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Ernest Hamlin Abbott writes to President Roosevelt concerning an article The Outlook is publishing in reference to congressional representation of Southern States as they relate to their African American population. Abbott asks if Roosevelt could suggest someone who may express the Northern viewpoint for the article.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-13
Judge Advocate General Davis recommends allowing Theodore Roosevelt to execute Article III of the existing treaty with Cuba to restore order to the island without having to get permission from Congress. Davis references the Whiskey Insurrection of Western Pennsylvania 1794 and other cases to make his point.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-15
War Department legal counsel Charlton informs Secretary of War Taft that based on the Platt Amendment and the subsequent treaty between Cuba and the United States, in his opinion, the President can decide to intervene in Cuban affairs in order to preserve a stable government. This intervention should not be deemed a declaration of war because it is in the United States and Cuba’s best interests and within the jurisdiction of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-16
Theodore Roosevelt discusses the concept of popular rule and government and Herbert David Croly’s book, The Promise of American Life.
1911
Senator Fairbanks writes to President Roosevelt to inform Roosevelt that Fairbanks is against a special session of Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-07