In the matter of the application for the pardon of Charles W. Morse.
Subject(s): Judgments, Criminal, Morse, Charlie, 1857-1933, National Bank of North America in New York, Pardon, Trials (Fraud), United States. President, Walsh, John R., 1836 or 1837-1911
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President Taft rejects the application for clemency filed on behalf of Charles W. Morse, following the recommendations of the Attorney-General. In coming to this conclusion, Taft compares the case of Morse with the case of John R. Walsh, convicted for a similar–if less severe–crime.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-05-24
Creator(s)
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930
Language
English
Period
Progressive Party Candidate (1911-1912)
Repository
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Page Count
5
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:
In the matter of the application for the pardon of Charles W. Morse.. [May 24, 1911]. Library of Congress Manuscript Division.
https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68057. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
MLA:
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930. In the matter of the application for the pardon of Charles W. Morse.. [24 May. 1911]. Multi-image.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University. January 16, 2026. https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68057.
APA:
Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930., [1911, May 24]. In the matter of the application for the pardon of Charles W. Morse..
Library of Congress Manuscript Division. Theodore Roosevelt Digital Library. Dickinson State University.
Retrieved from https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/digital-library/o68057.
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. January 16, 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.
