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Secretary of the Treasury Shaw writes to President Roosevelt that if anyone goes to Europe to investigate customs issues, he should report to the Secretary of the Treasury, not to the Secretary of State.
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1906-10-30
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw responds to press coverage of the Treasury Department’s policies. Shaw argues that more money is needed in the summer due to higher demand for hard currency. Despite the opposition to the increase by opponents of Wall Street, Shaw says he has heard from many in business who appreciated his actions.
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1906-10-27
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw sends President Roosevelt letters from James N. Brown and Ludwig Nissen, as well as an editorial from the Chicago Tribune. He also states Raymond Patterson wrote a criticism column. Shaw recommends Roosevelt find complimentary letters and publish extracts from them to counter the criticism he is receiving to protect the next Secretary of the Treasury.
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1906-10-28
After speaking with President Roosevelt about the American merchant marine, Secretary of the Treasury Shaw thought Roosevelt might want a copy of his speech on the subject, which he has given in many places in both the South and the North. Shaw calls it a “universally popular” subject that is getting a lot of attention.
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1906-10-22
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw sends President Roosevelt a clipping that suggests that Secretary of State Elihu Root is investigating the customs administration to obtain material “for possible modifications of American tariff laws.” Since investigating tariff laws falls under the duty of the Treasury Department and not the State Department, Shaw doubts this is the case, and he doubts there is reason for friction, but he writes to clarify the situation.
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1906-10-22
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw appreciates President Roosevelt’s kind words about his work in the campaign. Shaw reports that it is surprisingly difficult to encourage people to come to the meetings and the halls are rarely filled to capacity. Shaw also reports that he is worried Democrats will be able to get out the vote more successfully in Kentucky than the Republicans.
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1906-10-12
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw will try to support the Republican campaign in Colorado and Texas as President Roosevelt requests, but Representative J. S. Sherman, chair of the Republican Congressional Campaign Committee, has made appointments which may interfere with Shaw’s being able to go. Regarding the appointment of a new diamond appraiser at the Port of New York, Shaw recommends that Roosevelt use an Executive Order to make an appointment, as the Civil Service examination will not produce a suitable candidate. Shaw had a successful campaign trip to North Carolina.
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1906-09-13
Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw recommends that President Roosevelt issue an executive order appointing James Campbell as deputy surveyor of customs in Baltimore, Maryland.
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1906-09-07
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw responds to a request from President Roosevelt to review a letter from Representative Ebenezer J. Hill. Shaw is skeptical of Representative Hill’s conclusions about denatured alcohol’s potential as fuel. Shaw discusses the proposed McCleary bill, which would adjust American tariffs on German goods, and the potential impact of tariff adjustments on the upcoming midterm election. He believes that Roosevelt could maintain the confidence of the American people by advocating a tariff that ensures American-made goods receive the same treatment as similar goods from any other country.
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1906-09-09
Leslie M. Shaw informs J. S. Sherman that there is no longer doubt about their victory in the congressional campaign after Speaker Cannon’s speech, President Roosevelt’s letter, and Col. Bryan’s acceptance. Shaw recommends sending Republican speakers through neglected Democratic districts in the South where the margin of victory was small to begin cultivating support that might lead to Republican victories in 1916.
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1906-09-05
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw sends a copy of the letter he sent to J. S. Sherman regarding Shaw’s upcoming speech in Texas. Shaw mentions Joseph Gurney Cannon’s speech, President Roosevelt’s letter, and William Jennings Bryan’s acceptance. Shaw would have included Secretary of War Taft’s speech if he had seen it sooner.
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1906-09-06
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw returns the letter from Loren B. Burham, and reassures President Roosevelt that he will support the ticket and that he has written to newspapers in the state. If members of Congress from other states speak to Roosevelt in regard to Shaw’s “alleged failure,” Roosevelt can feel free “to disabuse their minds.”
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1906-08-29
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw appreciated President Roosevelt’s letter congratulating him on the sale of the Panama Canal bonds. He comments on the progression of a state political convention, which is not going smoothly.
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1906-07-29
Leslie M. Shaw states the sale of the Panama bonds has gone well. Shaw discusses the valuation of the bonds.
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1906-07-20
Leslie M. Shaw explains the details of a German speech he recently quoted for the United States House Committee on Ways and Means about importers and the issues surrounding market information. Shaw states the points he made could have been applied to any country. Shaw states he requested the comments stricken from the committee’s record and received confirmation they were expunged.
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1906-06-29
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw sends President Roosevelt a draft of a letter he has written to Secretary of State Elihu Root and asks for Roosevelt’s feedback. The letter concerns the German Chamber of Commerce speech.
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1906-06-26
Leslie M. Shaw urges President Roosevelt to remain silent. Shaw states he will support Roosevelt and asks the same in return.
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1906-06-12
Leslie M. Shaw states Theodore Roosevelt’s telegram to Davenport is satisfactory.
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1906-06-12
Leslie M. Shaw sends an enclosure to Theodore Roosevelt that will appear in several papers.
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1906-06-14
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw tells President Roosevelt that he instructed the collector’s office to investigate Edward S. Fowler. Shaw includes the report with his letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-05-26