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Paul Morton responds to President Roosevelt’s request that he criticize a memorandum from Treasurer Treat on currency reform.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-10-20
John L. Hamilton recommends several amendments to the National Banking Act. He suggests a non-partisan currency commission of nine members to take the place of the comptroller of currency, makes provisions for the failure of the National Bank, and provides stipulations for US Treasury bonds. Hamilton argues that if the financial system had been under supervision of the national government, they would not have fallen into the current panic.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1897
George Rumsey Sheldon expresses his appreciation at the offered appointment as Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York. However, he is concerned about having to give up his own business on Wall Street in order to take up the position and suggests that Robert Bacon may be a suitable person for the post. Sheldon has telegraphed Senator Thomas Collier Platt, suggesting that Platt agree to the appointment of Charles Chandler Holt as the new district judge.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-02-27
Senator Platt recommends Robert Bacon for the position of Assistant Treasurer of the United States at New York. Bacon recently retired from J. P. Morgan and Company and Platt suggests that the appointment would please J. Pierpont Morgan.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-02
George Rumsey Sheldon copies the text of a telegram from Robert Bacon expressing his inability to accept appointment as Assistant Treasurer of the United States in New York because of previous commitments.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-03-06
Ellis H. Roberts responds to a request for information regarding his credentials and performance in public service. He explains his past financial difficulties and how they were resolved. Roberts highlights his accomplishments as Assistant Treasurer and later Treasurer of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-18
Mr. Roberts, Treasurer of the United States, requests a meeting with President Roosevelt in order to “fully and satisfactorily” provide an answer to the previous communication.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-01-14
Charles W. Darling had to bring legal proceedings against Ellis H. Roberts to secure the balance of a loan and does not believe that Roberts is fit to serve as Treasurer of the United States.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-10-19