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Joseph Albert Wheelock responds to a letter asking if Theodore Roosevelt participated in the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-28
James H. Cox asks if President Roosevelt participated in the Battle of San Juan Hill. Original and copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-18
Secretary of War Root recommends the appointment of Colonel Francis Safford Dodge as Paymaster General. Since Dodge is not the highest ranking available officer in the Pay Department, Root explains the reasoning for his recommendation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-07
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
Melvin C. Baldwin writes on behalf of locomotive engineers that served in the American Civil War and argues that they deserve government assistance in their old age.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-06
In recognition of the Fourth of July, Secretary of War Root extends President Roosevelt’s thanks and appreciation to the officers and enlisted men of the United States Army.
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1902-07-04
Horace K. Devereux writes on behalf of Lt. Colonel Leonard, currently serving in the Philippines, and suggests that Vice President Roosevelt “do something for him.”
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1901
Nicholas Murray Butler recommends that President Roosevelt look for potential officers among the graduates of land-grant colleges as their four years of military training will better prepare them for the military.
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1901-11-06
General Hale states that Sergeant Richard G. Holmes, previously of the 1st Colorado Infantry, rendered “efficient service” during his time in the Philippines. Due to his qualities and distinguished service, Hale recommends Holmes for any position Holmes believes he can fulfill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-30
Chief Justice Lore recommends Caleb Churchman for the position of collector of the port at Wilmington, Delaware. Churchman served during the Civil War and his son, Clarke Churchman, was killed at El Caney during the Spanish-American War. The Churchman family have been strong supporters of the Republican Party and Churchman is well qualified for the position.
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1901-10-25
E. C. Machen decries President Roosevelt’s choice of Admiral Crowninshield to attend the coronation of King Edward VII of Great Britain. He strongly recommends that Admiral Schley represent the United States.
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1901-10-27
Captain White congratulates President Roosevelt on his succession to the presidency. He has been serving in South Africa for eighteen months. He began as a “Pro-Boer” but that illusion has left him. The war is going steadily but White expects the attrition to last for several more months.
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1901-10-17
Justice Harlan speaks highly of Colonel Hunt’s military service and character. He recommends that Hunt be maintained in his position or promoted.
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1901-10-12
Leonard Wilson is mentioned favorably in two reports from the Spanish American War’s Santiago campaign. The reports were written by General Wheeler.
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1901-10-08
Poultney Bigelow writes on behalf of his friend, Walter Neef, whose son would like to enter the American Navy. He hopes President Roosevelt can help Neef. In a postscript, Bigelow comments on Emperor Nicholas II’s visit to France which he thought went very poorly.
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1901-09-30
Major Beck thanks President Roosevelt for responding to his letters. Americans in the Philippines have confidence in President Roosevelt and his administration. Beck summarizes his recent service in the Philippines.
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1901-09-28
William Fellowes Morgan hopes that Colonel Leonard will be allowed to remain in the Army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23
Bob Leonard would like to rejoin the army and serve in the Philippines. Richard Trimble recommends Leonard’s appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-24
Details of William C. Allen’s military service during the Civil War, including his enlistment, capture and imprisonment, release through exchange, return to service, and eventual discharge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1865-06-20