Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Treasury Shaw that he should not go to Wisconsin in support of the Stalwart committee. If Shaw goes to Wisconsin at all, he may want to keep clear of both sides. Roosevelt is mourning his friend, United States Postmaster General Henry C. Payne. Roosevelt says Shaw’s telegram to Lydia Wood Van Dyke Payne was a comfort to her.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt and William Loeb have received the telegrams from Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. If Shaw is able, Roosevelt would be glad to see him within the week.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt thanks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw for his reelection efforts in the West, and says they must make every effort to carry Missouri.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt would like to meet with Secretary of the Treasury Shaw as soon as possible about his department.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw if there is any position to which they can transfer William F. Willoughby, who does not get along well with the Puerto Ricans.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt directs Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to speak with Representative Glass about the St. Louis Exposition. Roosevelt wants the Treasury Department and the Government Board to work together to avoid scandal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt calls Secretary Shaw’s attention to the “law prohibiting the emission of dense black or gray smoke” in Washington, D.C. and asks if any department buildings are in violation of this law. All violations should cease.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt is having difficulties with appointments and nominations for Cleveland, Ohio. The appointments are Charles C. Dewstoe as postmaster and Edwin A. Batt for appraiser of merchandise. The removal of Charles E. Benham as deputy collector is also drawing protests. A secret service agent should be sent to investigate the situation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-11

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw whether he and Owen Wister can come for breakfast on Sunday.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt forwards a letter from the Consul General at London to Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. Roosevelt explains that there has been considerable backlash against the document and suggests it should be temporarily withdrawn.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Loeb to Leslie M. Shaw

William Loeb sends greetings from President Roosevelt on the fiftieth anniversary of Cornell College.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-28

Creator(s)

Loeb, William, 1866-1937

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt would like the papers in the case of Edmund H. Zurhorst. He knows that action is needed in the matter.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Treasury Shaw he should be “genuinely pleased” with the letter from North Dakota. Roosevelt believes it speaks well of Shaw and himself. The president says, “I congratulate you,” and adds in a handwritten addition, “& myself.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-12-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt likes William A. Gavett but the Puerto Rican position is very important so Secretary of the Treasury Shaw should discuss it with Roosevelt and Senator Joseph Benson Foraker before deciding. It appears that the purchase of the friars’ property in the Philippines will move forward and Roosevelt asks questions regarding the proper means to raise the necessary funds.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt trusts Secretary Shaw’s judgment in financial matters and is reluctant to interfere in the Treasury Department. Shaw’s arguments regarding the Philippine bonds case are suitable from a financial prospective but Roosevelt but general administrative policy must be of prime importance.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Memorandum from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt suggests sending copies of Congressman Hill’s currency bill to several individuals.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

Judge Gray has spoken to President Roosevelt regarding an appraisership for McMahon of West Virginia. Roosevelt would like to consider McMahon when the opportunity arises.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt is uneasy over the “silk ribbon matter” on whether ribbons are trimming and suggests asking Attorney General Knox for his opinion on the contention being advanced in the case.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Justice Harlan commending Secretary Shaw’s speech in Kentucky.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt would like Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to speak at the Tremont Temple meeting in Boston, along with Secretary of the Navy William H. Moody. The campaign in Massachusetts is going to be a hard fight, and Roosevelt believes Shaw can help.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919