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Enemies of the republic

The writer protests legislation being considered in New York which is in the interest of public service corporations, including the Consolidated Gas Company and the Interborough Rapid Transit Company. He references a statement, made by Lincoln Steffens in McClure’s Magazine, that the source of corruption is the bribe-giver, more than the bribe-taker. The captains of industry ought to be considered responsible and held accountable, and the writer therefore lists the names of the directors of the companies that will benefit from the legislation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-29

Letter from Leonard Wood to Melville E. Stone

General Wood requests a correction to an editorial that appeared in the New York Sun. The editorial states that Mr. Bellaires was transferred from Santiago to Havana at Wood’s request. Wood denies this and only found Bellaires to be “honest and fair.” He believes that Melville Elijah Stone is confusing two separate incidents and presents evidence to support his position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-04

Real and sham reciprocity

Newspaper article contrasting real reciprocity, desired by Republicans, and sham reciprocity, which is being promoted by Republican politicians.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04

Letter from Charlemagne Tower to John Hay

Ambassador Tower informs Secretary of State Hay of his interview with German Emperor William II, who intends to send a silver setting used on state occasions for display at an upcoming St. Louis World’s Fair. William II also asked to inform President Roosevelt that the statue of Frederick the Great is finished and can be shipped at any time.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-04

Letter from William H. Turner to Joseph Bullock Coghlan

Commander Turner reports to Admiral Coghlan on three scouting parties and their missions to San Juan, Nombre de Dios, and San Isabel, and the hiring of a sloop crew to meet the scouting party in San Isabel.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-04

Letter from E. A. Wheatley to Theodore Roosevelt

E. A. Wheatley seeks employment during the upcoming campaign with the Republican National Committee as an advertising writer.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-04

Letter from Caspar Whitney to Theodore Roosevelt

Caspar Whitney is preparing to visit South America in order to write a book for MacMillan’s, similar to James Bryce’s American Commonwealth. Whitney contacts President Roosevelt to see if there is anything he can do for him during the upcoming trip, officially or unofficially.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-04

Pamphlet for Matthews’ American Armoury and Blue Book

Pamphlet for Matthews’ American Armoury and Blue Book a reference book for American families that have a right to bear a coat of arms. An example page for the book is included with the arms of President Roosevelt.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02

Letter from Melza Riggs Wood Winthrop to Corinne Roosevelt Robinson

Melza Riggs Wood Winthrop thanks Corinne Roosevelt Robinson for the gift, and regrets that she could not attend her wedding. She describes the farewell extended in the Philippines to William H. Taft as he ends his service as Civil Governor of the Philippines. She also extends New Year’s wishes.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Letter from John Bigstone to Theodore Roosevelt

John Bigstone regrets that he will not be able to attend Mrs. Roosevelt’s reception in the evening because he has a prior engagement. He supports the president’s policy concerning Panama. He believes that the president’s message to the Senate will overcome opposition, except that of Senators George F. Hoar and John T. Morgan, who are intransigent.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Report from Joseph Bullock Coghlan to William H. Moody

Rear Admiral Coghlan reports that the Isthmus has been quiet this week. He gives updates on the Castine, Bancroft, Mayflower, Olympia, Prairie, and Nashville. The Atlanta is disabled and in port getting repairs.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Report from Henry Glass to William H. Moody

Report concerning U.S. naval operations in Panama.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Report from John Hubbard to Joseph Bullock Coghlan

Commander Hubbard reports on military operations in Panama, particularly which streams and rivers are navigable.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Letter from William Henry Hunt to William Loeb

Governor of Puerto Rico Hunt asks William Loeb to hand the enclosed letter to the president.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Letter from Charles D. Lanier to Perry Mason Company

Charles D. Lanier requests permission to include President Roosevelt’s article The Presidency in an upcoming edition of Roosevelt’s works.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Merchants favor Shaw plan

Boston merchants are prepared to cooperate with the new customhouse system instituted by Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw. After a brief trial, they believe the system will ensure the prompt delivery of goods.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-14

Report from Louis M. Little to John A. Lejeune

Captain Little reports to Major Lejeune on the exploration of trails in Panama, whether they are passable, and if so, by what size forces, and whether or not pack animals could be used. Little also reports on defensible positions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Letter from Henry Cabot Lodge to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Lodge encloses letters from prominent Bostonians to give President Roosevelt an idea of the situation in Boston.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Letter from Francis B. Loomis to William Loeb

Assistant Secretary of State Loomis encloses the last confidential communication from the Japanese government.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-05

Bradley is ready to stake all on Roosevelt

William O. Bradley announced his candidacy for delegate at large from Kentucky to the Republican National Convention. He will support President Roosevelt at the convention.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-20