Testimony of George C. Stewart
George C. Stewart testifies to his experiences with corruption in the General Land Office.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-03
Your TR Source
Gates, John Warne, 1855-1911
Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Timothy L. Woodruff
President Roosevelt informs Lieutenant Governor of New York and New York Republican State Committee Chairman Woodruff that he has sent a letter to former New York Attorney General John Clay Davies. Roosevelt does not know New York businessman John Warne Gates, and wishing to stay out of controversies asks if someone else can approach him.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-10-06
Creator(s)
Letter from J. E. Foye to Theodore Roosevelt
J. E. Foye, a young man who was previously employed by Theodore Roosevelt’s friend John Warne Gates, is looking for work. He wonders if Roosevelt can offer him a position.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-07-17
Creator(s)
Letter from James Sullivan Clarkson to William Loeb
James Sullivan Clarkson explains the political situation in Iowa to William Loeb. Clarkson is concerned that a group of powerful men and various corporations is conspiring to control delegations in Iowa and the surrounding states to the detriment of President Roosevelt and Vice President Taft. In particular General Dodge, a close friend of Governor Cumins, is thought to be behind the operation. Clarkson believes that most people will support Roosevelt’s cause, including capitalists who have criticized him in the past. A handwritten note posits that perhaps Dodge is actually on Roosevelt’s side and is influencing matters in his favor.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-04-24
Creator(s)
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Leslie M. Shaw
Theodore Roosevelt answers Leslie M. Shaw’s question regarding a letter from John W. Gates. Roosevelt is cautious about the risk of inflation that increasing currency at a faster rate would cause. Roosevelt does not believe the current volume of currency should increase.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-11-30
Creator(s)
Statement from a Wall Street Banker
A Wall Street banker summarizes the Panic of 1907. They describe the weak banking laws which created the precarious conditions on Wall Street, and how J.P. Morgan & Co. took advantage of these conditions to achieve the “greatest financial confiscation the world has ever known.”
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907
Creator(s)
Judge Gary must now face steel inquisitors here
The Stanley Investigating Committee of the House—after hearing the testimony of Elbert H. Gary, chairman of the Executive Board of the Tennessee Coal and Iron Company—finds that there is much more to be discovered, and that they do not believe the whole story has been told yet. Gary will go under further examination, and it is expected that other high-profile figures will as well.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-06
Creator(s)
Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt
Attorney General Knox encloses a letter from John Warne Gates. Knox would have called earlier but has not been feeling well.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1904-01-04