Docks

A ship lies at a loading dock in Cuba or South America where they are shipping their revolutions, with scenery, military equipment, and personnel, to Coney Island. There is organization and composure in the boarding of the ship as revolutionaries and soldiers await their turns.

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Collection

Library of Congress Prints and Photographs

Creation Date

1906-10-03

President Roosevelt thanks Alfred Chester Beatty for the offer, but he typically uses the Emlen Roosevelt dock. If the need arises, he will accept Beatty’s offer.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-06-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt does not disagree with Senator Lodge or Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long about the docks. He does not think Wilson can return to his old position just yet. Roosevelt updates Lodge on his difficulties with “the patronage” and some of the men from Pennsylvania, who complain about the wage increases for clerks. He discusses the “muss” of New York politics. In a postscript, Roosevelt shares that he heard that Winfield Scott Edgerly cannot be promoted to foreman except through a competitive examination. He recently spoke to Long about increasing the Navy. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt explains to R. B. Wallace that it is unadvisable to put a dock where there are not preexisting machines shops and a large labor supply.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1897-09-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Ambassador Meyer is reporting to President Roosevelt the state of affairs in Russia after having found St. Petersburg quiet. Meyer traveled throughout Russia, Poland, and the Ukraine. The letter examines the situations in many different cities and other topics including removing Jews from Russia, revolution and revolutionaries’ tactics, a pheasant shoot, military escorts, history, travel, and Russian construction quality.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-28

Creator(s)

Meyer, George von Lengerke, 1858-1918

The Naval Intelligence Office describes the Japanese Army’s landing at Chemulpo, including how many troops landed, what types of ships transported the troops, and how the troops silently fulfilled their duties. The Japanese forces headed toward Seoul, where they set up the base for military operations and then occupied Ping Yang. Transportation was challenging on Korean roads, being limited to coolies and carts with two wheels.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-18

Creator(s)

United States. Office of Naval Intelligence

Colorized postcard showing several men on a wooden structure by the ocean. On the left, two men and are being elevated by a crane on the right. Two boats and a portion of the coastline can be seen in the background.

Collection

Charles C. Myers Collection

Creation Date

Unknown

Creator(s)

Island Curio Co.

The dock in Cove Neck is ready for Edith Roosevelt when she arrives.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-04

Creator(s)

Swan, William L., 1847-1925

Secretary of the Treasury Gage sends the appointment for Croft. However, Gage considers Croft “too weak and yielding” and fears that his reappointment will allow the dock reforms to relapse. If Collector Nevada N. Stranahan is “strong, vigorous, and wise” he might be able to keep Croft in line.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-10

Creator(s)

Gage, Lyman J. (Lyman Judson), 1836-1927