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President Roosevelt unfortunately can not attend the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress, but he appreciates the work being done by those involved. If he could be at any Congress this year it would be that one because of it’s importance, and he will do what he can to support the work.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-09-24
President Roosevelt regrets that he cannot accept the invitation from John B. Case, president of the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress. However, he will what he can to help.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-08-24
President Roosevelt thanks Thomas F. Walsh for sending him a copy of the proceedings of the 1908 Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1909-01-22
John L. Powell, First Vice President of the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress, requests that Henry Justin Allen extend the Congress’s invitation for Theodore Roosevelt to deliver an address at the 24th Annual Session to be held in November 1913.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-11-22
Henry Justin Allen submits a request from the Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress for Theodore Roosevelt to address their annual session in November 1913.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-12-13
The Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress was held in Kansas City, MO from November 14 to 17, 1911.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-17
H. O. Weaver acknowledges receipt of enclosures concerning Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress and indicates that the use of the U.S. Secretary of Commerce and Labor George Cortelyou’s name is unauthorized. Cortelyou is in process of obtaining information concerning Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-07-20