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The secretary of the New York Canal Improvement State Committee, John Appleton Stewart, requests President Roosevelt’s assistance in encouraging state Republicans to support the canal improvement proposition.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-27
Acting Chief of Engineers Abbot comments to Secretary of War Root on the possible appointment of Lyman E. Cooley to the newly created Deep Waterways Commission. Since Cooley was deeply involved in the development of one of the Chicago Drainage Canal, one of the waterways to be regulated by the commission, Abbot argues against his appointment.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-24
Smith, Davis & Co. recommend George Clinton for appointment as a lawyer to the international commission to regulate the water levels of the Great Lakes. Clinton has a large admiralty practice and deals with the commerce and canals of New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-05
Secretary of State Hay believes the canal treaty is a great success but it will be refined a little more. In Hay’s opinion, there are no promises out regarding the Prague consulate and no promise was made to Charles V. Herdliska. He suggests that Edward W. Ames, who has many recommendations, be appointed consul in Ghent, Belgium.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-30
Volume I, Number 6 of the newspaper, “a National Journal devoted to Politics, Literature and Finance.” This issue includes a portion of an address on federalism by Alexander Del Mar given before the Liberal Club of New York City, as well as details of the debate that followed Del Mar’s remarks.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1873-02-22