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Secretary of War Root encloses a copy of a proposed bill to create the office of Military Secretary in the War Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-07
General James Franklin Bell and General William Crozier are the most likely officers to be named Chief of Staff and promoted to major general.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-30
Thomas St. John Gaffney, recently returned from England, writes to William Loeb to express his support for President Roosevelt’s handling of the “Lipton matter” and his frustration of the efforts made to appease Sir Thomas Lipton’s supposedly slighted honor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-14
George B. Davis writes to Theodore Roosevelt regarding the character and recommendation of General Corbin for appointment to a military position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-12
Judge Advocate General Davis provides a statement regarding the assignment of Major General Corbin to a military command and analyzes the respective powers of the president and the Congress regarding military appointments and command.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-12
Secretary of War Root encloses letters from Secretary of State John Hay, Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson, John William Griggs, and Mr. Smith that convey their appreciation for General Henry Clark Corbin’s work during the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-17
With the reorganization of the Army staff and the retirement of the Adjutant General, John William Griggs extols the character and virtues of General Corbin.
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1903-08-10
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson writes to Secretary of War Root to commend General Corbin’s hard work for President McKinley and during the Spanish-American War.
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1903-08-14
Charles Emory Smith writes to Secretary of War Root regarding the service of General Corbin during the Spanish-American War. Smith writes of changes within the organizational structure of the army.
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1903-08-12
Newspaper reporter Duncan Curry writes to Roosevelt to respectfully express his feelings of uneasiness regarding how Major General Henry Corbin communicated a personal invitation from the President to Sir Thomas Lipton.
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1903-06-26
John Hay wishes to express his appreciation of the services of General Corbin especially during the Spanish War.
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1903-06-23
David Rowland Francis, president of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, is in the process of inviting European royalty to the exposition and acquiring their acceptance. Royalty will also need to be entertained and Francis hopes that Congress can commit to a provision for entertainment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-20
King Edward VII was pleased to make the acquaintance of the American generals; Henry Clark Corbin, S. B. M. Young, and Leonard Wood.
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1902-10-14
White House telegrapher Benjamin F. Montgomery forwards a telegram from Acting Secretary of War William Cary Sanger to President Roosevelt, regarding a request from General Nelson Appleton Miles for permission to travel to the Philippines. Roosevelt had first denied such permission, but later, on consultation with Henry Clark Corbin, granted it. Sanger subsequently became aware that Secretary of War Elihu Root had let it be known that he opposes granting permission. Miles has been notified that a final decision will be held until further notice. Sanger awaits the direction of Root and Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-25
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge and General Henry Clark Corbin both believe that a letter approved by President Roosevelt should be made public. There is no indication what the letter contains.
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1902-04-22
Russell B. Harrison is strongly against the appointment of Colonel Walker to the post of Pension Commissioner, saying that he is viewed as a perpetual seeker of office. He believes that Walker would bring discredit to the Roosevelt administration like Corporal Tanner did to the Benjamin Harrison administration. Harrison believes that the business interests believe that too many pensions are being passed for old soldiers. He also has a low opinion of the War Department and believes new personnel are required. He believes the War Department needs a “Roosevelt Man” unattached to the McKinley administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-11
General Bell had previously informed General Corbin that he would be willing to return to the United States and take command of the Leavenworth School. However, he has been ordered to Batangas and does not want to leave until his work is finished. He would like General Chaffee to represent the matter to the War Department and request that the Leavenworth assignment be postponed for at least one year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-18
Nine letters of recommendation for Thomas Henry Barry for promotion to the grade of Brigadier General and copies of three letters of commendation praising Barry’s service in the Spanish-American War.
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1902-01-16
General Corbin stated that General Merriam met with President Roosevelt on an unnamed subject.
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1901-10-10
General Kobbe has read Captain Kelly’s reports with much interest and will mention them to General MacArthur. Kobbe also compliments Kelly’s photographs and suggests copies be sent to General Corbin for the War Department collection.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-10-05