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President Roosevelt asks John F. Stevens for his opinion on a number of contractors and businessmen who Roosevelt proposes should be involved in the construction of the Panama Canal. He is firm in his belief that the terms agreed upon be met before any bid is accepted.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-02-07
Hans A. Koenig questions President Roosevelt about his actions while serving as Governor of New York, as described in Charles Edward Russell’s book Lawless Wealth. Koenig asks for an explanation regarding the allegedly suppressed reports on investigations into the State Trust Company and into illegal bank deposits made by “prominent men.” Specifically, Koenig states that if the charges made in the book against Secretary of State Elihu Root are true, then he is not fit for his position.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-06