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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt and William Loeb both think Secretary of War Taft’s chances of being elected are improving. Removing Kentucky Collector of Internal Revenue Edward T. Franks is delicate, and Roosevelt will consult with Commissioner of Internal Revenue John G. Capers. Roosevelt will echo Taft’s statement on the Philippines. The financiers are now attacking the Great White Fleet’s trip to the Pacific. Roosevelt sends an enclosure exemplifying Lucius Nathan Littauer’s behavior, and he has heard there will be support for Governor Charles Evans Hughes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-05

Letter from Jonathan Bourne to Theodore Roosevelt

Senator Bourne of Oregon asks President Roosevelt if the Great White Fleet might visit Portland, as has been suggested by the Portland Chamber of Commerce. In addition to bringing satisfaction to the people of Oregon, this stop in the freshwater harbor would save costs that would have been spent on cleaning the ships.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-09-04

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Reginald Rowan Belknap

Theodore Roosevelt thanks Captain Belknap for the articles which he read with interest. He was appalled that the professors had such immoral and brutal views in foreign affairs. Roosevelt admires German efficiency and prefers “blood and iron” to “milk and water” but the goal should be to avoid extremes and “combine a high standard of national efficiency with a high standard of honest regard for the rules of international morality.” The Roosevelts enjoyed hosting the Belknaps and Roosevelt wishes they could change the county’s attitude toward the war and the strengthening of the Navy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1914-12-03

Letter from Albert L. Key to Theodore Roosevelt

Albert L. Key sends President Roosevelt a copy of his written statement and printed testimony given before the Senate Committee. He wants Roosevelt to know that he is not an “irresponsible agitator,” that he advocated for moving the naval base from Subic to Manila, and that he is not responsible for the criticism of the Navy and naval vessels in the press. His investigation into the Navy was done independently, and his report and recommendations are based on facts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-22