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Cowles, Wm. S. (William Sheffield), 1846-1923

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Memorandum for reply to letter from Senator Lodge

Memorandum for reply to letter from Senator Lodge

Navy Department Chief of the Bureau of Equipment Cowles outlines the situation regarding the transfer of coal for Senator Lodge. The Navy Department used to accept coal shipments from American vessels to Pacific ports under the coastwise shipping laws, but it was unsustainable due to rates and foreign markets. In response to the issue, the Judge Advocate General of the Navy Edward Hale Campbell ruled that President Roosevelt had the authority to charter foreign vessels. Cowles lists the American vessels that were chartered. Allegations have been made that the Navy illegally selected foreign vessels, hurting American shipping, and Cowles gives examples to refute these claims. For the remainder of the voyage of the Fleet, the department intends to utilize American vessels as often as possible, but the necessary coal will have to come in foreign bottoms.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-05

Creator(s)

Cowles, Wm. S. (William Sheffield), 1846-1923

Letter from William S. Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William S. Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt’s brother-in-law, William S. Cowles, writes to him on a number of topics, including commenting that some newspapers are reporting that Roosevelt is “all for Taft in 1912.” Cowles recently visited Washington, D.C., where he stayed with Roosevelt’s daughter, Alice Longworth. Roosevelt’s sister, Anna Roosevelt Cowles, meanwhile, recently visited Groton School to see the Cowles’s son, William Sheffield Cowles, and had a enjoyed her visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-06-07

Creator(s)

Cowles, Wm. S. (William Sheffield), 1846-1923

Letter from William S. Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William S. Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

William S. Cowles thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the zebra skin, which will take the place of the mountain lion. He is not surprised by the death of Charles S. Sperry, who was always delicate. He comments on the reprimand Commander William Sowden Sims following an after dinner speech. Cowles also discusses the political situation regarding reciprocity, and believes there is a risk of Democrats winning the Senate.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-09

Creator(s)

Cowles, Wm. S. (William Sheffield), 1846-1923

Letter from William S. Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William S. Cowles to Theodore Roosevelt

William S. Cowles encloses a letter and asks Theodore Roosevelt for advice on how to apply. He notes that they have been having a lot of snow, which has caused school to be canceled. Cowles believes that Senator Henry Cabot Lodge felt compelled to speak now about the direct election of U.S. Senators, but it would have been better if he had done so in a year’s time.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-07

Creator(s)

Cowles, Wm. S. (William Sheffield), 1846-1923