Driggs, Edmund H. (Edmund Hope), 1865-1946

President Roosevelt has been telling people that Attorney General Moody’s opinion on the case of former Representative Edmund H. Driggs is that public officers convicted of crimes should not be “restored to citizenship” for the rest of their life. Roosevelt feels that, at the very least, a long period of time should intervene before that happens. Roosevelt jokingly notes that pardons are “nothing between friends” and asks how he can reconcile that position if he agrees with Moody’s recommendations on the enclosed six cases.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-12-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Assistant Attorney General Robb called to say that Edmund H. Driggs has been convicted. William J. Youngs sends his compliments to President Roosevelt and wishes him a happy New Year.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-07

Creator(s)

Unknown

Holmes Conrad, an attorney, reports to President Roosevelt on charges in the post office affair that were begun by charges made by Seymour Wilcox Tulloch. Conrad comments on the progress of the investigation, and the status of the indictments indictments currently found.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-21

Creator(s)

Conrad, Holmes, 1840-1915

Assistant Postmaster General Wynne sends Benjamin F. Barnes details of specific times and dates related to the case of Edmund H. Driggs. Driggs was accused of selling his influence to secure a contract with the Post Office Department and the possible resignation of Postmaster General Henry C. Payne.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-21

Creator(s)

Wynne, Robert John, 1851-1922

William J. Youngs writes to President Roosevelt regarding a problem with the Post Office involving Representative Edmund H. Driggs. He encloses a clipping.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-15

Creator(s)

Youngs, William J., 1851-1916