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Theodore Roosevelt encloses notes concerning Oscar S. Straus and his suspected arrangement of a trade agreement. Roosevelt explains that Straus exercised not the slightest influence on the agreement.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-04-03
President Roosevelt thinks Ambassador Reid made the right call on not sending him the boots and shoes, as it would have violated a rule set out by the State Department. Because the rifle that had been sent to Roosevelt will be sent back immediately after he tests it, the circumstances surrounding it are different.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-09
The State Department will give Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou a copy of President Roosevelt’s memorandum to the Justice Department regarding whiskey importation. Roosevelt instructs Cortelyou to govern himself accordingly regarding the whiskey.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-25
President Roosevelt instructs Secretary of the Treasury Cortelyou not to let any Canadian whisky into the country, as Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson has raised objections under the pure food law.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-04-07
President Roosevelt is uneasy over the “silk ribbon matter” on whether ribbons are trimming and suggests asking Attorney General Knox for his opinion on the contention being advanced in the case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-11-28
President Roosevelt would like to discuss sending a letter to the Merchants’ Association of New York for their help in bringing attention to importation problems.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-14
President Roosevelt asks Lyman J. Gage to give his personal attention to a letter from a prominent Russian artist who would like to have an exhibition in the United States.
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1902-01-02
Heinrich A. Paffrath encloses a copy of a letter he sent in February 1909 to Franklin MacVeagh and the 1909 United States District Attorney for Bridgeport, Connecticut. Paffrath believes that the Salt’s Textile Manufacturing Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut “defrauded the United States” by under-evaluating their yarns imported from Europe. Paffrath wants to know more about the inquiries from Krefeld, Germany and believes he can assist in the investigation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-12
George S. Calloway inquires if Theodore Roosevelt can direct him to someone who can assist him in the importation of African Ostriches.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-29
Emil Gribeschock presents his arguments to the United States Tariff Board regarding why woolskins and other wool products should have the import duties changed in order to promote American industries. The tariff as it currently stands “has created an absolute unnatural state of affaires [sic],” and should be changed so as to no longer produce a loss for the United States. He compares the wool industry to the feather industry, which went through a similar change, as a means of proving his point.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-15
Nevins Kirkpatrick asks French Ambassador Jusserand to look into 125 cases of vinegar which are being held up by the New Orleans customs house due to wording on the label.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-05-26
W. Cameron Forbes reports on his work in the Insular Government of the Philippines, which he states is understaffed. Forbes notes that the Commission has taken several important measures towards increasing autonomy of the Filipino people, most notably giving them the power to elect the third member of the provincial board. Business conditions are generally improving, with a decrease in imports and positive attitudes from the merchant class. Forbes considers the lack of good roads and the deterioration of those that exist to be the greatest failure of American efforts in the Philippines.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-11-05
Acting Secretary of State Adee writes to President Roosevelt about tariff concessions to the United States by Brazil. Adee encloses a bill introduced in the Brazilian Chamber of Deputies which details the specific rates for imports, proportionate to Brazilian exports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-09-22
This report provides statistics and analysis regarding tariff concessions to the United States by Brazil, including details of specific rates of imports proportionate to Brazilian exports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-08-29
Ambassador McCormick asks Assistant Secretary of State Adee to explain to Sergei Vitte why the United States decided to try the Russian sugar bounty case in the Supreme Court with the hope that Russia lowers the duty on American products once again.
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1905-07-22
Senator Lodge thanks President Roosevelt for looking into the matter of a picture frame for him, but believes that the answer Roosevelt gave is slightly off base with regard to duties placed on the frame, as it is being brought in for a museum, which has traditionally been free from duty payments. The duty was assessed in Vermont, and not in Boston, so Lodge believes that the Department of the Treasury was somewhat disingenuous in placing the blame on George H. Lyman, who is Collector of Customs at Boston. Lodge has heard that the political situation in New York has improved, and believes that the Democrats will not be able to defeat Roosevelt in any northern state.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-18
Lieutenant Governor Guild writes to William Loeb about the “pickled sheepskin case” describing his correspondence with Secretary of the Treasury Shaw and his confidence that Shaw will investigate and resolve the matter after the election to avoid impolitic perceptions.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-06
Acting Secretary of the Treasury Taylor confirms that he transferred the papers relating to Messrs. George Borgfeldt & Company to the Attorney General’s office. Attorney General Moody agrees with the actions that have been taken.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-05
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Armstrong confirms approval previously sent by telegram to Collector of Customs Stranahan of an application by Messrs. Geo. Borgfeldt & Company for particular treatment of certain imports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-05
Emil Gribeschock issues a report focusing on the wool industry at Mazamet, France. The wool industry overall was very prosperous, albeit with some fluctuations in portions. After providing an overall summary of the industry, Gribeschock includes numerous statistics.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-15