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Henry T. Allen is impressed that Roger Williams is willing to take the Lieutenant Colonelcy over the Colonelcy, which is similar to his decision to serve as Lieutenant-Colonel under Colonel Wood.
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1915-06-29
President Roosevelt instructs Secretary of War Wright to designate James Cooper Waddell of Delphi, Indiana, for the admissions exam for the United States Military Academy at the recommendation of Representative Charles B. Landis. Landis’s previous appointee failed the Christmas examination during his second year.
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1909-03-01
President Roosevelt regrets that he is unable to grant Judge Laughlin’s request. Commissary General of Subsistence Henry G. Sharpe does not feel that he could recommend Captain Frederic H. Pomroy for the duty he seeks, even if making this recommendation were both possible and appropriate. Sharpe’s letter on the matter is enclosed.
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1909-01-31
President Roosevelt instructs the United States War Department that Dr. Reed’s name is not to be sent in again for consideration as a lieutenant in the medical reserve corps. Roosevelt believes Reed is unfit for for a military appointment because of Reed’s untruthfulness and insubordination. Roosevelt wants this letter to be filed with Reed’s papers, so it may be considered if his name is suggested again.
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1909-01-25
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Navy Newberry a list of the people who he appoints as principals and alternates to the United States Naval Academy for 1909.
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1909-01-02
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Navy Metcalf a list of the people who he appoints as principals and alternates to the United States Naval Academy for 1908.
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1908-03-02
President Roosevelt agrees with General Bell about the selection of colonels, and asks if Bell will show this letter to Secretary of War William H. Taft.
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1908-02-19
President Roosevelt informs General Schwan that he was able to give Franklin Cummings Sibert a principal appointment, as there were many vacancies this year. The examination will be held at West Point on February 24th.
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1908-02-10
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of the Navy Metcalf the names of those he wants to appoint to the Naval Academy’s Board of Visitors.
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1908-01-17
President Roosevelt was pleased to hear from John H. Parker, and was glad to give him the opportunity to organize a machine gun company. He wishes he could accept a pair of Cuban deer, but as he has no place to keep them suggests offering them to the National Zoological Gardens instead.
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1908-01-21
William Loeb encloses for Secretary of War Taft the names of two students President Roosevelt wishes to be appointed to attend West Point in 1909 if there are any further openings.
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1908-01-10
President Roosevelt sends Secretary of War Taft a list of the names of principals and alternates he wishes to nominate for attendance at West Point in 1909.
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1908-01-10
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of War Taft that it seems clear current “West Pointers” should be given preference of appointment over civilians, and he would like Taft’s opinion.
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1907-12-31
President Roosevelt explains to Wyoming Senator Warren the reasons he nominated Lieutenant Colonel Wotherspoon to be Brigadier General. He explains that Wotherspoon is actually behind the date he would have received his promotion if lineal promotions had prevailed. Wotherspoon has also efficiently served in many officer positions and has received high recommendations throughout his years of service. Even though there were others ahead of him, Roosevelt thinks the best officers are appointed on merit rather than just seniority.
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1907-12-18
President Roosevelt asks Lieutenant General Young exactly how much he desires to be appointed as Visitor to West Point. General Alfred E. Bates is also up for consideration, but Roosevelt would leave Bates off to appoint Young.
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1907-12-23
President Roosevelt sends General Smith a copy of a letter he received from Chief of Ordnance William Crozier applauding the appointment of Smith to brigadier general before his retirement. In the letter Crozier details Smith’s triumphs, including the widespread adoption of the built-up forged steel cannon gun and revitalizing coastal defenses in the United States. Roosevelt appreciates Smith’s service to the country, as this efforts advanced the development of seacoast defenses in the United States.
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1907-12-04
President Roosevelt has heard well of Colonel L. Mervin Maus and suggests him for consideration when the time comes to promote new Brigadier Generals.
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1907-11-25
President Roosevelt hears good things about Colonel Kingsbury, but wants to act upon the advice of the Secretary of War and Chief of Staff.
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1907-06-06
President Roosevelt implores Republican State Chairman Lyon to suggest a different person than David A. Robinson for U.S. Postmaster at Dallas. He explains that Robinson will not have enough support to be confirmed as a result of the Civil Service Commission’s report that Robinson allegedly disclosed a list of employees of the Dallas post office to a Dallas County Republican politician, as well as the disapproval of senators, including Texas Senator Charles A. Culberson. Roosevelt explains that he cannot do anything else for Howe, since he has already given Howe two positions and Howe’s present rank is too low to elevate him to a brigadier generalship.
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1907-05-08
President Roosevelt received General McCaskey’s letter and tells him it was a pleasure to make his appointment.
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1907-04-23