Crowder, E. H. (Enoch Herbert), 1859-1932

President Roosevelt sends Secretary of State Root a letter from Charles E. Magoon, the occupational governor of Cuba. Secretary of War William H. Taft has also seen it. Roosevelt’s assessment is that Magoon would be the best man to be minister of Cuba during the occupation, and that nothing else can be done until the Cubans elect a president. Magoon has made it clear that the troops should leave Cuba on the 1st of February.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Thomas Henry Barry, the superintendent of West Point, provides Assemblyman Cuvillier with feedback and information about the bill he introduced that would limit the sale of alcohol near the academy. The consensus is that the bill as written is best, but as a last resort, it could be amended to apply only to cadets. This is an official copy that was provided to Theodore Roosevelt by Barry.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-13

Creator(s)

Barry, Thomas Henry, 1855-1919

Per President Roosevelt’s request, Charles E. Magoon, the occupation governor of Cuba, provides his assessment of the current political, economic, and social situation in Cuba. He advises Roosevelt of the feasibility of withdrawing from Cuba and dissolving the provisional government and installing Cuban officials. Several measures should be taken to ensure the stability of a new Cuban government, including solidifying economic relations with Cuba, installing several American advisers to assist in the administration of the state, and getting Cuban “non-politicos” involved in politics.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-16

Creator(s)

Magoon, Charles E. (Charles Edward), 1861-1920

Secretary of War Taft acknowledges receipt of the letter from President Roosevelt and regrets that the department has been remiss in the examination of salaried employees. He has prepared a preliminary examination for salaried people, and has asked the opinion of a judge. Once he receives a reply he will contact Roosevelt again.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-02

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

This document compiles research regarding the foundation and present condition, including value and ownership, of four Catholic organizations in Manila, which Secretary of War Taft discussed in an address at the University of Notre Dame.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-27

Creator(s)

Unknown

Major Beach sends William Loeb a military cablegram to deliver to President Roosevelt pertaining to battles in the Russo-Japanese war. The cablegram was received from E. H. Crowder, who is with the Japanese Army, via Lieutenant-Colonel Oliver E. Wood, who is stationed in Tokyo.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-19

Creator(s)

Beach, William D. (William Dorrance), 1856-1932

Theodore Roosevelt speaks on the nature of conscientious objectors during World War I. He says that the majority of objectors are either lazy or pro-German and gives arguments for why religious groups like the Society of Friends should participate in the war. He says that true objectors can still serve in other capacities. He calls for more representation of working men and farmers in Washington and for universal military service.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-09-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Printed copy of Theodore Roosevelt’s speech in Minneapolis released to newspapers. Roosevelt speaks on the nature of conscientious objectors during World War I. He says that the majority of objectors are either lazy or pro-German and gives arguments for why religious groups like the Society of Friends should participate in the war. He says that true objectors can still serve in other capacities. He calls for more representation of working men and farmers in Washington and for universal military service.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1917-09-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

General Young encloses Colonel Crowder’s report for President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-14

Creator(s)

Young, S. B. M. (Samuel Baldwin Marks), 1840-1924