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Evans, Robley D. (Robley Dunglison), 1846-1912

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Synopsis of enclosed letters on the question of the distribution of water line belt armor on battleships in the United States Navy

Synopsis of enclosed letters on the question of the distribution of water line belt armor on battleships in the United States Navy

Summary of thirteen letters addressing the question of the distribution of water line belt armor on battleships in the United States Navy. Summarized letters include discussions between admirals, government reports, letters from the Bureau of Construction, and information from international sources.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-03

Creator(s)

United States. Department of the Navy

Existing administrative organization of the Navy Department

Existing administrative organization of the Navy Department

The report discusses the administrative organization of the Navy Department, noting that the chiefs of various bureaus all report the the Secretary of the Navy, who is a civilian. The writer advocates for streamlining the bureaucracy in the department to increase efficiency, and to place line officers and other men directly involved with battle and preparing the fleet for action in positions of greater authority.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-21

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Kermit Roosevelt

President Roosevelt reports to his son Kermit Roosevelt that “life at Oyster Bay is as wonderful as it is pleasant.” He describes how the neighborhood entertained the officers of the Mayflower in a variety of ways. Archibald Roosevelt spends most of his time boating with his dog Skip. Roosevelt is again busy with work, which includes writing speeches and making arrangements for the Atlantic Fleet. He hopes Kermit is enjoying himself.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Return of the American Battle Ship Fleet from “Peace Voyage” around the world

Return of the American Battle Ship Fleet from “Peace Voyage” around the world

A postcard featuring illustrations of the return of the Atlantic fleet battleships, also known as the Great White Fleet, which completed a voyage around the world from December 16, 1907, to February 22, 1909. There is a poem entitled “WELCOME” by H. J. McKay printed in the bottom left corner, beneath an illustration of Uncle Sam shaking hands with a sailor. Portraits of Admiral Evans, President Roosevelt, and Admiral Sperry are printed on the bottom of the postcard. A list of all the ports visited on the voyage is printed on the right side of the postcard. The back of the postcard contains a printed list of the vessels which participated in the voyage. Albert Evans sends his love to his sister Marie in a handwritten message.

Collection

Fritz R. Gordner Collection

Creation Date

1909-03-25

Creator(s)

Evans, Albert

Time to call Russia’s bluff

Time to call Russia’s bluff

In order to check Russia’s aggressive diplomatic policy against the United States, Great Britain, and Japan, the writer argues, one nation or a combination of nations must call its bluff. The article suggests the United States may be in the best position to check Russia’s actions, and that the initiative rests more with it than with either Japan or Great Britain.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-04

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Cowles

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Cowles

Commissioner Roosevelt was interested in the volumes sent by Captain Cowles, a life of Admiral James and Brassey’s Naval Annual. He disagrees with T. A. Brassey over classing American battleships as inferior to British ships. Due to their armor piercing ability, Roosevelt favors using 8-inch guns over 6-inch quick-fires. He would also like to see more protection for the small quick-fires.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-06-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919