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President Charles S. Mellen of the Northern Pacific Railroad announced to his friends that he is supporting President Roosevelt for the Republican nomination and will contribute $10,000 to the Republican campaign fund. This was surprising to many since Roosevelt was trying to dissolve the Northern Securities Company of which the Northern Pacific Railroad is a part.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-06-11
Lewis F. Crawford discusses a range of topics, including Theodore Roosevelt’s ranching skills, cowboy songs, and the formation of the stockmen’s association.
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1918-04-26
Article discusses the origins of the logs used to build the Maltese Cross Cabin.
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1969-08-19
In a letter taken from his memoir, Colonel Stanley summarizes the 1873 Yellowstone expedition of the Army to create a railroad survey of the Yellowstone River region.
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1873-09-25
Summary of the Whistler expedition of 1871.
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Historian Chester L. Brooks requests information on David Sloane Stanley’s expedition for the Northern Pacific Railroad survey. He notes that members of the Smithsonian accompanied the expedition to collect scientific information, and that the Smithsonian may have photographs from the expedition.
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1953-02-20
Handwritten notes on the development of the Northern Pacific Railroad.
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History of Fort Keogh Trail. The trail was used for moving goods and mail between Fort Abraham Lincoln and Fort Keogh.
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Excerpts from government documents pertaining to the establishment of several forts and conflict with Native Americans.
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Dana Wright will be unable to attend the meeting but is interested in Father Louis Pfaller’s presentation. He encloses copies made from a booklet with information on the 1873 Northern Pacific Railroad expedition under General David Sloane Stanley.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park
1953-12-02
President Roosevelt writes to Secretary Bonaparte regarding the establishment of fuel depots in the Northwest. They would have enough fuel for the Army and Native American schools in that region.
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1907-06-11
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of Agriculture Wilson that the federal government should set a good example for the rest of the nation by purchasing adequate fuel supplies for its offices in the Northwest to ensure that there is enough energy for that region during the winter months.
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1907-06-11
President Roosevelt tells Postmaster General Meyer that the federal government should set a good example for the rest of the nation by purchasing adequate fuel supplies for its offices in the Northwest to ensure that there is enough energy for that region during the winter months.
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1907-06-11
President Roosevelt orders Secretary of the Navy Metcalf to have a complete stock of fuel at all department offices in the West prior to the first of October, to avoid any shortages during the winter.
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1907-06-11
President Roosevelt tells Secretary of the Interior Garfield that he thinks it is an excellent idea to establish fuel depots in the Pacific Northwest to ensure that all of the government facilities have enough fuel for the winter.
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1907-06-11
President Roosevelt assures Frederick W. Whitridge that if he speaks about the railroads it will be in the context of some set speech, such as those he has made in Harrisburg or about the muckrakers. Roosevelt has never believed the value of the railroad companies was relevant in setting rates, though he thinks that the government will end up knowing their values. He believes government regulation of railroads is necessary, in the same way it was needed for banks.
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1907-04-02
William E. Sanford asks Frank Harper for an update on securing him a position in the Navy.
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1911-04-18
Robert L. Rutter informs Theodore Roosevelt of the Northern Pacific railroad’s offer of a luxurious, private car from Portland, Oregon, to Montana. He suggests Roosevelt promptly accept the offer.
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1911-03-30
Marcellus Q. Meehan sends Theodore Roosevelt an enclosure which he believes “should make a fine sermon.” Meehan states the author was a Pullman car conductor on the Northern Pacific Railroad. Meehan asks Roosevelt if he remembers him and the nickname he had for him
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-27
James Shanklin Harlan of the Interstate Commerce Commission relates to President Roosevelt an aspect of the Spokane railroad rates case which may have bearing on the question of railroad valuation. Harlan notes that the Northern Pacific Railroad used their valuation to defend their rates, and the complainant did not even cross-examine because the exposition was so extensive. Harlan argues that private shippers challenging the rates ought to have access to the valuation information to make their case.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-04