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President Roosevelt is confident in Admiral Bowles’s decision to support the Holland submarine company responsible for building submarines for the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-22
President Roosevelt encloses a memorandum from Admiral Francis T. Bowles regarding naval tonnage and offensive power. Roosevelt has discussed the matter with Bowles, Admiral H. C. Taylor, and Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-25
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt is glad that Secretary of the Navy Long favors the Armor Board going south. He tried to explain the situation to the constituents of certain congressmen and outlines a plan to prevent rumors about the Board discriminating against the South. Roosevelt discusses his decisions regarding the USS Newport. In a postscript, Roosevelt expresses the difficulty between not wanting to bother Long with matters he can attend to while not making it appear that he is arrogating power to decide questions he should not.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-18
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to Representative Reed that due to the difficulty in getting labor, the USS Newport was sent to Boston, Massachusetts, on the recommendation of the Bureau of Navigation. Two delays had already been granted. However, the ship was sent to Boston to ensure it was ready by November 7 and to prevent additional expenses.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-20
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt agrees with French Ensor Chadwick concerning timber and concrete docks. He believes Francis T. Bowles will put Dock No. 3 in the best condition possible, but it is unreasonable to guarantee safety since it is made of timber. Roosevelt thinks naval engineer Aniceto García Menocal y Martín and some other engineers can prevent any outside criticism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-21
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt appreciates French Ensor Chadwick’s letter. He will try to visit the New York Naval Shipyard shortly but does not think there is much to do. The change in command at the shipyard was certain “to produce hard feeling and bitterness.” Roosevelt disavows Chadwick’s statement of “if the present arrangement stands.” Unless Francis T. Bowles does badly, there will not be another change, and Roosevelt will not return to the previous arrangement. Roosevelt does not want to grant a court of inquiry as he doubts any good will come of it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-13
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-15
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Weaver, W. D. (William Dixon), 1857-1919
English
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-08-31
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs Secretary of the Navy Long that he issued the order to Francis T. Bowles and will think over the proposition to abolish the Yards and Docks by merging it with the Bureau of Construction and Repair. He discusses his initial thoughts that the plan is undesirable and comments on the question of dry docks and the matter of torpedo boats. Roosevelt believes sending French Ensor Chadwick to England to learn about naval administration would be beneficial. He will be with the squadron next week.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-04
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt updates Secretary of the Navy Long on several issues. He agrees with Long about the Bureau of Yards and Docks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-06
Anna Roosevelt Cowles enjoyed her recent visit. She encloses two items: a letter from an acquaintance who wanted to be sure it reached the President personally, and a newspaper clipping of Deputy Estournelles de Constant’s remarks at the American-French banquet. Cowles received a letter from Elisabeth Mills Reid regarding her husband’s service as special envoy for the United States at the coronation of King Edward. Cowles hopes the President will have the Reids to lunch soon. She also expresses interest in what Secretary of the Navy Moody will decide regarding work to be done by Admirals Bradford, O’Neil, and Bowles.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-28