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George von Lengerke Meyer sends a telegram and confirmation that Czar Nicholas II is away for the day, but will meet with Count Lamzdorf upon his return.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-22
The United States Office of Naval Intelligence reports on the current positions and movements of the Japanese and Russian armies and navies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-31
Brief historical synopsis of the history of exploration and military activity on the North Dakota plains near what is now known as Devils Lake and Sullys Hill. The hill got its name from General Alfred Sully, who camped on the shores of Devils Lake in 1865.
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The Headquarters of the Japanese Manchurian Army telegraph a report of troop positions and the results of recent battles. A telegram from General A. N. Kuropatkin of the Russian Army comments on the same battles
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-16
This report by the headquarters of the Japanese Manchurian Army describe a series of maneuvers and battles involving the Japanese and Russian armies taking place on October 14, 1904. The trend of battles from October 10 to October 14 has favored the Japanese. This report includes a map showing the positions of the Japanese and Russian armies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-15
Secretary of the Navy Morton reports positively on his experience viewing the army maneuvers. Morton’s niece is getting married in October, and he tells President Roosevelt that he intends to be gone from Washington, D.C., for about ten days to attend.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-11
General Wood informs President Roosevelt of his plans after being relieved on February 1, 1908. He intends to take leave and travel as much as possible, attending the Manila Carnival Association in early February and military maneuvers in Europe. Wood believes the Philippines Division is the most important command in the army and is glad that General Tasker Howard Bliss plans to stay another year or two. He hopes that his wife, Louisa Adriana Wood, is able to visit him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-13
Leonard Wood provides his interpretation and addresses criticism of General Orders 16 and 44, concerning marches and training in the Philippines Division. Wood argues that hard work in the Philippine climate is possible and necessary rather than harmful, drawing examples from his experience in Cuba. Modifications of the orders for the climate include not marching under the midday sun, and lightening the equipment required for training exercises. Wood underlines the necessity of the the “cheerful cooperation of officers” in carrying out training. Wood concludes that the idea that Americans will not endure the “severe training” needed to prepare them for combat in the Philippines is dangerous, not to be tolerated, and should be grounds for elimination.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-07-01
Rear Admiral Coghlan provides a weekly report to Secretary of the Navy Moody. Coghlan details the movements of ships under his command, and that he sent a Marine scouting party to locate positions to defend the canal zone. General Daniel Ortiz sailed to the Atrato River with a small force and has been seen by the USS Newport near Titumati. The majority of the native peoples now support the government in Panama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-14
Rear Admiral Coghlan reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody about intelligence from agents in Cartegena, Colombia, that General Daniel Ortiz is planning an expedition into Panama. Coghlan outlines probable ships and the path the incursion will take via the Atrato River. Coghlan speculates that there may not be enough money to fund the expedition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-03
Translated report of Agents one and two in Cartegena, Colombia, sent by Rear Admiral Coghlan to Secretary of the Navy Moody. They recount movement and numbers of troops between Cartegena and Barranquilla, Colombia. There is no talk of an expedition to Panama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-02
Translation of a question from Rear Admiral Coghlan to Secretary of the Navy Moody regarding protection of American interests in Chiriqui Lagoon and Bocas del Toro, Panama. The question is: does Coghlan have permission to prevent the landing of Colombian forces in Chiriqui Lagoon?
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-30
Rear Admiral Glass reports to Secretary of the Navy Moody about the movement of Colombian troops, and about the usability of trails and navigability of some rivers in the region where the Colombian troops are believed to be advancing. Glass also reports where the Panamanians have increased their forces. Many of Glass’s men in Yavisa are ill with fever, and he recommends they be returned to their ship.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-07
Admiral Glass reports on the ships under his command which are stationed off the coast of Panama and monitoring the Panamanian revolution. American forces are preparing an intelligence map of the isthmus while scouting the Darien region and canal zone.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-04
General Barry encloses information concerning the Army-Navy maneuvers for President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-19
Guidelines for an upcoming Army and Navy joint military exercise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-22
Summary and review of the French military maneuvers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20
A prominent member of the German foreign office is advocating for Hermann Speck von Sternburg’s return to a position in Washington, D.C. Sternburg is traveling to central India to view the British military maneuvers. He is interested to see the military developments since the South African War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-01