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Tired of waiting, President Roosevelt informs Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou to instruct the Director of the United States Mint Frank Aleamon Leach to produce the Augustus Saint-Gaudens-designed coins as they are. He expects them to be in circulation by September 1. Any issues regarding quality can be addressed later.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-07
President Roosevelt inquires if Augustus Saint-Gaudens could incorporate a Native American feathered head-dress in the design of his coins. United States Mint Director George E. Roberts has told Roosevelt that the newest batch of coin dies are near testing.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-08
President Roosevelt sent Secretary of the Treasury Shaw’s “mighty strong letter” to Hill and if Shaw agrees, he will send it to some tariff reform supporters. While he is not prepared to entirely agree with Shaw, Roosevelt concedes his points are well put. He does differ with Shaw’s comments on the popular feeling. He gives an update on the coins designed by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-11