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Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Harrison Gray Otis to Theodore Roosevelt

Harrison Gray Otis offers his opinion on immigration policy. He believes that the United States should establish uniform rules for immigrants from both Europe and Asia that bar “the lame, the halt and the blind” in favor of strong, capable men. Otis also agrees with President Roosevelt on the need for a stronger Navy and comments on foreign policy matters pertaining to China and Japan. Additionally, he offers his opinion on adjusting the boundary line between the United States and Mexico.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-14

Creator(s)

Otis, Harrison Gray, 1837-1917

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Bennet

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William S. Bennet

President Roosevelt has heard that Representative Bennet wants him to give a special message on behalf of the Immigration Commission, but does not believe that that would be wise. Roosevelt thinks that Congress does not appreciate his special messages, and is unsure what good one would do in this case. He believes a public investigation would be more effective than a congressional committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lucius Nathan Littauer

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Lucius Nathan Littauer

President Roosevelt has heard that Representative Littauer wants him to give a special message on behalf of the Immigration Commission, but does not believe that that would be wise. Roosevelt thinks that Congress does not appreciate his special messages, and is unsure what good one would do in this case. He believes a public investigation would be more effective than a congressional committee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-06

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from James Norris Gillett to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from James Norris Gillett to Theodore Roosevelt

Governor Gillett telegrams President Roosevelt that the bill in the California Legislature treats all aliens alike in regards to real property. He does not see how it would be objectionable to Japan or any other nation. In a handwritten response below the telegram, President Roosevelt informs Gillett that Secretary of State Elihu Root will send word concerning the real property rights of aliens. Roosevelt himself will write concerning the other bills.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-23

Creator(s)

Gillett, James Norris, 1860-1937

Letter from Andrew Carnegie to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Andrew Carnegie to Theodore Roosevelt

As President of the New York Peace Society, Andrew Carnegie informs President Roosevelt that a meeting may soon take place to attempt to sway Governor of California James Norris Gillett to stop certain anti-Japanese immigration bills in the California legislature. Carnegie believes, however, that it may be wise to wait for further developments before such a meeting takes place and asks for Roosevelt’s input.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-21

Creator(s)

Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from James R. Sheffield to Theodore Roosevelt

James Sheffield encloses a newspaper clipping from the New York Post. He states that he will undertake the organization of a Republican Club supporting Roosevelt in New York City, if Roosevelt wishes. Sheffield also mentions William Williams, Commissioner of Immigration, who wants to meet with Roosevelt after the presidential election in order to discuss a national naturalization law.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-04

Creator(s)

Sheffield, James R. (James Rockwell), 1864-1938

The American battleship fleet

The American battleship fleet

During their stop in Valletta, Malta, the sailors of the Great White Fleet left an excellent impression. The officials of Malta were very hospitable to the troops. When news reached Malta of the anti-Japanese immigration legislation in California, there was “uncomplimentary” discussion of the politicians involved among the American officers. A single case of smallpox was discovered on the USS Kearsarge.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-20

Creator(s)

Unknown

Roosevelt wants California checked

Roosevelt wants California checked

Despite previous disagreement over the enlargement of the navy, President Roosevelt now looks to peace societies to put pressure on the California Legislature to end their anti-Japanese immigration bills. The California Legislature is motivated primarily by “labor agitators,” and so those in business who would be affected by this legislation should take action. After agreements were made with Japan to curtail emigration to the United States, only California has introduced such legislation to deny Japanese immigrants social equality.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-21

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Edward James Livernash to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Edward James Livernash to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward James Livernash writes President Roosevelt on behalf of the Chinese Exclusion Commission of California to ask the president’s support for a national exclusion policy against Chinese immigrants. Several Pacific states have exclusion laws on their books and Livernash wants a nation-wide exclusion law. He is concerned over a change to the bill by Senator Platt. Organized labor supports the bill, as does the Bureau of Immigration.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-16

Creator(s)

Livernash, Edward James, 1866-1938