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Acting Secretary of State Robert Bacon encloses for President Roosevelt a dispatch from the American officials in Havana about the political situation in the Republic of Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-07
There are three types of government in the territory of Manchuria occupied or conquered by the Japanese Army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-05-27
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John Campbell Greenway for the telegram. He is distressed at the events on the Mexican-American border that resulted in the death of Americans. Roosevelt would have handled the incident much more aggressively.
1911-05-12
John Bull reclines on luggage labeled “J.B.” and boxes of “War Supplies” and “Commissary Supplies” at the “Hotel Egypt.” An Egyptian man is hanging a notice that states, “No More Accommodations – All Rooms Taken by J. Bull,” leaving two men labeled “France” and “Russia” without a place to stay.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1896-05-13
William II, Emperor of Germany, is a knight holding a large sword labeled “Germany,” keeping guard over two female figures in chains labeled “Alsace” and “Lorraine” in the tower of a medieval castle, while across a body of water sits an angry knight, Félix Faure, holding a sword labeled “France.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-02-16
Admiral Coghlan provides an update on the situation in Panama. The islands of Saint Andrews and Old Providence have been occupied by Colombian forces. Panama does not claim these islands and Coghlan is guarding Panama’s western coast to prevent a landing. The examination of trails and streams along the northeastern coast continues. The squadron’s health is very good and the USS Stewart is being repaired.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-12
Admiral Taylor reports on military readiness at various ports in the event of hostilities with Colombia and the need to capture Cartagena. He asks if Admiral Coghlan has any further information and whether Coghlan can capture and hold Cartagena given the reports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-22
In the event of hostilities with Colombia, Admiral Taylor suggests seizing and holding Cartagena, Colombia. He also encloses a message being sent to Rear Admiral Glass and the translation of a cipher message received from Rear Admiral Coghlan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-17
Bishop Dougherty thanks President Roosevelt for returning control of the Seminary, which is currently occupied by troops, to the Catholic Church. Dougherty believes that if the former property of the Catholic Church, now in the hands of Bishop Gregorio Aglípay y Labayán of the independent Christian church, was returned, it would greatly contribute to the pacification of the islands.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-27
Secretary of War Root reviews the resume and military record of General Leonard Wood. He explains the considerations which have led to Wood’s nomination as major general.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-18
Memorandum with a summary of Russian conditions given to China that, if fulfilled, will lead to Russia removing its troops from Manchuria and returning the region to China.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-06
At the direction of President Roosevelt, Secretary Root and the War Department thank General Leonard Wood and government officials for the completion of their work in Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-25
Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt encloses letters regarding the occupation of a strip of land at San Juan by Captain George W. Mentz.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-11-03
Colonel Constant Williams informs General Adna Chaffee that it will take some time to investigate the charges that Civil Governor James Ross raised about the military in the province of Ambos Camarines in the Philippines, and that his official report will therefore be delayed. Williams nevertheless sends a quick letter to clear up doubts about the attitude of the military towards the civil government. He says that the military has done everything it could to be helpful and cordial towards the civil government, and illustrates this by describing an instance of helping treat a cholera outbreak. He also addresses several charges that Ross brought forward including a recent fire, as well as the killing of a Filipino girl. Williams says that Ross seems to want to pick a fight with the military, but that he will not be drawn into a conflict.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-04
Leonard Wood writes from Cuba where he is serving as military governor. He believes that there are too many American soldiers in Cuba and that half as many men would be sufficient to train the Cubans, many of whom are eager to enlist and become soldiers. There are almost no difficulties with the people of Cuba.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-18
Leonard Wood writes from Cuba saying that the populace is generally content but there are some difficulties with a few of the Cubans who have received government appointments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-24