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President Roosevelt explains the poor conditions of the construction of several battleships as well as several navy practices that should be assimilated to that of the army’s equivalent. He was impressed by the officers and the food aboard ship, and also has some ideas on how to better the lives of the crew after their service is over.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-28
President Roosevelt wishes his son Archibald B. Roosevelt could be with him on the boat as they have had three days of perfect weather. He describes the ships and the crew, including two guns onboard called “Teddy” and “The Big Stick”, which Archie had told him about previously. The captain of the ship held a dinner with Roosevelt and his wife Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt, and he was impressed by everything.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-14
President Roosevelt is glad to have heard from Yeoman Duke. He was delighted by the U. S. S. Tennessee.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-29