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Warner, William, 1840-1916

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Warner

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Warner

President Roosevelt tells Missouri Senator Warner that Attorney General Bonaparte disagrees with the appointment of Judge Daniel P. Dyer as District Attorney due to his advanced age. Roosevelt believes that this position requires a man of “courage, ability and independence” who will not be swayed by bias, as Roosevelt expects the District Attorney to prosecute Dyer’s son Daniel Dyer Jr. 

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-02-27

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Warner

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Warner

President Roosevelt thanks Senator Warner for his telegram of congratulations.

Comments and Context

The Russian and Japanese delegations to the Portsmouth Peace Conference had recently concluded negotiations, bringing the Russo-Japanese War to an end and prompting many people around the world to congratulate Theodore Roosevelt on his successful mediation. The official treaty would be signed several days later, on September 5, 1905.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division