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President Roosevelt approves of Secretary of War Taft’s conclusions regarding terminating the current contract with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company and not contracting with other vessels for work on the Isthmian Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-12
President Roosevelt has extended leave for Ambassador Meyer. The Panama Railroad still owns the contracts, but Roosevelt is trying to obtain government control over them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-08-25
Secretary of War Taft thinks it unwise to build new ships for the Panama Canal Company. He lists several potential alternatives for President Roosevelt, including a new contract with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. While future action requires discussion, Taft is certain about terminating the current contract with Pacific Mail and not contracting the construction of any vessels.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-01-10