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George von Lengerke Meyer invites Theodore Roosevelt and his family to join him on the U.S.S. Mayflower for lunch during Meyer’s review of the North Atlantic fleet. There will be twenty-four battleships for review, including two new ships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
President Roosevelt discusses the considerations for and against the promotion of Lieutenant Walker with Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry. Roosevelt concludes that Walker is professionally qualified for promotion, if he gets his drinking under control. In a postscript, Roosevelt asks Newberry to bring a report on the recently concluded Newport Naval Conference and outlines his thoughts on the construction of the battleships Florida and Utah.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-10
William L. Stoll has been in the Navy for fourteen years, but has only ever served on small boats. He asks Theodore Roosevelt if he would be willing to write a letter recommending him for transfer to a large ship like the USS Florida.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03