John frank stevens resignation letter 1907
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Stevens elaborates on his comments towards the Isthmus Commission, stating that the commission works adequately but lacks “intelligent leadership”, citing a lack of communication between the Chairman, committee, and himself. No known restrictions on publication.
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Letter from John F.
Stevens to Theodore Roosevelt
John F. Stevens thanks President Roosevelt for accepting his resignation as chief engineer of the Panama Canal construction project. Chairman and Chief Engineer of the Isthmian Canal Commission Colonel George W. Goethals requested Bishop’s presence on the Isthmus to have a channel of communication to Roosevelt, and Roosevelt’s recent letter pleased him.
Bishop thinks the Republican Club of New York’s motives for disparaging Roosevelt’s canal policy are political. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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Stevens, John F. (John Frank), 1853-1943
Isthmian Canal Commission Secretary Bishop updates President Roosevelt on his family. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
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This, along with the political hostility in Congress concerning the project, influenced his decision, stating “when a man must adjust the balance of his life to certain conditions, he would not be wise to overlook any of them.”
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-26
Creator(s)
Stevens, John F.
(John Frank), 1853-1943
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
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U.S. In response to Roosevelt’s suggestion to include local events in the new paper, Bishop explains that it may be hard to keep current, but he will try his best.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1907-09-03
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Bishop, Joseph Bucklin, 1847-1928
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
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1907-02-14
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
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Stevens, John F.
(John Frank), 1853-1943
Language
English
Period
U.S.
He does not, however, accept all the complaints Stevens has leveled against the Isthmian Canal Commission, Congress, and the realities of “public service.” Roosevelt has not yet decided which, if any, of the bids made on the project will be accepted.
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Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-02-14
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Stevens, John F.
(John Frank), 1853-1943
Language
English
Period
U.S.
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
President Roosevelt accepts John F. Stevens’ resignation as Chief Engineer on construction of the Panama Canal, and Stevens will be relieved as soon as he can be replaced.
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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John F. Stevens
President Roosevelt accepts John F. Stevens’ resignation as Chief Engineer of the Panama Canal project, expecting him to stay in the position until a suitable replacement can be selected and trained.
Additionally, the engineer Joseph Ripley created incorrect blueprints and has been proven to be no expert on locks, but Major William L. Sibert is excellent. Bishop says the only major issue is the arrogant behavior of Jackson Smith, the Head of the Department of Labor, Quarters, and Subsistence on the Panama Canal Commission.