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Henry C. Barthman invites Theodore Roosevelt to review his regiment, the 47th Regiment of the New York National Guard. Barthman previously asked in 1910, but Roosevelt was unable to comply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-27
Theodore Roosevelt will accept the chairmanship and attend one meeting so long as it is understood that this will be the extent of his commitment. Roosevelt believes in “the Cause” and wants to be identified with it but cannot devote as much time to it as he would like.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-05-03
President Roosevelt wishes Mary Louise Farnum Witschief luck in organizing the fair to benefit the 10th Separate Company of the New York National Guard, and emphasizes his interest in the National Guard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-12
In a letter presented by Colonel James M. Jarvis of the National Guard Eighth Regiment, President Roosevelt asks Governor Higgins to give an audience to Jarvis and the men before their regiment is disbanded.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-03
President Roosevelt extends his thanks through Governor Higgins to the New York State National Guard for their attendance at his recent inauguration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-08
President Roosevelt thanks Colonel James M. Jarvis for the letter, and extends his thanks through him to the Board of Officers of the Eighth Regiment Infantry in the National Guard of New York for their congratulations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-23
President Roosevelt thanks Major Bridgman and Squadron A of the New York National Guard, and has made the request for them to be his personal escort. Roosevelt may also have members of the Rough Rider Regiment as part of the escort but says he will work out details later. Because Squadron A was his escort when he was made Governor of New York and Vice President, he would like them to be in the same position now.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-11-10
President Roosevelt requests clarification on the circumstances of Colonel Austin applying to be an instructor of heavy artillery. Roosevelt supports the appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt believes a war with Spain is always possible. The cool weather means that an expeditionary force, in addition to the navy, would likely be needed. He supposes F. V. Greene would participate and will certainly do so himself in some capacity. Roosevelt wants to go with Greene and proposes raising a regiment with Greene as Colonel and himself as Lieutenant-Colonel, since his military experience is limited to service in the National Guard. He does not see the need for such a plan but wants to plan in advance so he can act quickly should the need arise.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-15
Adjutant General Verbeck of the New York National Guard thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter. He recounts the various trainings and drills the New York National Guard has participated in in its effort to modernize, and invites Roosevelt to visit the troops at Pine Camp. He is sure Roosevelt’s presence would create a great deal of enthusiasm.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-26
In the absence of New York Adjutant-General William Verbeck, Assistant Adjutant General Merrill M. Dunspaugh acknowledges receipt of Theodore Roosevelt’s letter regarding membership in the Albany Burgesses Corps, and offers an explanation of why the office was interested in the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-24
Captain O’Ryan invites Theodore Roosevelt to inspect the farm owned by the 1st Battery Field Artillery of the New York National Guard. They conduct practical training there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-06
Anna Roosevelt Cowles informs President Roosevelt of Ted’s excellent marksmanship and work with Troop A at Peekskill. Through Captain Herbert Barry, she is aware of an impertinent and critical letter Roosevelt received about Ted, so she wanted to assure him of Ted’s success. Cowles remarks how happy Mr. and Mrs. Colby were to be received by the Roosevelts and mentions a recent letter from Alice Roosevelt Longworth that was “perfectly absorbed in election news.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-29
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1884 to December 1891. Notable events include the deaths of Alice Lee Roosevelt and Martha Bulloch Roosevelt, Roosevelt’s time on his ranch, the completion of Sagamore Hill, Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Edith Kermit Carow, Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt’s birth, the “Great-Dieup” of cattle in North Dakota, and the founding of the Boone and Crockett Club.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt between January 1879 to December 1883. Notable events include Theodore Roosevelt’s engagement and marriage to Alice Hathaway Lee, his appointment to the New York State Legislature, and his first visit and buffalo hunt in North Dakota.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Colonel Asa Bird Gardiner recently testified in front of the New York State Assembly regarding its Burgess Corps of Albany, alleging that it is being systematically attacked by a “National Guard Ring.” He was supported by several letters from men who had been with the corps for years who joined when there was better martial spirit, and state that the dues paid for membership were not a form of political graft. New York Adjutant General William Verbeck opposed Gardiner, and hopes to disband the Corps, as it is largely useless and a joke.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-19
New York City postcard with photographs of President Roosevelt, the subway, and armories of the New York National Guard.
1908-02-16
President Roosevelt thanks James Manning Hilton for his recent letter, passed along by William Loeb, regarding an address to the New York State National Guard Association. Manning shared a draft of his address with Roosevelt, and among its topics, Manning references his service with Roosevelt’s Rough Riders.
1904-07-24
Theodore Roosevelt writes of Edith Roosevelt sending her first typewritten letter, how pleased they with Grace Stackpole Lockwood Roosevelt and their other daughter-in-laws, of visits from various military men, the training of the national guard and how proud Roosevelt is of his sons.
1917-09-01