No new policy wanted
Subject(s): Dix, John A. (John Adams), 1798-1879, Flags, Philippines, Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932, United States. Department of the Treasury, United States. Dept. of the Treasury
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John A. Dix points to a letter that reads, “Treasury Department Jan. 27, 1861—If any one attempts to haul down the American flag, shoot him on the spot. John A. Dix, Secretary of the Treasury.” Meanwhile, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw writes on paper: “evacuate the Philippines.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-09-16
Creator(s)
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:
No new policy wanted. [September 16, 1904]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300933. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912. No new policy wanted. [16 Sep. 1904]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 1, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300933.
APA:
Davenport, Homer, 1867-1912.: , [1904, September 16]. No new policy wanted. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o300933.
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 1, 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.
