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Letter from Charles Henry Robb to Charles J. Bonaparte

Letter from Charles Henry Robb to Charles J. Bonaparte

Assistant Attorney General Robb updates Attorney General Bonaparte on the investigation of the assassination of former governor of Idaho Frank Steunenberg. Robb focuses on the confessions of arrested individuals and accusations of mistreatment of the suspects. Robb also discusses the depth of corruption in the Western Federation of Miners.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-05-19

Creator(s)

Robb, Charles Henry, 1867-1939

Letter from James H. Hawley to Charles Henry Robb

Letter from James H. Hawley to Charles Henry Robb

James H. Hawley sends Assistant Attorney General Robb a summary of the confessions given by Harry Orchard and Stephen W. Adams in relation to the murder of Idaho Governor Frank Steunenberg. Hawley also provides a background history of the Western Federation of Miners, claiming that its leadership has been responsible for numerous acts of violence.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-13

Creator(s)

Hawley, James H. (James Henry), 1847-1929