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Telegram from John Callan O’Laughlin to Theodore Roosevelt

John Callan O’Laughlin informs Theodore Roosevelt that Senator William Lorimer was cleared of any corruption or wrongdoing in securing a seat in the United States Senate, and claims that he was saved by the actions of lame duck politicians. Even though Lorimer is in the Senate, however, O’Laughlin believes he “is so badly besmirched he will be of no importance save as [an] object lesson to [the] country.” He thanks Roosevelt for his service to the government.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-03-01

Note from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Knox writes: “Burton Guilty — another victory for the P.O.D.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11

Telegram from Charles Henry Robb to Theodore Roosevelt

Assistant Attorney General Robb informs President Roosevelt that Senator Joseph Ralph Burton was convicted on every count.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-11-26

Letter from Edward H. Van Ingen to Theodore Roosevelt

Edward H. van Ingen reports that the Grand Jury will indict Edward F. McSweeney, about which General Burnett, Commissioner Shields, and Van Ingen are satisfied.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-18

Letter from Charles C. Long to William Loeb

As President Roosevelt requested, Charles C. Long sends William Loeb the reports of Holmes Conrad and Charles J. Bonaparte regarding ex-cashier Seymour Wilcox Tulloch’s charges in the Post Office scandal. Long relays that the Attorney General’s Office did not receive the Civil Service Commission report.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-11-19

Letter from Philander C. Knox to Theodore Roosevelt

Attorney General Knox says the Miller and Johns cases are strong and the government is ready. Assistant Attorney General Charles Henry Robb will be assisting the district attorney.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-09

Letter from Leonard Wood to Theodore Roosevelt

The Cuban Supreme Court has decided not to allow bail in the post office cases and Estes G. Rathbone will be confined until the final action of the Supreme Court. Mr. Reeves, who turned states evidence, will be pardoned.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-03-29