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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward G. Riggs

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward G. Riggs

Theodore Roosevelt explains to Edward G. Riggs that he is the “heartiest kind of an advocate of the merchant marine,” but he believes that for the seamen to be well treated, the American merchant ship must be in condition, as well. For the ships to be maintained adequately, it requires making it possible for them to run profitably. Roosevelt is glad Riggs liked his speech, and he looks forward to reading the enclosures.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1916-01-24

Shameful neglect of one of the greatest of American industries

Shameful neglect of one of the greatest of American industries

Andrew V. Henry writes in support of subsidies for American shipping. He argues that the United States does not have an adequate merchant marine force and that the economy is losing out on the benefits of reduced freight rates. Other article topics include the banning of indecent theater posters in New York, David J. Brewer’s recent commencement speech, a poem by Minna Irving, and details of the bribery charges against Frank J. Gethro.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-08-31