Greene, F. V. (Francis Vinton), 1850-1921

Two articles regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s “crowded hour,” his experience during the Battle of San Juan Hill. James Edward Kelly’s article describes how he came to create his bronze sculpture of this title, being introduced to Roosevelt by their mutual friend Francis V. Greene. Theodore Roosevelt’s article is an excerpt from his book, The Rough Riders, published in 1899.

Collection

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

Creation Date

1899-1902

Creator(s)

Kelly, James Edward, 1855-1933; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Article clipped from The World, containing two short letters written by George B. Cortelyou, secretary to the president, in response to requests made of President Roosevelt. The letters are addressed to Maximilian Schmittberger of the New York City police force and Francis V. Greene, New York City Police Commissioner, perhaps relating to Schmittberger’s desired appointment as a police inspector.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02

Creator(s)

Unknown

President Roosevelt informs Joseph Bucklin Bishop that he met with Edward H. Van Ingen and agrees with their plan of action via letter. Roosevelt has already written to District Attorney Henry L. Burnett about the letter and plans to meet with Burnett, Van Ingen, and William Williams together. He also comments on the trust legislation and the actions of Congressmen George Frisbie Hoar and Charles E. Littlefield. Roosevelt encloses a letter to New York Police Commissioner F. V. Greene and discusses the information he provided Greene.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-02-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Bucklin Bishop regarding his correspondence with F. V. Greene and Greene’s unexpected publication of his letter.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1903-02-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Governor Roosevelt writes to Avery De Lano Andrews regarding the logistics for an upcoming visit with General F. V. Greene, General Wesley Merritt, and Admiral George Dewey.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1899-09-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt, responding to an appeal from Jacob Riis on behalf of Captain John Flood of the New York City police force, says he does not want to write F. V. Greene directly, but he encloses a letter for Riis to use at his discretion. Roosevelt relates that during his recent trip to San Francisco, he mentioned Riis in a speech, and several Danish immigrants approached him after to express their pride in Riis as an American.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Charles J. Bonaparte in response to Bonaparte’s article on preparedness.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-03-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt writes to Earl Grey, Governor General of Canada, to introduce his friend F. V. Greene. Greene would would like to speak to Grey about the use of Niagara Falls.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has confidence in Captain Walsh and believes that Walsh could make a good inspector.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt does not believe that Matthew Linn Bruce has the backing of the bar and has been impressed with the sentiment in favor of George Chandler Holt’s candidacy for the federal judgeship in the southern district of New York.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt agrees with Governor Odell that Police Commissioner Greene should be appointed for a term of several years and made removable only with cause.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-02-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President McKinley writes to accept the Republican Party’s nomination for President and accepts the platform. He discusses his desire to uphold the gold standard and refutes the opinions of those who support the silver standard. He also comments on international affairs, including the territorial government in Alaska and Hawaii, war loans from the Spanish American War, neutrality policies in the Boer War, law and order in Cuba, and holdings in Puerto Rico and the Philippines. He also comments on domestic issues including civil service reform, the volume of United States currency, and domestic shipping. Finally, McKinley comments on insurrection and peace treaties in the Philippines, asserting his desire for peace and that no person be “deprived of life, liberty, or property without due process of law.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1900-09-10

Creator(s)

McKinley, William, 1843-1901

Gifford Pinchot’s uncle, William Phelps Eno, is attempting to extend his system of traffic regulation to foreign cities. Pinchot requests a letter from Theodore Roosevelt that could help advance Eno’s work. Letters have already been received from F. V. Greene, Alexander Piper, and Louis Dembitz Brandeis.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-02-28

Creator(s)

Pinchot, Gifford, 1865-1946

Charles Scribner sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of Francis Vinton Greene’s book, as Greene wished to send it himself, but he recently fell ill. Additionally, Scribner sends a copy of William Butler’s book. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-12

Creator(s)

Scribner, Charles, 1854-1930

William Austin Wadsworth tells President Roosevelt that his children Ethel and Kermit enjoyed themselves, although the weather was too dry to be conducive to good sport. Wadsworth will invite the people Roosevelt wants to the dinner. He booked the banquet room of the Metropolitan Club for the 12th. Roosevelt’s friend General F. V. Greene visited yesterday, and Winthrop Chanler came to announce the results of the football game.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-22

Creator(s)

Wadsworth, William Austin, 1847-1918

Four letters written by Theodore Roosevelt to President William McKinley from June to October 1898 about the war in Cuba. Two of the letters deal with the military campaign; one concerns the threat posed to U.S. troops by malaria; and in the last Roosevelt makes the case that he should be awarded the Medal of Honor.

A photograph of Roosevelt in his military uniform accompanies the letters.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1981

Commissioner Roosevelt is working hard to organize the New York Police Department as he might be “legislated out of office.” He believes that he has accomplished a great deal. Roosevelt agrees with Captain Cowles that if Great Britain accepts arbitration or peacefully settles with Venezuela then European nations will recognize the Monroe Doctrine. Corinne Roosevelt Robinson has been staying with Roosevelt. Her health is poor but everyone is enjoying her company.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1896-02-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Governor Roosevelt has had difficulty promoting the unification bill. He believes that Frederick William Holls’s work will “stand just exactly as General F. V. Greene’s will” and that both unification and the canal will be achieved. Expressing the hope that the canal treaty is dead, Roosevelt questions how anyone can support it. He hopes that Holls will regain his health soon.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1900-02-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Douglas Robinson sends President Roosevelt a copy of James King Gracie’s will and discusses Gracie’s memorandums outlining possessions to be gifted. Robinson suggests Robert Munro Ferguson be included as a trustee in Roosevelt’s father’s will. Robinson also mentions General Greene, Inspector Brooks, Emlen, and Bob.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-02

Creator(s)

Robinson, Douglas, 1855-1918

Joseph Bucklin Bishop sends an enclosed item to President Roosevelt, asking that he not take offense at his quoted statements. He suggests Roosevelt read the most recent issues of Harper’s Weekly and The Sun. Bishop asks Roosevelt to destroy a letter he sent to him regarding “F.V.G.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-18

Creator(s)

Bishop, Joseph Bucklin, 1847-1928