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Henry Riesenberg confirms receipt of the letter from Theodore Roosevelt. He expects to be in New York City in the middle of August, and asks Roosevelt to name a time for him to visit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-25
Henry Riesenberg reminds Theodore Roosevelt of a conversation they had in February 1909, when Roosevelt expressed confidence in President William H. Taft’s ability to follow in his footsteps and lead the country. Now that Roosevelt has been proven wrong about Taft, Riesenberg implores him to get involved and prevent Taft from being renominated in 1912.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-14
Henry Riesenberg reports on the progress of the construction of the Panama Canal, which was taken up by the United States after the French failed to complete the project. While much criticism has been aimed at the project, work is steady and should be completed between 1915 and 1917. Riesenberg details the progress of construction, which far exceeds the previous French efforts, including information about waste removal, disease, sanitation, and lack of adequate housing in the Canal Zone.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-11-03