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Theodore Roosevelt apologizes to Dwinel F. Thompson for not having the time to describe the reasons why the shipping bill is dangerous.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1915-03-01
President Roosevelt provides Italian ambassador Edmondo Mayor des Planches with details related to his upcoming visit to Italy. Roosevelt describes the members of his party, his expected arrival and departure dates, and the luggage required for collecting and shipping back animals and birds. Roosevelt appreciates the Italian government’s offer to help with customs matters. On his way out on safari, he wishes to merely travel as a private citizen, with no official reception. On his return, he hopes it may be possible to call on King Victor Emmanuel III of Italy when he visits Rome.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-02-24
President Roosevelt has just spoken with Billy Hofer, who suggested that the Winchester Repeating Arms Company may have shipped hollow-point bullets for Roosevelt to use during his safari. Roosevelt does not remember ordering hollow-point bullets, and would like to receive a full accounting of this claim. Roosevelt also asks the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to make a duplicate of his present .405 rifle. He inquires of the possibility of sending materials to Khartoum rather than Mombasa, and asks to be notified when the current shipment reaches Mombasa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-16
William Loeb encloses a check from President Roosevelt to pay for the bill for cartridges shipped to Mombasa. He would like the Winchester Repeating Arms Company to inform Roosevelt when the cartridges have reached Mombasa.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-15
President Roosevelt writes to Frederick Courteney Selous to discuss his plans and hopes for the safari he will take after leaving the presidency. Roosevelt mentions his preferences for outfitting the expedition, his planned route and timetable, and what sorts of animals he would like to hunt. He plans to partner with the National Museum of Natural History, so most of the animals he hunts will be preserved and donated to them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-06-25
President Roosevelt has discussed the shipping matter with Winthrop L. Marvin and they agree that it is within his discretion as president. He believes they could defend giving American shipping firms up to fifty percent more than foreign competitors, but no more. Roosevelt thinks this is the correct position to take, knowing he will be attacked no matter what he does.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-09-29
President Roosevelt acknowledges the invitation of the governors of Arkansas, Florida, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin, to make a trip on the Mississippi River with the Inland Waterways Commission. He reflects on the importance of the nation’s rivers as “highways” for products to supply any inadequacy of means of transportation over land. He intends to travel with the Commission down the Mississippi for three or four days in October. A note at the bottom of the letter indicates that it was sent to each of the governors who signed the invitation.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-05-16
President Roosevelt thanks Congressman Pollard of Nebraska for his support of the shipping subsidy bill in Congress. Roosevelt reviews his past statements on the subject, which make the case for federal support of American shipping in order for it to be competitive with that of other nations, which is heavily subsidized by national governments. Secretary of State Elihu Root’s recent trip to South America opened new opportunities for trade there, but the shipping industry needs help to compete successfully on routes to South American ports.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-03-19
Earl Grey will send Ambassador Reid the portrait of Benjamin Franklin which he is returning to the possession of the United States to be hung in the White House. Roosevelt asks Reid to arrange for it to be shipped there. He will write Reid at once about “this Morocco business.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-03-19
President Roosevelt responds to Ray Stannard Baker’s letter about the proposed maximum rate laws for railroad shipping. While Roosevelt agrees that a minimum rate law may benefit more people, he is unsure if such a law would be upheld by the courts. He stresses the importance of writing a law that will not be overturned in court, even if it cannot meet the demands of the people.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-11-28
President Roosevelt is asking the Isthmian Canal Commission for more information about a coal contract that has allegedly been given to an English shipping firm without receiving bids from American firms. Roosevelt believes this to be untrue, but wants the facts. Roosevelt reminds the Commission that American firms are to be preferred when they will work equally well and cheaply.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-07-30
President Roosevelt has received several letters regarding foreign ships carrying supplies to the Philippines and would like Secretary of War Root to write a response to the letters.
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1903-12-18
President Roosevelt received Aaron Vanderbilt’s memorial from Oscar S. Straus and is also concerned about American shipping.
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1903-09-15
William Loeb asks Francesco P. Finocchiaro whether he shipped the portrait of Archie Roosevelt by express or freight, as it has not been received yet.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-02-26
Gifford Pinchot reflects on the conservation record of the Woodrow Wilson administration in this open letter. Pinchot believes that because Wilson refused to take sides, or took the wrong side, the question of the people winning in the Shields and Myers waterpower bills and the Phelan oil bill is questionable. It is not possible to compromise with men who would use public resources for private profit.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1916-09-20
Shipping manifest of one painting sent from Rome, Italy, to Theodore Roosevelt’s home at Sagamore Hill.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-21
C. Stein Forwarding & Shipping Agency
Frederic W. Brown explains why he has sent Theodore Roosevelt an enclosed newspaper article, saying that he believes that the issue it addresses is a national one. Brown is working to gather supporters to work on the issue of improving transportation facilities in New Orleans, and asks Roosevelt if he would offer his support to the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-03-03
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
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-09-29
Fred W. Sensiba proposes a way in which he believes it would be possible to create channels in the Mississippi River for ships to travel through by inserting metal pilings in the river, creating currents which would naturally deepen areas of the river.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1910-08-31
Frank S. Hinrichs is replying to Frank Harper’s recent letter at the request of Thomas H. Netherland, who is “quite sick.” Mr. Young sent a letter stating that all photographs of Theodore Roosevelt were sent to Oyster Bay in a box marked “No. 6,” and the remaining engravings were sent to Harper.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-03-16