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Assistant Secretary of State Bacon asks William Loeb when President Theodore Roosevelt would like to receive the official visitors from the Norwegian ship that arrived (likely referring to the Haarfarge, a ship from the Royal Norwegian Navy). Bacon may need to reschedule the dinner with Secretary of the Navy Victor Howard Metcalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-06-19
Truman Handy Newberry, Assistant Secretary of the Navy, informs Clarence S. Howell that the Navy Department approved his application for paid leave.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-11
Acting Secretary of War Latta relays a message from Secretary of War Taft that 6,000 troops will be sufficient to support operations in Cuba. The War Department has been trying to reach President Roosevelt and have not yet received a response.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-29
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry writes Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte about a candidate for office. Newberry told the candidate that he would receive serious consideration with Bonaparte. The candidate is not named in the letter, but Newberry is likely referring to Eustace Barron Rogers for the position of Paymaster-General. Newberry adds that he completed inspection of two of the armored cruisers, the battleship Virginia, the Torpedo Station, and the Training Station. He will also send the Dolphin to New York for repairs.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-06
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry notifies William Loeb that the Columbia will be at Colón, Panama, on September 16.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-30
Nelson P. Webster reports to William Loeb on an ammunition request by the Cuban government. Although General Fred C. Ainsworth says they have no evidence from the Cuban government or the firm of Hartley and Graham regarding the request, the Cuban chargé d’affaires reports that there was a dispatch to that end. Webster reviews the telegram that was sent in reply to this request outlining the terms upon which the ammunition would be delivered.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-27
Charles Patrick Neill informs Theodore Roosevelt that his investigation into a single complaint into a violation of the eight-hour law has revealed unexpected and complex conditions that are more complicated than originally thought. The investigation found countless violations of the eight-hour law by contractors in many areas of work. Even government departments, like the War and Navy departments and others, have been allowing contractors to violate the law. Neill believes that a full investigation must be completed and that all government departments should follow the same standards and enforce the law uniformly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-16
Surgeon-General Wyman of the United States Marine Hospital Service was pleased to receive William Loeb’s letter, and has taken his advice to consult with Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte when possible. Bonaparte is not sure if he will be asked to recommend a successor to “Admiral H.” soon, as Roosevelt may wait to fill the position until March 1907. Wyman reports that there is some doubt within the Navy Department whether “Mr. L’s” papers are on file, and mentions that if any are with Loeb, it would be good to send them to the department so that they are on record. The weather in Chevy Chase has been hot, but it agrees with Wyman’s health.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-08
Congressman Cocks sends William Perry a letter from the Auditor of the Treasury for the Navy Department. Cocks also asks Perry if he ever communicated with Captain Adolphus Marix in regard to a job and whether he would still like a job in the service.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-04
Captain Staunton, Naval Surgeon Wilson, and Paymaster Izard report to Admiral Coghlan on the actions of the board Coghlan appointed to inquire into complaints regarding the quality of meat served onboard ships and in the Brooklyn Naval Yard. The results of their interviews with a variety of crewmen from a number of ships leads them to believe that the negative opinions regarding the meat have overstated the situation. Actually tainted meat has only rarely made it through inspections, although they also state that in some instances the meat may have been tainted had it not been for “the improper use of preservatives,” which still had the effect of making the meat unpalatable and of inferior quality. They conclude that many of the animals slaughtered for meat do not meet the contract specifications, and suggest that, when possible, contractors should be required to deliver whole carcasses to ensure that the better cuts of meat are not being removed and sold elsewhere.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-06
Secretary Bonaparte’s personal secretary acknowledges John C. Simering’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-14
Secretary of the Navy Morton reports to President Roosevelt that he has spoken with Chief of the Bureau of Equipment H. N. Manney, who states that the allegations in the newspaper clipping that A. R. Smith sent to Roosevelt are false, and that the Bureau has not shipped coal in foreign bottoms nor bought it near the point of consumption. H. T. B. Harris, Chief of the Bureau of Supplies and Accounts, has also stated that stores have not been shipped in a foreign bottom, except when it is unavoidable and complies with the law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-19
Assistant Attorney General Robb informs William Loeb that through a miscommunication, an order that President Roosevelt requested be drafted was not issued. Robb is bringing the issue to Secretary of War William H. Taft’s attention. Robb says that Democrats in Vermont overwhelmingly support Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-12
Secretary of the Navy Morton unsuccessfully tried to telephone William Loeb regarding confusing as to which government department should handle the situation with the Russian cruiser Lena, which is docked at San Francisco. Morton suggests to President Roosevelt that if he deems it proper for the Navy Department to handle it, that the State Department, Department of Commerce and Labor, and Treasury Department be notified.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-13
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Darling informs Admiral Stirling that the Navy Department is “solicitous” of the situation in Shanghai, and instructs him to “use the utmost vigilance and report fully.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-23
Senator Hale writes to President Roosevelt about the appointment of a new Secretary of the Navy, as William H. Moody leaves that position to become Attorney General, replacing Philander C. Knox. Hale believes the best thing for the naval service would be to promote Charles Hial Darling, Assistant Secretary of the Navy. He does not like the idea of seeing someone entirely new at the head of one of the most important departments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-18
Chronology of the daily life of Theodore Roosevelt from January 1892 to December 1898. Notable events include the death of Elliott Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt is appointed New York City Police Commissioner, his tenure as Assistant Secretary of the Navy, the Spanish-American War, and Roosevelt’s gubernatorial campaign.
Theodore Roosevelt Association
1985
Moore, Robert J. (Robert John), 1956-; Theodore Roosevelt Association
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt informs David Cory the book, Merchant Vessels of the United States, is not published by the United States Navy Department, but he has sent his request to the Bureau of Navigation in the Department of the Treasury.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-08-06
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt sends James Jeffrey Roche a memorandum listing the number of chaplains in the Navy by denomination. He explains that the president personally makes the appointments without regard to denomination or creed and that there are no quotas per denomination. As such, there is no injustice or discrimination in the appointments, and thus, there is nothing for the Navy Department to rectify.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-10-13
Description of the ceremonies marking the 200 year anniversary of the founding of the United States Navy and Marine Corps at Sagamore Hill National Historic Site on October 5, 1975. The notice highlights the order of the program, the speakers, and the musical entertainment. It also notes Theodore Roosevelt’s service to the United States Navy.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1976