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Theodore Roosevelt introduces Leonard Wood to Colby Mitchell Chester Jr., the son of Rear Admiral Chester. Chester wishes to speak with Knox about the Galapagos Islands, which Roosevelt hopes will one day be an American colony.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-26
Theodore Roosevelt introduces Philander C. Knox to Colby Mitchell Chester Jr., the son of Rear Admiral Chester. Chester wishes to speak with Knox about the Galapagos Islands, which Roosevelt hopes will one day be an American colony.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-26
John Callan O’Laughlin informs Theodore Roosevelt that John M. Harlan, a previously outspoken critic of Roosevelt, would support him if he were to run for re-election. Many other Republicans have also inquired about whether Roosevelt will seek re-election. O’Laughlin requests that Roosevelt publicly reject Secretary of State Robert Lansing’s treaty with Latin America that would include territorial integrity and prohibitions on shipments of munitions. O’Laughlin fears that this would keep the United States from acquiring any more territory in the future and would have a detrimental effect on relationship between the United States and South American countries.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-01-24
Edward Van Dyke Robinson, economist, argues against the neutralization or fortification of the proposed Nicaraguan canal. Robinson proposes that the only way to secure the canal is to establish control of the canal region, exercise control for the benefit of all nations, and maintain nearby military and naval bases. Robinson concludes by reviewing potential locations for bases to defend the canal.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-09-20