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Theodore Roosevelt, as Napoleon I, returns from political exile. He stands before French troops under the command of President Taft, who is riding the Republican elephant. They carry banners labeled “Republican Delegates, Federal Job Holders, [and] The Old Guard.” One soldier among them is labeled “Hitchcock.”
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1912-03-06
Theodore Roosevelt updates Anna Roosevelt Cowles on his health and the well-being of family members serving in the war.
1918-11-27
Diary kept by Theodore Roosevelt while training for and fighting in the Spanish-American War. Entries from San Antonio, Texas, Tampa, Florida, and Santiago, Cuba. He comments on the activities of the Rough Riders, individual soldiers and war events.
1898
Theodore Roosevelt explains that Archie Roosevelt married quickly because he was called to duty suddenly.
1917-04-05
Theodore Roosevelt comments on World War I and the nature of the soldiers fighting at Verdun.
1916-10-31
As a resident of Iowa, Grenville Dodge discusses conflict concerning his serving on the Advisory Committee for New York County. Dodge also assures Theodore Roosevelt that the “vote of the old soldiers” is with him.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-25
Captain Cloman reports on a scouting mission he conducted to determine the location of supplies, soldiers, and possible routes for troop movements. He notes that the USS Boston and USS Wyoming leave today with 100 marines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-14
E. L. Beach requests verification from Samuel Allen Otts that 2,000 soldiers collectively marched from Panama to Cauca during last revolution and asks if Otts wants money.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-06
The unknown author defends President Roosevelt against criticism for not eulogizing General McClellan during a speech at Antietam National Battlefield. Military leaders are often praised and Roosevelt should be congratulated for praising common soldiers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-18
Ambassador Mayor des Planches encloses photographs of Italian officers and soldiers that he hopes will be of interest to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-09
Hermann Speck von Sternburg has recently traveled to India, and reports on the military strategies and maneuvers of English and German troops. Sternburg believes that in a “real” war, the English’s strategy would be disastrous against the Germans. He believes that only American soldiers could spread out and operate well in the way they describe. Sternburg describes the Germans’ military readiness, discipline, and training. Sternburg further believes that American workers are superior to Europeans, both in terms of labor and as fighters, due largely to their “brains, individuality, & skill using machinery.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-28
John Addison Porter acknowledges to Max Schiemangk receipt of his letter addressed to President William McKinley. The letter tenders the services of a regiment of German soldiers, and has been forwarded to Secretary of War Russell A. Alger for consideration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-05-13
Basil Wilson Duke, a Confederate officer during the American Civil War, commends Theodore Roosevelt on his biography of Thomas Hart Benton.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1888-05-19