Metcalf, Victor Howard, 1853-1936

President Roosevelt asks Attorney General Moody whether, in cases similar to the one that he encloses information about from the Department of Commerce and Labor, it might be possible for the department to have the authority to admit prisoners to bail. He feels that the current rules are very harsh.

The enclosed letter to which Roosevelt refers is from Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor Howard Metcalf regarding several french engineers who have been detained in Puerto Rico.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1905-06-24

President Roosevelt informs Clara Louise Hay that he will notify the members of his cabinet that he hopes they will be able to serve as honorary pallbearers at the funeral of former Secretary of State John Hay. He plans to attend the funeral himself as well, and asks that Clarence L. Hay, the son of John and Clara Hay, let him know as soon as it is scheduled.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1905-07-01

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt was astounded to read John N. Cobb’s letter to David Starr Jordan, and wrote to the Department of Commerce and Labor to ensure that John J. Coyle is not reappointed. Roosevelt promises to do all he can about the salmon fisheries and agrees the salmon tax should support the hatcheries. He encloses a copy of a letter he wrote to Secretary of Commerce and Labor Victor Howard Metcalf for Jordan to read.

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1904-12-01

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt informs Secretary of War Taft that the Rowan alluded to in the enclosure is First Lieutenant Andrew Rowan of “A Message to Garcia” fame. If Taft can grant the request for Rowan to be appointed to a position at the War College in Washington, D.C., Roosevelt would be pleased. (Rowan’s exploits were made famous in a popular essay by Elbert Hubbard, who wrote of Rowan’s mission to deliver a message to Cuban General Calixto Garcia during the Spanish American War. “A Message to Garcia” came to signify taking initiative in a difficult situation in American popular culture.)

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1904-10-10

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Theodore Roosevelt writes to Anna Roosevelt Cowles about initiating Paul Morton and Victor Howard Metcalf, new members of his Cabinet, with a scramble in Rock Creek Park. Roosevelt and Edith are having a “really lovely time in Washington.” They breakfast on the portico and walk in the garden. In Oyster Bay, Edith also reads Shakespeare’s King John out loud with Ethel and Ted. Roosevelt does not know what will happen in the election.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1904-07-30

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt has forwarded Senator Penrose’s letter to Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf and will speak with him and George B. Cortelyou, Chairman of the Republican National Committee, about the vacant Commissioner of Manufacturers position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1904-07-01

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt expresses his approval of Victor Howard Metcalf accepting the Secretary of Commerce and Labor cabinet position.

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1904-06-24

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt informs Senator Bard of the decision to appoint Victor Howard Metcalf as Secretary of Commerce and Labor.

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1904-06-24

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

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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1906-08-31

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Henry, Andrew V.

President Roosevelt addresses the issue of tariff revision in Elihu Root’s speech to the Republican National Convention. Roosevelt also discusses the cabinet members that he feels may leave and whom he should appoint if that does happen. Roosevelt welcomes recommendations of possible candidates should Root think of anyone.

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1904-06-14

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt seeks Marvin Hughitt’s opinion on Representative Victor Howard Metcalf. Roosevelt is considering Metcalf for Secretary of Commerce and Labor when George B. Cortelyou becomes Chairman of the Republican National Committee.

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1904-06-06

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt thanks M. H. De Young for the editorials.

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1904-04-08

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

President Roosevelt would like Commissioner of Pensions Ware to discuss the enclosure with Representative Victor Howard Metcalf.

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1902-04-30

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

W. P. Crane tells Theodore Roosevelt of a woman from San Francisco, California, who has evidence that she is the direct heir to a valuable property in New York City currently owned by the city. He noticed that Roosevelt’s grandfather, Cornelius Van Schaack, is listed on the papers in connection to the property. Crane asks Roosevelt how he should proceed.

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1911-11-08

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Crane, W. P.

Senator Lodge encloses an article from the Boston Globe which gives an account of a speech he gave advocating for the Navy. He also encloses a second article which he says misrepresents his speech. That article reports that Secretary of the Navy Victor Howard Metcalf denounced Lodge’s views. Lodge also complains about the speeches that Comptroller of the Currency Lawrence O. Murray has been making, which are spreading unnecessary fear and helping William Jennings Bryan’s argument about national banks.

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1908-10-14

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Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

Senator Lodge is glad to hear that Secretary of the Navy Victor Howard Metcalf’s quote about him was misrepresented. Regarding what President Roosevelt says about Comptroller Lawrence O. Murray, Lodge says that the thing to do is “weed out the bad men,” which Murray has not done. Rather, Murray has denounced all men, good and bad, in speeches. In response to Roosevelt’s telegram, Lodge says that he can give speeches for three days this month, but that he will only speak in big cities, because he has to miss meetings to give the speeches. In a postscript, Lodge expresses surprise at a meeting Brooks Adams presided over in Quincy, where he praised Roosevelt and William H. Taft.

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1908-10-17

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Lodge, Henry Cabot, 1850-1924

John Callan O’Laughlin reports that the Aoki agreement which Japan wishes to enter into with the United States declares the Pacific Ocean an “international highway” and disavows Japan’s designs on the Philippines. O’Laughlin relays to President Roosevelt a conversation he had with Japanese Premier Tarō Katsura. In the conversation, they reviewed the history of relations between the United States and Japan. Katsura assured O’Laughlin of his respect for Roosevelt and the United States, and the desire that Japan and the United States remain friendly. Despite reports from Europe, Katsura denies that Japan is preparing for war.

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1908-10-20

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O'Laughlin, John Callan, 1873-1949

Harris Dickson informs President Roosevelt that he recently stayed with Leo Shields, who claims to have caught and killed a stinging snake. As Roosevelt does not believe such an animal exists, Shields has given Dickson the preserved animal to show to Roosevelt in order to prove that he is not a “nature fakir.” Dickson will be in Washington, D.C. on June 21 or 22, and would be happy to either send Roosevelt the snake or stop by in person.

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1908-06-17

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Dickson, Harris, 1868-1946

Albert L. Key notes that the legislation regarding line officers that President Roosevelt has called for is “essential for the efficiency of the fleet,” and that those who oppose it stand to lose something. He submits a memorandum outlining an updated procedure to include in the new operation which would give officers confidential warnings before they were dismissed from duty.

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1908-05-11

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Key, Albert L. (Albert Lenoir), 1860-1950

Rear Admiral Vogelgesang, who has recently been removed from his post on the presidential yacht Mayflower by the Board of Investigation, updates President Roosevelt on his current posting and expresses his gratitude for the opportunity to serve as part of Roosevelt’s household. He asks Roosevelt to thank Edith Kermit Carow Roosevelt for the flowers she sent his wife during their time of uncertainty.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

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1908-04-05

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Vogelgesang, Carl Theodore, 1869-1927