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President Roosevelt thanks Patrick F. McGowan for writing. He has asked General Frederick Dent Grant to do what he can to aid McGowan. Roosevelt requests McGowan to give his regards to William P. McLaughlin and explain the situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-15
President Roosevelt congratulates U. S. Grant on his engagement to Edith Ruth Root, daughter of Secretary of State Elihu Root, and expresses the family’s friendship and admiration for the Grant family.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-30
William N. Freeman thanks Frank Harper for his letter. He discusses a possible daily school exercise of a flag honor guard. He recalls a movement to assign a generic name to American soldiers, as British soldiers are called “Tommy Atkins”. He suggests “Johnny Trump”, and hopes that Roosevelt can endorse the idea. He would like to meet Roosevelt and give him a handshake.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-20
This memorandum details the poor conduct and inefficiency of Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery Corps in the United States Army using the testimony of a variety of witnesses. Brigadier General Murray recommends relief from command or retirement upon Stewart’s own application.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-16
General Frederick Dent Grant and General Andrew Sheridan Burt (commander) returning from Mount Arayat, at the head of the famous 25th Infantry, colored. Filmed March 23, 1900, in the Philippine Islands, following the 25th Infantry’s participation at the battle of Mt. Arayat in January 1900.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1900
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt about how his Police Commissioner colleagues Andrew D. Parker and Frederick Dent Grant have put the entire police department in uproar. Roosevelt hopes they will all be legislated out of office soon as he cannot stand seeing all his work come undone.
1897-03-14
Theodore Roosevelt informs his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles that they are looking forward to meeting her husband William Sheffield Cowles. Roosevelt’s work as Police Commissioner is hopeless because he cannot accomplish any more. He feels William McKinley has begun his presidency well and likes the choice of John Hay over Chauncey Depew for Ambassador to Great Britain. His naval manuscript is complete.
1897-03-07
Theodore Roosevelt writes his sister Anna Roosevelt Cowles about England disgracing herself and the probable choice of John Hay for Ambassador to England over Chauncey Depew. Roosevelt’s work as Police Commissioner is becoming intolerably difficult due to colleagues Frederick Dent Grant and Andrew D. Parker. He is ready to be done with the job.
1897-02-28
John J. Wynne discusses the political views of Catholics in the United States. He praises President Roosevelt’s desire to be impartial to religion in his appointments, but worries about the anti-Catholic views of some of his appointees. Wynne wishes that Eugene A. Philbin could have attended the Fourth Annual Convention of the Federation of Catholic Societies in Detroit, and encloses a letter from one of his subscribers in Hawaii. Finally, Wynne states that he does not sympathize with the criticisms of Reverend John B. Worrall and believes that Cardinal Francesco Satolli should have been received with honor at Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-24
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews about a recent newspaper article. Roosevelt still has controversy with Andrew D. Parker, calling him a “scoundrel” and a “coward.”
1897-05-28
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews that he has spoken to the Mayor and put in a “vigorous” word for Henry L. Sprague. Roosevelt is still embroiled in conflict with Police Commissioners Frederick Dent Grant and Andrew D. Parker.
1897-04-20
Report on the 1873 Yellowstone Expedition.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1873-08-09
President Roosevelt referred Arthur von Briesen’s letter to Secretary of War Luke E. Wright and received the enclosed attachment regarding the separation of Colonel Samuel Edward Allen from Fort Wadsworth. Roosevelt does not feel that he can disregard judgment from the Secretary of War and from General Frederick Dent Grant in this matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-31
President Roosevelt provides Maryland Senator Rayner with facts and reports pertaining to the unfitness and misconduct of Colonel William F. Stewart, who seeks to retire as a Brigadier General, and whom Isidor feels has been unfairly punished with a bad posting. Given Stewart’s record and reports of his conduct toward civilians, subordinates, and superiors, Roosevelt stands by the decision that has been made and is unwilling to open a court of inquiry into the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-06
President Roosevelt tells his son Kermit Roosevelt about the family’s activities on their trip to Jamestown, Virginia, for the Ter-centennial Exposition. Roosevelt enjoyed the fleet review, gave a speech to open the celebration, and attended a dinner hosted by Henry St. George Tucker. The family also visited three plantations on the James River: Shirley, Westover, and Brandon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-29
President Roosevelt explains to Senator Proctor why he chose Captain Benjamin Alvord to be promoted to Assistant Chief of the Record and Pension Office. Roosevelt personally wanted to appoint his friend John H. Parker, while Proctor suggested Eugene Frederick Ladd. However, in order to avoid the appearance of favoritism, Roosevelt asked Secretary of War William H. Taft to have the general staff evaluate all the candidates and make a recommendation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-31
President Roosevelt advises General Dodge on which generals will become senior upon the retirement of G. L. Gillespie and George Morton Randall. He adds that following its conduct during the “Missouri accident,” he will not give the Army and Navy Journal authoritative statements of his positions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-28
President Roosevelt sends to Maurice Francis Egan a copy of a letter that he wrote as Police Commissioner of New York. In the letter, Roosevelt rejects the suggestion that he practiced religious discrimination in organizing the police force. Roosevelt also sends to Egan a copy of an article about the “ethnic side” of the New York police force.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-03
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Maria Longworth Storer’s amusing letter to Alice Lee. He feels things worked out for the best for the Storers. Roosevelt comments on the Police Board changes. A. T. Mahan’s recent article is noble, as are those of Hilary A. Herbert and John Robert Procter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-03
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt is glad that the article he wrote fits what Joseph Bucklin Bishop wanted, and promises to look up the article that Bishop wrote. He wishes Bishop could be part of his current job dealing with politicians, and jokes that he is having nearly as much trouble with politicians as he did with some of the other members of the Board of Police Commissioners.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-06-17