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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frances Perkins

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Frances Perkins

Theodore Roosevelt respectfully declines an invitation to attend a meeting of the Consumers’ League of New York City proposed by Frances Perkins. Roosevelt expresses support for the organization’s work, discussing violations of labor laws, restrictions on the working hours for women, and the cessation of sweatshops. Roosevelt also conveys support for the Child Labor Committee, writing of child labor laws in regard to the Canneries in New York State and the Canner’s Association.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-01-31

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Amasa Pierce Thornton

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Amasa Pierce Thornton

Theodore Roosevelt refutes Amasa Pierce Thornton’s statement that Roosevelt’s platform is “abandoning civilization” by explaining that all of his proposals for judicial review were made in favor of obtaining justice for the “plain people” of the United States. He writes that he would have gladly supported someone else who made a similar, practical proposal that would allow the people to review the decisions of the New York Court of Appeals regarding the Workman’s Compensation Act, the Bake Shop Case, the prevention of child labor or over-working of women, and the elimination of the sweatshop. Roosevelt ends his argument by stating that the U.S. is the only civilized country in the world where courts are able to review acts passed by the legislature and that Thornton should call Canada and countries in Europe and the Pacific uncivilized if he really believes Roosevelt is in the wrong.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1912-06-10

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919