Carter, George Robert, 1866-1933 | - Theodore Roosevelt Center

President Roosevelt thanks George Robert Carter, former Governor of Hawaii, for the letter and will show it to Secretary of Commerce and Labor Oscar S. Straus.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt tells Governor Carter that he has received his letter, wishes him success, and asks that he “let me know how matters come out as regards the other subject.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt requests information on a report that was made public pertaining to a conversation between an officer of the Hawaiian National Guard and General Arthur MacArthur. The matter in the report is improper for a public document and its publication was improper.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-14

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Shorthand note by Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-22

Creator(s)

Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt

Recipient

Carter, George Robert, 1866-1933

Language

Shorthand

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

Theodore Roosevelt is dealing with concerns about the U. S. Territories of Hawaii and Alaska in the Progressive Party, linked to the use of Territorial delegates to “smash” the Republican Party, referring to the Republican National Convention’s nomination of President Taft. However, Roosevelt believes that sentiments will be fixed for the Territories.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

Theodore Roosevelt orders Governor Carter to organize.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-08-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

Theodore Roosevelt will read the pamphlet with pleasure. He tells George Robert Carter if he is ever in the neighborhood, he should bring the family and visit.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1915-06-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt thanks George Robert Carter for the telegram from him and Alatau L. C. Atkinson.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-03-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt tells Governor Carter that he is free to resign his position if he so desires it. Roosevelt believes that Assistant Attorney General Alatau L. C. Atkinson would be a suitable replacement and that any other vacancy “will appeal to him.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt informs Governor Carter that he is preparing the district attorney matter and is happy with Carter’s handling of the “Japanese business.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-08

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt tells Hawaii Territory Governor Carter to proceed as he has been with immigration. Roosevelt says that Commissioner General of Immigration Frank P. Sargent is pleased with Carter’s work, and he does not need to change anything unless contributions were coming from corporations instead of individuals.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt has reported relevant parts of a letter by Territorial Governor of Hawaii George R. Carter to relevant persons. Carter’s letter dealt in particular with immigration and military bases. Roosevelt has instructed Secretary of War Taft to stop in Hawaii on his way to the Philippines to assess the situation with the immigration wharf and the construction of military facilities on the islands.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-04

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt sends Governor Carter of Hawaii a letter from Labor Commissioner Neill. Roosevelt is concerned that any accidents that could occur to Japanese workers in Hawaii could bring serious problems.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-03-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George Robert Carter

President Roosevelt believes Territory of Hawaii’s small islands should be privately owned to prevent “deforestation and the drying up of the water.” Despite what politicians say, Roosevelt supports Governor Carter and hopes that Secretary Alatau L. C. Atkinson will not sever his relations with Hawaii. Unlike precedents in other states, Hawaii must be aware of Japan.