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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry

President Roosevelt is puzzled by the case of Robert H. Osborn, a naval lieutenant. While it appears that Osborn is not able or willing to keep up with his debts, and the board feels that he is morally unfit for the position, Roosevelt also knows that Osborn was injured in the line of duty and served well. He asks Secretary of the Navy Newberry if it would be possible to make an arrangement for Osborn to be retired, rather than dismissed, providing that his debts are paid beforehand.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Davis Long

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Davis Long

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt shares with Secretary of the Navy Long that many are frantic about Francis T. Bowles being put in charge. There is a call for a court of inquiry which Roosevelt finds pointless and will not grant unless Long directs him to. He enjoyed and profited from his time with the squadron and will write a full report later. Roosevelt recently talked to John A. Howell about the Armor Board, which is a more expensive task than Congress thinks. He comments on several other matters.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919