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President Roosevelt wishes to see President of Harvard Eliot to talk over the “many interesting points” raised in his letter. He discusses General Leonard Wood’s leadership during the Spanish American War, currents attempts to avoid intervention and occupation in Cuba, the conceit of educated men, and dealing with the “negro problem.”
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1906-09-28
Major General Thomas H. Barry endorses Frank Maximilan Steinhart to Governor Charles E. Magoon. Barry says that in all of his interactions with Steinhart, Steinhart was intelligent, tactful, and exercised good judgement. Barry has full confidence in Steinhart, and urges Magoon to confer with him whenever necessary.
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1908-06-24
Puerto Rico Governor Post tells President Roosevelt that he is having a dinner for men who have previously served in Puerto Rico. He would like Roosevelt to join, and to let Governor Beekman Winthrop know.
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1908-04-06
This exhaustively illustrated account of the Spanish-American war seeks to present the official history of the war according to the United States War Records Office. It encompasses the events leading up to the war, the war itself, as well as its resolution and aftermath. While it mentions the various engagements taking place during the war, most of the focus is on Cuba and the action of the United States Navy and Army in fighting Spanish forces there in support of Cuban rebels. It additionally includes general information on the theaters of war, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines.
1900
General Wood addresses the controversy over his having accepted a gift from the Jai Alai Company while he was serving as Military Governor of Cuba. He also discusses the financial accountability of Cuba when he was Military Governor.
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1904-01-06
Secretary of War Root discusses the allegations against General Leonard Wood. Root explains Wood’s situation in Cuba, including elements of Cuban culture, and his own deliberations regarding Wood’s actions. He also quotes telegrams sent by Cuban citizens in support of Wood and American leadership.
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1903-12-19
Ray Stannard Baker discusses the publication of James Edward Runcie’s article in the North American Review. Baker describes his involvement with the article’s publication and defends General Leonard Wood against claims made by General John Rutter Brooke and by Runcie.
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1903-11-22
Ray Stannard Baker writes to General Wood regarding an article that ran in The Sun. The article published claims made by Major James Edward Runcie that Wood threatened General John Rutter Brooke. Baker relays that he wrote President Roosevelt on the matter and offers to make a statement before the Senate Committee in defense of Wood.
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1903-11-22
Partial newspaper article pointing out that Generals Wesley Merritt, John Rutter Brooke, and Elwell Stephen Otis received eulogistic orders upon their retirement, against army regulations. General Nelson Appleton Miles did not receive similar orders and the War Department’s explanation is that Merritt, Brooke, and Otis retired from “immediate active service in the field.”
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1903-08
John A. Sleicher writes to President Roosevelt to seek clarification on the facts of the issue of General Nelson Appleton Miles and the retirement of General John Rutter Brooke. Sleicher also encloses clippings.
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1903-08-20
The next scheduled retirements are Generals Elwell Stephen Otis and John Rutter Brooke.
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1901-04
Senator Lodge tells Governor Roosevelt that Roosevelt overrates Lodge’s actions. If the positions were reversed, Lodge is certain that Roosevelt would do even more for him. He is also sure that when Roosevelt is president one day he will return the favor by helping Lodge. Lodge comments on aspects of New York politics, and addresses a recent change in the War Department to which Roosevelt contributed, with the previous Secretary of War R. A. Alger being replaced by Elihu Root. The situation in Cuba makes Lodge unhappy, and he wishes that President McKinley would replace General Brooke. Additionally, while McKinley may be correct about General Otis, the general impression is that he is a failure. Lodge wishes that General Wood was in charge in Cuba. He also predicts that Frederick Funston will be a good ally in the future.
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1899-08-10