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Captain Mahan provides a detailed chronology of events that occurred and work completed by U.S. forces in Kingston, Jamaica, following the earthquake.
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1907-01-17
Ambassador Meyer writes to Secretary of State Hay regarding the appointment of Japanese and Russian plenipotentiaries, the diplomatic meeting place, and the plans for an armistice.
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1905-06-20
Theodore Roosevelt defends the shipping of munitions to the allies as this is allowed by the Hague Conventions. This provision was demanded by Germany on behalf of the Krupp family. Roosevelt also defends Belgian neutrality and compares Belgium’s situation to the neutrality of Albert Kuhn’s native Switzerland. Kuhn’s duty is to be “American and nothing else.” He should be opposing Germany due to Germany’s warfare against the American people.
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1916-01-05
Theodore Roosevelt informs Brigadier-General Albert Leopold Mills of the War Department that his friend Roger Derby would like to set up a machine gun battery in North Carolina with Lewis guns, if Mills will allow it. Roosevelt believes that the guns are durable enough to hold up to the task and their use in the North Carolina battery would be a good test of the guns’ durability and usefulness. Roosevelt hopes that Mills and the War Department will allow the guns to go to North Carolina. Roosevelt also invites Mills and his wife to lunch the next time they are in New York.
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1915-10-25
Gifford Pinchot sends Theodore Roosevelt an open letter to Woodrow Wilson on the waterpower situation. The White House told the press that the letter was not timely, so it has been given little attention. Pinchot would like Roosevelt to use the letter in a speech, perhaps calling attention to the importance of water powers in the production of munitions. Pinchot feels that he and Roosevelt must actively fight the Wilson administration’s actions on conservation or “these men are going to tear big holes in the policy which you established.”
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1916-02-03
Donald Livingston hopes Theodore Roosevelt will be able to offer consultation on his construction of a shell or projectile for warfare use and mentions how poor the crop business has been. Livingston updates on politics stating William H. Taft’s challenge at gaining votes, but he believes Robert M. La Follette will succeed at gaining votes and that the people’s true sentiments belong to Theodore Roosevelt or Charles Evans Hughes.
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1911-10-23
James G. McNary requests Theodore Roosevelt’s help in making Fort Bliss, Texas, a regimental garrison by speaking with Army Chief of Staff Leonard Wood and Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson. McNary goes on to explain the history of the fort as well as its current potential for protecting American interests along the Mexican border.
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1911-08-30
Commissary General Sharpe sends Secretary of War Taft his recommendations for organization, recruitment, and promotion in the United States Army Supply Department, based on his studies of the British, French, and German armies and their supply networks. Sharpe suggests combining a number of departments into a new Supply Department and establishing new regulations for officer promotions. He also encourages the Transportation Department to establish depots of supplies throughout the country that could be quickly mobilized in times of need. Sharpe provides Taft with a list of changes he, as Secretary of War, could implement by his own directive, as well as those requiring approval from Congress.
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1907-09-26
This data indicates the Navy’s supply levels of smokeless powder and various sizes of shells.
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1907-07-29
The Navy Department Bureau of Ordnance reports on the availability of 18 and 21 inch torpedoes and submerged torpedo tubes. The Navy has plans to acquire more torpedoes, but the needed torpedo tubes will take longer to manufacture.
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1907-07-29
Secretary of War Taft writes about the progress of rebel disarmament as the American occupation of Cuba begins. He reports on the condition of the weapons and horses received and difficulties in transfer because of misunderstandings due to language. He faults himself for not providing closer supervision.
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1906-10-07
A report details the structures of the British, French, and German Armies. The report discusses topics such as departments, divisions, duties, promotion and retirement, recruitment, organizational structure, and more.
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1907-09-26
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt has received Robert Harry Munro Ferguson’s letter. Ferguson’s equipment will be furnished and Roosevelt will telegraph Ferguson when he is needed. He suggests bringing a rubber blanket and plaid.
1898-04-29
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt expects to join the volunteer regiment next week. Officers will be elected and Robert Harry Munro Ferguson should be able to get a commission. Equipment and a horse will be provided but Ferguson should purchase his own uniform. Roosevelt recommends a uniform from Brooks Brothers.
1898-04-28
A letter from Banner Shull, who had served in the motor company commanded by Quentin Roosevelt, was printed in an Indiana newspaper and was very complimentary of Quentin’s leadership. A copy was sent to Flora Whitney. Theodore Roosevelt has been working to have Tommy Hitchcock transferred to the American aviation service. Roosevelt has been on a three day speaking trip to Cincinnati, Ohio and the army camp at Chillicothe, Ohio. He was once again impressed by the officers and enlisted men but noticed an obvious lack of equipment.
1917-12-18
Admiral Glass received a report that Colombian forces occupying Providence and San Andres were short of provisions and sent a party to Bocas del Toro that caused a panic. Admiral Coghlan has been directed to send a vessel to preserve order, prevent delivery of provisions, and verify if the island is claimed by Panama.
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1904-01-11
Captain Cloman reports on a scouting mission he conducted to determine the location of supplies, soldiers, and possible routes for troop movements. He notes that the USS Boston and USS Wyoming leave today with 100 marines.
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1903-12-14
Major Taylor acknowledges receipt of a check and vouchers from Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, but returns the vouchers and asks for new ones signed by President Roosevelt as the vouchers are only applicable to military officers.
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1903-02-26
Secretary of War Root jokes about Curtis Guild’s friend from North Carolina who attempted to get his combination bayonet and shovel adopted by the military through pressuring President Roosevelt.
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1903-02-25
Benjamin F. Tracy writes Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asking why the Navy is not working more expeditiously to build torpedo boats for the impending conflict with Spain. He suggests that the USS Kearsage and USS Kentucky be completed by September 1.
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1898-04-16