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The article “Some Important Historical Works” reviews two recently published books, one of which is the sixth volume of the series The Royal Navy, a History from the Earliest Times to the Present. While the work had several authors, including Alfred Thayer Mahan, the review focuses largely on Theodore Roosevelt’s coverage of the War of 1812.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-21
Orders for yearly “Gunnery Instruction.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-09-18
Several newspaper articles from The Commercial Advertiser primarily pertaining to New York state politics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-17
There are reports that revolutionary forces are preparing an attack on the government forces of Colombia in Panama. Due to America’s potential interest in the New Panama Canal Company of France and guarantees of free transit across the isthmus, it may be necessary to secure the railroad terminals and route. Naval forces have been ordered towards Panama to protect the interests of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-12
Rules and regulations for the army and navy maneuvers which will simulate an enemy fleet’s surprise attempt to secure a naval base near Newport, Rhode Island, or the eastern entrance of Long Island Sound.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902
Caption: “Illinois,” the most powerful type of battle-ship in the United States (just launched at Newport News), as she will appear when under way. One thousand tons larger than the “Oregon” and “Iowa,” heretofore our greatest battle-ships, and is a sister-ship of the “Alabama” and “Wisconsin,” now being built.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898
A drawing of the Olympia, Commodore George Dewey’s flagship.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898
Department of State’s press release on surrender of Manila, Philippines during the Spanish-American War published in the New York World.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-08-15
Theodore Roosevelt, dressed in a Rough Rider outfit, marches while holding a pile of speeches in one hand and a rope attached to the trunk of a parading “circus” elephant in the other hand. The elephant is pulling a large wagon labeled “prosperity” and is filled with a strapped-down bundle labeled “Western Votes.” The elephant itself is wearing an “Uncle Sam” hat and has a large blanket over its back labeled “G.O.P.” as well as four discs hanging off the bottom of it. The four discs are labeled “Larger Navy, Panama Canal, Anti-Trust Laws, and Monroe Doctrine.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-04
List of battleships and cruisers in commission with armament detail of main and secondary batteries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-01-26
The Department of the Navy has considered the Court of Inquiry findings regarding the Bennington explosion, agreeing with most points except that the Bennington was in excellent condition. The explosion was partially caused by neglect and improper maintenance of at least one boiler valve. The actions of all men during the disaster are commended.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-29
President Roosevelt calls for marksmanship prizes to be given to the most accurate big-gun crews in the Navy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-08-04
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about life at Oyster Bay for with the family. He says he is working on speeches for his Mississippi trip and meeting with Admirals Brownson and Evans about the navy’s trip to the Pacific. Roosevelt acknowledges that his policies have caused an economic downturn but he will not alter his course. He closes by wishing Kermit well on his prairie chicken hunting trip.
1907-08-27
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to tell him stories of jumping the horses and of Skip the dog being lost. He describes dining with General Kuroki and his views on the navy and Japan. Roosevelt says he hopes that Secretary of War William H. Taft will be nominated as the Republican candidate for president over New York Governor Charles Evans Hughes.
1907-05-12
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit about recent guests at the White House and taking walks. Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt needed a break and took Ethel Roosevelt away for forty-eight hours on the Sylph. He says his hands are full with California trying to keep Japanese out of their schools. Congress is refusing to provide fortifications for the Philippines and Hawaii or allow Roosevelt to build up the navy. Kermit has taken notes on the envelope.
1907-02-04
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit about his distress over the government in Cuba. He then describes his trip aboard the Mayflower to see Admiral Evans’s fleet at Barnstable with cousin William Emlen Roosevelt, C. Grant La Farge, and Archie. They watched a gunnery exercise on the battleship Missouri (BB-11). Roosevelt ends the letter with updates on Ted and Quentin.
1906-09-30
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to tell him about his experiences aboard the USS Louisiana (BB-19) while he and Edith sail to Panama.
1906-11-11
Assistant Secretary Roosevelt informs John W. Vrooman that he will help Richman if he can, but that it is unlikely that he will be consulted.
1898-03-23
President Roosevelt writes his son Kermit to give him advice about balancing football and studying. He then talks about his southern trip including injuries he sustained in New Orleans on a ship. Roosevelt adds that Alice Roosevelt returned from her eastern trip and brought presents for the children, including Japanese fencing armor.
1905-11-01
Theodore Roosevelt declines to join a proposed organization, since he is spending all his time promoting an undivided American nationalism. He agrees with the aim of the organization, that Britain and the United States should have very close ties and be sworn allies. He admires the British Navy and hopes that the United States will build one comparable, although not surpassing it. The envelope is addressed to Mrs. Douglas Robinson.
1918-12-05