United States. Department of the Treasury

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to the Isthmian Canal Commission

Roosevelt asks that, if it is true that Armstrong will need to leave the Isthmian Canal Commission, he be kept until Roosevelt returns to Washington to see what can be done for him. Roosevelt does not have a personal interest in the case apart from the unwarranted hardship that Armstrong seems to suffer by his dismissal, as he was drafted from the Treasury Department where there is not currently an opening for him to return to.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt informs Secretary of the Treasury Shaw that he has asked Commissioner of Labor Charles Patrick Neill to look into complaints alleging violations of the eight-hour law, and has directed him to communicate directly with various Departments and Bureaus he needs information from in order to save time and minimize correspondence. Roosevelt directs Shaw to give Neill any information he may request promptly in order to facilitate his work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Horace Adolphus Taylor

President Roosevelt confirms receipt of Acting Secretary of the Treasury Taylor’s report on the assistance given by the Revenue Cutter Service to the people of San Francisco and has ordered it to be made public. He thanks Taylor and all the officers and enlisted men of the service for providing “prompt, gallant and efficient work.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles Hallam Keep

Given the similar nature of the work they are engaged in, President Roosevelt suggests that Charles Hallam Keep and the Committee on Department Methods collaborate with Assistant Secretary of the Treasury James Burton Reynolds.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Burton Reynolds

Given the similar nature of the work they are engaged in, President Roosevelt suggests that Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Reynolds cooperate with Charles Hallam Keep and the Committee on Department Methods.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw if there is an opening for an auditor in his department. Roosevelt is looking for a position for Abraham L. Lawshe, who has been commended as “one of the most efficient men” working in the Philippines by Secretary of State Elihu Root, Secretary of War William H. Taft, and General Leonard Wood.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George B. Cortelyou

President Roosevelt plans to send a message to Congress recommending the rebuilding of public buildings in San Francisco belonging to the Post Office, Treasury, and War Departments, and asks Postmaster General Cortelyou to prepare figures for him detailing the costs associated with repairing buildings belonging to the Post Office Department in San Francisco, as well as those damaged in Sacramento, San Jose, and Oakland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt plans to send a message to Congress recommending the rebuilding of public buildings in San Francisco belonging to the Post Office, Treasury, and War Departments, and asks Secretary of the Treasury Shaw to prepare figures for him detailing the costs associated with repairing buildings belonging to the Department of the Treasury in San Francisco, as well as those damaged in Sacramento, San Jose, and Oakland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Taft

President Roosevelt plans to send a message to Congress recommending the rebuilding of public buildings in San Francisco belonging to the Post Office, Treasury, and War Departments, and asks Secretary of War Taft to prepare figures for him detailing the costs associated with repairing buildings belonging to the Department of War in San Francisco, as well as those damaged in Sacramento, San Jose, and Oakland.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Moody

President Roosevelt tells Attorney General Moody that the “Daniels payment matter” is more important than he initially thought, and holds the position that it is desirable for it to be understood that if a president makes a recess appointment, the appointee will continue to be paid for their service until the nomination is formally rejected by the Senate. Roosevelt believes that officials in the Treasury Department should be instructed to take this view.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-03-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Herman Henry Kohlsaat

President Roosevelt tells Herman Henry Kohlsaat that he hears very highly of Samuel L. Williams, but that he will not be able to appoint him because the Illinois Republicans are against him. Instead he will appoint William Tecumseh Vernon as Register of the United States Treasury. He will be glad if there is another position he can give to Williams later.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Victor Howard Metcalf

President Roosevelt has read Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf’s report about the alleged misconduct of immigrant inspector George C. Triick toward the secretary of the Chinese legation. Although Roosevelt understands there are difficulties in administering the Chinese exclusion laws to make sure the right type of immigrants are in the United States, he does not find Triick’s conduct “justifiable.” Chinese individuals “should no more be molested in this country than any other foreigner.” Roosevelt agrees with Metcalf the best solution is to establish American officials in China to give certification to those coming here, and wonders if such a rule can be established independently of Congress. If new officials are not possible, Roosevelt suggests making an experiment with the consuls. The president closes by insisting Triick’s action was improper, and he should be punished or dismissed. Americans must treat the Chinese how they would like to be treated.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas Collier Platt

President Roosevelt tells Senator Platt he will take up the case of U.S. Treasurer Ellis H. Roberts with Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw at once. Roosevelt had understood that “Roberts was past doing any useful work.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Emlen Roosevelt

President Roosevelt acknowledges William Emlen Roosevelt could help him in selecting a new Secretary of the Treasury, but it might be harder than Emlen realizes. The present incumbent, Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw, was more popular than the president realized. Although people do not think highly of him personally or regarding the tariff, they believe Shaw “has a touch in financial matters.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from the Acting Secretary of the Treasury Horace Adolphus Taylor which shows that Robert B. Armstrong was right about a decision having precedent. Roosevelt has written the Treasury Department asking them to reverse their action. Roosevelt regrets William H. Moody was not appointed Senator after John L. Bates left his seat, although Winthrop Murray Crane is also a good choice. Moody updated Roosevelt on his stump work, where Indiana feels confident and New York has seen an upturn. He describes the Democratic campaign as “pure slander.” Roosevelt hopes Lodge will be nice to Father John C. York, an Oyster Bay area Catholic priest, next time he comes to New York, as York thinks Lodge is anti-Catholic.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Horace Adolphus Taylor

President Roosevelt tells Acting Secretary of the Treasury Taylor that he agrees with his determination that no customs tax should be charged on the frame of a picture when the picture is being admitted free, particularly since the frame represents an insignificant value as compared to the picture. Roosevelt suggests that the Treasury Department consider adopting a policy on this for the future.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Horace Adolphus Taylor

President Roosevelt sends to Acting Secretary of the Treasury Taylor a letter and newspaper clipping that he says explain themselves. If the order referenced is recent, it should be revoked or suspended, and Taylor should explain to Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Robert B. Armstrong that he should not give any order or decision while Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw is absent. Roosevelt has received complaints about the management of the customs division, and he wants Taylor to supervise everything that is done until Shaw returns.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-05

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt and William Loeb have received the telegrams from Secretary of the Treasury Shaw. If Shaw is able, Roosevelt would be glad to see him within the week.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Horace Adolphus Taylor

Theodore Roosevelt has carefully considered Acting Secretary of the Treasury Horace Adolphus Taylor’s memo on the hearing held at the Treasury Department in reference to the matter of stamps for imported tobacco. Roosevelt believes that Taylor should decline to hear the appeal to the case. The Treasury Department has jurisdiction on the subject.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-29

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt is not pleased with the actions of the Treasury Department. He has received several nominations for the squadron and will consult Secretary of the Navy Paul Morton regarding Harry. Roosevelt believes Frank Wayland Higgins will win the election for New York governor over D. Cady Herrick.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919