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Porter, Robert P. (Robert Percival), 1852-1917

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Letter from Robert P. Porter to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Robert P. Porter to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert P. Porter encloses memoranda regarding the matter he brought to President Roosevelt’s attention yesterday. Roosevelt had said he would take the matter up with Secretary of State Elihu Root and Treasury Secretary George B. Cortelyou. Porter believes that action could bring economic prosperity back to a district that has been hit hard by recession.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-28

Creator(s)

Porter, Robert P. (Robert Percival), 1852-1917

Letter from Robert P. Porter to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Robert P. Porter to Theodore Roosevelt

Robert P. Porter agrees with much of President Roosevelt’s letter on the Westinghouse situation in Pittsburgh. He especially thinks that they cannot let personal feeling “enter into the question.” However, he thinks that either Roosevelt or a member of his administration expressing the hope that the problem clears up soon would be beneficial.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-06-03

Creator(s)

Porter, Robert P. (Robert Percival), 1852-1917