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Police Commissioner Roosevelt thanks Walter Hines Page for his letter. He informs Page that the article will be delayed if the Senate confirms Roosevelt as Assistant Secretary of the Navy.
1897-04-08
C. O. Gardiner and Gunner Ulrich report about their expedition on the Rio Diablo and the Rio Nargandi. Gardiner and Ulrich were led by two Native men of the Rio Diablo tribe, Charlie Smith and Jim Robinson. They report about the navigability of the rivers and the unwillingness of the Natives to have them travel the rivers.
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1904-01-31
Henry Glass reports that all is quiet in Darien, and that the Preble has left.
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1904-01-28
Admiral Glass reports on the ships under his command which are stationed off the coast of Panama and monitoring the Panamanian revolution. American forces are preparing an intelligence map of the isthmus while scouting the Darien region and canal zone.
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1904-01-04
Reports on military operations in Yaviza, Panama.
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1903-12-31
Reports on U.S. naval operations in Panama: “Perfect quiet; no news.”
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1903-12-25
Two communications concerning Panamanian revolution, one being that the Olympia had sailed for Cartagena, and the other that all is quiet.
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1903-12-27
Chaplain Gleeson extends thanks on behalf of the men of the USS Missouri for President Roosevelt’s $100.00 donation toward a piano for the ship.
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1903-12-29
“Situation unchanged” in Panama.
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1903-12-23
A report of Rear Admiral Glass’ orders concerning naval operations in Panama. Captains are to establish landings at Yariza and El Real de Santa Maria, and the compliment of sailors and Marines to do so are detailed. Glass refuses permission to allow a section of Marines to go to the mines at Cana; they are ordered to maintain observation only and watch for the arrival or presence of armed Colombians.
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1903-12-18
Orders from Rear Admiral Henry Glass regarding the withdrawal of Marines and “blue Jackets” from Yaviza and El Real de Santa Maria, Panama; the number of men to be left; the size of the weaponry to use; and to remain watchful for Colombian forces.
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1903-12-21
Report concerning U.S. naval operations in Panama during the Panamanian revolution. Glass also reports the presence of presumed Colombian spies in Taya, Tapalisa, and Cana, and many have been arrested by Panamanian authorities.
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1903-12-21
Real Admiral Glass orders Lieutenant Miller to command the landing force and then proceed up the Tuira River.
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1903-12-14
Rear Admiral Glass orders USS Boston to San Miguel Bay to pick up three officers. The officers will be taken up the Tuira River in boats as far as Yaviza, Panama, where they will make observations as ordered by the Navy Department. After the observations are complete, Boston is to return to port in Panama City, Panama.
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1903-12-07
Rear Admiral Glass orders the USS Concord to accompany the Panamanian gunboat 21st of November to David, Panama. The Concord is to communicate with local officials and assist the two Panamanian representatives in doing the same. After the David visit, Concord is to return to Panama City, Panama, with 21st of November visiting Montijo Bay and Rio Dulce en route.
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1903-12-07
Rear Admiral Glass gives orders regarding the positioning of ships near the Atrato River, over which other bodies of water the ships must keep watch, and instructions for daily updates to be sent to the Department.
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1903-12-10
President Roosevelt asked Secretary of the Navy Long if anything could be done for Captain Clark.
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1901-11-11
Secretary of the Navy Long returns the letter from Mr. Machen regarding Admiral A. S. Crowninshield. Long believes that those making complaints about Crowninshield should specify the issues so that action can be taken.
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1901-11-04
Senator Lodge is concerned about the superintendency of the observatory and believes that the Board of Visitors has gone beyond the intentions of the law as passed by Congress. He does not want the question to be reopened and favors keeping the position in the Navy. Lodge hopes the position will not be put under civilian control this year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-02
Should there be a vacancy, H. W. Raymond requests to be considered for the position of assistant secretary of the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-05