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George W. Davis writes Adjutant General Corbin about a possible reduction in American troops in the Philippines. Davis asserts that a force made up of half Filippino troops would be less expensive to the American military and good for relations with Philippine government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-05
General Duvall informs Acting Secretary of War Oliver that Colonel William F. Stewart of the Coast Artillery Corps is unfit to exercise command in his present office due to the testimony of five general officers under whom he served. Duval and several other general officers recommend that Stewart be transferred to an ungarrisoned post while he awaits retirement and ask that this proposed action be submitted to President Roosevelt for his approval.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-16
Postcard with a photograph of Theodore Roosevelt on horseback. Reverse is for address only.
1901-1907
Governor Roosevelt responds to Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter about the South African War. He discusses the Boers and military leadership, and draws comparisons to the Spanish-American War. He requests that Ferguson visit the following Saturday.
1899-10-28
Sheet music and lyrics for “President Roosevelt.”
1909
Assistant Secretary of State Adee instructs William Loeb to ensure that President Roosevelt is aware of the importance of Mark Rolla Spellman’s telegram. The local insurgents at Cienfuegos intend to disregard the announced “suspension of hostilities.” Adee suggests that orders should go directly to the Navy Department from Oyster Bay.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-18
Theodore Roosevelt was very interested in General Pershing’s letter and now has a much better understanding of the situation in Mexico. Roosevelt is helpless to accomplish anything and would handle the Mexican situation as suggested by Pershing. He compliments Pershing on his handling of the situation and the performance of his officers. Roosevelt does not expect to be nominated for president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-06-06
This film compilation presents Theodore Roosevelt at various public functions in support of the war effort.
Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting and Recorded Sound
1917-1918
If the United States is drawn into the war, Theodore Roosevelt hopes that Congress will authorize him to raise a cavalry division. He gives an overview of how he conceives of the division’s organization and would like Captain McCoy to serve as Chief of Staff. Roosevelt has several potential officers in mind but wants to consult with McCoy. It might be difficult to raise the division if there is only war with Mexico.
1915-07-10
Theodore Roosevelt tells Captain McCoy that if the United States enters the war and he is allowed to raise a division, he would like to have McCoy as Chief of Staff with a rank of Colonel, which would probably be the most important position under him.
1915-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt thanks C. E. McDowell for the letter. He regrets that he was not allowed to take the troops he raised to France and doubts he will be permitted to serve.
1917-06-06
President Roosevelt has decided that Admiral Sampson was technically in command during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. Sampson laid out the general plan for the battle and none of the ships acted under the general orders of Admiral Schley.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-16
President Roosevelt has decided that Rear Admiral Sampson was “technically and actually” in command during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-05
Theodore Roosevelt visits his friend Jack Cooper, a former boxer, and met some refuges from Germany. He tells Archie Roosevelt that Edith Roosevelt has received his two letters and that, if he had been allowed, Roosevelt would have raised the divisions. General Duncan wrote to Roosevelt to praise Archie.
1917-10-14
A. T. Mahan is pleased that President Roosevelt has found his books worth re-reading. His source on Michiel De Ruyter was Gerard Brandt’s work from the seventeenth century. Mahan doubts whether full justice will ever be done De Ruyter, who was appreciated more in his own time than since. Mahan comments on the case of Admiral Winfield Schley, asserting that there can be no doubt what the verdict of history will be. He has been amazed that men of intelligence have accepted Schley, even after the Court found his reports “inaccurate and misleading.” Regarding the case of General Nelson Miles, Mahan notes that he knows the facts only superficially, but he agreed entirely with President Roosevelt omitting a word of commendation for Miles on his retirement. Mahan comments that Roosevelt’s administration has accomplished two major successes on the military side: Secretary of War Elihu Root’s reorganization and the Naval General Staff Bill, which he hopes will pass.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-07
As per President Roosevelt’s request, Secretary of the Navy Long will make arrangements for several naval officers to be questioned regarding having a fleet commander stationed on a fighting ship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-24