Covering it up
Secretary of War William H. Taft and President Roosevelt, who wears a big stick, use an American flag to cover up “Jolo.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-03-16
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Philippines--Jolo
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leonard Wood
President Roosevelt relays to General Wood the contents of a letter, from Hugh Douglas Wise, a sailor in the United States Navy, regarding conditions in the Philippines. Wise writes that people who have been in the Philippines for any length of time believe the only way to civilize districts containing bad elements is to “clean them out,” but politicians will not permit this. According to the sailor, there is only one officer who the bad Filipinos are afraid of, and that is Wood. Having said this, the sailor describes Wood’s actions as leading to the tensions in the Philippines.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-08-12
Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt
General Wood informs President Roosevelt about the situation in the Philippines, reporting that besides the areas of Leyte and Samor, the situation is relatively quiet. He recommends that America keep the islands garrisoned to prevent agitators from upsetting order. Wood opines that the Filipinos are far behind Cuba on the path to deserving independence, but praises the Spanish for having evangelized and civilized the Philippines. Wood recommends the recovering Lieutenant Gordon Johnston for the Medal of Honor. Wood plans to send his family home to the United States for the children’s schooling, and after the Filipino elections hopes himself to visit France and Germany to observe military maneuvers and methods there. Wood hopes afterwards to be appointed to New York where he can work on seacoast defense, but is willing to return to the Philippines if requested. Wood also discusses his opinions on the results of the Russo-Japanese War.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-11-18
Cipher cable from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt
Leonard Wood thanks President Roosevelt for his message of congratulation.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-03-13
Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt
Wood describes recent attack by Moros revolutionaries on U.S. troops in Jolo, Philippines, and the status of Moro Rebellion there. He believes the U.S. has “good ground” for ending the Bates Treaty. He also recommends having Roosevelt’s daughter Alice visit at a later date.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-07
Telegram from William A. Simpson to Henry Clark Corbin
Acting Adjutant-General of the Philippines William Augustus Simpson reports on events following an attack led by Filipino leader Panglima Hassan on the American fort in Jolo, Philippines.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-11-23
Extracts from a letter of Lieutenant Eugene Leo Bisset
Lieutenant Bisset has noticed that American authority has not been fully extended to all of the Filipino territory once controlled by Spain. The local sultan near Jolo has been inquiring about this discrepancy and unless American authority is extended the sultan may use his technical sovereignty to sell this territory to Great Britain or Germany.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-11-04
Letter from W. B. Pinneo to Alice Roosevelt Longworth
W. B. Pinneo writes on behalf of his brother, Peter W. Pinneo, who is imprisoned at Fort Alcatraz for committing robbery while serving in Jolo, Philippines. Pinneo argues that his brother has been punished enough and requests that the case be brought to the attention of President Roosevelt.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1902-10-27
Letter from Hilden Olin to Theodore Roosevelt
Lieutenant Olin has received Vice President Roosevelt’s letter and will be sending Roosevelt a barong, a type of sword, from the Philippine island of Jolo.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-08-27