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Elisha Ely Garrison sends Theodore Roosevelt a memorandum on Victor Morawetz’s manuscript and book. He believes the question is whether the interests will continue to use the accumulated money or whether a plan will be devised which gives the small man use of the funds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-03
Homer Davenport suggests William Bailey Howland handle the funds, based on his statement. He sent Theodore Roosevelt the few checks he received.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-10-05
Cyrus Adler, acting secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, confirms receipt of President Roosevelt’s letter addressed to Charles D. Walcott, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. Walcott has recently left Washington, D.C., to spend time in the field, but the letter will be forwarded to him at once. Adler thanks Roosevelt for giving the Smithsonian Institution preference in receiving any specimens he collects on his safari, and asks that Roosevelt not communicate with any other museum until Walcott has a chance to receive the forwarded letter and respond. While Adler cannot promise anything, he feels justified saying that it is likely that the men and money necessary for Roosevelt’s trip will be forthcoming.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-23
Ambassador Reid has forwarded President Roosevelt’s letter to the people of Salisbury, and he is sure it will promote kindly feeling. Reid hopes that they may be able to bring the “slow-moving” Colonial Office to an early agreement, as the only currently contentious issue between the parties is that of purse-nets. Reports of William Jennings Bryan’s speech in Madison Square Garden produced instant revulsion in Great Britain, as the public thought he “dished” himself by proposing government ownership of the railways. Reid has not yet had a chance to discuss Roosevelt’s letter to Andrew Carnegie with Sir Edward Grey, but plans to bring it up at first chance. Frederick Scott Oliver, author of the new book about Hamilton, does not seem to be a prominent literary figure among the Englishmen Reid has asked. Reid has been watching the Cuban situation with great anxiety, as he has always believed the United States made foolish decisions about Cuba at the beginning of the Spanish-American War.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-14
Ambassador Meyer writes to President Roosevelt regarding Meyer’s discussion of the Russian situation with French official Maurice Rouvier. Meyer mentions that Rouvier is concerned about the impact of the Russian securities downfall on France’s financial situation, yet German official Bernhard Bülow has a more positive outlook. Next, Meyer describes his dinner meeting with Emperor William II who commented on Roosevelt’s cablegram messages, remarks, and stance regarding a tariff and treaty. Meyer then goes into detail about Russian strikes and the potential plans for deploying Russian Cossack troops to help keep things in order.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-12-06
A report of expenditures for the Sons of the American Revolution Empire State Society for the fiscal year ending January 15, 1911, compiled by treasurer James de la Montanye.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-01-15
In a speech at Cooper Union, John Brisben Walker revealed his conservative six-plank platform for the Democratic party, and seemed to support Joseph Wingate Folk as his candidate. The financial plank of Walker’s platform is endorsed by William Jennings Bryan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-05-04
President Roosevelt holds “the strenuous life” bag as he carries a large man labeled “Congress” with “financial legislation,” “Cuba,” “labor,” and “the trusts” papers in his pockets.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11
President Roosevelt carries two logs—labeled “financial legislation”—towards Washington, D.C., and a special session of Congress. Pinned on the logs is the note, “hewn at Oyster Bay.” Already stacked near the Capitol building are other logs that read, “Cuban Reciprocity” and “Canal.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-28
President Roosevelt uses an axe to cut down the “postal inquiry” tree. He is surrounded by a forest of trees: “League island improvements,” “Alaskan boundary,” “Turkey,” “Finance,” “Panama Canal,” and “Trusts.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09-04
The Outlook criticizes President Roosevelt’s position on authorizing the expenditure of Indian trust funds for sectarian schools and discusses why it is flawed.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-02
The Delaware Republican Platform endorses Theodore Roosevelt’s approach to national and foreign affairs, his opposition to corruption, and every high value that he represents. Delegates are instructed to use all honorable means to bring about his nomination for president.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-04-21
Elihu Root plans to hand-deliver a letter from Speyer & Co. concerning taking the entire issue of $35 million in Cuban bonds.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-02-20
“Marcus Aurelius Hanna” is at center wearing robes and a top hat with laurel wreath and ribbons labeled “Senatorship 1898,” standing next to a safe labeled “Hanna,” and holding a whip. Four men, two labeled “Boss Bushnell” and “Boss Foraker,” bow down before him on ground labeled “Ohio.” This vignette is captioned “happiness in Ohio” and “Hanna–‘God reigns and the Republican Party still lives.'” Surrounding vignettes show the working classes and merchants suffering the brunt of the “Reduction in Wages,” overcrowding on public transportation, and no customers. Exporters, “Trust Magnets,” and Tammany Hall’s “N.Y. Democratic Club” appear to benefit the most.
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1898-02-09
Print shows an interior view of the office at a charitable organization. A bloated manager sits at a desk with his feet on top. In the background, several men hold open a large money bag to catch money flowing from a large cornucopia labeled “Charity.” The money goes down a chute “For Salaries, Office Rent, and Miscellaneous Expenses.” A couple pennies spill from a smaller chute into a basket “For Actual Relief of the Poor.”
Caption: Too often its benefits go to the organizers.
Civil Service Commissioner Roosevelt thanks Boston Journal editor William Warland Clapp for his article in support of the fight in the House of Representatives over funding for the Commission. Roosevelt says the pretense behind denial of funding was a fraud and thankfully all the money was approved and received in one lump sum.
1890-02-15
William Justus Boies has enclosed a clipping from The Philadelphia Press of his weekly review of the Wall Street market, calling attention to the last paragraph.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-01-04
Leslie M. Shaw responds to Elihu Root’s request that he authorize the statement that Philippine land purchase bonds be accepted at par as security for U.S. bank deposits.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-23
Douglas Robinson writes to William Loeb in receipt of checks for the amount of $10,000 intended for President Roosevelt’s principal account.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-10-21
John L. Carson writes to President Roosevelt on the question of finance, asset currency, and bank security.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-08-26