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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt is always pleased to hear from Leslie M. Shaw, and finds what the Japanese Vice Admiral says to be important. Roosevelt will have the navy look in to the matter again, but cannot do anything further: for one, the Admiral has not accepted any of the torpedoes, but also Roosevelt does not wish to “upset” naval personnel by continuously appealing to them on behalf of others.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-08-03

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Franklin A. Guthrie to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Franklin A. Guthrie to Theodore Roosevelt

Franklin A. Guthrie writes to Theodore Roosevelt concerning his scientific invention, and asks if he or anyone he knows would be willing to sponsor his work. The then-Chief of Engineers of the War Department, Alexander Mackenzie, had acknowledged Guthrie’s work. He only wishes for a small pension so that he can commit the final years of his life to servicing in the interest of the country and future generations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-02

Creator(s)

Guthrie, Franklin A. (Franklin Augustus), 1838-1913

Letter from Isaac Eldridge Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Isaac Eldridge Wilson to Theodore Roosevelt

Isaac Eldridge Wilson discovered the “Universal Law” in 1891 and solved many problems with it. However, he has run out of funds needed to advance the work and seeks Theodore Roosevelt’s counsel. According to Wilson, this law solves all educational issues and accomplishes what many prominent men in various fields have sought to explain.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-08-16

Creator(s)

Wilson, Isaac Eldridge