Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Perkins
Subject(s): Leaks (Disclosure of information), Press and politics, Railroads--Freight--Rates, United States. Interstate Commerce Commission
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President Roosevelt informs George W. Perkins that since a personal meeting in which the two discussed raising railroad rates, Roosevelt has seen reports in the press that there will be a general raise in railway rates. Roosevelt pointedly hopes these reports are in error. Roosevelt goes on to say that some people believe that some rates might be raised, while others could be lowered, and Perkins should contact the Interstate Commerce Commission before acting.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1908-07-23
Creator(s)
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Recipient
Perkins, George W. (George Walbridge), 1862-1920
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 2nd Term (March 1905-February 1909)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
2
Production Method
Record Type
Multi-image
Resource Type
Rights
These images are presented through a cooperative effort between the Library of Congress and Dickinson State University. No known restrictions on publication.
Citation
Cite this Record
Chicago:
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Perkins. [July 23, 1908]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o203403. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Perkins. [23 Jul. 1908]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 25, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o203403.
APA:
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919., [1908, July 23]. Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to George W. Perkins.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o203403.
Cite this Collection
Chicago:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 25, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
APA:
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.
