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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Ethan Allen Hitchcock

President Roosevelt comments on the difference in the statements of United States Geological Survey Director Charles D. Walcott and William Cameron, Mine Inspector of Indian Territory regarding the value of coal in the Indian Territory fields, and asks Secretary of the Interior Hitchcock if there is anything they need to do about the matter at present.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-04

Letter from Albert H. Walker to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Albert H. Walker to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert H. Walker regrets that Theodore Roosevelt does not estimate the potential efficacy of the Sherman Act as higher. He suggests that prior to Roosevelt’s administration, this law was significantly neglected. The country is starting to benefit from Roosevelt’s implementation of the law, and public opinion favors its continued vigorous enforcement. It would take years to enact the administrative commissions proposed by those who desire to attain efficient control of corporations by moving away from the Sherman Act, especially those corporations engaged in interstate commerce. Walker further discusses this point.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-31

Letter from Truman Handy Newberry to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Truman Handy Newberry to Theodore Roosevelt

Acting Secretary of the Navy Newberry updates President Roosevelt on naval matters. Newberry is glad Roosevelt approves of his plans for educating midshipmen, and believes it is a good idea to enlist them at a younger age. Newberry has conferred with Admirals Robley D. Evans and Willard H. Brownson regarding itineraries for the Great White Fleet’s trip to the Pacific, and will send the specifics of three proposed itineraries soon.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-01