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Chamberlain, Davis S., 1848-1933

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Letter from Davis S. Chamberlain to James Sullivan Clarkson

Letter from Davis S. Chamberlain to James Sullivan Clarkson

As it was never published, it appears the letter David S. Chamberlain told James Sullivan Clarkson about is lost. Chamberlain encloses an article capturing the letter’s ideas, including his views on the necessity of a strong navy and providing means of support and asks Clarkson to share it with President Roosevelt. He will visit Clarkson during an upcoming trip to New York.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-18

Looking into the future

Looking into the future

Davis S. Chamberlain recounts his recent trip to Japan and argues that the likelihood of war between Japan and the United States is high. Chamberlain urges steps be taken immediately to particularly bolster the Navy to prepare for eventual war, suggesting enacting a graduated income and inheritance tax to pay for it. He believes that such a measure would have broad popular support and could successfully be ratified as a new amendment if need be.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-18