Letter from George Gunton to Theodore Roosevelt

Subject(s): Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921

George Gunton is concerned about the Littlefield bill, but has been reassured that any “irrational features” relating to business bills will be removed before receiving President Roosevelt’s signature. Gunton appreciates Roosevelt’s stand on the trust question and points out that Attorney General Philander C. Knox has been consistent with Roosevelt in his discussion of trusts.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-17

Creator(s)

Gunton, George, 1845-1919

Recipient

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Publication Date

2012-07-26

Language

English

Period

U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)

Original Collection

Theodore Roosevelt Papers

Repository

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Page Count

1

Production Method

Typed

Record Type

Image

Resource Type

Letter

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 George Gunton to Theodore Roosevelt. [December 17, 1902?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o39866. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.

MLA:

Gunton, George, 1845-1919. Letter from George Gunton to Theodore Roosevelt. [17 Dec. 1902?]. Image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o39866.

APA:

Gunton, George, 1845-1919.: , [1902, December 17?]. Letter from George Gunton to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o39866.

Cite this Collection

Chicago:

Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. 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 Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. October 29, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.

APA:

Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/collection/library-of-congress-manuscript-division.