relative strength of the military on the island and what he believes is necessary to be able to defend Subic Bay. He urges the development of a local board of fortification. Wood concludes by encouraging the development of a large Pacific fleet and informs Roosevelt he sent a similar letter to the War Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-13
Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt that, based on his service record, Brigadier General William Penn Duvall should succeed Major General William Spencer McCaskey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-16
Leonard Wood writes to Theodore Roosevelt to tell him he has dispatched orders for the troops. Wood states he will inspect several posts tonight and turn over governorship of the Moro Province to General Tasker Howard Bliss.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-04-02
Herbert Parsons writes to William Loeb to arrange a meeting with President Roosevelt to discuss his trip to Southeast Asia with Secretary of War Taft and Alice Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-21
Senator Proctor disagrees with President Roosevelt about the selection of generals from among the ranking captains of the Army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-31
Senator Proctor continues to argue that Major Eugene Frederick Ladd was worthy of receiving “the first appointment,” and he encloses letters from several others to support his assessment of Ladd.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-06-02
Senator Proctor is concerned that none of the three Vermont officers he has recommended have been promoted. Proctor outlines the three cases: Colonel Miller, Colonel Stephen Perry Jocelyn, and Major Eugene Frederick Ladd, and asks Roosevelt to see things from his point of view. Proctor believes that his acquaintance with the army and his support of Elihu Root entitles him to “a little consideration.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-06
Cartoon shows a vulture “Comision Especial Ley Reciprocidad Nov. ’02” (Special Commission on Reciprocity, Nov. ’02) looming over a U.S. eagle lying on the ground wearing a tag “Recipocidad Anexionista” (Reciprocity, Annexation). On the left, Tasker Bliss, Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma, Cuban ambassador to the U.S. Gonzalo de Quesada and U.S. Minister to Cuba Herbert Goldsmith Squiers walk away. On the right Cuban politicians Arocha, Catá, Martinez, Ferrer, Mas, Sanguily and Perez lift their hats in celebration.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902 or 1903
Cartoon shows President Roosevelt extending a spear “Art. VIII” across the Atlantic to England, Germany and France while Tasker Howard Bliss extends a ribbon (?) “Art IV” to Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903
Cartoon shows a figure of Justice with two heads, those of Special Envoy to Cuba Tasker Howard Bliss and President of Cuba Tomás Estrada Palma. Justice holds a scale “Reciprocidad” (Reciprocity.) On the left are weights labeled “20%,” “5 years,” and “Art. VII prefertial.” On the right are weights labeled “20%,” “5 anos,” and “Art. VII preferencia,” “Articulo IV.” The weights refer to various provisions related to sugar tariffs in a proposed treaty between the United States and Cuba.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903
Cartoon shows a boar “Bliss-Palma Protocolo” being de-tusked by Cuban Secretary of State Manuel Sanguily and “Beet Remolacha.” The de-tusking tools they use are labeled “Art. VII” and “Art. IV” referring to portions of a proposed treaty between the United States and Cuba related to sugar.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903
Cartoon shows President Roosevelt looking through a telescope at a glowing cloud “Resolutions Nov. 28 1902 for a Cuban reciprocity law” while Tasker Howard Bliss places his hand over the lens of the telescope. Roosevelt wears a sword “Reciprocity” and has a rolled sheet of paper in his back pocket “Message, I hope soon to submit to the Senate a reciprocity treaty with Cuba.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902