Letter from James H. Blount to Theodore Roosevelt
James H. Blount discusses sentencing criminals in the Philippines, including sentencing sixteen men to death. His experiences have led him to think that penal servitude may be “unrighteous.” Blount also enjoyed reading Theodore Roosevelt’s Winning of the West and met Luther S. “Yellowstone” Kelly, an ex-scout and friend to Roosevelt. Blount recognizes that he is working in an outpost while also understanding the importance of his work.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-03-21