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Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

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Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt cautions against pursuing the plan for a government cable to connect the United States mainland to the Philippines. A government cable will upset foreign governments and American business interests. Roosevelt also doubts that the Army or Navy has the expertise to lay a Pacific cable. He suggests that President Roosevelt discuss the matter with James Alexander Scymser.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930