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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Zadok Rooker

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frederick Zadok Rooker

President Roosevelt was not surprised by Bishop Rooker’s letter since he had already heard of the conflict between Rooker and the Filipinos, as well as the American government officials. Many people have contradicted what Rooker said and Roosevelt hopes that the Catholic prelates in the Philippines can convince the Filipinos that they are their friends and not their enemies like the friars who preceded them. Roosevelt has taken steps to create a special tribunal regarding the Aglipayan quarrel, disregards Rooker’s “groundless” claims against Commissioner Smith and is committed to increasing Filipino independence.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to David Gray

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to David Gray

President Roosevelt agrees with David Gray that the danger in the Islands is going too fast, not too slow. However, Roosevelt believes that replacing military rule with a civilian administration as quickly as possible was the correct course of action. Roosevelt describes the attacks on the army as “infamous” and felt deep indignation at the conduct of General Miles.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft believes that Charles E. Magoon is the best man to be in charge of the situation in Cuba but is afraid that he is too much needed in the Philippines and that they would not be able to spare him. Meanwhile, Beekman Winthrop is on his way to the island via the USS Denver, but if President Roosevelt does not agree on that course of action, Taft is ready to recall the Denver. Taft states that American troops are not in Cuba to battle the insurgents and that they are only there on a peace-keeping mission. The next few days are critical and he will continue to send updates.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-02

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

News clipping about Charles Cassilly Cook

News clipping about Charles Cassilly Cook

The Cuban revolutionary party, through their New York junta, have chosen Captain Charles Cassilly Cook of Ohio as their new legal counsel. Cook’s past appointments include president of the Ohio Board of Pardons and Captain of the First Ohio Infantry during the Spanish-American War. Cook is a well-known clubman from a prominent Cincinnati family, formerly a Democrat. As a lawyer, he has written on topics including insurgent soldiery in Cuba, and the heresy of the financial theories of both William Jennings Bryan as well as Coin’s Financial School, written by William Hope Harvey.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-27

Creator(s)

Unknown

Telegram from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft informs President Roosevelt that an agreement over what to do about the Cuban insurrection has been sent to the Revolutionary committee and has been signed. Tomás Estrada Palma is pleased with the United States’ proclamation as he believed no other solution was possible. However, total disarmament of the rebels without trouble occurring is unlikely.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-29

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Wood has sent President Roosevelt his annual report on the situation in Cuba. In general, there is “an excellent feeling throughout the Island.” However, there is anxiety towards the formation of a new government, but Wood believes a Cuban government could take over no later than May 1, 1902. Tariffs will be an important issue for Cuba.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-07

Creator(s)

Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927