Military career of O. O. Howard
This military biography of General Howard details his career, including his role in the Civil War and Indian Wars.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904
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Howard, O. O. (Oliver Otis), 1830-1909
Inauguration of President Roosevelt, March 4, 1905. Review of the Grand Army by Generals Howard and Chaffee
Second Inauguration of President Roosevelt
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Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
Creation Date
1905-03-22
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Francis Howard
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Francis Howard that he agrees that General Howard’s portrait should be placed in Washington. Roosevelt is not able to assist in the matter, as he would receive a multitude of similar requests.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-07
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edmund J. James
President Roosevelt tells Edmund J. James, president of the University of Illinois, that while he thinks highly of General O. O. Howard, Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock believes the current assistant secretary of the interior, Thomas Ryan, is one of the best men in the service.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-02
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Cyrus Northrop
President Roosevelt tells Cyrus Northrop, president of the University of Minnesota, that while he thinks highly of General O. O. Howard, Secretary of the Interior Ethan Allen Hitchcock believes the current assistant secretary of the interior, Thomas Ryan, is one of the best men in the service.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-03-02
Letter from William Loeb to Cornelius H. Patton
As requested, William Loeb sends Cornelius H. Patton an autographed letter from President Roosevelt to General O. O. Howard.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-01-23
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Powell Clayton
President Roosevelt asks Ambassador Clayton to convey his high opinion of General Howard to President Diaz.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-19
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Moody
After the son of Admiral Taylor, President Roosevelt believes that the son of Guy Howard and grandson of General O. O. Howard should have first claim to a spot at the United States Naval Academy. Roosevelt places the Howard claim even over the son of General Charles King.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-11-28
Letter from Robert Lee Dunn to Theodore Roosevelt
Robert Lee Dunn is concerned that the Lincoln Memorial University Association has not heard from Theodore Roosevelt regarding a fundraising contribution for Howard Auditorium at Lincoln Memorial University. He hopes Roosevelt will contribute.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-21
Letter from Francis G. Howard to Theodore Roosevelt
Francis G. Howard asks Theodore Roosevelt if he thinks it would be a good thing to have a portrait of General O. O. Howard hang in Washington, D.C.. Howard has a good portrait, currently on loan to the Union League Club, but would like for it to hang somewhere in Washington, D.C. He has not felt able to advocate for such a move, though, and wonders if Roosevelt might be wiling to raise the matter.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-05
Letter from James H. Newton to Frank Harper
James H. Newton requests Frank Harper send him back the copy of General O. O. Howard’s letter that he sent Theodore Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-04-12
Letter from Nathan Bay Scott to William Loeb
Senator Scott explains to William Loeb that he is having trouble arranging speaking engagements for General O. O. Howard because people are not interested in his political thoughts and he charges too much money.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-10-11
Letter from James Tanner to Theodore Roosevelt
At the Grand Army of the Republic National Encampment, James Tanner spoke with Comrade Nevins about Democrats who voted for William Jennings Bryan but who “were open and pronounced” for President Roosevelt. After consulting with Dodge, they agreed that any formal effort made by the soldiers for Roosevelt’s cause should be led by General Sickles and not General Howard.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-21
Letter from John H. Edwards to William Loeb
John H. Edwards encloses a memorandum with information that General Howard may use. Edwards is most likely referring to an extract concerning government spending.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-15
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Grenville M. Dodge
President Roosevelt must decline Grenville M. Dodge’s invitation to the reunion of the Society of the Army of Tennessee. However, Roosevelt expresses his respect for the “men of that great army” and wishes he could meet General O. O. Howard, the only living commander, and the descendants of other important Civil War generals.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-12