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James Franklin Bell, Chief of Staff of the United States Army, proposes a plan to President Roosevelt to disarm Cuban insurgents. The plan, based on experience in the Philippine-American War, involves discreetly gathering information through American officers in Cuba, with the “consent and cooperation” of Cuban President Tomás Estrada Palma.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-30
General Bell had previously informed General Corbin that he would be willing to return to the United States and take command of the Leavenworth School. However, he has been ordered to Batangas and does not want to leave until his work is finished. He would like General Chaffee to represent the matter to the War Department and request that the Leavenworth assignment be postponed for at least one year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-18
General Chaffee thanks President Roosevelt for bestowing a “principal appointment” to the United States Military Academy on his son, Adna Romanza Chaffee, Jr. He also sends a brief update on the Philippine Insurrection.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-25