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President Roosevelt tells Alexander Lambert that it is good to hear from him, and that he is glad that Lambert liked his foreword to The Mongols. Roosevelt has called for a report on the case of Major Samuel A. Russel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-20
Alexander Lambert sends documents regarding the case of Major Samuel A. Russel. Currently there is a bill in Congress regarding Russel’s case and reinstatement. Lambert asks William Loeb to place the documents on file for President Roosevelt should the matter come across his desk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-04
John F. O’Rourke recommends that Major Woodbury reinstate Major Samuel A. Russel to his position in the United States Army so that he may draw his pension. O’Rourke has developed a personal regard for Major Russel as an employee and friend, and is convinced of his good character.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-04
Retired General Coolidge sends a letter recommending the reinstatement of Samuel A. Russel. Russel was a great soldier who did not get along well with General John Gibbon. Coolidge is confident in Russel’s ability.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-08
Asa Bird Gardiner introduces the letter bearer, Samuel A. Russel, a Civil War veteran and military career man, to Secretary of War Taft. Gardiner speaks highly of Russel’s reputation and character, and asks that he be restored to his rank and granted military retirement. Gardiner feels that Russel was wrongly discharged from service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-08
A bill introduced by Senator Platt for the relief of Captain Samuel A. Russel.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-16