Wilson, James, 1835-1920

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt has heard from French Ambassador J. J. Jusserand that French products including vinegar, apricot liqueur, and baby food are being held up by customs for various improper reasons. Roosevelt includes labels for the vinegar and instructs Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to allow the shipment into the country at once, and to find the man responsible for holding it up. The Pure Food Act, if properly enforced, is a good law, but Roosevelt warns that if it is not enforced well, it could hinder commercial relations.

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1908-05-31

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt quotes an excerpt from the English Fortnightly Review which praises the quality of men in his administration.

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1908-05-23

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt invites Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to attend the Conference of Governors in his capacity as a member of the Cabinet. The conference will address the conservation of natural resources, with its purpose defined by the Inland Waterways Commission. In addition to the governors, Roosevelt is inviting representatives of many national associations, United States Representatives and Senators, and other members of the federal government.

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1908-04-20

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt invites Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to attend the Conference of Governors in his capacity as president of the American Forestry Association. The conference will address the conservation of natural resources, with its purpose defined by the Inland Waterways Commission. In addition to the governors, Roosevelt is inviting representatives of many national associations, United States Representatives and Senators, and other members of the federal government.

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1908-04-20

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of Agriculture Wilson that he thinks the “explanation about those two colored women is entirely satisfactory.” He is glad that in light of their good character, and the misfortune they have had in not being selected, that Wilson will arrange for their appointment.

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1908-04-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt directs Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to examine his department to ensure that no work is being done on Sundays in the Department of Agriculture unless it is unavoidable.

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1908-03-25

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of Agriculture Wilson if he can take action regarding an advertising campaign by Duffy’s malt whisky, in which the brand claims that it has a number of medicinal properties. Roosevelt believes these claims place the whiskey “clearly within the class of the most objectionable fake patent medicine.”

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1909-01-20

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt sends Secretary of Agriculture Wilson the text of a communication he received from the Senate. It states that communications from heads of departments, executive officers, or similar positions should only be sent directly to the Senate when required by law. Otherwise, they should be transmitted to the Senate by the president. Roosevelt instructs him to act accordingly.

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Creation Date

1908-01-17

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of Agriculture Wilson if the salaries for the chief of the Bureau of Biological Survey and his first assistants can be increased. They are less than corresponding salaries in other bureaus, like the Bureau of Entomology.

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1908-01-06

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt received a paper purportedly issued by the Program Committee of the upcoming Public Lands Convention. He points Secretary of Agriculture Wilson’s attention to several statements that not only misrepresent the administration’s attitude but are the direct opposite.

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1907-06-07

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt tells Secretary of Agriculture Wilson that the federal government should set a good example for the rest of the nation by purchasing adequate fuel supplies for its offices in the Northwest to ensure that there is enough energy for that region during the winter months.

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1907-06-11

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt agrees with Secretary of Agriculture Wilson’s suggestions about how whiskey will be labelled in accordance with the Pure Food and Drug Act and has sent his recommendations to the Department of Justice.

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1907-04-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to send a representative to meet with the National Advisory Board for Fuels and Structural Materials to discuss more equitable and efficient means to purchase and use coal within government buildings. 

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1907-04-06

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt has reviewed Secretary of Agriculture Wilson’s papers and Senator Porter J. McCumber’s argument. He agrees that a mixture of two whiskies should be labeled as “blended whiskey.” However, he understands that such a label does not inform the consumer whether it is a blend of two whiskies or that of whiskey and a neutral spirit or grain distillate. The Pure Food Law is “largely a labeling law,” and such wording is potentially deceptive to the consumer. Roosevelt suggests potential alternative terminology to differentiate the types of mixtures. He consulted with medical professionals who agree.

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1907-03-16

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt believes Robert S. Cooper should be instated to Chief of the Weather Bureau. Willis L. Moore should be severely reprimanded and warned to change his conduct or else be removed.

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1906-11-06

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of Agriculture Wilson to which department the Fish Commission should belong.  

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1906-10-09

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt thanks Secretary of Agriculture Wilson for his letter and agrees with him regarding the branding of the Bologna type of sausages.

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1906-09-17

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt informs Secretary of Agriculture Wilson that Thomas E. Wilson will call upon him to discuss objections against the label on canned goods for export in three cases. Roosevelt shares his current impressions and requests Wilson write him with “entire freedom and frankness” on the matter.

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1906-09-12

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt is pleased with how Secretary of Agriculture Wilson is handling the packing men. The Congressional situation in Iowa concerns him. He comments on the political conditions in various states, concluding that upsets in local matters will lead to suffering in the general government. He feels Congress was unwise in its treatment of the labor people. Roosevelt believes “in refusing any unjust demand on labor just as quickly” as any such demands on capital.

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1906-09-11

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson

President Roosevelt informs Secretary of Agriculture Wilson that ranchman Walter C. Staton will submit evidence of the case. The farmers involved are unsure how to proceed and are potentially “suffering a grievous wrong.” As it is of “great personal interest,” Roosevelt instructs Wilson to thoroughly investigate the matter, reiterating that if the allegations are true, “immediate and drastic action is called for.”

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1906-09-05

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919