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Conrad, Holmes, 1840-1915

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Holmes Conrad

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Holmes Conrad

President Roosevelt tells Holmes Conrad that he had never heard of the matter prior to receiving his letter. Roosevelt notes that Luke E. Wright is now ambassador to Japan, and had nothing to do with the situation since he accepted the position. Roosevelt says he will forward Conrad’s concern to Secretary of War William H. Taft, and reiterates his lack of knowledge on the topic and apologizes if Conrad is disappointed.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-12-19

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Holmes Conrad

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Holmes Conrad

President Roosevelt has received statements from Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M. Shaw that the removal of Thomas W. Gilmer was justified. Shaw has also come to the conclusion that Henry A. Castle, Auditor of the Post Office Department, should not remain in public service, and that Comptroller of the Treasury Robert J. Tracewell should retain his position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-09