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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-18
Meyer, George von Lengerke, 1858-1918
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Postmaster General Meyer addresses the New England Postmasters’ Association outlining policy proposals which he intends to give to Congress. His chief proposals are an expansion of the rural delivery system, an adjustment of parcel rates for domestic and international shipping, and the implementation of a postal banking system.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-10-12
George von Lengerke Meyer reports to President Roosevelt on discontent that has arisen that George B. Cortelyou has been selected as the Chairman of the Republican National Committee. Meyer attributes the concern to the fact that Cortelyou had not served on a State or National Committee prior to being made chair. Meyer is working to smooth things over and will let President Roosevelt know “if any pressure is required.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-06-18
After discussions with leading businessmen, Ambassador Meyer has found that the consensus is that the “currency must and should have elasticity.” Meyer is not concerned about the Aldrich bill, but would like Congress to pass legislation in November allowing banks to withdraw and issue currency.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-21
George von Lengerke Meyer asks President Roosevelt to consider the value of the English gold sovereign and the American five dollar gold piece as international currency, and to have Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw look into it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-21
Ambassador Meyer presented President Roosevelt’s photographs to the Duke of Aosta, who was very interested in the Rough Riders. Meyer hopes that arbitration can bring the Anthracite Coal Strike to a satisfactory conclusion and is sorry to hear that the completion of the White House has been delayed due a strike by the painters.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-15
Ambassador Meyer arranged to have a specially bound set of President Roosevelt’s Winning of the West presented to King Victor Emmanuel III, who received them “with great interest and pleasure.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-29
George von Lengerke Meyer informs William Loeb of the assassination of a Russian chief of police.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-07-11
Ambassador Meyer has been an opponent of John Edward Charles O’Sullivan Addicks and approves of President Roosevelt’s refusal to recognize the Addicks faction in Delaware. He also approves of Thomas G. Jones’s appointment as judge. Meyer was very surprised at the South’s reaction and criticism of Roosevelt’s dinner with Booker T. Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-15