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President Roosevelt intends to appoint the Guaranty Trust Company and the International Banking Corporation as fiscal agents in the Philippines and China, unless Attorney General Knox has objections.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-05-22
Three companies are listed under the heading, “wish to buy.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-23
Because the difficulties between the International Banking Company and the Guaranty Trust Company are over, Frederick William Holls will not be in Washington to meet with President Roosevelt. Holls is about to embark on a European trip and plans to keep his “eyes and ears open” in major European cities for news. He plans to see Roosevelt at Oyster Bay upon his return from Europe.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-04-29
Walter G. Oakman was distressed to see announcements in the newspapers that the Guaranty Trust Company of New York has been appointed fiscal agent of the United States in Manila, Philippines. The company has applied but not been appointed and Oakman is concerned the press coverage could prejudice the government against their application. He encloses a statement about the company.
Douglas Robinson encloses a letter from Walter G. Oakman whose company, the Guaranty Trust Company of New York, is seeking to be the government’s representative in Manila, Philippines; Hong Kong; and Shanghai, China. Robinson knows Oakman well and describes him as a one of the best business men he knows. He was upset to hear of Ted Roosevelt’s appendicitis.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-12-13