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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry Cabot Lodge

President Roosevelt is surprised at what Senator Lodge says about Edward Henry Harriman, and notes that he is skeptical of the motives of Charles S. Mellen and T. E. Byrnes in light of their actions against Charlie Morse during a steamboat merger several years ago. Lodge’s letter is so private that Roosevelt does not want to bring it to Attorney General Charles J. Bonaparte, and asks Lodge or any other people concerned to send another letter which can be put on file at the Department of Justice. In a handwritten postscript, Roosevelt offers sympathy and concern in light of the news that Lodge’s sister is dying.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-05-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter to Interstate Commerce Commission

Letter to Interstate Commerce Commission

The author of this letter has received complaints from several southern people of color that they are not receiving the accommodations they are entitled to during travel on the railroads. The Interstate Commerce Commission has previously ruled that there is nothing in the laws of states that prohibits separate accommodations so long as they are exactly equal, but the complaints frequently state that these separate cars are frequently dirtier, lacking amenities, and are more difficult to access. The author asks the commission to investigate these claims and make the necessary changes to ensure equal treatment. Appended pages at the end suggest adding a paragraph to the letter pointing out that while the commission has worked to make sure there is no discrimination in the transportation of freight, it should be even more careful in preventing discrimination in the transportation of passengers.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-03-25

Creator(s)

Unknown

Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to Theodore Roosevelt

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw has received Lucius Tuttle’s letter regarding the transportation division of the Treasury Department. Shaw explains why there is currently no transportation division and suggests the division can be reestablished after George W. Maher, the only person with transportation experience, trains a new division manager.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-07-06

Creator(s)

Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932

Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to Henry Cabot Lodge

Letter from Leslie M. Shaw to Henry Cabot Lodge

Secretary of the Treasury Shaw believes that the transportation department should be reestablished in the customs division where it was formerly. Transportation is currently tacked onto the special agents division, and Deputy Chief Maher is the only person there with experience in transportation. The Treasury Department’s goal is to assist with commerce, and Shaw promises to make improvements in New England, if given a free hand to do so.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-06-29

Creator(s)

Shaw, Leslie M. (Leslie Mortier), 1848-1932