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Letter from William L. French to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William L. French to Theodore Roosevelt

William L. French tells Theodore Roosevelt about the entertainment he and his committee plan to provide the enlisted men from the vessels of the Atlantic Fleet making port in New York City over the holidays. A program of singers, vaudeville, reception by the mayor or prominent citizens, and refreshments will be provided to an estimated 8,000 enlisted men over 2 nights. French asks Roosevelt to contribute.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-12

Creator(s)

French, William L.

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Elliott Pillsbury

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Elliott Pillsbury

President Roosevelt thanks Admiral Pillsbury for sending him the two letters from Admiral Charles S. Sperry and returns them. He is glad that the men have done well in rifle shooting and praises how well Sperry has carried out his duties. Roosevelt asks Pillsbury who he thinks is responsible for stories about misconduct of sailors on the fleet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur Hamilton Lee

President Roosevelt recounts for Viscount Lee how pleasant it was to sit for his portrait by Fülöp László. László allowed him to have guests to speak to while he sat, and Anna Cabot Mills Davis Lodge was a common guest. Roosevelt thanks Lee for his work with William Lyon Mackenzie King, and notes that although the issue of Japanese immigration is not acute yet, it could be soon. He also discusses the success of the Great White Fleet’s tour and target practice.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry White

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry White

President Roosevelt thanks Ambassador White for the article and photographs. He laments that the United States does not provide adequate quarters for its ambassadors abroad. Roosevelt believes that this was the chief cause of the “silly and unpleasant Berlin incident.” Roosevelt agrees with White on the effect of the fleet abroad. He notes that it is not possible to stop at any English or French port without offending Germany.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt would like Mr. Leonard, the one-armed Marine captain, to be detailed to the White House, and President Roosevelt wants William S. Cowles to remain his naval aide even after Cowles goes to sea. Secretary of the Navy Moody should do what he believes is right and proper regarding the command of the Atlantic squadron. Roosevelt requests that the bowsprit of the USS Sylph be repaired.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Lawrence F. Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Lawrence F. Abbott to Theodore Roosevelt

Lawrence F. Abbott, president and publisher of The Outlook, thinks that the New York Times was “very unfraternal” in printing the story that connected President Roosevelt to The Outlook. It was published through the efforts of William C. Reick, who has previously been affiliated with the New York Herald. The Outlook intends to ignore the story, except for giving a brief statement to reporters who “flooded the office with inquiries.” Lawrence is pleased with the conduct and record of the Atlantic Fleet in Australasia and Japan.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-10-23

Creator(s)

Abbott, Lawrence F. (Lawrence Fraser), 1859-1933

Letter from Victor Howard Metcalf to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Victor Howard Metcalf to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Metcalf writes President Roosevelt about several matters. First, he addresses reports about the water line of the armor belts on existing battleships and responds to suggestions that the belts should be raised. Citing reports by Admiral Robley D. Evans, who is sailing to the Pacific with the Atlantic Fleet, Metcalf does not recommend this. In fact, he believes lowered would be better. Metcalf also informs Roosevelt of plans to modify turret ammunition hoists. Finally, Metcalf says he does not support a plan to appoint a line officer Assistant Secretary of the Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-04-07

Creator(s)

Metcalf, Victor Howard, 1853-1936

Letter from Albert L. Key to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Albert L. Key to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert L. Key sends President Roosevelt a copy of his written statement and printed testimony given before the Senate Committee. He wants Roosevelt to know that he is not an “irresponsible agitator,” that he advocated for moving the naval base from Subic to Manila, and that he is not responsible for the criticism of the Navy and naval vessels in the press. His investigation into the Navy was done independently, and his report and recommendations are based on facts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-22

Creator(s)

Key, Albert L. (Albert Lenoir), 1860-1950

Letter from Andrew T. Long to William Loeb

Letter from Andrew T. Long to William Loeb

Andrew T. Long, the executive officer of the USS Illinois updates William Loeb on the Atlantic Fleet’s stay in Brazil and the journey so far. He has heard that Commander Harry Herbert Hosley, who was supervisor of New York Harbor, has died. Long was hoping to take Hosley’s post in the spring and asks Loeb if this is still possible.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-17

Creator(s)

Long, Andrew T. (Andrew Theodore), 1866-1946