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Kerr, John B. (John Brown), 1847-1928

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States War Department

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to United States War Department

President Roosevelt tells the United States War Department to inform Brigadier General John B. Kerr that Roosevelt is pleased with what he has done regarding the Mounted Service School at Fort Riley, Kansas. He asks if the War Department can address an issue that Kerr raised in his report regarding the need for assistant instructors being non-commissioned officers.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Redfield Proctor

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Redfield Proctor

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.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-03-31