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Letter from John J. McCook to Theodore Roosevelt

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

Letter from Thomas J. Dolan to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Thomas J. Dolan to Theodore Roosevelt

Returning from a recent trip, Thomas J. Dolan informs President Roosevelt that while he heard “a certain class of people” criticize Roosevelt, the average citizen still fully supports him. Despite an increase in business, the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad company laid off 300 travel agents within the last three days, as have other companies. Dolan believes the reason is to cause public discontent with Roosevelt’s administration. As he considers Roosevelt a friend, Dolan does not want to see him blamed for matters he does not control.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-11-11

Telegram from Jacob Sleeper to William Loeb

Telegram from Jacob Sleeper to William Loeb

Chargé d’affaires in Cuba Sleeper relays a message from the General Manager of the Western Railway to Secretary to the President Loeb that the Cuban rebels destroyed culverts, cut telegraph wires, and stopped several trains. The manager argues that since the Cuban government cannot protect their trains, they should stop train service west of San Cristóbal.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-09-08