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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles N. Fowler

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles N. Fowler

President Roosevelt tells Charles N. Fowler, Chairman of the Committee on Banking and Currency, that he hopes something can be done about the currency during the session. Roosevelt feels that a measure highlighting three or four aspects that would offer relief could get through rather than asking for radical legislation. He suggests addressing the “three-million limit,” the handling of customs receipts, provision for increasing the currency of smaller denominations, and a taxed emergency currency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-01-20

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Guild A. Copeland

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Guild A. Copeland

President Roosevelt tells Guild A. Copeland that he appreciated the letter and editorial. Roosevelt hopes that legislation will be passed in relation to “the currency business;” he remarks that “The New Yorkers do not seem included to accept my recommendations, but demand more,” and that he does not think “they can get more.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

William Emlen Roosevelt congratulates Theodore Roosevelt on being awarded the Nobel Prize and offers his opinions on Theodore’s address opening a new session of Congress. Roosevelt disagrees with Theodore’s proposition concerning graduated taxes, but agrees with everything else in the speech. William also offers opinions on the currency question and hopes that discussions will shed light on the matter and that Congress will get something done.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, William Emlen, 1857-1930

Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to Theodore Roosevelt

Leslie M. Shaw agrees with many of the conclusions drawn in the Currency Commission’s report, although he does not believe that any legislation could be passed. Shaw does not have any more hope of currency legislation being passed after reading the report. The problem is that the banks and bankers are supportive of policies that benefit them that may not benefit the country as a whole.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-11-30

Creator(s)

Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932

Letter from Paul Morton to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Paul Morton to Theodore Roosevelt

Paul Morton sends his ideas about a recent conversation with President Roosevelt about currency reform. Morton warns that unless currency laws are revised soon the U.S. may undergo a financial crisis. Morton does not think Roosevelt should support a particular reform plan, but does believe that he should insist on the revision. Morton recommends Roosevelt meet with Frank A. Vanderlip, John B. Claflin, and Charles A. Conant.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-13

Creator(s)

Morton, Paul, 1857-1911

Currency advice

Currency advice

The writer of the article calls into question statements made by Senator Theodore E. Burton made in an address the the American Bankers’ Association. Burton’s statements are generally agreeable, but provide little information on what the Monetary Commission intends to do to reform currency matters. Banks should facilitate the flow of money for commercial use to meet legitimate demands, while preventing inflation. Contraction should be prevented by forcing financiers to comply with regulations.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-02-10

Creator(s)

Unknown