Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

In a letter to Governor General Taft, President Roosevelt expresses his admiration for certain members of the Senate with whom he has been able to work to pass legislation through Congress, but he also makes clear his frustration with others, including those from his home state of New York. Roosevelt concedes that the administration failed to pass tariff relief for the Philippines, and he hopes that Taft will take up the post of Secretary of War when Elihu Root leaves the position.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1903-03-19

President Roosevelt assures Governor General Taft of his admiration and support for him after Taft had expressed worries about Roosevelt’s position towards him. Roosevelt writes Taft that he is one of the most highly prized members of his administration along with Secretary of War Elihu Root and Attorney General Philander C. Knox. Roosevelt also expresses his frustration with Congress for not lowering the tariff on goods from the Philippines, and he says that he is looking forward to spending time at home at the conclusion of his western tour.

Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal

Creation Date

1903-04-22

Envelope addressed to President William H. Taft.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-04-03

Lucius B. Swift is honored to be invited to come to Washington to speak with President Taft about conditions in Indiana, but unfortunately cannot afford the expense of traveling. He believes the population of Indiana support Taft’s determination to call a special session of Congress to ratify the Canadian treaty if necessary, and overall back Taft’s policies. Indiana Republicans as a whole are progressive, and Swift believes they will continue to hold power in the state organization, and that those Republicans opposing them will fall in line. Swift approves of Taft’s actions to remove postmasters from being political positions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-02

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-10

Creator(s)

Bonsall, Charles

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Governor-General Wright of the Philippines sends Secretary of War Taft Beekman Winthrop’s reply to his telegram. Winthrop accepts the offer and is ready to leave when pending cases are terminated. He asks when President Roosevelt would like for him to be in Washington, D.C., and will endeavor to be there on that date.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-21

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-21

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-22

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1918-09-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Recipient

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

A report for Secretary of War Taft outlines the amount of additional money that should be added to appropriations in the fortification bill. The money will account for various fortifications, ordnance, and ammunition to defend locations along the Pacific Coast, as well as in the Philippine and Hawaiian Islands.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-27

George W. Goethals, chief engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission, reports on the increase in time and cost that will result in widening the locks in the Panama Canal. The Commission and engineers have spoken with the Navy General Board about their requirements and believe that the board should guide the requirements to ensure the canal can accommodate warships.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-11

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of War Taft who General Moore is. He feels Moore’s order to keep Memorial Day as if it was Sunday at the army posts is unnecessary, and “healthful and innocent recreation” should be encouraged after the services.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-05-31

President Roosevelt sends the recipient an enclosure “which explains itself” and shows how important it is to have someone in Washington to keep Congress well informed of actual conditions in the Panama Canal zone. A note at the bottom explains that the enclosure was an offer from the New York Herald to sell newspapers a story, very unfavorable, on the conditions in Panama.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-04-13