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Henry S. Pritchett suspects John F. Stevens, Chief Engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission, is under considerable mental and emotional strain and is inadequate in “government methods of business.” While he praises Stevens’ work ethic, Pritchett believes he lacks the moral fortitude and patience necessary it succeed in this position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-05
President of Massachusetts Institute of Technology Pritchett apologizes for bringing another concern to President Roosevelt’s busy agenda. However, he is concerned about the question of industrial education and the individual citizen’s economic efficiency. Emperor William II has pushed this issue as a factor in Germany’s national development. Arguing it is vital to America’s future progress, Pritchett asks President Roosevelt to help study the matter and put it in the public attention. He requests Roosevelt attend and speak at a proposed conference on forming an association for promoting industrial education.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-29
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-04-23
Pritchett, Henry S. (Henry Smith), 1857-1939
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
English
Henry S. Pritchett explains to President Roosevelt that he has spent his time as president of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology promoting respect for government positions. Pritchett encloses a copy of his farewell address, indicating that Roosevelt may wish to read it. He commends the president on his ongoing efforts to improve government administration.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-06-14
Henry S. Pritchett sends President Roosevelt his recent publication of sermons for college students. Pritchett also expresses his admiration of Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-02-09
Henry S. Pritchett was pleased with President Roosevelt’s statement regarding the case of William A. Miller and found it intolerable to think that labor unions could “dictate employment in government service.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-03
Henry S. Pritchett has just learned of William McKinley’s death after returning from a month in the Teton Basin. He expresses his sympathy and has confidence in President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-23