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C. A. Paxson asks Vice President Roosevelt for advice on whether or not he can get a pension. He worked in the U. S. Military Telegraph Corps, though the certificate of service he earned does not grant a pension.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-03-25
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
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In a letter to Governor General Taft, President Roosevelt expresses his admiration for certain members of the Senate with whom he has been able to work to pass legislation through Congress, but he also makes clear his frustration with others, including those from his home state of New York. Roosevelt concedes that the administration failed to pass tariff relief for the Philippines, and he hopes that Taft will take up the post of Secretary of War when Elihu Root leaves the position.
Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal
1903-03-19
Cartoon shows the back of Francis B. Thurber “Reciprocity Missionary” who has just posted a billboard “Reciprocity on all products only exception sugars lighter than 16 D. S.” Behind his back Thurber exchanges a “Sugar check $2500” with a man “Sugar Trust” while simultaneously exchanging a “Voucher U.S. War Department $2800” with Governor Leonard Wood.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1902
The Commission to Investigate Port Conditions and Pier Extensions lists its organizers and states its purpose, which is to make sure the pier facilities in New York are safe and up to standard.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-16
As authorized by Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson, Army Chief of Staff General Leonard Wood issues general orders regarding three issues. The first item concerns the sentence of James Huston. The second item is a notice that paragraphs 2 and 3 of General Orders, No. 186 issued by the War Department have been rescinded and substituted with the listed statements regarding the equitation training of officers at a mounted commands school, which is part of the prescribed garrison training. The third item advises that Secretary of the Treasury Franklin MacVeagh has designated the City National Bank of Galveston, Texas, to succeed the Galveston National Bank for disbursing funds related to the War Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-24
The War Department denied artist George E. Hall’s petition to build a studio at Bear Skin Neck on land supposedly owned by the United States Government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-31
Thomas Henry Barry, Superintendent of West Point, sends Theodore Roosevelt information on a bill currently in the New York State Assembly that would ban the sale of alcohol near the academy. He believes that it is being held up by saloon interests. In a handwritten postscript, Barry responds to Roosevelt’s note about a separate matter, saying that he “lectured the old fellow.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-13
A note states that the War Department does not know of any such commission, but that it probably refers to the commission related to attached correspondence. A second note, presumably from a later date, says that it appears that the correspondence suggests that in June 1902, President Roosevelt intended to appoint someone else.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-10
President Roosevelt escorts the “G.O.P. presidential nomination” as she waves at “Judge Taft” sitting in the window of the “War Dep’t.” Caption: Roosevelt—Ministers to Panama and angels of protection defend us!!! I believe she’s flirting with that man!!!
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01
President Roosevelt crosses his arms and stands on an “expenditures 1903-4” mountain of money bags: “War Dept $115,000,000,” “Civil, and miscellaneous $132,000,000,” “pensions $142,000,000,” and “Navy Dept $102,000,000.” Two signs are in the background. The one on the left reads, “We intend in the future to carry on the government in the same way that we have carried it on in the past.” Theodore Roosevelt. The one on the right reads, “The governmental expenditures last year mounted up to five hundred and eighty-two millions, which is not equalled by any year since the Civil War, with the exception of the year of the Spanish War.” Alton B. Parker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-12
Judge-Advocate General Davis informs Army Chief of Staff Bell that the War Department has received a Senate resolution asking for information on the employment of detectives and the authority granted to them. Davis states that the investigation of Herbert J. Browne and William Gibboney Baldwin into the Brownsville Affair was satisfactory. Gilchrist Stewart spoke with President Roosevelt about the Brownsville Affair, and is satisfied that the shooting occurred as reported, and Browne is going to speak with Stewart to see what information he has on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-17
In a statement, Minor Morris reveals the reason he was dismissed from his position as a clerk in the War Department in 1902, which led to the incident where his wife, Laura A. Hull Morris, was forcibly removed from the White House. Morris asserts that John A. T. Hull requested his removal because he made false accusations against him. Morris denies the accusations. His wife went to the White House to ask President Roosevelt for justice, and he believes that her treatment is “a lasting disgrace to all the participants save the victim.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-23
Secretary of War Taft sends President Roosevelt various papers in response to Roosevelt’s question regarding what actions the War Department has taken to develop a system of floating mines. He asks Roosevelt to return the items after he is finished with them for retention in the Department’s records.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-11
Assistant Secretary of State Loomis feels it best to keep the governorship of the Canal Zone and United States minister to Panama as separate offices, at least for the rest of the year, as there will be a considerable number of negotiations with Colombia and Panama. Loomis asks Loeb to have President Roosevelt share this information with the War Department and relevant congressional committees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-03
In reply to Governor Noel’s telegram, President Roosevelt says that the War Department and Red Cross are ready to give “substantial assistance,” but they need more detail about the extent of the disaster.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-27
The report discusses the administrative organization of the Navy Department, noting that the chiefs of various bureaus all report the the Secretary of the Navy, who is a civilian. The writer advocates for streamlining the bureaucracy in the department to increase efficiency, and to place line officers and other men directly involved with battle and preparing the fleet for action in positions of greater authority.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-21
Captain Frank Ross McCoy has stated that President Roosevelt would like to send an extract from a letter by Baron Hermann Speck von Sternburg to the War Department, as it is relevant to the revision of firing regulations.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-18
Major McIntyre forwards William Loeb a cablegram addressed to President Roosevelt from Secretary of War William H. Taft. Taft states his visit to Berlin is only required if the German Emperor William II is also visiting the city. Additionally, unless Roosevelt thinks otherwise, he feels travel to Paris and the Isle of Wight are no longer necessary. Such changes will enable an earlier departure.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-08