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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Sharp Williams

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Sharp Williams

President Roosevelt encloses a letter from Charles G. Kinzel for Representative Williams. Kinzel explains that Joseph M. Hickman, a railway postal clerk, confessed to having opened a registered letter and taken from it the sum of $8.00, intending to blame it on another clerk, Harris, who was an African American. Hickman’s confession may have been made under duress. Roosevelt does not believe this is a case in which it would be appropriate for him to extend executive clemency.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-05-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from James H. Hawley to Charles Henry Robb

Letter from James H. Hawley to Charles Henry Robb

James H. Hawley sends Assistant Attorney General Robb a summary of the confessions given by Harry Orchard and Stephen W. Adams in relation to the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. Hawley also provides a background history of the Western Federation of Miners, claiming that its leadership has been responsible for numerous acts of violence.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-13

Creator(s)

Hawley, James H. (James Henry), 1847-1929

Summary of letter from George Robert Carter

Summary of letter from George Robert Carter

George Robert Carter believes that an unnamed individual’s confession was forced by inhuman treatment, but a grand jury exonerated Sheriff Lorrin A. Andrews. The Quarantine Service appointed Dr. Grace, a British citizen, as Port Physician at Hilo, Hawaiian Territory. Only American citizens should be eligible for this position but no action has been taken.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-09-22

Creator(s)

Presidential Office Staff