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Letter from William D. Miles to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William D. Miles to Theodore Roosevelt

Former Armour Packing Company General Manager Miles writes to President Roosevelt regarding the case of the beef trust versus the government. Miles brings up a past meeting he had with Roosevelt in which Roosevelt agreed to support Miles in his vow to help the government seek compliance concerning the meat packing industry. However, Miles notes that he would not take part in the punishment regarding Armour meat packers’ violations. Miles suggests that he is reluctant to testify in the case but is willing to supply information.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-06-17

Creator(s)

Miles, William D., 1858-1929

Telegram from Henry C. Ide to William H. Taft

Telegram from Henry C. Ide to William H. Taft

U.S. Governor-General of the Philippines Ide writes to Secretary of War Taft regarding a religious case that involves the Philippine Commissioner of Commerce and Police Forbes, the Archbishop of Manila Harty, and Noble. Ide mentions that Noble faced charges and had to make a testimony due to his alleged actions against the Church. Harty, Noble, and others were questioned about the situation by Forbes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-13

Creator(s)

Ide, Henry C. (Henry Clay), 1844-1921

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William H. Moody to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Moody writes to President Roosevelt first discussing material that Moody found objectionable in The Sexual Life, a book by Dr. Malchow. Then Moody goes on to discuss a legal case involving Malchow and his book. Moody mentions several key figures, including physicians, who have petitioned for a pardon for Malchow.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-04-09

Creator(s)

Moody, William H. (William Henry), 1853-1917