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William F. King sends the city editor and editorial writer a statement referring to the affairs of the Nautical Preparatory School and a circular issued by the Reorganization Committee. While the school has had a troubled start, King believes it is now headed in the right direction, and can be aided in this by the press.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-18
William F. King appreciated President Roosevelt’s remarks about the Nautical Preparatory School, and gives him an update on the funding of the school and its present situations. King also tells Roosevelt about the success of his efforts to hang flags with Roosevelt on them in New York. He feels that the presidential campaign is going well, and informs Roosevelt of an upcoming rally.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-19
William F. King sets out a brief history of the Nautical Preparatory School, as well as the plans of the school’s reorganization committee going forward. After the bankruptcy of the company hired to construct a ship for the Nautical Preparatory School, the school tried chartering a ship instead, but was unable to raise the necessary funds, leading to the creation of the reorganization committee to manage how to proceed. Although there is no legal obligation to proceed, the committee feels that there is a moral one, and hopes to continue to receive support from the public to make the venture a success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-10-18