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Miller Freeman sends Theodore Roosevelt a clipping on the Panama Canal and discusses the Canal’s impact on the population of Seattle, Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-04-26
Robert E. McGlinn on behalf of the Seattle Press Club recognizes that Theodore Roosevelt receives too many requests for contribution and gladly accepts his offer of an autographed picture.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-09-16
Commissioner General of Immigration Sargent answers William Loeb’s request that a report regarding Japanese movement into and out of the United States be prepared for President Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-08-27
James F. J. Archibald reports to President Roosevelt on the submarine defense of the Pacific Coast and the Hawaiian Islands. Archibald believes America to be “so far behind” other nations in this area of marine warfare—particularly Great Britain, France, and Japan. Upon visiting principal cities and harbors, he finds the Pacific Coast and Hawaiian Islands in a “deplorably defenseless position” and notes that the people living in these areas feel vulnerable because of the large extent of “oriental labor and immigration.” Whereas guns and mines are not ideal defense weapons because of the foggy weather, Archibald feels the Pacific Coast is prime territory for the use of submarines due to the large harbors, climates, and topography of the region. Archibald details the number of submarines and personnel he believes to be needed at each of four geographic locations–the Puget Sound, the mouth of the Columbia River, the San Francisco Bay, and the San Diego Bay–as well as the costs of these fortifications, and he emphasizes that his opinions are shared by military officers and civilian experts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-01-02
Albert H. Howe is frustrated by Commander John Allen Dougherty’s delay in sailing to his position as naval attaché in Tokyo. Dougherty has been directed three times to leave, and his living quarters have been established and set up, yet he still has not physically made his way to Tokyo. This is causing distress and slowing down normal work procedures.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-11
A packed crowd gathered to listen to President Roosevelt
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-07-28
A packed crowd to listen to President Roosevelt
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs
1903-07-28
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks M. De Rochie for the clipping from the Pacific Marine Review.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-09-27
Frank Harper informs Senator Poindexter of Theodore Roosevelt’s speaking schedule in Washington State. Roosevelt will speak in Spokane, Seattle, and Tacoma. Harper requests that Poindexter explain the physical and temporal limitations of Roosevelt to any further Washington towns that request a speech.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-08-21
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary forwards a telegram from F. Wesley Phelps to Senator Poindexter and discusses Roosevelt’s third party campaign. He mentions stories running in the Tacoma Tribune, edited by William H. Hunter, that predict Roosevelt’s success should he continue running on a third party ticket, while running on a Republican platform would give the race to Woodrow Wilson. The secretary relays that Hunter suggested Poindexter and Hiram Johnson communicate on the matter.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-07-23
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary writes Mrs. B. von S. Higgins to explain Roosevelt’s previous communication with a woman who had made assertions about von S. Higgins’ activities in Seattle.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-06-07
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary thanks John Rosene for the letter sent to Roosevelt.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-11
Frank Harper thanks A. C. Dexter for his letter to Theodore Roosevelt on the latter’s behalf.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1912-05-06
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary answers J. B. Nelson’s request for an autographed photograph for the Seattle Press Club. Roosevelt was pleased to oblige and enjoyed his last visit to Seattle. He also mentions receiving a similar request from Mr. Simpson of San Francisco.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-06-22
Theodore Roosevelt informs Erastus Brainerd of the Seattle Post Intelligencer that a recent advertisement published in his paper, which claimed that Roosevelt endorsed the purchase of real estate “in a growing section,” was fraudulent. He never made any such statement and a company that uses such means to advertise is one he distrusts.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-26
Theodore Roosevelt tells Erastus Brainerd that he never published a pamphlet on the Monroe Doctrine.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-05-09
Frank Harper, Secretary of Theodore Roosevelt, asks James Willard “J. W.” Maxwell to contact Senator Poindexter regarding Theodore Roosevelt’s Washington state itinerary.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-21
Theodore Roosevelt declines the invitation from Mayor John P. Kiggins to include Vancouver, Washington, in his western states tour.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary asks James T. Blakistone to contact Senator Miles Poindexter regarding Roosevelt’s travel arrangements in the state of Washington.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-16
Theodore Roosevelt’s secretary refers Henry L. Sizer to Senator Miles Poindexter in reference to Roosevelt’s travel arrangements.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1911-02-14