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In Washington, D. C., President Roosevelt tells Board of Indian Commissioners member Charles J. Bonaparte, “Now Bonaparte, go right now and stop that,” pointing to an “official land shark” in Indian Territory who holds a “perpetual lease” and tells a Native American, “All you have to do is sign this lease.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-09
Attorney General Knox has contacted M. Bo, President of the Panama Canal Company, to ask when the company will transfer the title and possession of its property to the U.S. Government.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-03
Assistant Secretary Ryan has met with Representative Dixon who is agreeable to the sale of Crow lands. Ryan is preparing the bill accordingly.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-03
Douglas Robinson is interested in purchasing the land for the site of a new post office in New York and the land for a potential expansion of the navy yard. However, he will not make an effort if it will embarrass President Roosevelt or bring charges of nepotism.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-20