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President Roosevelt instructs Secretary of War Taft to have John P. Story, Chief of Artillery, submit a report to the General Staff regarding the separation of coast and field artillery, the best way to accomplish this task, and related goals including training, drills, and examination for officers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-13
President Roosevelt is greatly interested in Captain Mott’s article and sent a copy of it to the general staff.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-11
President Roosevelt encloses an article on French Cavalry by Captain Mott. Roosevelt would like the general staff’s opinion on Mott’s conclusions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-05-11
President Roosevelt thanks Admiral Dewey for his memorandum on the need for a general staff.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-04
Acting Secretary of War Oliver reports that an attempt to amend the 77th article of war separately would fail. Oliver agrees with the need for the proposed modification, which was strongly endorsed by the Department, but recommends that the effort be postponed until it is possible to attempt a general revision.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-03
Henry G. Sharpe explains the reasoning behind his earlier recommendations for modifying the Army’s supply and provision standards. Following his suggestions would help the United States prepare for war during a time of peace. Reorganizing the administration would assign clear responsibility for the work of various supply units onto one chief of the bureau, and his suggested changes for the field would help ensure the mobility and comfort of the troops.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-26
General Young reviews potential irregularities in the General Staff Law regarding the Chief of Staff position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-30
Secretary of War Root would like President Roosevelt to speak with the House Minority Leader, Representative James D. Richardson, to ensure that the General Staff Bill does not become amended to a degree that will make it objectionable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-01-05