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Captain Pillsbury forwards copies of three telegrams to Rear Admiral Davis regarding Kingston, Jamaica, following the earthquake.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-17
The news clipping pokes at Theodore Roosevelt’s “All-American” persona despite being from a long line of New Yorkers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-11
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte assures President Roosevelt that he is consulting with the Department of State regarding actions in Cuba. Bonaparte made transportation arrangements for Secretary of War Taft and Acting Secretary of State Bacon to travel to Havana by way of Key West, but they decided to go via Tampa instead. Bonaparte believes Taft should command the Navy in Cuban waters during an emergency and urges Roosevelt to send instructions to that effect. On another matter, Bonaparte encloses a letter from Philllips Lee Goldsborough inquiring whether he may serve as chairman of William H. Jackson’s congressional campaign. Bonaparte believes that allowing Goldsborough to do so would benefit Roosevelt politically. Having Jackson in Congress will offset losses elsewhere.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-18
Nelson P. Webster reports that the cruiser Denver has passed the capes of Virginia en route to Havana, but will be redirected to Key West to await orders. Other ships will be held ready to sail.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-09
Secretary of War Taft writes to President Roosevelt to inform him about the proposed cable from Key West to Guantanamo to Panama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-05
A list of the status of American vessels and men available for arrival at Havana, Cuba. Lists the current location of ships, their readiness to sail, and how quickly they would be able to reach Havana, in addition to the number of sailors and marines present on the ships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09
Gary Ross Mormino explores the relationship between Florida, Cuba, and the Spanish-American War. Mormino describes the enclaves of Cuban immigrants in Florida, and he notes that cities like Key West, Florida, were home to revolutionary movements and figures like Jose Marti. Mormino examines the influx of soldiers into Florida cities such as Tampa, Lakeland, and Miami, and he details the not unexpected difficulties with drink, women, and race relations between white and African American soldiers. Mormino also describes the chaotic mustering and departure of the troops from Florida, and he asserts that while much of Florida may have experienced a temporary economic boost from the war, it had “little long-term impact” on the state.
Eight photographs and five illustrations populate the article.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
2009-10-24
P. M. G. arrived in Key West, Florida, this morning and will sail tomorrow morning.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-11
John Campbell Greenway recounts the recent difficulties his regiment has faced while preparing to ship to Cuba. They are currently sitting in port as there are rumors that the Spanish fleet is nearby.
1898-06-09
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt assures Anna Roosevelt Cowles that it is good her husband is moving between Havana and Key West. He believes President McKinley seeks a peaceful solution but does not know what the administration will do. Edith Roosevelt’s health is improving very slowly and Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s headaches have returned.
1898-03-16
The dispatch, which was printed in a variety of Associated Press newspapers on May 30 and May 31, 1898, reveals that American warships have located and trapped the Spanish fleet in the harbor of Santiago de Cuba. The Americans have also captured a coal ship meant for the Spanish fleet. The dispatch also reports that the temperature is 110 degrees in the shade, and that the American warships involved include the Brooklyn, Texas, Massachusetts, Iowa, Marblehead, and Vixen.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-05-29
Admiral Evans informs Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt that he has turned his ankle and must take care of himself to be able to work when he arrives in Key West, Florida. He encloses requests for command of a large ship and movement of guard boats. He writes that the “safety of our fleet will depend on the promptness with which the guard boats are sent to Key West.” Evans regrets not being able to have lunch together as planned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-03-25