Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul Morton
President Roosevelt likes the letter that Paul Morton sent to E. P. Ripley, and thanks him for sending a copy of it.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-04
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Ripley, E. P. (Edward Payson), 1845-
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul Morton
President Roosevelt explains to Paul Morton that E. P. Ripley’s accusations regarding his “assault on the railroads” are untrue. Roosevelt has done nothing to intentionally turn public opinion against the railroads, and the prosecution of the Standard Oil Company is warranted. He asks Morton which specific act Ripley takes issue with.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-02
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Letter from John F. Stevens to Theodore Roosevelt
Chief Engineer Stevens was surprised to learn of Chairman Shonts’s resignation and President Roosevelt’s acceptance. He had understood that Roosevelt was not going to take action without consulting Stevens. Stevens does not desire to be the only one in charge of the Panama Canal construction; he had wanted the post in the Philippines instead and only accepted the position in Panama reluctantly. Stevens wanted to be in charge of construction and not a political actor. He complains that his salary is too low and the “honor” of the position is not enough. Stevens worries that the upcoming election might change the plan for construction, and he expresses particular concern for the future of the Republican party. He argues on behalf of the Isthmian Commission. He is not anxious to continue in the service, and wishes to return to railroad work.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-30
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Letter from Paul Morton to Theodore Roosevelt
Paul Morton, President of Equitable Life Insurance, does not want President Roosevelt’s position on the railroad to be misunderstood. Morton explains that railroad officials are being threatened by legislators who want their special privileges to continue. Morton clarifies that at the end of the letter he did mean the Harriman investigation, but Roosevelt knows the best course of action to pursue.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-25
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Letter from Paul Morton to Theodore Roosevelt
Paul Morton, President of Equitable Life Insurance, clarifies E. P. Ripley’s stance on President Theodore Roosevelt and the railroads. Morton points out the false information Roosevelt has received regarding the prosecution of the Standard Oil corporation. Railroads are seeing an increase in expenses and a decrease in net earnings. Morton hopes that Roosevelt approves of his letter to Ripley.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-04
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Letter from Paul Morton to President Theodore Roosevelt
Paul Morton sends President Roosevelt a copy of his reply to E. P. Ripley. Morton thinks there are many people in the country who misunderstand Roosevelt’s position and believes that the oftener Roosevelt repeats it, and the clearer he makes it, the better it will be for everybody.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-03
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Letter from Paul Morton to Theodore Roosevelt
Paul Morton sends President Roosevelt an extract of a letter from Edward Payson Ripley, the President of the Atchison Railroad. Ripley believes that Roosevelt may have contributed to the country’s false idea of “the aims and methods of the railroads.” Ripley believes the “Socialistic tendency” will become more bitter when prosperity ends and hopes that Roosevelt can do something to “stop the clamor he has raised.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-12-31
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Letter from Frank T. Campbell to E. P. Bacon
Frank T. Campbell congratulates Chairman Bacon on the progress he is making before Congress on the issue of railroad rates. Campbell believes it is important that corporate interests do not win out. He writes that the people strongly favor giving the Interstate Commerce Commission more regulatory power.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-12-16
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Campbell, Frank T. (Frank Taylor), 1836-1907
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Paul Morton
President Roosevelt thanks Paul Morton for the letter, and tells him that he greatly values his friendship. Roosevelt is puzzled by the business with E. P. Ripley.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-02-04
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Letter from M. S. Fitzgerald to William Howarth
M. S. Fitzgerald discusses the Interstate Commerce Commission’s decision in the Spokane-Reno rate case and its impact with William Howarth.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-25
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Letter from Alexander W. Swanitz to Theodore Roosevelt
Alexander W. Swanitz sends Theodore Roosevelt an article and requests it be published in The Outlook.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-19
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Letter from Edward B. Halsey to Theodore Roosevelt
Edward B. Halsey hopes Theodore Roosevelt will read E. P. Ripley’s article “The Railroads and the People.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-01-13
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Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt
Attorney General Bonaparte updates President Roosevelt on several matters, including lawsuits regarding railroads and shipping regulations. In particular, Gardiner Lathrop of the Santa Fe Railroad would like to speak with Roosevelt about a rebate case.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-04-08
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Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt
Attorney General Bonaparte writes to President Roosevelt about a number of matters, including the situation in Oregon surrounding the appointment of a new United States Attorney, and a current case involving railroad rebates in Kansas. Bonaparte will remain in Baltimore on Monday, unless he is called back to Washington, D.C., by any unexpected developments.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-02-15
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Letter from Charles J. Bonaparte to Theodore Roosevelt
Attorney General Bonaparte provides President Roosevelt with notes and suggestions on his upcoming message. In particular he suggests modifications on portions relating to labor liability laws and employee compensation for injuries. Bonaparte also suggests removing the words “good” and “bad” from the portion on trusts, as certain trusts are claiming to be “good” trusts to avoid injunctions. He also provides comments on changing wording to avoid accusations of naming specific individuals, and on the language in the delicate sections about judges.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-01-22
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Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt
Secretary of War Taft corrects an omission in his previous letter to President Roosevelt regarding the composition of the Isthmian Canal Commission.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-11-01
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Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt
Attorney General Moody provides President Roosevelt with a “concise history” of the case against the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway Company.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-12-13
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Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt
Attorney General Moody writes concerning the issue of rebates being granted by the Atchison, Topkea and, Santa Fe Railway Company to the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company. Moody writes that it may be assumed that the transportation of coal at less than the published rate is in contempt of the restraining order of 1902. However, he does not believe any proceedings should be brought against any officers of the railroad company, including E. P. Ripley and Paul Morton, unless there is evidence linking them to guilty conduct.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1905-05-31
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Federal ownership of railroads will come, Prouty thinks
Judge Charles A. Prouty, of the Interstate Commerce Commission, believes that “railroads must either obey the law as laid down by the Interstate Commerce Commission or they must pass into the hands of the United States Government.” Such a proposition does not alarm him, as “nearly every other civilized country in the world, except perhaps great Britain, has done so to its advantage, and what is done elsewhere can be done if necessary by the United States of America.” While Prouty prefers effective government regulation of railroads, if the railroads refuse to operate under these regulations, the government will have just cause to act.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-02-27
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Letter from Charles Fletcher Lummis to Theodore Roosevelt
Charles Fletcher Lummis has just returned from spending two weeks in New Mexico with E. P. Ripley and Paul Morton. His frequent absences from home have caused him to be “snowed under with duties.” Furthermore, he must work on his magazine, Out West. Lummis asks whether President Roosevelt’s summons are immediately important or if his visit to Washington, D.C., can wait until December or January. If necessary, he will come immediately as he wants to speak with Roosevelt about many matters.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-11-01