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Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

There are reports that revolutionary forces are preparing an attack on the government forces of Colombia in Panama. Due to America’s potential interest in the New Panama Canal Company of France and guarantees of free transit across the isthmus, it may be necessary to secure the railroad terminals and route. Naval forces have been ordered towards Panama to protect the interests of the United States.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-12

Creator(s)

Moody, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1917

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the United States Congress

President Roosevelt writes to the United States Congress to submit a report of the Isthmian Canal Commission on the proposition of the New Panama Canal Company selling their rights, property, and unfinished work. The commission believes the best route is through Panama.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Sullivan & Cromwell

President Roosevelt, having reviewed the arguments and exhibits presented, informs the law firm of Sullivan & Cromwell that he has decided against the New Panama Canal Company. Roosevelt believes the United States government does not need to pay more than the already paid forty million dollars, as the extra digging done by the company was both covered by the ten percent margin, and was done to preserve the rights of the Canal Company over the land.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Knox asks President Roosevelt about what should be done with stock from the Panama Railroad Company which was acquired the United States took over the New Panama Canal Company.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-28

Creator(s)

Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921

Letter from Marcus Alonzo Hanna to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Hanna wants allowances made for the political situation in Colombia so that a serious mistake will not threaten the final settlement of the Panama Canal situation. The Panama route is strongest and they must prepare to resist renewed efforts in support of the Nicaragua route. Under present conditions, Hanna suggests that the French company proceed with their work while Hanna and President Roosevelt seek to handle the matter in Congress.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-04

Creator(s)

Hanna, Marcus Alonzo, 1837-1904

Letter from E. Spencer Pratt to Henry Cabot Lodge

E. Spencer Pratt relays the latest news from Paris regarding the Panama Canal. He believes that the Panama route will be the easiest and most commercially viable route for an inter-oceanic canal and suggests that the concessions for the canal be purchased from the Compagnie Nouvelle du Canal de Panama. Pratt offers his services to the government for future negotiations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-01-02

Creator(s)

Pratt, E. Spencer (Edward Spencer), 1856-1925