Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt
Subject(s): Bristow, Joseph L. (Joseph Little), 1861-1944, Burton, Joseph Ralph, 1852-1923, Gleed, Charles S. (Charles Sumner), 1856-1920, Knox, Philander C. (Philander Chase), 1853-1921, Payne, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1843-1904
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William Allen White is concerned about allegations in the Kansas City Journal that Joseph L. Bristow’s actions in the investigation of Senator Joseph Ralph Burton were politically motivated, in order that Bristow might obtain Burton’s seat in the Senate. White suggests that either Attorney General Philander C. Knox or Postmaster General Henry C. Payne issue a statement that Bristow was “an inferior obeying explicit orders from a superior” in the investigation, and that he did not “prompt the proceedings” against Burton. The allegations have already begun to shift public opinion, so White thinks that it is urgent to remove any taint from Bristow’s name.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-04-01
Creator(s)
White, William Allen, 1868-1944
Recipient
Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Publication Date
2020-02-20
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
3
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 William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt. [April 1, 1904?]. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o44863. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
White, William Allen, 1868-1944. Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt. [1 Apr. 1904?]. Multi-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/o44863.
APA:
White, William Allen, 1868-1944.: , [1904, April 1?]. Letter from William Allen White to Theodore Roosevelt. Theodore Roosevelt Papers. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o44863.
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.
