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Secretary of the Navy Long explains why Lieutenant Albert L. Key is being denied his request to be assigned to a ship surveying the coast of Cuba. Key will instead be assigned to a ship headed for the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-20
Admiral Crowninshield is opposing Lieutenant Key’s posting and General Wood wants to ensure that Lieutenant Key receives command of Restless. Restless is scheduled to survey the coast of Cuba, close to where Wood is stationed. Lieutenant Key is General Wood’s brother-in-law and Wood’s wife was looking forward to seeing her sister.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-13
A record of American boats entered in the German-American races. The list includes the name of the boat, the name of the designer, and the name of the owner for each vessel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-07-27
Secretary of the Navy Long returns the letter from Mr. Machen regarding Admiral A. S. Crowninshield. Long believes that those making complaints about Crowninshield should specify the issues so that action can be taken.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-04
Secretary of the Navy Long returns the letter from Mr. Agnus which accuses Admiral A. S. Crowninshield of doing an injustice towards Admiral Winfield Scott Schley. If Schley would specify charges against Crowninshield, an investigation could be started.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-31
Felix Agnus recommends that Admiral Schley command the American fleet at the coronation of King Edward VII. He argues that appointing Admiral Crowninshield would be insulting as Crowninshield is responsible for starting the controversy around Schley’s brave service during the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-26
E. C. Machen decries President Roosevelt’s choice of Admiral Crowninshield to attend the coronation of King Edward VII of Great Britain. He strongly recommends that Admiral Schley represent the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-27