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Lea, Homer, 1876-1912

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Marshall Stimson

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Marshall Stimson

Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with Marshall Stimson’s letter as he had been communicating with prominent men on the subject. He has tried to increase the Navy and fortify Hawaii and the Pacific Coast, but faced difficulties doing so. Roosevelt considers The Valor of Ignorance sound in its purpose but finds Homer Lea overstates matters, making his argument less impressionable.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-19

Letter from F. V. Greene to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from F. V. Greene to Theodore Roosevelt

F. V. Greene regrets that he will be unable to visit with Theodore Roosevelt on Sunday, and so has decided to write a letter instead. Greene discusses the manuscript he has written focusing on a history of the United States Army, the plans he has for its publication, and asks for Roosevelt’s opinion on several matters related to it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-19

Letter from Andrew Jensen to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Andrew Jensen to Theodore Roosevelt

Andrew Jensen is concerned by the implications Lea Homer presents in his book The Valor of Ignorance regarding the United States’ lack of military preparedness. He discusses how unprepared he and fellow volunteers were for the realities of war during the Spanish-American War and comments on the country’s lack of patriotism. He asks Theodore Roosevelt for commentary on the possibilities Homer presents, such as Japan seizing the Pacific Coast or a German invasion of America.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-04

Letter from Marshall Stimson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Marshall Stimson to Theodore Roosevelt

Marshall Stimson sends Theodore Roosevelt clippings on an incident during the visit of a Japanese warship to San Pedro Harbor. He knows Roosevelt recognizes the gravity of the situation regarding Japan. The Pacific Coast lacks defenses, and a plan must be instituted to develop a stronger military basis to retain prestige and island possessions. However, the situation with Japan needs to be handled carefully. Stimson believes Governor of California Hiram Johnson is dependable and calls on Roosevelt to help. He sends a copy of Homer Lea’s book.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-12