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Unsigned draft of a commercial agreement between the United States and Great Britain with the goal of improving commercial relations between the United States and Newfoundland.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-09-30
Theodore Roosevelt reviewed President Taft’s letter with the editors of The Outlook. Roosevelt supports Taft’s efforts to secure free trade with Canada, even if an agreement damages the Republican Party in the short term. Letterpress original and copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-12
President Taft requests that Theodore Roosevelt write to Senator Lodge encouraging him to make a speech on the Lorimer case. He has been working on reciprocity with Canada and it appears that an agreement will be reached on “natural products.” Taft reviews the potential for Canadian reciprocity and would appreciate Roosevelt’s opinion. Original and copy.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-10
Leslie M. Shaw writes to President Roosevelt to discuss relationships with Germany and Roosevelt’s actions concerning reciprocal trade agreements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-09-16
Newspaper article contrasting real reciprocity, desired by Republicans, and sham reciprocity, which is being promoted by Republican politicians.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04
Newspaper article arguing in favor of a North American zollverein, a type of customs union, led by the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-10-31
Henry Gassaway Davis, former Senator from West Virginia, suggests appointing two commissioners to travel to Central and South America to report on extending commerce and creating an intercontinental railway. If President Roosevelt is “favorably disposed,” Secretary of State Hay will request the appropriation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-01
The ambassadors of France and Russia have submitted identical memorandums to the State Department. They agree with the principles outlined in the English-Japanese Convention drafted January 30, 1902, which maintains the independence of China and Korea while encouraging international commerce. The allied governments reserve the right to consult if the safety of their interests are threatened. Secretary of State Hay encloses a suggested reply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-03-19