Sheridan, Philip Henry, 1831-1888

Letter from John S. Nissen to Theodore Roosevelt

John S. Nissen introduces himself to Theodore Roosevelt and encloses a selection of employment references. He asks for Roosevelt’s aid in fixing a payment discrepancy.

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Nissen, John S., 1843-1918

Creation Date

1911-09-19

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Notes on the Civil War

These are notes Theodore Roosevelt gave his sister Corinne when he lectured to her on the Civil War, as indicated in a note from Corinne on page 5. Handwritten notes and typed transcript. Roosevelt talked about General Philip Henry Sheridan and how he turned untrained soldiers into experienced troops.

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Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1890

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Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

General Wood is pleased that Theodore Roosevelt will present Guzon Borglum’s General Sheridan Statue to Circulo Militar of Buenos Aires. Sent care of “Van Dyck” in two boxes. Encloses letter to president of club, Hammond letters, and Gorham letter. Letterhead from “War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff.”

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Creation Date

1913-10-01

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Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from John G. Hammond to Theodore Roosevelt

Lieutenant John G. Hammond asks Theodore Roosevelt to present Gutzon Borglum’s General Philip H. Sheridan miniature statue to “Circulo Militar (Army Club) of the Argentine Republic at Buenos Aires on behalf of American officers and civilians who have visited “Argentina and received courtesies, ” and “an expression of American friendship.” Describes statue, lists names of subscribers, encloses Gorham letter and General Leonard Wood’s letter.

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Creation Date

1913-09-07

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Hammond, John G.

Letter from John Hammond to Frank Ross McCoy

Lieutenant John Hammond encloses letter to Theodore Roosevelt and requests approval of letter from General Leonard Wood, regarding Gutzon Borglum’s General Philip H. Sheridan miniature statue.

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Creation Date

1913-09-07

Creator(s)

Hammond, John G.

Letter from W. Frank Purdy to John G. Hammond

Gorham Co. bronze department will ship General Philip H. Sheridan statue and pedestal in separate boxes. The cast from original sketch, lost wax process. Reflects “labor of love,” “master mind” of Borglum. Letterhead from “The Gorham Co.”

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Creation Date

1913-08-04

Creator(s)

Purdy, W. Frank

Letter from Leonard Wood

Major General Leonard Wood sends miniature of General Philip H. Sheridan statue, by Gutzon Borglum, on behalf of American officers who have visited Argentina. Letterhead from “War Department, Office of the Chief of Staff.”

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Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Creation Date

1913-06-26

Creator(s)

Wood, Leonard, 1860-1927

Letter from Ray H. Mattison to J. H. Reid

Ray H. Mattison acknowledges receipt of photographs from J. H. Reid and requests information on the Elkhorn Ranch. Mattison includes some early information on the location of the Elkhorn Ranch and Theodore Roosevelt’s ranch house.

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Creation Date

1949-10-07

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Mattison, Ray H., 1903-1980

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

Theodore Roosevelt does not believe the “war talk” with Mexico will lead to anything serious and hopes there will be no need to intervene. However, if a big power, such as Japan, backed Mexico and serious war resulted, Roosevelt requests President Taft’s permission to raise a division similar to the Rough Riders. He discusses how it would be organized and who he would choose as officers. Elected officers cause inefficiency, as evidenced by the two other Rough Rider regiments. Roosevelt does not intend to boast; instead, he reminds Taft of his regiment’s effectiveness during the Spanish-American War.

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Creation Date

1911-03-14

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to F. V. Greene

Theodore Roosevelt will see F. V. Greene when he returns. He admires Greene’s enclosures but has two suggestions, which he discusses at length. First, Greene only needs to state that King of Prussia Frederick II’s approbation of George Washington seems to be a myth, as he never showed interest in Washington or the American Struggle. Roosevelt comments on Helmuth Moltke’s opinion of the Civil War and how France could have implemented similar cavalry tactics. His second suggestion is that it is incorrect to say that America’s action in the peace settlement of the Russo-Japanese War did not produce the current hostile relationships with Russia and Japan. He discusses the other factors involved.

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Creation Date

1911-03-07

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Andrew Carnegie

President Roosevelt details the numerous accomplishments of Secretary of State Elihu Root to Andrew Carnegie. Roosevelt makes clear that while the successes occurred during his administration, the credit for State Department efforts firmly belongs to Root, especially as they relate to world peace. Roosevelt is unable to give a speech in Norway, as the request came after he accepted three speaking engagements in Europe and rejected all others.

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Creation Date

1909-02-26

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to A. D. Rockwell

President Roosevelt read A. D. Rockwell’s pamphlet about Philip Henry Sheridan’s cavalry with interest and was amused at Rockwell’s advice to his father when Roosevelt was a child.

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Creation Date

1907-11-05

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Finley Peter Dunne

President Roosevelt agrees with Finley Peter Dunne about protesting against the “Anglo-Saxon alliance” theory because he believes Americans are “a new race, composed of many Old-World stocks.” While the president is not against friendliness to the English government, he is not going to ignore other European governments. Roosevelt declares himself a “strong home-ruler” and gives examples of a number of individuals who have hated their country of origin, noting it is impossible for him to champion every hatred. The president expresses his gratitude for the support he has received from young men, “Catholic by faith and of Irish descent,” and discusses a number of Irish and Catholic individuals he has put in government positions.

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Creation Date

1904-12-03

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eugene A. Philbin

President Roosevelt argues that he does not favor Catholics any more than he favors Protestants, and tries to treat every person alike in public office as he does in his personal life. The United States will last for many centuries, and he hopes that Catholics elected president in the future will appreciate his actions. He supported the nomination of General Philip Henry Sheridan, a Catholic, for president in 1884. Roosevelt would like Eugene A. Philbin to read a letter written by John Henry Hammond about Roosevelt’s removal of Asa Bird Gardiner.

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Creation Date

1904-09-10

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry V. Boynton

President Roosevelt conveys best wishes to Major Boynton and the Society of the Army of the Cumberland reunion, and expresses his high regard of the society, its past and present members, and legacy.

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Creation Date

1904-09-02

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Hamilton Murray

President Roosevelt wishes that he could be present at the field day of the American-Irish Historical Society and extols the various accomplishments of Irish-Americans since the Revolutionary War.

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Creation Date

1903-06-29

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Chapter III: The true record of Gen. Thomas in the battle

In chapter three of his book, The Truth about Chickamaugua, Archibald Gracie discusses Union General George H. Thomas’s role in the battle, an account which differs from the generally accepted history but which Gracie states is based on true reports and records.

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Gracie, Archibald, 1858-1912

Creation Date

1911-08

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Letter from Charles King to Archibald Gracie

In several excerpts, General King admits he knew little about the second day of the Battle of Chickamauga. He shares his recollections and impressions of the officers involved in the battle. He looks forward with “keen interest” to the completion of the account. King appreciates the amended view of Thomas John Wood and regards it as most judicious.

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Creation Date

1911

Creator(s)

King, Charles, 1844-1933

Letter from Michael V. Sheridan to Archibald Gracie

Michael V. Sheridan received Archibald Gracie’s letter with a copy of his letter to Gates P. Thruston regarding Philip Henry Sheridan’s actions during the Battle of Chickamauga. Sheridan has no criticisms to offer, finding the letter covers the controversy completely and accurately.

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