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Theodore Roosevelt writes Governor Johnson about Charles A. Vogelgesang of the California Fish and Game Commission, who was allegedly removed for political reasons. He asks Johnson to investigate the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-12-19
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of the Navy Metcalf regarding the case of Lieutenant-Commander Carl Theodore Vogelgesang. Roosevelt does not support the recommendation that Vogelgesang be court-martialed, nor Metcalf’s recommendation that he should be given a severe reprimand and removed from command of the Presidential Yacht USS Mayflower. After considering the evidence and consulting with various officers, however, Roosevelt believes it would be best if Vogelgesang was removed from command of the Mayflower due to his lack of experience in pilotage, and directs Metcalf to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-03-16
President-Elect Taft has read William Loeb’s letter regarding the North Atlantic fleet’s target practice with interest.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-11