Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Shaffer
Subject(s): Editorials, Finance--Government policy, Miller, William A., 1850-, Monetary policy--Law and legislation, Railroads--Fares--Special rates
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President Roosevelt was pleased with John C. Shaffer’s editorial on the Miller case. After exhaustive consultations, the general opinion is that only “simple remedial measures” are necessary for currency legislation. Roosevelt defends his past action of accepting special train service from the railroads.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-27
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Shaffer, John C. (John Charles), 1853-1943
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
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Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Shaffer. [August 27, 1903]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o185799. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Shaffer. [27 Aug. 1903]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o185799.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919.: , [1903, August 27]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Shaffer. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o185799.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 2, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
