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Letter from Albert A. Richards to Charles J. Bonaparte

Letter from Albert A. Richards to Charles J. Bonaparte

Albert A. Richards, assistant attorney to the Department of Justice, responds to the recent letter sent by Henry A. Veith, a previous assistant attorney reporting to him. Quoting the letter, Richards denies that he spoke ill of Senator Robert M. La Follette, used insulting and abusive language with his employees, or retaliated against Veith when he asked for his annual leave. Richards writes that it is entirely true however, that he reacted to Veith’s behavior by contacting Attorney General Bonaparte to explain that Veith was not a valuable employee.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-18

Creator(s)

Richards, Albert A., 1855-1920

Letter from Albert A. Richards to Charles J. Bonaparte

Letter from Albert A. Richards to Charles J. Bonaparte

Special Assistant to the Attorney General Richards responds to Attorney General Bonaparte’s notice of reports of his misconduct. The purported misconduct relates to suits against Senator Robert L. Owen’s cancelling of Native American land deeds. Richards describing his actions in the case, as well as those from the Interior Department and Owen. He asserts his innocence in the matter, and suggests that proceedings be brought against Owen due to his violation of Section 2111, R. S.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-09-18

Creator(s)

Richards, Albert A., 1855-1920