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Schwerin, R. P., 1858-1936

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Letter from Bernard Nadal Baker to Theodore Roosevelt

Bernard Nadal Baker sends Theodore Roosevelt a brief summary of the matter about which he had recently hoped to speak with him. The Pacific Mail Steamship Company, which is controlled by trans-continental railway interests, is seeking to crowd out any competition sailing from San Francisco to Panama. Baker feels that the question of developing commerce via Panama is of substantial national importance, and hopes eventually to be able to discuss the matter with him in person

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1910-09-29

Creator(s)

Baker, Bernard Nadal, 1854-1918

Letter from William H. Taft to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of War Taft thinks it unwise to build new ships for the Panama Canal Company. He lists several potential alternatives for President Roosevelt, including a new contract with the Pacific Mail Steamship Company. While future action requires discussion, Taft is certain about terminating the current contract with Pacific Mail and not contracting the construction of any vessels.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-10

Creator(s)

Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930

Letter from Edward Henry Harriman to Thomas Collier Platt

Edward Henry Harriman encloses a letter from R. P. Schwerin, vice president of the Pacific Mail Steamship Co. and the Occidental & Oriental Steamship Co. Harriman would like Schwerin’s requests to be met, and he asks if Senator Platt can help this one along.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-19

Creator(s)

Harriman, Edward Henry, 1848-1909