Spanish-American War (1898)

Letter from Hermann Speck von Sternburg to Theodore Roosevelt

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.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-28

Letter from Alembert W. Brayton to Theodore Roosevelt

Alembert W. Brayton sends President Roosevelt the current issue of the Indiana Medical Journal featuring an account of Roosevelt’s treatment on Long Island, New York, after the Spanish-American war.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-09

Letter from Eugene F. Ware to Theodore Roosevelt

Eugene F. Ware thinks that a newspaper should publish a history of President Roosevelt’s volunteer regiment, the 1st United States Volunteer Cavalry (Rough Riders).

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-11

Letter from Harry Goldstein to Theodore Roosevelt

Harry Goldstein served in the Spanish-American War, was honorably discharged, and given a “license to peddle in New York State.” The mayor of Albany, New York will not recognize Goldstein’s license and he would appreciate President Roosevelt’s assistance in rectifying the situation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-04

Letter from A. L. Kline Command #81 Auxiliary to Theodore Roosevelt

A new auxiliary to A. L. Kline Command #81 of Spanish-American War veterans would like permission to name their group after Miss Alice Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-08-07

Letter from Charles Emory Smith to Theodore Roosevelt

Colonel Bingham is being considered for promotion to Brigadier General and Charles Emory Smith would be appreciative if President Roosevelt could clear the way for this promotion.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-27

Letter from James Edward Kelly to Theodore Roosevelt

The bronze statuette is finished and James Edward Kelly needs to know if it should be delivered to Washington, D.C., or Oyster Bay, New York. Kelly asks if an inscription, “The ‘Crowded Hour’ at San Juan,” should be added to the base.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-06-20

Letter from Harry H. Treadwell to Theodore Roosevelt

Harry H. Treadwell, on behalf of a group of fifteen former members of Roosevelt’s staff during the Spanish American War, accepts an invitation to dine with President Roosevelt. Two members of the group will be unavailable due to scheduling conflicts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-23

Letter from Owen Wister to Theodore Roosevelt

Owen Wister is outraged that Frank R. Frost, Porcellian Club member and Spanish-American War veteran, is not being included in events surrounding President Roosevelt’s upcoming visit to Charleston, South Carolina.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-02

Letter from Henry A. Barber to Theodore Roosevelt

At President Roosevelt’s request, Henry A. Barber sends extracts from his diary and notes taken during the Spanish-American War and the Battle of San Juan Hill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-27

Letter from Henry A. Barber to Theodore Roosevelt

At President Roosevelt’s request, Henry A. Barber sends extracts from his diary and notes taken during the Spanish-American War and the Battle of San Juan Hill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-27

Letter from William Haywood to Theodore Roosevelt

William Haywood refutes claims that Governor Dole was considering a proclamation of neutrality during the Spanish-American War. He describes Dole as “a friend of the United States when she was in need.” Haywood was the United States Consul-General at Honolulu during the war.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-11

Letter from John W. Foster to George B. Cortelyou

John W. Foster asks George B. Cortelyou to forward the enclosed papers to President Roosevelt, which will show that Governor Dole did not favor Hawaiian neutrality during the Spanish-American War.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-14

Letter from Richard Wainwright to Theodore Roosevelt

Admiral Wainwright has read President Roosevelt’s memorandum on the Schley-Sampson controversy and appreciates the praise for the USS Glouchester, the gunboat commanded by Wainwright during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. He believes that the memorandum will be beneficial for the Navy and “must straighten out all the various opinions on the subject.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-21

Letter from Charles E. Clark to Theodore Roosevelt

Rear Admiral Clark returns his corrected statement regarding the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.  Clark mentions Ted Roosevelt’s improved condition.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-09

Letter from James Brown Potter to Theodore Roosevelt

James Brown Potter encloses an article from the Mexican Herald in which Potter is interviewed regarding the Sampson-Schley controversy. While visiting New Orleans, Potter was surprised how partisan Southerners were concerning Admiral Schley.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-09

Letter from Lucius William Nieman to Theodore Roosevelt

Lucius William Nieman has read President Roosevelt’s decision in the Sampson-Schley controversy.  Roosevelt decided not to discharge Admiral Schley, which Nieman understands as condoning Schley’s actions. Neiman believes this will help clarify the issue to the public and bring everything to a close once the issue of command is decided.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-11

Letter from Robley D. Evans to George B. Cortelyou

Admiral Evans describes some of the maneuvers during the Battle of Santiago de Cuba which should be added to his previous statement.  He also addresses the question of which officer was in command.  Evans expresses sympathy for President Roosevelt concerning Ted Roosevelt’s illness.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-12

Letter from Richard Wainwright to George B. Cortelyou

Admiral Wainwright replies to President Roosevelt’s request for more information concerning the Battle of Santiago de Cuba. He provides details concerning the signals and visibility of USS New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-12

Letter from H. C. Taylor to George B. Cortelyou

Admiral H. C. Taylor recollects the signals and issue of command before the Battle of Santiago de Cuba.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-13