Letter from James W. Hitchock to Theodore Roosevelt
James W. Hitchcock writes to Theodore Roosevelt to ask Roosevelt help address the conditions of Civil War veteran homes. Hitchcock describes the poor conditions at the National Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers. Hitchcock writes that whatever the initial intentions of the homes, they are now being used to benefit political candidates rather than disabled veterans.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06-02