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President Roosevelt found Lieutenant Robichon to be disgusting and was gratified to dismiss him from the army.
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1904-01-25
President Roosevelt requests a report on the cases of Lieutenants Baker, True, and Crockett. Baker received a heavier sentence and Roosevelt would like to know why. Lieutenant (Granville) Roland Fortescue has requested to be stationed in Washington, D.C., next winter. President Roosevelt supports his request as long as it is “fair and just” to Fortescue and all other officers.
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1903-08-06
The mail carrier of the USS Mayflower has committed an offense and appealed to President and Edith Roosevelt for help. Roosevelt hopes that he can be punished in some way less than dismissal and asks Albert Gleaves to explain the case in full.
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1903-06-17
President Roosevelt does not believe that any further action is required in the Dickey case.
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1903-06-06
President Roosevelt was not surprised at Secretary Root’s conclusions in Robert Lee Howze’s case, and the court of inquiry has been directed to take up Major Hunter’s action.
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1903-06-09
President Roosevelt will speak with Representative J. W. Babcock about the campaign book. Roosevelt asks if Jacob Gould Schurman noticed that the court-martial against General Smith has made Smith a hero in some areas, especially with the “Philippine army people.” There were several attacks against Roosevelt at the reunion of the National Society of the Army of the Philippines.
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1902-08-18
After reviewing the case against Lieutenant Arnold, President Roosevelt does not believe that there is grounds for a court-martial but Arnold merits severe censure. There has been accusations that Arnold’s men committed torture in the Philippines.
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1902-07-10
Mrs. Day visited President Roosevelt with the hopes of influencing him towards promoting her husband, Colonel Day. Roosevelt never promised a promotion and, after looking at the matter, discovered that a variety of factors, most notably Day’s abilities and record as an officer, make his promotion undesirable.
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1902-06-28
President Roosevelt would like to know why Sergeant Edwards has not been tried by court martial for cruelty in the Philippines.
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1902-06-20
President Roosevelt has heard that there was no court martial or court of inquiry regarding Colonel Day “in the supposed drunkenness case.” He asks Secretary of War Root to look into this.
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1902-06-23
President Roosevelt has seen an interview of Major Waller and wants Waller to be ordered to keep quiet. Roosevelt also asks how Waller’s court martial is proceeding.
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1902-06-13
President Roosevelt has received a request from Captain F. P. Fremont to prosecute Benjamin Boyd, formerly of the United States Army, for perjury in a military court at Manila. Roosevelt asks for Secretary Root’s opinion of the propriety of the case.
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1902-05-27
President Roosevelt would like a recommendation from the Academic Board regarding the Gould case. Roosevelt believes that Gould can be a credit to the service.
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1902-03-29
President Roosevelt is frustrated with the controversy involving General Miles and Admiral Schley. He believes that individuals involved on both sides have behaved poorly, but especially the people who support Schley. They simply will not listen to reason. Roosevelt feels that instead of court-martialing several men an “effort was made to make things pleasant for everybody.” No good has come of the situation.
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1901-12-31
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks Francis T. Bowles to keep him fully informed on Dry Dock No. 3. Any information Bowles shares will be kept confidential and will not be used against any officer. Roosevelt has declined the requested courts of inquiry against Bowles.
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1897-09-10
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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1897-09-10
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt enjoyed hearing from A. Oakey Hall. He already met with Bartlett and is getting a report on his case. It is difficult for Roosevelt to interfere in disciplinary matters as he has no power. Likewise, he and Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long do not like to interfere with the Commandant except in extreme cases. However, Roosevelt will look into the matter.
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1897-09-11
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt appreciates French Ensor Chadwick’s letter. He will try to visit the New York Naval Shipyard shortly but does not think there is much to do. The change in command at the shipyard was certain “to produce hard feeling and bitterness.” Roosevelt disavows Chadwick’s statement of “if the present arrangement stands.” Unless Francis T. Bowles does badly, there will not be another change, and Roosevelt will not return to the previous arrangement. Roosevelt does not want to grant a court of inquiry as he doubts any good will come of it.
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1897-09-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs William S. Cowles that he cannot help with the Dillingham matter. Everyone he spoke to about it agrees that a court martial is likely. Roosevelt will help if possible but cannot ask for a favor that will interfere with disciplinary actions. He sends his love to his sister, Anna Roosevelt Cowles.
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1897-05-01
Herbert J. Browne sends Theodore Roosevelt Charles Roscoe Howland’s address to the court of inquiry in the Brownsville investigation, which summarizes the case and sustains Roosevelt’s initial position. After dedicating much time, Howland proved the gun was not in the arm’s chest. Browne reports, “the conspiracy is now fully, absolutely and legally proven and the case is closed.” He thanks Roosevelt for the suggestion to Governor of the Panama Canal Zone Charles E. Magoon.
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1911-04-26