Paper

Joseph C. Howells describes his invention of paper for postage or revenue stamps. He asks Theodore Roosevelt for advice on getting his invention to the government. 

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-11-14

Creator(s)

Howells, Joseph C.

President Roosevelt stands in front of a vault of papers. “Congress” says, “Give me them paperrrs!” Roosevelt replies, “Over my dead body!!” Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte says, “Don’t let him bluff you, boss!”

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Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1909-02-01

John W. Foster encloses papers as requested by President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-02

Creator(s)

Foster, John W. (John Watson), 1836-1917