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Browne, Herbert J. (Herbert Janvrin), 1861-1936

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Luke E. Wright

President Roosevelt has received Secretary of War Wright’s letter and Mr. Brown’s report on the Brownsville Affair. Roosevelt concurs with Wright that this report does not need to be sent to Congress. Roosevelt observes that the report uses the testimony of “the colored men themselves” to establish that it was “colored soldiers” who were responsible for the shootings. In particular, the report’s findings make it clear to Roosevelt that Mingo Sanders should not be reinstated. This material will be made available to the board making decisions about reinstatement if the Senate legislation on the matter passes, and to the president if the board approves any reinstatements.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-07

Letter from George B. Davis to William Loeb

Judge Advocate General of the Army George B. Davis returns the original report from Secretary of War William H. Taft on the matter of employing Herbert J. Browne and William Gibboney Baldwin to investigate the Brownsville incident. A copy of the report has been submitted to the Senate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-04

Memorandum from George B. Davis to James Franklin Bell

Judge-Advocate General Davis sends Army Chief of Staff Bell a memorandum stating that his opinion regarding the proposition made by William Gibboney Baldwin and Herbert J. Browne was given orally to then-Secretary of War William H. Taft. In order for President Roosevelt to obtain some information necessary for him to provide to the Senate, he had to employ Browne and Baldwin, which Davis believed was provided for in an act of Congress setting aside an “emergency fund to meet unforeseen contingencies.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-17

Memorandum of conversation with Senator Foraker

John Callan O’Laughlin records a conversation he had with Senator Joseph Benson Foraker regarding President Roosevelt and the investigation into the Brownsville affair. Foraker had proposed an amendment establishing a commission to reinstate some of the officers dismissed, but O’Laughlin believes that such an amendment is seen as criticizing Roosevelt, and that he will resist it, even if he would be amenable to the idea otherwise. Foraker gave the impression to O’Laughlin that he is willing to make concessions to come to an agreement quickly.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-15

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

William H. Taft had thought that he had figured out an issue pertaining to Ohio, but now realizes that any move he makes will leave some faction discontented with him. Arthur I. Vorys is upset at Frank H. Hitchcock being made Chairman of Taft’s campaign. Taft has been in contact with many people, asking them to come visit him in order to discuss strategy. He has also been golfing and working on a draft of his acceptance speech, which he plans to submit to President Roosevelt for advice before he actually gives it. Taft also briefly remarks on an ongoing investigation into the Brownsville incident.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-04

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

If a bill by Senator Frances E. Warren regarding the Brownsville affair passes, President Roosevelt will need to “make every effort possible” to identify the men who actually did the shooting. To that end, Secretary of War Taft has spoken with William Gibboney Baldwin and Herbert J. Browne, who will investigate the issue for thirty days in an attempt to find out more information.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-16

Memorandum on the Brownsville affair

Herbert J. Browne and William Gibboney Baldwin are investigating the Brownsville, Texas, affair to find out the names of the perpetrators. They will receive $5,000 for their work. The articles of agreement prepared by Secretary of War William H. Taft were endorsed by President Roosevelt, with instructions to draw the funds under the Deficiency Act of 1899.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-16

Letter from Francis E. Leupp to William Loeb

Herbert J. Browne, an agent involved in the Brownsville Affair, has had a number of professional engagements and cannot visit President Roosevelt at the White House until Wednesday. Francis E. Leupp summarizes some of the information Browne has. He may have evidence that the attack was planned in advance. Leupp also hopes Secretary of War William H. Taft has “the right sort of an answer” for labor.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-23

Memorandum from George B. Davis to James Franklin Bell

Judge-Advocate General Davis informs Army Chief of Staff Bell that the War Department has received a Senate resolution asking for information on the employment of detectives and the authority granted to them. Davis states that the investigation of Herbert J. Browne and William Gibboney Baldwin into the Brownsville Affair was satisfactory. Gilchrist Stewart spoke with President Roosevelt about the Brownsville Affair, and is satisfied that the shooting occurred as reported, and Browne is going to speak with Stewart to see what information he has on the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-17