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Tillman, Benjamin R. (Benjamin Ryan), 1847-1918

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Letter from Benjamin R. Tillman to Frank W. Reeder and George Watkins

Letter from Benjamin R. Tillman to Frank W. Reeder and George Watkins

Senator Tillman writes to attorneys Frank W. Reeder and George Watkins about his actions regarding the sale of Oregon timber land. Tillman says that his actions in drawing attention to the question of Oregon land grants to railroads is not connected with his personal interest in purchasing timber land, or his personal dealings with the firm of Reeder & Watkins. He asks Reeder and Watkins to reserve some parcels of land for him.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-15

Creator(s)

Tillman, Benjamin R. (Benjamin Ryan), 1847-1918

Letter from Benjamin R. Tillman to Frank W. Reeder

Letter from Benjamin R. Tillman to Frank W. Reeder

Senator Tillman informs Frank W. Reeder that his agent, William E. Lee, is traveling to meet with him regarding government land grants in Oregon. Tillman wants to acquire quarter acre parcels of the government land for himself, his private secretary, and seven family members who “are of age” in one contiguous tract, if possible. Tillman has instructed Lee to pay $21 for each application to Reeder & Watkins, and when the contracts are signed, one hundred dollars will be paid to the Southern Oregon Company for conveyance.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-10-20

Creator(s)

Tillman, Benjamin R. (Benjamin Ryan), 1847-1918