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“This letter was gone over by the President with Mr. Cummings.” This refers to a letter from Louis Tynberg, a New York manufacturer, who alleges that corrupt practices are being used by the customs service at the Port of New York.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-14
Special Agent J. C. Cummings is out of town but can be recalled with a telegram. A subsequent note in different handwriting directs that Cummings be recalled.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-11
Louis Tynberg is concerned about corrupt customs practices at the port of New York City. He states that an importer can pay money to have his goods automatically passed. Tynberg submits an account of one of his transactions and urges President Roosevelt to discuss the issue with Special Agent J. C. Cummings and to address the problems.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1901-11-06