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President Roosevelt is so struck by the “sanity” of Judge Anderson’s letter that he has sent it to Lyman Abbott, editor of the Outlook.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1906-12-27
President Roosevelt thanks Judge John C. Anderson for the letter about Roosevelt’s actions related to railroads and the Brownsville Affair. Roosevelt adds that judges on the federal bench, believing they are acting conservatively, really work to minimize federal power over interstate commerce. Ultimately, Roosevelt believes this will lead to revolution-minded trouble with the railroads in many states.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1908-12-21
President Roosevelt writes that Judge Anderson is a judge after his own heart. The regulation of corporate abuses, like the ones Anderson speaks of, must come from the Federal Government. The two obstacles are the desire to maintain inadequate regulation and the well-meaning people who foolishly focus on radical action in some states rather than practical action that can be effective nationally.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-30
President Roosevelt is very pleased with what Judge Anderson has said in his letter about federal and state government relations, injunctive relief by the courts, and prevention of national government abuses. He wishes they could discuss these matters in person.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1907-12-23