Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 to Victor Howard Metcalf
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01619 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Place Written: Washington, District of Columbia Type: Typed letter signed Date: April 20, 1908 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 22.5 cm, Width: 16 cm Order a Copy
Roosevelt writes as President to Secretary of Navy Metcalf regarding a meeting designed to take stock of America's natural resources. Also invited were the justices of the Supreme Court, both houses of Congress, and his cabinet. Includes a stamp of receipt from the Navy Department dated April 23. Letter written on White House letterhead.
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