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Letter from Frank Ross McCoy to William H. Taft

Letter from Frank Ross McCoy to William H. Taft

Frank Ross McCoy updates Secretary of War Taft on his investigation into the Cienfuegos waterworks case. His conclusion is that the opposition to Hugh J. Reilly’s contract on one side, and support on another, is due to political factions fighting for control of the city. He spoke to many people in Cienfuegos who believe that the best way to resolve the conflict is for the central government to do the work.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-08

Creator(s)

McCoy, Frank Ross, 1874-1954

Translation of telegram from Clarence Ransom Edwards to William H. Taft

Translation of telegram from Clarence Ransom Edwards to William H. Taft

Clarence Ransom Edwards relays parts of a report on the water situation in Cienfuegos, Cuba, to Secretary of War Taft. After speaking with representatives of various classes and groups, the conclusion Frank Ross McCoy arrived at was that the central government should take responsibility for the contract to avoid corruption or political infighting.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-09

Creator(s)

Edwards, Clarence Ransom, 1860-1931