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Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte has written to Truman Handy Newberry to send a list of suggestions for the Board, which he hopes to have appointed by August 1. The outcry over the armor plate contract seems to have died down, since the announcement by the Midvale Company “that it is satisfied with the award” makes the criticisms appear overblown. Bonaparte encloses a newspaper cartoon clipping illustrating what the critics wished to believe about President Roosevelt’s “connection with the supposed iniquity.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-17

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Telegram from the Midvale Steele Company to Theodore Roosevelt

Telegram from the Midvale Steele Company to Theodore Roosevelt

Midvale Steel Company addresses President Roosevelt sending him a message regarding shipbuilding companies nabbing armor-plate contracts. Midvale Steel Company President Harrah discusses the challenges of bidding for contracts such as vying against certain competitors for contracts. Harrah suggests that it would be beneficial for Midvale Steel Company to win the armor-plate contracts since the company is cost effective, does fair bidding, offers timely deliveries, and has a record of reliability.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-13

Creator(s)

Midvale Steele Company

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte has informed Paymaster General Harris that he will not be disturbed before October 1. Although Bonaparte is taking the papers concerning the candidates with him on his voyage to Lenox, he does not think that he will be able to make a recommendation before August 15. He believes that an Inspector should be selected, but he confesses to President Roosevelt that he is not enthusiastic about any of the candidates, as the Corps contains “worse than indifferent material.” Bonaparte also informs Roosevelt that he has divided the armor contract and has prepared a memorandum explaining the reasons for his actions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-14

Creator(s)

Bonaparte, Charles J. (Charles Joseph), 1851-1921

Armor trust defeats rivals

Armor trust defeats rivals

Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte has directed that the contract to provide armor plate for two newly constructed battleships be split between the Midvale Company and the “so-called trust companies, namely, the Carnegie and the Bethlehem Companies.” Bonaparte issued a statement clarifying how he came to this decision, specifying that legislation obliges him to choose the cheapest bidders, and that he believes the armor will be most rapidly procured by splitting the contract three ways among the companies.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-11

Creator(s)

Unknown