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President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Cardinal James Gibbons supporting Commander Robert S. Griffin, who would like to replace Rear Admiral Charles W. Rae as Chief Engineer of the Navy. While Roosevelt thinks well of Griffin, he does not appreciate his applying ecclesiastical pressure in an attempt to get the position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-25
President Roosevelt explains the poor conditions of the construction of several battleships as well as several navy practices that should be assimilated to that of the army’s equivalent. He was impressed by the officers and the food aboard ship, and also has some ideas on how to better the lives of the crew after their service is over.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-28
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt thanks Ira N. Hollis for his letter. Weaver’s letter made Roosevelt indignant. He agrees with Hollis’s plans regarding engineers but thinks he can do more by appearing impartial. Roosevelt asks if he sent Hollis Cooper’s letter, which is just as violent as Weaver’s. He will try his luck with the bill if Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long permits him and inquires who would be a good engineer to help draft it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-24