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Letter from Curtis Guild to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Curtis Guild to Theodore Roosevelt

Lieutenant Governor Guild explains to President Roosevelt why he believes an inquiry into child labor instituted by the president would be more effective than one from the legislature. Guild also apologizes for troubling Roosevelt in the matter of General Miles’ appointment to lead the Massachusetts State Militia through the army appropriations bill. Guild believes that Senator Lodge handled the situation well and will continue to defend Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-02-04

Creator(s)

Guild, Curtis, 1860-1915

Letter from Curtis Guild to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Curtis Guild to Theodore Roosevelt

Lieutenant Governor Guild writes to President Roosevelt that the cause of depression in the cotton mill industry is child labor in the south. Guild urges Roosevelt to call for an executive investigation into child labor and warns that democratic congressional representatives are already planning to introduce a bill calling for an investigation.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-28

Creator(s)

Guild, Curtis, 1860-1915