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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Eugene Hale

President Roosevelt wants Senator Hale to present Roosevelt’s previous letter about investigations concerning Senator Benjamin R. Tillman’s Oregon land sale and franking privilege scandals to the Senate Committee on Appropriations, which Hale chairs. Roosevelt respects Hale’s request to not publicize the letter prematurely and encourages Hale to do it instead, as the letter is now in his possession.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-01-07

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry C. Payne

President Roosevelt believes that the President’s message is part of public business and should receive wide circulation. Roosevelt would like a stamp as a precaution to the Associated Press releasing documents at the improper time and would like Henry Payne to look into the legality of such a policy.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-02

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

1902 United States Express Company frank

Complimentary frank for President Roosevelt to use during 1902 allowing him to send personal packages through the United States Express Company free of charge.