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William Sowden Sims sends President Roosevelt his report on the advantages of big gun battleships of large displacement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-10
President Roosevelt directs Secretary of the Navy Newberry to attach to Admiral William Sowden Sims’s officer record a statement of all “the essential facts concerning the value of his services.” Roosevelt believes that Sims has done more than any other man for the improvements of the Navy’s efficiency in target practice, and wishes that his contributions to gunnery, ordnance, and construction be recorded.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-16
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends Henry John Elwes copies of Science with his article on scientific terminology. He will look for the extra copy of the game report during his next visit to Sagamore Hill. Roosevelt feels he did all he could at the New York Police Department, especially since “the law under which we worked was utterly absurd in character.” He believes strongly in the American and British Navies and is glad to do such “thoroughly congenial” work. On a recent trip to his ranch, Roosevelt shot several antelope with his new Winchester rifle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-05-01
Henry G. Sharpe explains the reasoning behind his earlier recommendations for modifying the Army’s supply and provision standards. Following his suggestions would help the United States prepare for war during a time of peace. Reorganizing the administration would assign clear responsibility for the work of various supply units onto one chief of the bureau, and his suggested changes for the field would help ensure the mobility and comfort of the troops.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-26
Secretary of the Navy Moody thanks President Roosevelt for his criticism on the size of the report from the Bureau of Naval Intelligence, particularly since he had the same concerns.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-03