Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Goethals
Subject(s): Engineering, Isthmian Canal Commission (U.S.), Panama--Panama Canal, Political and social views, Putnam, George Haven, 1844-1930, Putnam, George Palmer, 1887-1950, Putnam, John B. (John Bishop), 1847-1915, Social aspects
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Theodore Roosevelt introduces George W. Goethals to George Palmer Putnam, who is on his way home to Oregon with his newly wed wife. Putman is the son of John Bishop Putnam, an old friend of Roosevelt’s, and a nephew of George Haven Putnam. Roosevelt does not know Putnam personally but is willing to guarantee that Putnam is as straight as a string knowing his father and uncle. Putnam wishes to see what is happening on the Isthmus and wants to know the present status of the engineering, social, and political matters. Roosevelt appreciates any help he can give Putnam.
Theodore Roosevelt introduces George W. Goethals to George Palmer Putnam, who is on his way home to Oregon with his newly wed wife. While Roosevelt does not personally know Putnam, he is acquainted with his father and his uncle and believes that Putnam is just as trustworthy as his relatives. Putnam wishes to see what is happening on the Isthmus and wants to know the present status of the engineering, social, and political matters.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-10-19
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Goethals, George W. (George Washington), 1858-1928
Language
English
Period
(1911-1912) Progressive Party Candidate
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
Image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Goethals. [October 19, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o220388. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Goethals. [19 Oct. 1911]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o220388.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1911, October 19]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Goethals.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o220388.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
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 Digital Library. Dickinson State University. February 6, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
