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Letter from John J. McCook to Theodore Roosevelt

Railroad official John J. McCook writes to President Roosevelt regarding an act controlling commerce and rebating. The act involved railroad officers and Interstate Commerce Commission members. McCook discusses former President McKinley’s efforts to ensure this law is enforced but suggests that some did not take this law seriously. McCook mentions that McKinley had put off handling this situation during his administration and suggests that Roosevelt should now take up this issue.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-01-09

Creator(s)

McCook, John J. (John James), 1845-1911

Judge Lacombe appoints F. W. Whitridge receiver

Judge Emile Henry Lacombe has appointed Frederick W. Whitridge receiver for the Third Avenue Railway company. Lacombe commends receivers in general and believes that the criticism often levied against them is unfair. He believes Whitridge, who was nominated by a board member, is a good choice for the position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Edward Henry Harriman to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward Henry Harriman is willing to travel to Washington, D.C., at any time to meet with President Roosevelt. He encloses a letter regarding expenditures on various rail lines that may interest Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-08

Creator(s)

Harriman, Edward Henry, 1848-1909