Memorandum from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw
President Roosevelt suggests sending copies of Congressman Hill’s currency bill to several individuals.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-12-05
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Monetary policy--Law and legislation
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Nicholas Murray Butler
President Roosevelt defends Congressional leadership and believes that substantial work has been accomplished, including the establishment of the Department of Commerce and Labor and a strengthened United States military. Roosevelt has been disappointed with the failure to pass tariff and currency legislation but hopes this can be remedied after his reelection.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-29
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Edward King
President Roosevelt agrees with Edward King’s petition and does not want any drastic changes to the currency system. Roosevelt would pass the two remedial measures suggested by King if he had the power.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-29
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Wilson
President Roosevelt thanks Secretary of Agriculture Wilson for the advice not to commit to any currency legislation.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-09-03
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Gurney Cannon
President Roosevelt agrees that there should not be an extra session of Congress before November 9. Roosevelt would like to see some “simple remedial measures” in monetary policy but nothing extreme.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-26
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John C. Shaffer
President Roosevelt was pleased with John C. Shaffer’s editorial on the Miller case. After exhaustive consultations, the general opinion is that only “simple remedial measures” are necessary for currency legislation. Roosevelt defends his past action of accepting special train service from the railroads.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-27
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Bucklin Bishop
President Roosevelt has been informed by Thomas F. Woodlock, the editor of the Wall Street Journal, that there is a great deal of western opposition to changes in the currency laws. Financial leaders do not want drastic changes and are divided on what changes should be made. Roosevelt encloses information on difficulties with the Oregon senators over land office appointments.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-08-28
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Letter from John Claflin to Theodore Roosevelt
President John Claflin of the H. B. Claflin Company acknowledges receipt of a memorandum on currency reform from United States Treasurer Charles H. Treat. As requested, Claflin sends suggestions to President Theodore Roosevelt. He does not think forming an association of Clearing House banks will be feasible nor does he concur on the taxes Roosevelt is proposing. He suggests consulting with Frank A. Vanderlip and Charles A. Conant, the “best informed members of the Chamber of Commerce Committee.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-19
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H. R. 4831
Text of H. R. 4831 which seeks to improve currency conditions.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-04-11
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Letter from George von Lengerke Meyer to Theodore Roosevelt
After discussions with leading businessmen, Ambassador Meyer has found that the consensus is that the “currency must and should have elasticity.” Meyer is not concerned about the Aldrich bill, but would like Congress to pass legislation in November allowing banks to withdraw and issue currency.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-07-21