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Lieutenant Ellicott thanks Governor Roosevelt for acknowledging his pamphlet on the Battle of Manila Bay and for the high commendations Roosevelt gave his reconnaissance work in Hawaii.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-27
Henry Cunningham sends Theodore Roosevelt a copy of a the song he wrote in an effort to combat the growing problem of sailors being insulted by hotel keepers while in uniform. Cunningham believes the resulting resentment and indignation felt by sailors is leading to more and more desertions. Any suggestions Roosevelt has regarding the song will be much appreciated by Cunningham.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
On behalf of Theodore Roosevelt, his secretary informs Domenico A. Verrastro that Roosevelt cannot give advice on whether to join the Army or Navy. Roosevelt’s secretary suggests Verrastro talk to a recruiting officer to help him decide which he might prefer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-16
Domenico A. Verrastro asks Theodore Roosevelt to help him choose which branch of the military he should join. Verrastro has lived in the United States for nine years as a naturalized citizen and would like to be a soldier. He has been told to become a Marine, but is not sure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12
Adolph Marix informs Theodore Roosevelt of a new company that will inspect and certify all goods for sale. Officers from the Army and Navy will be the president and vice-president of the company and Marix would like Roosevelt to be the director.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
This pamphlet is a long list of reasons why someone should vote for Theodore Roosevelt to be president and continue the prosperity the Republican Party has brought to the United States over the last seven years. The author lists Roosevelt’s fearlessness, loyalty, and patriotism among other personal qualities. Deeds such as securing the Panama Canal, improving the Army and Navy, and his work for the workingman are also included.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904
A typed draft of an oral statement made by Commander Richard Wainwright regarding a naval engagement during the Spanish-American War. Wainwright is to edit the statement and return it to President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-03
Wainwright, Richard, 1849-1926; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt writes to Captain Evans regarding various aspects of the use of battleships in conflict with Spain. He also comments on the various degrees of preparedness of the branches of the Armed Forces.
1898-04-20
Theodore Roosevelt explains why he cannot agree with the report given by the Committee on Political Reform for the Union League. He does agree taxes should be removed from tobacco and sugar, but not alcohol. He also speaks about building up America’s naval defenses. Roosevelt goes on to find numerous faults with President Cleveland’s administration.
1889-01
President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Navy Long to report on the status of naval officers at sea and the complaints of insufficient numbers of active army and navy officers.
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1902-01-09
Lieutenant-Commander Sims provides President Roosevelt with a short biography of Captain Percy Scott. Sims is sending Roosevelt a copy of Scott’s lecture on naval gunnery and marksmanship. Scott’s methods of marksmanship training have been adapted successfully by the United States Navy, according to Sims.
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1904-11-18
President Roosevelt’s decision to grant a half holiday to navy machinists on Saturdays during the summer months is upheld.
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1904-08-25
President Roosevelt is interested in what Henry Reuterdahl has to say about the attitudes of the Sun, Herald, and Post towards the navy, and discusses his opinion on the stances of each paper. In a postscript, Roosevelt says he has received the painting of the Great White Fleet Reuterdahl has sent and is delighted with it.
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1908-08-08
President Roosevelt gives Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge an update on his life and family. He laments the end of summer and tells Lodge how each member of the family has spent it, remarking upon how his children are growing up. Roosevelt has been vacationing during the summer months and now looks to his work ahead. He wants to ensure that his plans for the Navy and Panama Canal cannot be undone by his successor.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-20
President Roosevelt thanks Colonel Thompson for his letter and believes that “The Navy” editorial had done more harm than good. Roosevelt believes the author was either trying to discredit the navy or shared the interests of papers like the New York Sun and Times that want to break down Roosevelt’s presidential administration even if this harms the United States Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-12
President Roosevelt tells Congressmen Wiley that it was a “first-class letter” and that he wishes that it would be published in the Alabama papers or even the New-York Tribune. He promises to tell Wiley about the “fleet matter” when he sees him in person.
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1907-09-06
President Roosevelt asks Albert Shaw to reproduce a cartoon from Puck. As Roosevelt has no plans to hold another position in public office, the upset on Wall Street will have no lasting effect on him, but he comments on the related press coverage. The New York Sun has tried to disparage the Great White Fleet, but Roosevelt is certain Shaw understands that the fleet’s journey is necessary. Roosevelt asks Shaw to lunch with Mark Twain and Frank Nelson Doubleday on Friday the 13th.
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1907-09-03
President Roosevelt congratulates Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry and the Navy team for winning the national shooting contest at Camp Perry.
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1907-08-31
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of War Taft of a recent report comparing army and navy fire control. He is concerned by the army’s “backwardness,” as evidenced by the report. Until recently, the navy showed a similar deficiency but has since improved, as can the army. Roosevelt requests Taft take up the issue.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-21
President Roosevelt sends an editorial from the Evening Post to Robert Means Thompson, saying that it shows the damage done by articles appearing in The Navy, a magazine published by the United States Navy. Roosevelt criticizes articles in the magazine, saying it contains statements from disgruntled officers and men who are fighting among themselves, and these articles give newspapers like the Post fodder for attacking the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-02