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President Roosevelt is very interested in the reports of cruiser target practice that Commander Sims sent him, and is pleased at the performance of the ships.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-07
Commander Sims of the United States Navy notifies President Roosevelt that he is sending him a memorandum comparing the accuracy of firing tests between 1907 and 1908. There have been improvements across the board, even though conditions are more severe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-17
Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry informs President Roosevelt that he forwarded the papers to the Navy General Board. He details a list of the available battleships and cruisers and their stations. Newberry also includes a list of ships under construction. In all, sixteen battleships of the Atlantic Fleet, the USS Indiana, and possibly the USS Iowa can be sent to the Pacific.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-08
Admiral Merrell informs Secretary of the Navy Metcalf that President Roosevelt has misunderstood several points recently made by the General Board, and attempts to clarify its statements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-15
Colorized stereograph showing the starboard side of the USS Washington. An American flag is seen flying on the bow of the ship. Text on the reverse of the stereograph details the various capabilities and armaments of the Washington.
Duane G. Jundt Theodore Roosevelt Collection
1907-1909
This memorandum from Commander Sims of the United States Navy describes the results of firing practice done by several armored cruisers. The results were very good, with all measurements of accuracy and speed increasing from the previous year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-02-17
The Department of the Navy provides a list of commissioned vessels and their current stations. An additional section details ships under construction and projected completion dates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-08