Marvin, Winthrop L. (Winthrop Lippitt), 1863-1926

President Roosevelt has discussed the shipping matter with Winthrop L. Marvin and they agree that it is within his discretion as president. He believes they could defend giving American shipping firms up to fifty percent more than foreign competitors, but no more. Roosevelt thinks this is the correct position to take, knowing he will be attacked no matter what he does.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Senator Lodge agrees with President Roosevelt’s views on the shipping matter but feels that the law of 1904 is not being interpreted as Congress intended. Contrary to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte’s view on the matter, Lodge believes the law does not give the president control over coastwise traffic. He wishes Roosevelt would pay more attention to his advice. Lodge urges Roosevelt to handle the Fort Riley matter carefully before concluding the letter with some light-hearted commentary on Roosevelt’s activities while traveling. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-02