Telegram from John William Griggs to Philander C. Knox
Subject(s): Bryan, Leander J., 1843-1907, Employees--Dismissal of, Governmental investigations, McKinley, William, 1843-1901, Political crimes and offenses, Strong, Frank, 1837-1903
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John William Griggs recommended that President McKinley remove U.S. Marshal Leander J. Bryan from office, but McKinley was unable to find a suitable replacement. Recommendations were based on the course and conduct of Bryan’s administration. Major Strong can provide information on the specific charges.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1901-12-19
Creator(s)
Griggs, John William, 1849-1927
Recipient
Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
1
Production Method
Record Type
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:
Telegram from John William Griggs to Philander C. Knox. [December 19, 1901]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36295. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Griggs, John William, 1849-1927. Telegram from John William Griggs to Philander C. Knox. [19 Dec. 1901]. Image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. March 12, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36295.
APA:
Griggs, John William, 1849-1927., [1901, December 19]. Telegram from John William Griggs to Philander C. Knox.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o36295.
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 12, 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.
