Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916 Archives

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick W. Whitridge is not familiar with the laws of the ten states mentioned by President Roosevelt as providing for state valuation of railroads. Whitridge agrees with Roosevelt that more states may move to require valuation, but he does not believe that this justifies a move by the national government to make such a valuation. He refers to court cases, and encloses extracts, which have required valuation of a railroad to determine whether a given rate was reasonable; but he notes that such actions are quite different from requiring valuation of all roads. In his opinion, valuation of the railroads would be a means to one of three ends: taxation, setting rates, or limiting or controlling capitalization. The first is not necessary, and the others would cause fear among holders of railroad securities for the value of their investments. He urges Roosevelt not to discuss it further.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-15

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick W. Whitridge informs Frank Harper he can lunch with Theodore Roosevelt on Friday.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-30

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick W. Whitridge asks Theodore Roosevelt to reconsider his invitation to dine with him, Henry L. Stimson, and his supporters, especially since it has been rescheduled for January 3.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-12-13

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick W. Whitridge apologizes to President Roosevelt for being unable to accept his lunch invitation–Whitridge has a dentist appointment to address a toothache so painful nothing short of matters of state could keep him from it.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-29

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Railroad president Frederick W. Whitridge informs President Roosevelt that he is sending the Roosevelt family a hamper of grouse. He also shares a conversation he heard regarding German interests in Brazil.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-24

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Elihu Root

Frederick W. Whitridge provides a detailed account of the festivities and wedding of King Alfonso XIII and Queen Victoria Eugenia, including a description of the assassination attempt on the newly married couple.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-02

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Railroad president Frederick W. Whitridge, who was appointed special ambassador to Spain for King Alfonso XIII’s wedding, writes to President Roosevelt about the festivities. He notes how the young men in the American group behaved themselves well, and how the Americans hesitatingly wore the insignia they were given to wear at the ceremony so as not to offend their hosts’ hospitality. Whitridge also includes the text of his short speech to King Alfonso, expressing the admiration and affection of the American people and specifically Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-30

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick W. Whitridge writes to President Roosevelt to offer his support in the campaign. He hopes that they can meet in person and walk together when Whitridge returns to Washington, D.C.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-17

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick W. Whitridge writes to President Roosevelt about the circulation of the convention speeches of Secretary of State John Hay and Elihu Root. Whitridge believes that the speeches will have a higher readership if they are circulated separately. He also informs Roosevelt of his travel plans and shares the opinion that Roosevelt will easily win the upcoming election.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-27

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick W. Whitridge divulges his authorship of the pamphlet to President Roosevelt and is glad that he and Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt enjoyed it. Whitridge believes that unless Grover Cleveland is nominated, Roosevelt will have an easily beatable opponent in the election. Whitridge discusses notable people he has seen in Rome, especially Hilda Francesetti, who translated Roosevelt’s book, Strenuous Life, and is waiting on the publisher’s answer regarding its publication.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-08

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916

Letter from Frederick W. Whitridge to Theodore Roosevelt

Frederick W. Whitridge has been following President Roosevelt’s career and, after Roosevelt’s succession to the presidency, is looking to the future with great hope and confidence. Roosevelt has been receiving a great deal of sympathy and support in Great Britain.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Creator(s)

Whitridge, Frederick W. (Frederick Wallingford), 1852-1916