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John W. Vrooman recounts his recent trip to upstate New York to William Loeb. Vrooman has heard that many want President Roosevelt to run for the Senate after his term ends, and asks Loeb if Admiral Goodrich’s retirement could be postponed.
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1907-02-18
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1905-08-04
Peirce, Herbert H. D. (Herbert Henry Davis), 1849-1916
Barnes, Benjamin F., 1868-1909
2025-07-31
President Roosevelt expresses his regret at not being able to attend a dinner honoring Rear Admiral Joseph Bullock Coghlan.
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1906-11-29
President Roosevelt wishes he could attend the dinner for General Albert Leopold Mills who “is the type of American officer of whom the…people should be proud.”
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1906-08-28
Colonel Vrooman is sorry that William Loeb will not be able to attend General Albert Leopold Mills’s dinner. Vrooman writes about a variety of other social engagements with the Union League and other friends, and reports that Admiral Dewey spoke highly of Admiral Joseph Bullock Coghlan. In terms of politics, which he discusses “unofficially and confidentially,” Vrooman notes that he has “never seen a more chaotic condition of affairs” in New York State. Republicans must work hard to succeed because it is vital that they should win in New York this year. Vrooman feels that Senators from New York State are not adequately representing residents but rather “private interests are being placed above party and public good.” President Roosevelt is wise to make no suggestions regarding state matters, but Vrooman hopes Roosevelt’s friends will actively protect the interests of the people. In a postscript, Vrooman adds his sincere thanks for Loeb’s kindness to him when he was ill.
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1906-08-24
Charles D. Sigsbee has ordered an investigation into the report that a Colombian gunboat has arrived in the Gulf of Darien. The government of Panama had intended to withdraw troops from Pacific outposts, believing the danger of invasion had passed, but they will remain alert until further assurance is received.
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1904-03-26
Charles D. Sigsbee reports on the investigation into Colombia having sent a gunboat into the Gulf of Darien. He believes the Colombians’ purpose was not aggression toward Panama but to transport troops to control their own state of Cauca. Sigsbee also describes a strategy for protection of Panama from any possible future aggression by Colombia. Sigsbee encloses a letter from the United States Consulate in Colón.
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1904-03-26
Commander Phelps reports on the status of the ships in the Pacific Squadron that are still near Panama. Phelps heard of some conflicts near the border but Colombia has announced that it will not go to war with Panama.
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1904-03-14
Secretary of the Navy Moody encloses a telegram and reply from Admiral Joseph Bullock Coghlan showing the “satisfactory state of affairs at the Isthmus.”
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1904-03-09
Commander Phelps reports on the location and status of the American vessels of the Pacific Squadron at or near the Republic of Panama.
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1904-03-07
Admiral Glass submits a report on his command and recent Isthmian affairs. The general situation remains the same and “all is quiet” in Panama. There is political unrest in Colombia and an invasion of Panama does not seem imminent. The Panamanians are fortifying the Darien area. Glass closes with status reports on the ships under his command and intelligence on the movements of the Colombian gunboat Bogota.
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1904-02-01
Rear Admiral Glass reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody that he has relayed Moody’s questions to Joseph Bullock Coghlan. Glass thinks an attack via Titumati is possible. Panama is well covered by scouts.
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1904-01-30
Acting Secretary of the Navy Taylor encloses three dispatches from Rear Admiral Coghlan and one from Rear Admiral Glass concerning military operations in Panama to President Roosevelt.
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1904-01-23
Rear Admiral Glass reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody on the location of U.S. Navy ships, and the location and strength of Panamanian forces. Glass also reports that the Colombians have won the support of the majority of the Native peoples on the Northeast coast of Panama, and then lays out how Colombian forces could use them to mount an attack. Glass reports that Colombian troops have occupied St. Andres and Providence islands, that provisions there are running low, and that the inhabitants are panic-stricken. Glass encloses two provisional maps of Panama from the canal zone eastward.
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1904-01-18
Secretary of the Navy Moody orders Admiral Glass that defensive action against possible hostile operations in Panama should be confined to the vicinity of the railroads, to protect effective transit of the Isthmus. The message is labeled “Secret and Confidential.”
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1904-01-13
Rear Admiral Glass acknowledges receipt of orders from Secretary of the Navy Moody and has sent them on to Rear Admiral Joseph Bullock Coghlan.
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1904-01-14
Rear Admiral Glass informs Secretary of the Navy Moody that Real Admiral Coghlan is at Bocas del Toro.
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1904-01-12
Rear Admiral Glass informs Secretary of the Navy Moody that he is sending a tracing of a map prepared by a lieutenant. Glass points out the non-existence of roads, and states the rivers are the main methods of communication and the only way for Colombia to get forces into the region. Glass then details the three routes the Colombian army will have to use to attack Panama. Glass then discusses the advantages of using particular harbors as bases for their ships. Finally, Glass reports that the San Linus and Andres de Providencia islands have been occupied by the Colombians.
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1904-01-11
Admiral Glass received a report that Colombian forces occupying Providence and San Andres were short of provisions and sent a party to Bocas del Toro that caused a panic. Admiral Coghlan has been directed to send a vessel to preserve order, prevent delivery of provisions, and verify if the island is claimed by Panama.
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1904-01-11
Secretary of the Navy Moody orders Rear Admiral Henry Glass to withdraw from Yaviza and avoid all hostile demonstrations. Moody also advises that Colombian scouts are moving westward through the northeast of Panama.
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1904-01-08