Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Truman Handy Newberry
President Roosevelt has heard that legislation may be recommended that would divert portions of the income of the Naval Hospital Fund, and informs Secretary of the Navy Newberry that he is strongly opposed to disturbing or changing the foundation of the fund. Roosevelt states that since it was created in 1832 the Secretary of the Navy has been the sole trustee of the Naval Hospital Fund, and that the Secretary of the Navy is authorized and required to build and maintain hospitals for navy purposes. Roosevelt believes this should not be changed.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-11
