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Letter from John A. Chamberlain to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from John A. Chamberlain to Theodore Roosevelt

John A. Chamberlain asks Theodore Roosevelt to express his support for upholding and enforcing The Sunday Law in Cleveland, Ohio. A report from the Baptist Brotherhood of Cleveland found two thousand saloons remain open on Sundays despite the law, and the mayor, Herman C. Baehr, and Director of Public Safety in Cleveland have not addressed these transgressions.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-22

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Anna Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt is heartened by the advice from General Tracey regarding William S. Cowles’s divorce. Tracey disagrees with the view of lawyer Cleveland and wonders if Tracey should meet with the lawyer. Roosevelt thanks Anna for the clippings she sent and says that despite all the opposition, he has managed to get the saloons closed on Sundays.

Collection

Harvard College Library

Creation Date

1895-08-26