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A. T. Mahan sends feedback to President Roosevelt on William Sowden Sims’ paper. Thayer also includes his opinions on what makes the most successful warship. Additionally, Thayer encloses a clipping and mentions that Blackwood this month will have an article on speed by Admiral Reginald Custance, and that Admiral Cyprian Bridge agrees with Custance.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-03
This report records a series of documents, primarily from Admiral W. L. Capps, Constructor of the Navy, answering recent criticisms about some naval vessels in the United States Navy. These criticisms centered on the height of the freeboard of the ships, their water-line armor distribution, and the ammunition hoists used, among other topics. The report contains a statement by Capps, a report of a relevant discussion by the British Royal Navy, a number of diagrams detailing armor distribution, and a record of hearings conducted by the House Committee on Naval Affairs. Capps refutes the criticism by correcting several misunderstandings about terminology, explaining the rationale behind some shipbuilding decisions, and mentioning that several issues have already been corrected in newer ships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-19
British Ambassador Durand asks whether President Roosevelt has time to meet with Admiral Cyprian Bridge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-27
Anna Roosevelt Cowles would like President Roosevelt to know that Admiral Bridge, former commander of the British Asiatic Squadron, is in town.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-27