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John Hall sends Theodore Roosevelt a series of enclosed articles. The first shows that billions of dollars are being taken from people. The second describes how “large, unlawful charges can be recovered.” The third article shows the care that is being taken to select the right person to work with the president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-11
John Hall is sending Theodore Roosevelt articles related to a proposition that will alleviate the burden of the “unjust” transportation tax. He hopes Roosevelt will give approval and become president of this cause or suggest someone else who is equipped to do so.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-10
The annual revenue of Japan has been released, showing that Russia’s refusal to pay indemnities would greatly harm Japan’s financial situation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-08-22
President Roosevelt would be glad if Secretary of State Hay has a fund to pay for the cup. Roosevelt explains, “[I]t is rather hard to pay for gifts when the gifts given to one’s self in return go to the nation.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-12-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes E. E. Finney regarding Roosevelt’s speech at the Hartford, Connecticut, State Fair Grounds. The speech’s theme–“fakers and financial promoters”–is the only issue not already covered in Roosevelt’s other speeches or the Progressive Party platform enclosed in the secretary’s letter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-03
Theodore Roosevelt sends Douglas Robinson a check for $895.45 from Charles Scribner’s sons.
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1912-08-29
Theodore Roosevelt feels that the flooding from the Mississippi River must be dealt with by the nation as a whole and by all the states that share its watershed. Roosevelt writes that had recommendations from the Inland Watershed Commission been followed damage would have been averted. If elected president, Roosevelt will commence a comprehensive study of the Mississippi River focused on the River’s economical and ecological usefulness, impacting transportation, housing, food production, and emigration. Roosevelt supports conservation policies and the 14-Foot Waterway Board of Army Engineers plan to construct an efficient, extensive canal and levee system.
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1912-06-06
Theodore Roosevelt is too busy to answer the money question as there is no time for further study and will not compromise on his platform in Chicago.
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1912-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes G. R. Manchester, National Roosevelt Committee, about Isaac B. F. Allen, an African American who has been traveling and participating in politics and would like financial assistance to attend the Republican National Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-04
Theodore Roosevelt forwards a check from R. H. Waterford to Elon Huntington Hooker.
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1912-05-29
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary sends a ten dollar check from F. J. Lowell to Elon Huntington Hooker.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-24
Theodore Roosevelt replies to W. Robert Foran and expresses concern about Foran’s career prospects. After speaking with Kermit Roosevelt, he agrees that there are few prospects in the newspaper business and suggests Foran’s unique skills would make a good match for the Canadian Mounted Police.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-27
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary received William S. Pierce’s letter with an enclosure and forwarded it to Douglas Robinson for payment. Pierce should contact the secretary if he does not receive a cheque soon.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-12-15
Theodore Roosevelt thanks John L. Hamilton for the interesting letter. However, he cannot discuss the financial situation in detail. If nominated, he would consider any of Hamilton’s suggestions.
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1916-05-21
Theodore Roosevelt is not able to help Oliver E. Remey. Roosevelt has been approached to start at least fifty papers and does not have any money.
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1915-02-19
Theodore Roosevelt asks William Emlen Roosevelt to pay the bills if they came from proper authorities.
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1915-02-11
Theodore Roosevelt apologizes that he is unable to go in on the financial proposition George N. Shenton made to him and, due to his position, is unable to ask others to take interest in the proposition on Shenton’s behalf either.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-04
President Roosevelt finds the numbers E.W. Bloomingdale sent him interesting, and remarks that the “agents of frenzied finance” like the New York Sun and Harper’s Weekly will deliberately not publish them.
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1907-12-07
President Roosevelt takes exception to Clarence H. Esty’s criticism of his administration and policies. Roosevelt states that thus far no one has pointed out to him a single policy or action that should not have been done. The issues stem not from his administration, but the problems the administration is attempting to eliminate.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-15
President Roosevelt thanks Lyman Abbott, editor of the Outlook, for the letter and editorial on Native American education. However, he disagrees with Abbott on various points. In particular, he finds the analogy between Native American trust funds and government funds for white citizens misleading.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02-12