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Bowker, R. R. (Richard Rogers), 1848-1933

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Letter from R. R. Bowker to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from R. R. Bowker to Theodore Roosevelt

R. R. Bowker reports to President Roosevelt regarding complaints he has heard about worker conditions in Panama. Most of the complaints relate to the types and quality of food available to workers there. One possible solution would be to purchase more fresh supplies locally. It might also be worthwhile to send someone who is familiar with providing food to large numbers of people to inspect the operations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-30

Letter from R. R. Bowker to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from R. R. Bowker to Theodore Roosevelt

President Roosevelt’s message to R. R. Bowker confirms to Bowker what he has heard from many in Washington about John F. Stevens’ resignation as Chief Engineer on the Panama Canal. Bowker believes Stevens’, “a man of railroad training and association”, resignation may have been influenced in part by Roosevelt’s policies on railroad regulation. Bowker will send a memorandum or report to Roosevelt in person on the situation to improve the transport of supplies to the canal workers.  

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-28