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Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary informs Anne D. Megary Stanley that Roosevet has received her letter. To obtain the information Stanley seeks, he recommends writing to either George W. Goethals or Joseph Bucklin, both of whom are in Panama.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-24
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1917-08-17
Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt
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William Loeb sends William Archer a letter of introduction for him from President Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop, Secretary of the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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1908-04-25
Secretary of War Taft forwards a telegram he received, sent by John F. Stevens to Joseph Bucklin Bishop, that shows Stevens is still with them.
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1907-03-07
Chief Engineer Stevens was surprised to learn of Chairman Shonts’s resignation and President Roosevelt’s acceptance. He had understood that Roosevelt was not going to take action without consulting Stevens. Stevens does not desire to be the only one in charge of the Panama Canal construction; he had wanted the post in the Philippines instead and only accepted the position in Panama reluctantly. Stevens wanted to be in charge of construction and not a political actor. He complains that his salary is too low and the “honor” of the position is not enough. Stevens worries that the upcoming election might change the plan for construction, and he expresses particular concern for the future of the Republican party. He argues on behalf of the Isthmian Commission. He is not anxious to continue in the service, and wishes to return to railroad work.
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1907-01-30
Nicholas Murray Butler writes that the New York City newspapers have published favorable reviews of President Roosevelt’s message. Railroad executives are reacting to statements of pending regulations. It is expected that Roosevelt will discuss the tariff at a later date since he did not include the topic in his speech. Butler includes a lengthy excerpt of a letter from John S. Kennedy. Kennedy writes that Roosevelt backers are being pressured to support F. Marion Crawford for a diplomatic position in Turkey. Kennedy does not think a Catholic appointee would protect the American Protestant missionaries in Turkey. Butler surmises the pressure is being brought to bear by Mrs. Hobson. Butler concludes by reminding Roosevelt he promised to schedule a meal to celebrate the election with old friends, like Joseph Bucklin Bishop and Butler, in New York City.
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1904-12-07
A “Republican steam shovel” with the face of President Roosevelt takes out several rocks: “Democratic opposition,” “political criticism,” and “rail-road obstructionists.” Several men watch, including Panama Governor Charles E. Magoon, John F. Stevens, Chairman of the Isthmian Canal Commission Theodore P. Shonts, Joseph Bucklin Bishop, and Uncle Sam.
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1906-09
Reconsideration by the U.S. Senate of appointments to the Panama Canal Commission may include the issue of salaries for commission members. The author sees the Senate’s action as an attack on President Roosevelt’s administration.
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1905-12-21
Newspaper clipping announcing a dinner given by President Roosevelt in honor of William H. Taft.
1902-02-06
President Roosevelt writes to his son Kermit to tell him that after reading his letter, Edith is okay with inviting Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ferguson to travel abroad with the family. Nick and Alice returned from their honeymoon trip and Ethel is now moved into Alice’s room. Cousin Sheffield Cowles has the measles and Roosevelt is going to visit although his eye is bothering him. Roosevelt says that he has been working very hard and has a hard time with passing the rate bill, the Philippine tariff bill, and some of his nominations in the Senate. Archie and Quentin went to a dog show.
1906-03-04
Joseph B. Bishop sends President Roosevelt clippings in which he is inaccurately identified as a candidate for postmaster of New York City.
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1904-11-13
Governor Roosevelt writes his sister to ask if he may dine at her home with various people, including Senator Platt, Joseph Bucklin Bishop, Luke E. Wright, and George Haven Putnam. Roosevelt assures his sister that he can just as easily take them to dine at the Club instead.
1900-04-14
Governor Roosevelt asks if he can stay at his sister’s home over the weekend. He asks her to invite several people over to dine, including James Barnes, Nicholas Murray Butler, John Proctor Clarke, and Joseph Bucklin Bishop. Roosevelt also mentions that he has sent his nephew, Theodore Douglas Robinson, a letter.
1900-12-04
President Roosevelt invites Secretary of State Hay to dine with him and Joseph Bucklin Bishop tonight.
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1901-12-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary acknowledges Arthur G. Brodeur’s note and manuscript sent to Roosevelt through Joseph Bucklin Bishop. Roosevelt is traveling and will be delayed in replying.
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1912-04-08
Theodore Roosevelt thanks Frank Crounstoun Boggs for the volume of the Canal Record.
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1911-12-06
Theodore Roosevelt introduces Colonel Goethals to George Henry Payne who is going to Panama to collect information for a book. Roosevelt attests to Payne’s trustworthiness and assures that he will not misconstrue Goethals’s words. He asks Goethals to introduce Payne to Joseph Bucklin Bishop.
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1911-11-17
Theodore Roosevelt is pleased with Farnham Bishop’s success and is sure his parents are too. He thinks the monument should be at Panama itself.
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1911-10-31
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary tells Mrs. A. B. Thompson that while Roosevelt cannot remember every detail, if she desires more information about Charles J. Thompson’s medal she could write to Joseph Bucklin Bishop.
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1911-10-17
Theodore Roosevelt introduces H. M. Leipziger to Farnham Bishop, son of Secretary of the Panama Canal Joseph Bucklin Bishop. Roosevelt attests to Bishop’s qualifications as a lecturer on the canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-18