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President Roosevelt asks if Secretary of the Navy Morton will read an article about the Japanese Navy from an English source since it is applicable to the U.S. Roosevelt would also like to speak with Morton about “the kind of bringing up” to give his sons, specifically about their education.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-13
Marcus Alonzo Hanna’s death was a tragedy. He had many “large and generous traits.” Near the end, Hanna sent Roosevelt a note that showed him at his best. Roosevelt recently had lunch with Buffalo Bill. Granville Fortescue is working to get sent to Korea in order to see the fighting of the Russo-Japanese War. Roosevelt agrees that a West Point education would be good for Ted Roosevelt, just like it would be good for anyone, but he believes that Ted has too much potential to enter the army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-19
President Roosevelt believes that Ted Roosevelt has the perseverance and common sense to succeed in civilian life. In Roosevelt’s experience, many military men were “fossilized” and lacking in ambition. Opportunities in the military are limited and chances to truly rise above may only happen once in a generation. Ted’s education will also be limited due to the required years of service after attending a military academy. Roosevelt wants Ted to think over his future carefully before making any decisions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-11