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Silliman, Reuben D., 1871-1961

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Charles J. Bonaparte

President Roosevelt encourages Attorney General Bonaparte to select the man of his choice to assist James Scarlet in prosecuting the powder trust case, and suggests Reuben D. Silliman might be a good man for the job. Roosevelt is glad Bonaparte has been in touch with Secretary of State Elihu Root regarding matters concerning the border between Mexico and Texas. Roosevelt encloses copies of the orders he sent to three departments regarding the enforcement of the Pure Food and Drug Act.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-07-28

Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Seth Low to Theodore Roosevelt

Seth Low sends President Roosevelt the draft of a legislative bill that has been changed in accordance with a recent conference. Low notes that the bill does not make any reference to the question of a conspiracy in restraint of trade. This omission was made after consulting with Judge Reuben D. Silliman and Henry W. Taft, who believe the point is already covered elsewhere in existing laws.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-12-02