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President Wheeler and the University of California expect Bernard Moses to return from his leave of absence at the beginning of next academic year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-01
Archbishop Ireland finds the War Department’s reaction to the controversy over schooling in the Philippines to be proper and fair.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-07-21
L. Clarke Davis forwards two clippings from the Philadelphia Public Ledger to President Roosevelt and asks if he could talk with Roosevelt about them. Davis recalls a conversation he had with Roosevelt during a visit to the White House regarding expediency, and he applies it to a suggestion of how to handle General Nelson Appleton Miles. Davis hopes to see Roosevelt elected president in 1904, and asks that his advice be taken in that light and for Roosevelt to pardon his frankness.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-10
Russell B. Harrison is strongly against the appointment of Colonel Walker to the post of Pension Commissioner, saying that he is viewed as a perpetual seeker of office. He believes that Walker would bring discredit to the Roosevelt administration like Corporal Tanner did to the Benjamin Harrison administration. Harrison believes that the business interests believe that too many pensions are being passed for old soldiers. He also has a low opinion of the War Department and believes new personnel are required. He believes the War Department needs a “Roosevelt Man” unattached to the McKinley administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-11
General Bell had previously informed General Corbin that he would be willing to return to the United States and take command of the Leavenworth School. However, he has been ordered to Batangas and does not want to leave until his work is finished. He would like General Chaffee to represent the matter to the War Department and request that the Leavenworth assignment be postponed for at least one year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-18
The Senate is holding up an unnamed matter and Secretary of State Hay believes a “gentle shove” could create the necessary action.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-20
Secretary of the Navy Long explains the Bureau of Equipment’s appropriations estimates for land defense of new American possessions. He adds that additional harbors require fortification and have been protected by the Navy until defense can be turned over to the War Department. He recommends creation of a board of army and naval officers to consider the defense of all naval bases in maritime ports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-11
Secretary of War Root encloses a confidential memorandum regarding D. M. Carman.
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1902-01-11
Jacob A. Riis resubmits the case of Private Henry Walter Bunn. The War Department’s previous answer seems unfair as Private Bunn is allowed to serve in the field but is prevented from being promoted due to being physically unfit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-12
Archbishop Ireland thanks George B. Cortelyou for informing him of Mr. Lindsay’s application to the War Department.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-31
The records of D. M. Carman’s arrest and subsequent release in Manila cannot be released because such records are on file for “the confidential use of the Secretary of War.”
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1901-12-24
Assistant Secretary of War Sanger requests President Roosevelt’s instructions regarding the order of transportation.
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1901-11-04
General Merriam asks President Roosevelt to review his military record before deciding against his request for a promotion. Merriam claims that General Arthur MacArthur has refused to provide a written statement about his conversation with William McKinley until after Merriam’s retirement, which would ruin Merriam’s plans for promotion.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-02
Acting Secretary of War Sanger has received President Roosevelt’s opinion that no officer should ever be surprised and that if an officer’s detachment is surprised he should be tried by court-martial. An investigation has been started regarding the loss of Company “C,” Ninth Regiment on Samar, Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-02
Acting Secretary of War Sanger reports that, in accord with President Roosevelt’s instructions, the court-martial against Lieutenant Brown will be suspended until Brown returns to the country; the papers on Lieutenant Howell’s court-martial for drunkenness will be sent to the White House; and excellent field service will be given greater consideration than written examination results, for candidates wishing to enter the regular army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-04
General Kobbe has read Captain Kelly’s reports with much interest and will mention them to General MacArthur. Kobbe also compliments Kelly’s photographs and suggests copies be sent to General Corbin for the War Department collection.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1900-10-05
Acting Secretary of War Sanger has received President Roosevelt’s letter of September 27 addressed to Secretary of War Elihu Root. It is Root’s intention to distribute lieutenant grades purely on merit. Root and the board are prepared to accept any evidence related to a candidate’s qualifications.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-01
Maria Longworth Storer encourages President Roosevelt to appoint her husband as secretary of the Navy or secretary of war. Storer’s husband, Bellamy Storer, is currently the American ambassador to Spain.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-22
Maria Longoworth Storer states that an unnamed individual is suitable for Secretary of the Navy or Secretary of War. Two copies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-22
Senator Lodge tells Governor Roosevelt that Roosevelt overrates Lodge’s actions. If the positions were reversed, Lodge is certain that Roosevelt would do even more for him. He is also sure that when Roosevelt is president one day he will return the favor by helping Lodge. Lodge comments on aspects of New York politics, and addresses a recent change in the War Department to which Roosevelt contributed, with the previous Secretary of War R. A. Alger being replaced by Elihu Root. The situation in Cuba makes Lodge unhappy, and he wishes that President McKinley would replace General Brooke. Additionally, while McKinley may be correct about General Otis, the general impression is that he is a failure. Lodge wishes that General Wood was in charge in Cuba. He also predicts that Frederick Funston will be a good ally in the future.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1899-08-10