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Theodore Roosevelt informs Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson that the writer of the enclosed letter, Dabney S. Royster, was in his regiment and hopes Stimson will help get Royster into the Government Sanitarium at Fort Bayard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-06
Midshipman Howard of the USS Missouri informs Captain Pendleton that he took a team of sixteen men ashore to Kingston, Jamaica, following the earthquake. First, they extracted the American Consulate archives. Howard then met up with Lieutenant William P. Scott where they began searching for and recovering bodies. Next they helped the owner of the company Milke Bros. recover a safe and return the contents to the owner, Mr. Milke. They also assisted a Mr. Newton in recovering and opening another safe for him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-20
Lieutenant-Commander Hoff, of the USS Missouri, expands upon his report from the previous day on the aid provided by the United States Navy following the earthquake in Kingston, Jamaica. Upon arrival, food and supplies were administered by Paymaster Barron P. DuBois. Hospitals and medical care were assessed by military personnel. Under the command of Midshipmen Douglas Legate Howard, the archives from the U.S. Embassy were protected and removed. Howard’s team went on to assist in removing unsafe and damaged buildings. Another patrol aided local authorities in preventing looting. Supplies were distributed to destitute Americans on the island. Considering the situation, the hospitals were properly functioning and the water supply was untainted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-18
President Roosevelt has received the telegram from Nevada Governor Sparks requesting troops in accordance with the constitution and laws of the United States, and will send a sufficient number to Nevada.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-05
John H. Parker describes the annexation of Cuba by the United States as inevitable due to its strategic location and suggests that the current state of affairs might present an opportunity for such an intervention. Parker considers it best to accomplish the goal diplomatically but acknowledges that the military might be used as a last resort. If direct intervention is not the desired goal at this time, Parker proposes that the United States government quietly provide military advisers to Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma so that he can put down an uprising in Santiago and restore public order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-02
Cuban Secretary of State and Justice O’Farrill submits a statement regarding the insurgent forces operating against the government of Cuba and the government forces opposing them. The Cuban government will institute a vigorous campaign as soon as the arms and ammunition ordered from the United States are received, and it hopes to crush the revolt in a short time.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-28
A young boy holds a gun in one hand and a picture of “T. R.” in the other. In his dress and in the menacing look on his face, he imitates Theodore Roosevelt, the Rough Rider, as depicted in the picture he holds. On verso of the postcard: “No. 2205, 10 designs, I Wish I Were a Soldier.”
1907-1914
Theodore Roosevelt welcomes representatives of the Russian government and declares support for the “young giant among nations.” He says in the past there has been discord in American opinion between an appreciation for the Russian people and disdain for the country’s tyrannical government. Roosevelt calls for continued work by the new Russian government and aid from the United States during the war.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1917-07-06
Senator Municchi speaks to the Italian Senate about Theodore Roosevelt’s ideas of military preparation written in the eleventh chapter of his book, “Intense Life.” Roosevelt said that all the glory of winning a battle must not be given to the commander. A share of the credit should be given to those who have taken part in the preparation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-14