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William Barclay Parsons explains the “rather peculiar” message he left Theodore Roosevelt. His friend and classmate Dr. Dunyan Liang was visiting and wanted to meet Roosevelt before he returned to China the next day. Parsons attempted to contact him but was unable to reach him to arrange a meeting.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-14
William Barclay Parsons has heard that several members of Congress have been complaining about his drawing a government salary while absent from the country for so long, and he therefore asks William Loeb to make it clear to President Roosevelt that he neither drew a salary during, nor will ask for compensation for, the three months he was abroad.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-12
William Barclay Parsons discusses the selection of a secretary for the Isthmian Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-16
William Barclay Parsons is honored that President Roosevelt has appointed him to be commissioner of the Panama Canal. However, the British government has asked him to join a committee of engineers regarding London traffic and he has accepted. The duties of that committee will last from April through June, and Parsons asks if a delay in his start with the Isthmian Canal Commission would be acceptable.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-20
William Barclay Parsons requests a brief meeting with President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-29
William Barclay Parsons hopes for the success of President Roosevelt and his administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-29