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Letter from John H. Murphy to William Loeb

John H. Murphy wants President Roosevelt to respond to “the Colorado situation,” most likely referring to the strike at Cripple Creek. Murphy describes the withdrawal of the militia from Cripple Creek and reports that many miners were “forcibly driven away” from their homes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-30

Creator(s)

Murphy, John H., 1862-1908

Letter from Carroll D. Wright to Theodore Roosevelt

Commissioner of Labor Wright summarizes the request made by John H. Murphy for executive interference in Colorado. Murphy argues that citizens, specifically miners deported by the Citizens’ Alliance and authorities in Colorado, are being denied basic rights.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-07-30

Creator(s)

Wright, Carroll D. (Carroll Davidson), 1840-1909