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Tom Rees expresses to Frank G. Hobbs that he was glad to hear from him, shares updates on work in the Pacific Division, and encourages him to stay in touch and let him know if he goes to South America.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-13
Seth H. McGee would like President Roosevelt to have the signature of former Governor of Georgia Rufus B. Bullock (whom he mistakenly believes to have been Roosevelt’s grandfather), and so sends Roosevelt an old commission signed by Bullock. McGee opines that he would like to see Benjamin M. Hall sent to Panama to finish the canal, rather than Hall being out West or in Atlanta.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-07
Henry S. Pritchett suspects John F. Stevens, Chief Engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission, is under considerable mental and emotional strain and is inadequate in “government methods of business.” While he praises Stevens’ work ethic, Pritchett believes he lacks the moral fortitude and patience necessary it succeed in this position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-05
This memorandum outlines the differences in proposed contracts of the construction of the Pamana Canal between Walston H. Brown, railroad builder, and John F. Stevens.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-03
Hugh “Bill” Hempel, Civilian Conservation Corps engineering foreman, walks in front of a log cabin at the McGregor Ranch. The ranch is located one mile east of the North Unit at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Civilian Conservation Corps engineering foreman Hugh “Bill” Hempel holds a camera in the North Unit badlands of the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
Civilian Conservation Corps engineering foreman Hugh “Bill” Hempel sits for a posed picture at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area. The photograph is part of a three-binder set of pictures taken by Chandler D. Fairbank, Civilian Conservation Corps North Unit foreman at the Roosevelt Recreation Demonstration Area, taken between 1936 and 1937.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1936-1937
President Roosevelt thinks that some of the best engineers in the country should accompany President-elect Taft when he goes down to visit the Panama Canal, and makes several suggestions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-13
After serious review, President Roosevelt asks Chairman Shonts whether to accept a bid for the construction of the Panama Canal under the present contract or to reject all bids entirely. Roosevelt cites that the two most desirable bids, McArthur Syndicate then William J. Oliver and Anson M. Bangs, fit all the requirements with exception to “the least expense of the Government” due to the bidders’ desire to split profits with investors. Roosevelt also informs Shonts of the resignation of John F. Stevens, chief engineer of the project, and solicits to have him replaced with Major George W. Goethals, who agrees with Roosevelt and Stevens that a new contract must be drafted. In the meantime, he requests that the Commission reject the two bids aforementioned.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-26
President Roosevelt assures John M. Glenn that “the spirit of fair play and a square deal” was adhered to in connection with John Findley Wallace’s resignation as Chief engineer of the Panama Canal, and there is no need for further investigation. All proceedings in the matter were open to the public, and there is no further information to reveal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10-14
President Roosevelt requests a meeting with Secretary of War Taft early next week regarding the engineers associated with the Panama Canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-14
Theodore Roosevelt believes that the engineers who graduate from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have the ability to secure a “healthy working agreement between the representatives of capital and labor.” Roosevelt also thinks they can influence the country with “common sense, straightforward, manly fashion.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-29
President Roosevelt is glad to know that Charles E. Knoblauch is recovering from his illness. Roosevelt does not make the appointments Knoblauch inquired about, and he suggests that Knobluach contact William H. Burr and William Barclay Parsons. Roosevelt will place Dr. Fetill’s papers before the Isthmian Canal Commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-09-01
President Roosevelt asks Gordon MacDonald if it is possible for the American Society of Engineers to visit Washington, D.C., one week later.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-14
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt thanks Ira N. Hollis for his letter. Weaver’s letter made Roosevelt indignant. He agrees with Hollis’s plans regarding engineers but thinks he can do more by appearing impartial. Roosevelt asks if he sent Hollis Cooper’s letter, which is just as violent as Weaver’s. He will try his luck with the bill if Secretary of the Navy John Davis Long permits him and inquires who would be a good engineer to help draft it.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-24
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt asks Francis M. Bunce if French Ensor Chadwick has talked to him about having the editor of the Engineering News visit with Bunce.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-17
Assistant Secretary of the Navy Roosevelt is glad Francis T. Bowles has the opinion of Chief Engineers Harold W. Buck and Thomas Commerford Martin and is pleased with how things have turned out.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897-09-14
Alexander L. Lucas asks Theodore Roosevelt for help receiving his pension.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-08-16
Cassius E. Gillette believes that the construction of the Gatun dam is the appropriate way of proceeding with the construction of the Panama canal, and comments on the construction of the canal in general. Gillette suggests the names of several engineers to President Roosevelt as candidates to accompany President-Elect William H. Taft to visit the canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-17
Secretary of War Taft writes to President Roosevelt, enclosing a letter from John R. MacArthur regarding consulting engineers.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-03-29