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Dr. Curtis instructs Vice President Roosevelt to send his resignation from the board of the Agua Fria Mining Company, along with an explanation as to the circumstances of his resignation. Curtis will keep Roosevelt informed of business developments.
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1901
J. G. Hutchison is disappointed with the appointment of Governor Shaw as Secretary of the Treasury. He believes that Shaw is too connected with the railroad companies.
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1901-12-24
Bartlett S. Johnston sends an extract of a letter from a prominent New York banker who expresses his opinion that President Roosevelt will not antagonize the managers of the Republican party because he wants a “real nomination for the Presidency.” Therefore, Roosevelt will nominate a “safe” man to succeed Secretary of the Treasury Lyman J. Gage.
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1901-12-26
Charles Henry Grosvenor congratulates President Roosevelt on his position regarding the Carnegie donation and his success discharging the duties of President.
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1901-12-18
Walter G. Oakman was distressed to see announcements in the newspapers that the Guaranty Trust Company of New York has been appointed fiscal agent of the United States in Manila, Philippines. The company has applied but not been appointed and Oakman is concerned the press coverage could prejudice the government against their application. He encloses a statement about the company.
Douglas Robinson encloses a letter from Walter G. Oakman whose company, the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, is seeking to be the government’s representative in Manila, Philippines; Hong Kong; and Shanghai, China. Robinson knows Oakman well and describes him as a one of the best business men he knows. He was upset to hear of Ted Roosevelt’s appendicitis.
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1901-12-13
Maurice Hutin, president of the Panama Canal Company, reviews the agreements and negotiations related to the valuation and transfer of the company’s Colombia concessions to the United States.
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1901-11-30
Henry T. Scott, president of Union Iron Works, is in Washington, D.C. Duncan Douglas Wilson suggests that President Roosevelt meet with Scott to discuss the trouble between Union Iron Works and the International Association of Machinists.
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1901-12-02
Admiral Walker expresses his views on matters related to the privileges and property of the Panama Canal Company that were raised in a letter from the company’s president, Maurice Hutin. Walker defends the work of the Isthmian Canal Commission and the estimate of the Panama Canal Company’s worth at $40 million. He does not believe that further examination or arbitration as suggested by Hutin should be considered.
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1901-12-06
Paul Dana argues against governmental regulation of trusts.
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1901-11-15
Theodore C. Search sends an excerpt from the National Reciprocity Convention that expresses the confidence the manufacturing representatives gathered there have in President Roosevelt.
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1901-11-19
Magazine article examining recent economic developments and noting an increase in the cost of living corresponding to high employment and strong wages.
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1901-11
A committee from the Chamber of Commerce of Puerto Rico will be visiting the United States and would like to meet with President Roosevelt. Governor Hunt cautions that there are Spaniards on the committee but they represent important business interests and are outside of politics. José Celso Barbosa and Sanchez Morales are reliable and were helpful in passing several pieces of legislation.
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1901-10-14
Curtis Guild introduces Edwin Farnsworth Atkins of Boston, Massachusetts. Atkins has business interests in Cuba and is knowledgeable about the island.
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1901-10-08
William Emlen Roosevelt provides his opinion on the best way to secure the laying of a Pacific cable. He asks if the Roosevelt children would like a pony as he can acquire one for $150.
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1901-10-08
James H. Eckels supports a revision of tariff schedules before any reciprocity measures, is opposed to ship building subsidies, and believes that capital and industry can be regulated by state authorities. Eckels has faith in President Roosevelt and his administration.
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1901-10-09
Douglas Robinson suggests that President Roosevelt write him a private letter that could be leaked to George W. Perkins and Robert Bacon which would praise the publication of their status and earnings from the United States Steel Corporation. This could make Perkins and Bacon stronger allies for Roosevelt’s policy of “giving publicity to the affairs” of large corporations. The men of corporate interests that have spoken to Robinson have confidence in Roosevelt and have praised his actions.
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1901-10-03
Before William McKinley’s death, Secretary of State Hay was invited to take the president’s place at a November 19 dinner being held by the New York Chamber of Commerce. Hay has delayed giving an answer and asks whether President Roosevelt will attend the dinner. Hay believes Roosevelt should attend.
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1901-10-05
Robert Wilson Patterson has had discussions with several Republican business leaders of the Chicago, Illinois, area. He finds that there is support for making the affairs of trusts public. William McKinley’s reciprocity policy has support but subsidizing an increase in the commercial marine is unpopular.
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1901-10-05
Robert Wilson Patterson has had discussions with several Republican business leaders of the Chicago, Illinois, area. He finds that there is support for making the affairs of trusts public, but methods of regulation should be decided on later. William McKinley’s reciprocity policy has support, but subsidizing an increase in the commercial marine is unpopular.
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1901-10-05