Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Bristow, Joseph L. (Joseph Little), 1861-1944, Clippings (Books, newspapers, etc.), Governmental investigations, New York (State)--New York, Payne, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1843-1904, Press and politics, Public opinion, United States. Post Office Department, United States. Post Office Dept., Wynne, Robert John, 1851-1922
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James Sullivan Clarkson is upset that New York newspapers have been attacking Postmaster General Henry C. Payne while praising Assistant Postmaster General Robert John Wynne in the ongoing postal investigation. In contrast to what the newspapers are saying, Clarkson credits Payne with leading the investigation as earnestly as could be expected of any man.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-06-14
Creator(s)
Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Language
English
Period
U.S. President – 1st Term (September 1901-February 1905)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
4
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 James Sullivan Clarkson to Theodore Roosevelt. [June 14, 1903]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o40948. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918. Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to Theodore Roosevelt. [14 Jun. 1903]. Multi-image. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. December 11, 2025. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o40948.
APA:
Clarkson, James Sullivan, 1842-1918.: , [1903, June 14]. Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o40948.
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. December 11, 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.
