Noble, Alfred, 1844-1914

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-13

Creator(s)

Noble, Alfred, 1844-1914

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Language

English

Alfred Noble intended for his letter to be used in any way Theodore Roosevelt wanted.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-20

Creator(s)

Noble, Alfred, 1844-1914

Alfred Nobel has considered President Roosevelt’s wish for him to travel to Panama to inspect the canal there, but does not believe he can in good conscience leave his current project in its current conditions. Nobel does not believe there is any new information that would change his opinion that building the Panama canal with locks is preferable to a sea level canal. He agrees with the views of Major Cassius E. Gillette, and suggests adding John Ripley Freeman or Isham Randolph to the proposed board of engineers. Nobel does not believe that any of the names suggested by Theodore P. Shonts, John F. Stevens, or Jackson Smith would strengthen the board, although they are all capable engineers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-22

Creator(s)

Noble, Alfred, 1844-1914

Alfred Noble declines an invitation from President Roosevelt to join the Isthmian Canal Commission.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-20

Creator(s)

Noble, Alfred, 1844-1914

Alfred Noble recommends George Y. Wisner for appointment to the international commission regarding the navigable waterways on the border between the United States and Canada, mentioning the standing that Wisner holds among engineers in both the United States and Canada.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-01

Creator(s)

Noble, Alfred, 1844-1914