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Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt cautions against pursuing the plan for a government cable to connect the United States mainland to the Philippines. A government cable will upset foreign governments and American business interests. Roosevelt also doubts that the Army or Navy has the expertise to lay a Pacific cable. He suggests that President Roosevelt discuss the matter with James Alexander Scymser.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-26

Letter from Bartlett S. Johnston to Theodore Roosevelt

Bartlett S. Johnston is deeply interested in the success of the Roosevelt administration and offers several pieces of advice. Johnston wants the Treasury Department to be kept from the influence of Wall Street and advises against the “Subsidy matter.” He also recommends Charles J. Bonaparte, who would bring “honor and credit to any position.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-18

Letter from Henry Chapman Watson to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry Chapman Watson pledges his support to President Roosevelt and wants to keep in close touch. He would like to discuss Roosevelt’s views on financial and currency matters. Watson has many financial and business connections that could be useful to Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-20

Letter from Douglas Robinson to Theodore Roosevelt

Everyone is anxious about President McKinley’s health which appears to be in decline. Douglas Robinson and Roosevelt’s friends have absolute confidence in him but there is concern in financial circles. The markets are already responding to the general nervousness. If anything should happen to McKinley, Robinson recommends that Roosevelt make known his “conservative opinions and policy” and, at least initially, maintain McKinley’s Cabinet.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-13

Letter from Sidney F. Tyler to Theodore Roosevelt

Sidney F. Tyler expresses his sympathy at the death of William McKinley. He is confident in President Roosevelt’s ability to succeed McKinley. Tyler suggests that Roosevelt announce that McKinley’s policies and Cabinet officials are his own.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-14

Letter from William H. Taft to Elihu Root

Governor of the Philippines Taft defends Frank S. Bourns and his business, the Philippine Lumber and Development Company. Bourns has had close relations with the Philippine Commission and played an important role in the Filipino Federal Party. Taft denies Bourns received preferential treatment from the government and considers his ability to diminish distrust and suspicion among Filipinos to be very valuable.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-09-11

Letter from Henry Hellman to Theodore Roosevelt

The New Amsterdam Oil Company is pleased to be given permission to name one of their wells after Vice President Roosevelt. They regret Roosevelt will not accept any free shares. However, they want Roosevelt interested in their success and offer shares at a nominal price.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-30

Telegram from Guild A. Copeland to Theodore Roosevelt

Guild Copeland requests a statement regarding accusations that railroad companies paid for President Roosevelt’s western trip.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-08-26