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Letter from Stephen O’Meara to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Stephen O’Meara to Theodore Roosevelt

Police Commissioner O’Meara explains to President Roosevelt that he felt it was necessary for his son to have a formal trial in order to avoid any appearance of favoritism and to quell rumors in the press. Ted was declared innocent of the charge of assaulting a police officer, but he withheld the name of a friend whom police believed to be the culprit. O’Meara denies allegations that Ted was assaulted by a member of the Boston police force.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-10-03

Letter from Lucius William Nieman to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Lucius William Nieman to Theodore Roosevelt

Lucius William Nieman has read President Roosevelt’s decision in the Sampson-Schley controversy.  Roosevelt decided not to discharge Admiral Schley, which Nieman understands as condoning Schley’s actions. Neiman believes this will help clarify the issue to the public and bring everything to a close once the issue of command is decided.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-02-11