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The Congressional bill appropriating funding for the Army has some provisions regarding the makeup of the General Staff attached to it that have unclear authorship, and would be detrimental to the Army.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-14
In support of the merchant marine ship subsidy bill, Edward Blackledge discusses the economic, political, and military results of Great Britain’s shipbuilding subsidies and contrasts them with the current state of the American shipbuilding industry as presently constituted without subsidies.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-18
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-11
Miller, Irvin R. (Irvin Randolph), 1883-1954
In a letter to the editor, Woodward Emery argues that there should be no legal argument against corporations being required to take out a license regulating their interstate trade, and describes the form that license might take.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-27
Alfred L. Hutchinson sends Theodore Roosevelt a second copy of his book, The Limit of Wealth, to showcase the many things he said in his book that are now happening. Hutchinson handed a book to William H. Taft, and after becoming president, Taft enacted the corporation tax, which is something Hutchinson advocated for. Now Roosevelt is writing about the inheritance tax law, which is a step toward Hutchinson’s suggestion that there should be no limits on wealth, but that wealth should be redistributed after death.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-12
Frank E. Barney asks Theodore Roosevelt to grant him a favor and using Roosevelt’s influence to get Barney a special act of Congress which would allow him to receive his pension. Barney gives examples of his patriotism such as singing patriotic songs and naming his son after Abraham Lincoln. Barney hopes Roosevelt can help him because even though he made mistakes, he has spent a lot of time making up for them.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-18
S. B. Cooper invites Theodore Roosevelt to be his guest at the annual dinner for the New York Southern Society. Cooper lists the speakers and other notable guests, including Texians, which he says must be spelled with an “i”. Cooper reminds Roosevelt he was a member of Congress when Roosevelt was President and has always been an admirer.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-12-15
Samuel Strasbourger writes of the importance of this moment when President Taft has called a special session of Congress to deal with tariffs, reciprocity, and other big issues facing the nation. Strasbourger believes the Republican Party can continue to make the country and its people prosperous if they stick to Republican principles. Taft will need to continue to be firm and courageous, willing to be vilified to do what is right for the country.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-05
Charles Richard Van Hise speaks of the nuances present in monopolies and unrestricted competition in the American economy. Van Hise gives the railroads system as an example of successful use of commissions with no price competition. His thesis proposes there can be great economic advantage to maintain a concentration of industry and therefore those corporations should not be broken up by enforcing the Sherman Act. Instead, commissions should be created to determine prices and Van Hise provides a list of powers these commissions should have and how to achieve success.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-11-09
President Roosevelt reports that he is struggling to get his two treaties ratified by the Senate and has stopped his broad-sword and single-stick play in favor of riding and walking. He hopes that Billings will allow Kermit and Ted to start home Saturday evening since Roosevelt is leaving for his western tour right after the Senate adjourns.
1903-03-15
President Roosevelt reports to his son Kermit on playing single-stick with General Wood and chopping trees with James Rudolph Garfield and Gifford Pinchot. Roosevelt is having a terrific time trying to get things through Congress. Roosevelt also talks about playing with Archie and Quentin.
1903-01-17
John Allison examines Richard Olney’s article on the constitutionality of the United States Congress delegating control of railroad operations and rates to a commission.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1905-10
An article, written by Richard Barry, discussing why a Republican Congress is needed. This copy includes Theodore Roosevelt’s handwritten edits.
1918-09-27
Theodore Roosevelt writes to Richard Barry to discuss Congress’s support of the war.
1918-10-11
The editorial writer claims that northern newspapers have not presented an accurate account of suffrage in the South. The article discusses how the requirements for voting registration will “disfranchise only the ignorant and the thriftless negroes.” The author notes that there may be some areas where black citizens meeting these qualifications are still refused the vote. He argues that “the remedy for this condition…is not the repeal of the Constitution, but the just and equable enforcement of the Constitution.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1904-03-12
A fragment of a letter to The Outlook editor Lawrence F. Abbott regarding a letter to Minnesota farmer Peter Shipman and the Postal Savings Bank Bill. The signature on the letter is illegible and there is no date.
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
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Theodore Roosevelt is pleased and not amused by the reports and its parts marked by Thomas Henry Barry. Roosevelt shames Congress for not allowing vacancies to be filled and criticizes who they sometimes nominate for their positions. He sends regards to Ellen Bestor Barry.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-10-19
President Roosevelt looks forward to receiving the books from Joel Elias Spingarn. Although Roosevelt believes in the need for the participation of scholars in government, he can not write a letter for Spingarn in regards to his candidacy for Congress because it would then require him to write letters for many other candidates. Instead, he suggests that Spingarn have a friend meet with Roosevelt who would then be able to convey the idea of Roosevelt’s feeling about having scholars participate in government with the voters of Spingarn’s district.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-03
President Roosevelt would write for Representative Edwin Denby if he were to write for anyone, as Denby was a productive member of Congress. Unfortunately, Roosevelt can not make any exceptions without causing jealousy among other candidates for Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-03
President Roosevelt accepts Assistant United States Treasurer Fish’s resignation. Ordinarily Roosevelt would regret receiving such a letter, but in this case he is sure Fish will continue to serve excellently while in Congress.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-10-03