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President Roosevelt tells Assistant Secretary of the Navy Newberry that what he said about the navy yards is “first rate.” In reference to a prior letter from Newberry, Roosevelt does not believe Congress should take action as suggested in a report under the caption, “Tutuila and Guam.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-02
President Roosevelt informs incoming Governor of American Samoa Moore that he has received a letter from the district officials of Tutuila and Manua expressing gratitude for the “kind administration” they received under outgoing Governor Edmund B. Underwood. Roosevelt is gratified to hear of the continued advancements in education of the people of Samoa and will appoint governors who will advance the people there.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-01
President Roosevelt would like Senator Foraker to get a rider on a pending bill that would give the President the authority to select the department that supervises the nation’s island possessions. Roosevelt believes that it would be advantageous to have their administration under the War Department, and Secretary of War Taft agrees.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-30
Consul Mitchell notes that the post at Apia, Samoa, is not included in the bill currently before Congress regarding reorganizing the consular service. Personal reasons aside, he discusses why he believes this decision is unwise. He includes photographs of the takins he has presented to various museums. After turning fifty years old, Mitchell finds it important to exercise, especially in tropical climates.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-07-31
Former Territorial Governor of Hawaii Carter reports to President Roosevelt that Walter Francis Frear’s inauguration as new governor went well. Carter writes Roosevelt personally about the application of the coastwise laws as it affects Hawaii differently than the United States mainland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-16
Navy Judge Advocate General Diehl issues an opinion stating that the United States should be allowed to ship coal freight on foreign ships in the event that shipping on American ships proves to be excessively expensive.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-25