Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-14
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Stevens, John F. (John Frank), 1853-1943
Language
English
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Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-14
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Stevens, John F. (John Frank), 1853-1943
Language
English
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-07
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Stevens, John F. (John Frank), 1853-1943
Language
English
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-25
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Stevens, John F. (John Frank), 1853-1943
Language
English
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-12-04
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Stevens, John F. (John Frank), 1853-1943
Language
English
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
President Roosevelt would like John F. Stevens to read the excellent letter from a man who is “evidently not a kicker,” and wonders about the pay increase he is alluding to.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-26
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Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
President Roosevelt does not understand the cable and will not take action until he hears from John F. Stevens.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-25
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
President Roosevelt tells John F. Stevens, Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal project, that the interesting letter he sent may be of real importance later.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-19
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Telegram from William H. Taft to John F. Stevens
On behalf of President Roosevelt, Secretary of War Taft instructs John F. Stevens to pause any delegation until his arrival, then they can consult with Major George W. Goethals.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-03-07
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Telegram from William H. Taft to John F. Stevens
Secretary of War Taft relays a telegram to John F. Stevens, chief engineer of the Panama Canal construction project, that his telegram was received. Taft informs Stevens that he will be made Chairmen of the Isthmian Commission on March 5th and “will exercise supreme control” until his departure.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-28
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Telegram from William H. Taft to John F. Stevens
Secretary of War Taft lists the names of the heads of companies making a bid on contracts for the Panama Canal project and asks John F. Stevens if he has any more information on them.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-06
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Telegram from William H. Taft to John F. Stevens
Secretary of War Taft asks John F. Stevens if he knows the men W. J. Oliver proposes as his associates for his work on the Panama Canal. Taft is investigating Oliver before they accept any bid.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-02
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Telegram from William H. Taft to John F. Stevens
In a telegram labeled “Confidential,” Secretary of War Taft instructs John F. Stevens to return an answer in a telegram that amplifies his reasons.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-29
Creator(s)
Telegram from Theodore P. Shonts to John F. Stevens
Theodore P. Shonts informs John F. Stevens that the government has agreed on a price after a conference including Secretary of State Elihu Root, Secretary of War William H. Taft, and President Roosevelt. Shonts is investigating the financial responsibility, integrity, and past performance of the Oliver & Bangs construction company.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-18
Creator(s)
Telegram from Theodore P. Shonts to John F. Stevens
Theodore Shonts replies to John F. Stevens that the bids before the Commission will be taken up on their merits after construction bids are acted upon.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-11
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1917-04-25
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Stevens, John F. (John Frank), 1853-1943
Language
English
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
President Roosevelt thanks John F. Stevens, former chief engineer of the Panama Canal project, for the letter, and says that he will forward it to President-Elect William H. Taft. Roosevelt asks what newspaper suggested stopping the work on the whole canal, and guesses that it was the New York World.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-12-29
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Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
President Roosevelt accepts John F. Stevens’ resignation as Chief Engineer on construction of the Panama Canal, and Stevens will be relieved as soon as he can be replaced. The government has not yet decided how to proceed on the work.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-14
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Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
President Roosevelt asks John F. Stevens for his opinion on a number of contractors and businessmen who Roosevelt proposes should be involved in the construction of the Panama Canal. He is firm in his belief that the terms agreed upon be met before any bid is accepted.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-07
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
President Roosevelt tells chief engineer of the Panama Canal project John F. Stevens that the government is researching building materials and fuels. Roosevelt informs Stevens that he is appointing him a member of the newly-formed Advisory Board on Fuels and Structural Materials as a representative of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Stevens will be required to locate a proxy in Washington D.C. to attend meetings as his representative, and he will be tasked with making occasional reports to the board
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-12-05