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President Roosevelt offers Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte revisions to the General Order regarding the Navy’s medical department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-31
President Roosevelt believes that the Navy should follow the War Department’s model of issuing general orders to amend regulations. In particular, Roosevelt instructs Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte to prepare a general order regarding the organization of the Navy’s medical department. He also asks after the Navy’s work with Congress, especially with regards to the “building program.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-26
Rear Admiral Rixey sends a letter of appreciation to President Roosevelt for his support. Rixey informs the President of the progress of the various projects he has undertaken since being named Surgeon General of the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-25
Presley M. Rixey writes to William Loeb concerning an order from President Roosevelt that the Department of the Navy has delayed publishing. Rixey asks for President Roosevelt’s confirmation of the order so that the memorandum might be published.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-22
Presley Marion Rixey, Surgeon General of the Navy, informs President Roosevelt that his memorandum relating to the United States Navy Medical Corps has not yet been carried out. Rixey apologizes for bringing the matter to Roosevelt directly but asks that he sign an additional memorandum so that the matter may be decided swiftly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-22
Presley Marion Rixey, Surgeon General of the United States Navy, writes to President Roosevelt regarding the recommendation of Dr. William A. White as Superintendent of St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Rixey also requests other applicant materials be sent to the Medical Board of Visitors for review.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-11