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Smith, Milton H., 1836-1921

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Martin A. Knapp

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Martin A. Knapp

President Roosevelt sends Martin A. Knapp, chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission, some clippings on the actions of Milton H. Smith, of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company, who he says is trying to discredit the actions of the government. He additionally encloses a letter from Governor Hoke Smith of Georgia. Roosevelt says that it would be advisable if action could be taken regarding the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, and asks Knapp to keep him informed on the situation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-22

Letter from Martin A. Knapp to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Martin A. Knapp to Theodore Roosevelt

Martin A. Knapp, of the Interstate Commerce Commission, thanks President Roosevelt for the note he sent yesterday, and gives him some updates on several conversations he has had recently. He has asked Henry Walters of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company to meet with him tomorrow, and hopes to have a productive discussion. Knapp’s recent talk with P. H. Morrissey was satisfactory. He also has a suspicion that Milton H. Smith, head of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad, will visit him on Tuesday. The trouble that the Chicago Great Western Railroad Company is not as serious as was feared, and he is confident that there can be an amicable arrangement. He explains the areas in which a proposed reduction of wages will take effect. Roosevelt’s letter to the Interstate Commerce Commission has had a good effect.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-02-23