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President Roosevelt informs Robert James Lowry that the Senate Committee has notified him that they cannot confirm the appointment of lieutenant colonels to brigadier generals, and in fact Roosevelt has been told not to try it again, so he has not reviewed Colonel Samuel R. Jones’ case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-07
President Roosevelt tells William Austin Wadsworth that unfortunately Samuel R. Jones is a lieutenant-colonel, and has not done enough to warrant Roosevelt “jumping him over colonels in the line.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-11
William Austin Wadsworth reports on the conduct and character of Colonel Samuel R. Jones, who served under him in Manila. Jones is worthy of any promotion or rank President Roosevelt sees fit to give him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-07