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Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt asks Douglas Robinson to send Samuel McMillan $100 to pay him back for money Roosevelt used, along with his own funds, to obtain food for his regiment. Roosevelt writes about the lack of food and clothing, but mentions that they were able to get some provisions from the Red Cross.
1898-07-22
Colonel Roosevelt describes operational mismanagement and the appalling conditions under which he and his men are fighting and surviving. Food and medicine are scarce and he is purchasing food for both wounded and able-bodied soldiers with his own money. Of the 600 men with whom he arrived, over 300 are dead or in hospital from disease or wounds. He is very proud of his regiment and thrilled with their accomplishments.
1898-07-19
Colonel Roosevelt describes the thankfulness of all the men at receiving the supplies from the Red Cross and he is grateful to Anna Roosevelt Cowles for helping to get those supplies to them. The regiment is now in a permanent camp with ample food, clothing, and care for everyone. He is extraordinarily proud of his group and the way they all work together. Roosevelt is in good health and hopes he can see William Sheffield Cowles sometime soon.
1898-07-28