Governmental investigations

Letter from W. Emlen Roosevelt to Theodore Roosevelt

Emlen Roosevelt requests the help of “the secret agents of the government” in tracking down the history of Gertrude Beverly Motley. Motley has placed a large claim on the estate of Cornelius Roosevelt and Emlen believes that Motley was Cornelius’ mistress. She lived abroad in Paris for some time and Emlen Roosevelt wants President Roosevelt to look into her past life.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-23

Letter from John Hay to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of State Hay encloses the papers related to the Cressland case.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-08

Letter from George W. Davis to Adjutant General

Travel itinerary of Lieutenant General Miles around the Philippines. Miles has been ordered to Hong Kong by President Roosevelt. The travel around the Philippines has to do with investigating the killing of Filipinos.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-12-01

Memorandum for the Postmaster General

M. A. Galvin, a mail carrier for the Boston Post Office, was reported to be intoxicated while on duty and was removed from the service. Charles T. McCoy, assistant superintendent of the city delivery service, investigated the case and recommended removal.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-24

Telegram from George L. Bugbee to Theodore Roosevelt

George L. Bugbee would like the removal of Mr. Crocker, the consular agent, delayed until all of the complaints from the merchants have been collected and Bugbee’s letter has been received.

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Creation Date

1902-10-26

Letter from James J. Coutts to Edward A. Moseley

James J. Coutts sends a report on the conditions of the anthracite coal mines in Scranton and Carbondale, Pennsylvania. Coutts covers the level of coal available, the morale of the strikers, and the qualifications to become a coal miner in Pennsylvania.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-18

Letter from William Dudley Foulke to Theodore Roosevelt

Commissioner Foulke has spoken with Mr. Andrews and Senator Quay regarding the illegal circular sent to federal employees requesting campaign contributions. The violation will be laid before Attorney General Knox.

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Creation Date

1902-10-19

Letter from Nicholas Murray Butler to George B. Cortelyou

Nicholas Murray Butler can so far only recommend President Eliot of Harvard University for the Anthracite Coal Strike investigatory committee. He suggests that one member of the committee should be from the Midwest and should be wholly unconnected with either side of the conflict.

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Creation Date

1902-10-13

Letter from Henry Martyn Hoyt to George B. Cortelyou

Henry L. Burnett, United States Attorney at New York, would appreciate more time for his investigation into the petition of William Randolph Hearst to institute proceedings against the anthracite coal operators.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-13

Letter from Charles E. W. Smith to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles E. W. Smith submits the names of several men whom he believes would be respected as members of a commission to investigate the Anthracite Coal Strike.

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Creation Date

1902-10-13

Telegram from R. A. Alger to George B. Cortelyou

Senator Alger recommends George Harrison Barbour for appointment to the commission investigating the Anthracite Coal Strike.

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Creation Date

1902-10-14

Letter from R. A. Alger to George B. Cortelyou

Senator Alger recommends George Harrison Barbour for appointment to the commission investigating the Anthracite Coal Strike.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-14

Letter from William R. Day to Theodore Roosevelt

William R. Day agreed to join the investigation and appreciates President Roosevelt’s confidence. However, it appears that the investigation will no longer be necessary.

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Creation Date

1902-10-14

Letter from John Mitchell to Theodore Roosevelt

John Mitchell and the United Mine Workers of America reject a proposal that would send the miners back to work as the proposed investigatory commission would have no power to compel the coal operators to follow its recommendations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-08

Letter from Charles E. W. Smith to Theodore Roosevelt

Charles E. W. Smith commends President Roosevelt protecting the interests of the common man during the Anthracite Coal Strike and suggests that a commission be appointed to investigate the strike.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-10

Telegram from Henry E. Tiepke to Theodore Roosevelt

Henry E. Tiepke has completed his investigation and will write to President Roosevelt on Monday.

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Creation Date

1902-10-10

Telegram from Michael D. Ratchford to Theodore Roosevelt

In anticipation the Anthracite Coal Strike conference, Commissioner Ratchford sends the testimony of coal operator R. G. Brooks and others before the Industrial Commission.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-02

Letter from William Randolph Hearst to Theodore Roosevelt

William Randolph Hearst sends a copy of a petition that was submitted to Attorney General Philander C. Knox calling for the institution of anti-monopoly proceedings against several companies. Hearst believes he can prove that an illegal combination controls the nation’s anthracite coal supply.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-10-04

Exhibit no. 23

Report with correspondence from Governor William H. Taft, local Filipino officials, and attorneys representing the Archdiocese of Manila regarding local government in Cavite and the closing of a Catholic cemetery.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-15

Letter from William Williams to Theodore Roosevelt

Commissioner Williams sends further information regarding the seizure of boxes belonging to Edward F. McSweeney, Assistant Commissioner of Immigration.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-09-17