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Dowe, Robert Winston, 1862-1920

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw

President Roosevelt writes to Secretary of the Treasury Shaw, enclosing a letter from Collector of Customs Robert Winston Dowe that discusses the Republican Congressional campaign. Dowe should not be providing political advice or suggestions to any employees, and Roosevelt would like an investigation into Dowe’s actions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-24

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Waller Thomas Burns

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Waller Thomas Burns

President Roosevelt has received Judge Brown’s letter on behalf of collector Robert Winston Dowe. While he does not doubt that the motives for bringing charges against Dowe might be corrupt, if the charges prove true then they must be acted upon. Roosevelt has asked for a “full and fair investigation” of the case by the Treasury Department.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-11-27