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Max F. Ihmsen is troubled to read that Assistant Secretary Roosevelt doubts the veracity of the interview he gave to The New York Journal. Ihmsen has never been accused of lying about an interview. He encloses an extract of the article in question. Ihmsen then encloses the response of the journal to Roosevelt’s condemnation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-03-19
Admiral Evans informs Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt that he has turned his ankle and must take care of himself to be able to work when he arrives in Key West, Florida. He encloses requests for command of a large ship and movement of guard boats. He writes that the “safety of our fleet will depend on the promptness with which the guard boats are sent to Key West.” Evans regrets not being able to have lunch together as planned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-03-25
Benjamin F. Tracy writes to Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt with a dispatch that he sent President William McKinley. In it, Tracy suggests that even though the nation is not at war with Spain yet, it is still wise to move the fleet into an advantageous position. He writes that the duration of the war is dependent on whether the US can strike the first blow.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-04-02
Benjamin F. Tracy writes President McKinley advocating that US troops begin fighting Spain. It is imperative in his opinion that the Spanish fleet in the West Indies be crushed before it can be united with the ships on the Spanish Coast.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-04-02
Benjamin F. Tracy writes Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asking why the Navy is not working more expeditiously to build torpedo boats for the impending conflict with Spain. He suggests that the USS Kearsage and USS Kentucky be completed by September 1.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1898-04-16
Rear Admiral Brown thanks Theodore Roosevelt for his article, “The Foreign Policy of President Harrison,” in which Roosevelt discussed naval actions in Chile over which Brown had command. Brown also remarks that United States Minister Patrick Egan has arrived in Chile and has filled his role well. Brown encloses an article by an “able and influential Chilean” which may be of interest to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1892-09-05
Secretary of State Seward recounts to the United States Minister to Colombia, Allan A. Burton, the details of an incident in Panama regarding the burial of the United States Consul Alexander McKee. Embarkation of U.S. naval troops for the funeral without prior permission by the president of the state of Panama raised questions of the rights of the U.S. in the region. On review of the facts, Seward concluded that no explanation or guarantees regarding future conduct was warranted by the U.S. government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1866-04-30