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Opinion of the Supreme Court on Mutual Loan Company v. George J. Martell

Opinion of the Supreme Court on Mutual Loan Company v. George J. Martell

The opinion of the Supreme Court on the case of Mutual Loan Company v. George J. Martell, delivered by Justice J. McKenna. The Supreme Court reaffirmed the ruling of the Massachusetts Superior Court that assignments of future wages to secure loans under $200 would have to be officially recorded and signed off on by employers and wives, if applicable.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-12-11

Letter from Henry I. Nicholas to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Henry I. Nicholas to Theodore Roosevelt

Reverend Henry I. Nicholas writes to Theodore Roosevelt on behalf of some of his parishioners. The brother and niece of one of his parishioners recently immigrated from Scotland, but were wrongfully held at Ellis Island for an extended period of time, causing them to incur significant debts, which the brother is slowly paying off with his wages as an iron and steel worker. As it was the government’s fault, Nicholas solicits Theodore Roosevelt’s opinion on whether the government should pay the costs.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-07-25

Letter from William A. Bell to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from William A. Bell to Theodore Roosevelt

William A. Bell, a former member of the Rough Riders, encloses a $150 check to pay off an old loan given to him by President Roosevelt. On behalf of Aberdeen, South Dakota, Bell tried to make arrangements with Senator Alfred B. Kittredge for Roosevelt to attend a reception but Kittredge explained that there was only time for a brief stop.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-03-25

Letter from M. A. Hawkins to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from M. A. Hawkins to Theodore Roosevelt

M. A. Hawkins recently graduated from Harvard and is having a difficult time getting started professionally. He believes there is a great opportunity for a “first class shoe store” in Baltimore, Maryland, but he lacks the funds to begin operations. He requests a loan from Vice President Roosevelt or assistance acquiring a position in Baltimore.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-08-25