Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw
Subject(s): Bonds--Law and legislation, Philippines, Root, Elihu, 1845-1937
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Secretary of War Elihu Root is considering applying to Congress for legislation improving the sale of Philippine bonds, but President Roosevelt would like to avoid that if possible. He would like the bonds to be at four percent and accepted at par without qualification.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-24
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
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 Leslie M. Shaw. [December 24, 1903]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300394. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw. [24 Dec. 1903]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 22, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300394.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1903, December 24]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300394.
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. January 22, 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.
