Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Manuel Amador Guerrero
President Roosevelt introduces General Davis, the newly appointed governor of the Panama Canal Zone.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-05-09
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft
President Roosevelt officially grants supervision of the Panama Canal construction and governance of the Panama Canal Zone to Secretary of War Taft in cooperation with the Isthmian Canal Commission. Roosevelt provides instructions for how to govern the canal zone, construct the canal, and maintain the region.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-05-09
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Rufus Skinner
President Roosevelt is not familiar with the secretary position and recommends that Charles Rufus Skinner directly contact the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-05-10
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler
President Roosevelt defends his actions regarding the selection of a secretary for the Isthmian Canal Commission. He encloses copies of letters that explain his position on the issue and does not wish to bother the Commission about their decision. Roosevelt recommends that Nicholas Murray Butler contact Governor Odell.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-05-03
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt
President Roosevelt regrets the problem that cost Edward Charles O’Brien a position on the Isthmian Canal Commission, but is pleased that he will be able to offer O’Brien an appointment as minister to Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic).
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-04-26
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. O’Brien
President Roosevelt regrets that Edward Charles O’Brien will not accept the position of minister to Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic). He apologizes that a spot on the Panama Canal Commission could not be secured.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-04-28
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler
President Roosevelt believes that the Isthmian Canal Commission is likely to appoint Joseph Bucklin Bishop but fears that not appointing Edward Charles O’Brien will give the impression of bad faith and be harmful to his reputation. If reelected, Roosevelt will find a suitable appointment for Bishop. He is also concerned that W. Barclay Parsons will be influenced by the Reform Club, John McDonald, and August Belmont.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-04-29
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Barnes
President Roosevelt did not prevent Edward Charles O’Brien from being appointed secretary of the Isthmian Canal Commission; the Commission did. Roosevelt also offered O’Brien the San Domingo (Dominican Republic) mission and O’Brien declined.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-05-02
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell
The Isthmian Canal Commission will not appoint Edward Charles O’Brien as secretary of the commission, regardless of President Roosevelt’s attempt at intervention. A member of the commission informed Roosevelt that they would like to appoint Joseph Bucklin Bishop, a friend of Roosevelt’s, and hoped that Roosevelt would agree. Roosevelt feels that if O’Brien is not appointed, no other man from New York should be.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-03-25
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Grimes Walker
President Roosevelt introduces E. C. Howland, a candidate that could manage the “publicity or newspaper end” of the Isthmian Canal Commission. Roosevelt has confidence in Howland and believes the commission would be fortunate to have his services.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-12
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Alexander Lambert
President Roosevelt has recommended William Crawford Gorgas to the Isthmian Canal Commission. He would like Alexander Lambert to send his views to William Barclay Parsons and Mr. Burr.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt
President Roosevelt has no power to make appointments to any positions under the Isthmian Canal Commission. He has sent the papers of Mr. Woodward and Mr. O’Brien to the commission.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-16
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. O’Brien
After writing to John F. O’Brien, President Roosevelt received a strongly worded letter from Elihu Root to Secretary of War Taft for O’Brien’s brother. He suggests that more documents regarding the work of O’Brien’s brother need to be found and sent to the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-17
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Elihu Root
President Roosevelt thanks Elihu Root for his admirable speech before the Republican Club. Root’s letter regarding Admiral A. S. Kenny was forwarded to Admiral John Grimes Walker. Roosevelt expects Walker to be favorable towards Kenny. The popular opinion that Roosevelt makes appointments within the Isthmian Canal Commission is incorrect and the commission follows its own judgment.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-03-17
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Arthur B. Farquhar
President Roosevelt is also outraged about the treatment of General Wood. He will send Dr. Henry Franklin Hoyt’s papers to Admiral John Grimes Walker. The Isthmian Canal Commission was instructed to select the best “medical man” according to fitness.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-10
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. O’Brien
President Roosevelt contacted Admiral Walker regarding a Panama Canal position for John F. O’Brien’s brother. Unfortunately, the Isthmian Canal Commission may have been influenced by press reports that an appointment for O’Brien’s brother was being pursued for only political reasons. Walker stated that he did not believe his brother was suitable for secretary. The commission makes all appointments and everyone should remember that the canal should be built without regard to politics.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-14
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to L. Clarke Davis
President Roosevelt is pleased that L. Clarke Davis enjoyed the letters. He thanks Davis for the editorial regarding the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-02-26
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Benjamin B. Odell
President Roosevelt received Governor Odell’s letter in support of Edward C. O’Brien. The Isthmian Canal Commission will select its own secretary, but Roosevelt has urged the appointment of O’Brien.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1904-02-26
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt
President Roosevelt has been organizing the Panama Canal Commission and is pleased with the results. Next will be the “fight about General Wood.” Roosevelt has not been getting much exercise but walks in Rock Creek Park when he has time. The horses are all laid up.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-27
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John Garber
President Roosevelt would like to appoint John Garber to the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-02-20