Allison, William B. (William Boyd), 1829-1908

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-1909

Creator(s)

Allison, William B. (William Boyd), 1829-1908

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-04-29

Creator(s)

Allison, William B. (William Boyd), 1829-1908

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Manuscript of an amendment intended to be proposed by Senator Allison to H.R. 12987 to amend “An Act to regulate commerce” and to enlarge the powers of the Interstate Commerce Commission.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-11

Senator Allison praises President Roosevelt’s acceptance speech for the nomination.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-30

Senator Allison has heard that President Roosevelt has some questions about a bill affecting the Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa. While he is leaving town soon and may not be able to meet with Roosevelt in person, Allison helped with the bill, and defends the propriety and content of the bill.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906

Senator Allison writes to President Roosevelt on behalf of Robert Halsey Patchin, asking if Roosevelt can do anything to allow Patchin to join the United States Navy’s fleet to serve as the official correspondent for the New York Herald.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-09

Iowa Senator William Boyd Allison writes to President Roosevelt regarding two measures he would like to discuss. Also mentioned is the Philippines tariff bill and the Jamestown Exposition.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-12

Senator Allison discusses the question of tariff revision and agrees with President Roosevelt that it is an initiative for the House.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-11

Senator Allison wishes for an upcoming conference with the German ambassador to be held in Washington rather than in Berlin due to the lack of a suitable American representative. Allison also discusses his concern about reciprocal treaties with Germany, most likely referencing Section 3 of the Dingley Tariff Act of 1897.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-24

Senator Allison writes to William Loeb to say he has received his telegram and letter.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-09-21

William B. Allison has read a letter written by President Roosevelt concerning the Panama Canal and the Philippines. He thanks Roosevelt for the opportunity to do so and offers some small suggestions for improvement.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-22

Representative Allison would be glad to read President Roosevelt’s letter of acceptance and make suggestions. While visiting Yellowstone National Park, Allison spoke with several people from Montana who all felt certain that Roosevelt would win the election in that state.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-17

Senator Allison recommends Professor William F. Willoughby for Commissioner of Labor, the position currently held by Carroll D. Wright, who plans to resign.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-30

Senator Allison updates President Roosevelt on the status of the bill in the Senate that includes a $300,000 appropriation for the War College.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-13

William B. Allison writes to William Loeb to express his opinion that Major Conger, minister at Peking, “should not be transferred under existing conditions in the East, unless with his consent.” Allison is also disturbed about the situations in Illinois and Wisconsin but does not think they will affect the electoral vote.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-03

Pursuant to their earlier discussion of the tariff, Senator Allison encloses a copy of the previous year’s tariff bill and the reciprocity plank with his comments for President Roosevelt to consider.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-05

William B. Allison writes to President Roosevelt about the meeting Allison had with Senator Cannon. They met regarding an extra session of Congress on the Cuban and currency legislative matters.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-19

William B. Allison informs President Roosevelt that he has the telegram from Senator Cannon and will meet with him in Chicago Sunday morning. Allison sends his regards to Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-13

Senator Allison cautions against adopting Mr. Connolly’s suggested plan of organization, as Allison believes the organizations should be in harmony with the local political organizations versus the independent ones.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-29

William B. Allison writes to William Loeb suggesting that Victor Howard Metcalf be restored to his position. Allison asserts the importance of considering the ability of the bidder when hiring a government contractor, rather than just choosing the lowest bidder.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-29