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Wilkie, John E. (John Elbert), 1860-1934

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Letter from George B. Cortelyou to John E. Wilkie

Letter from George B. Cortelyou to John E. Wilkie

George B. Cortelyou sends Secret Service Chief Wilkie the proposed itinerary for President Roosevelt’s trip to New Haven, Connecticut, including his visit with his sister, Anna Roosevelt Cowles. Cortelyou asks Wilkie to cooperate with New York Chief of Police Richard Sylvester and Chief Post Office Inspector William E. Cochran in coordinating appropriate protective measures for the president.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-15

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John E. Wilkie

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John E. Wilkie

George B. Cortelyou informs Secret Service chief John E. Wilkie about the schedule and security plans for President Roosevelt’s upcoming visit to Farmington, Connecticut. Cortelyou stresses the importance of security in the train cars that Roosevelt and his party use, as well as the importance of security in crowds.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-19