United States. Dept. of Justice

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Thomas E. Watson

President Roosevelt tells Thomas E. Watson he is unsure what to do about Captain John M. Barnes. The president previously acted on Judge Emory Speer’s positive statements regarding Barnes, but now Roosevelt is not sure how to proceed. He hopes Watson can come and discuss some matters about Georgia with him. While Roosevelt and Watson do not agree on a number of fundamental points, Roosevelt believes Watson to be “fearless, disinterested, and incorruptible.”

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Telegram from Theodore Roosevelt to Alexander O. Brodie

President Roosevelt notifies Governor Brodie of Arizona that the Department of Justice has sent District Attorney Charles L. Rawlins a telegram about the situation with the New York Foundling Hospital. The president indicates this telegram expresses the view of the administration and asks Brodie to govern himself accordingly.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-11-17

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Victor Howard Metcalf

President Roosevelt has received the report of the commission investigating the General Slocum disaster, as well as the report of the Department of Justice. He sends both reports to Secretary of Commerce and Labor Metcalf and summarizes what has been done in connection with the criminal proceedings.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-10-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Carroll D. Wright

President Roosevelt received the report from Commissioner of Labor Wright and has read it with the utmost care. The report will be reviewed by Attorney General Moody who will make a recommendation as to whether or not Roosevelt should take action. Roosevelt asks when the full report will be ready.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to James Rudolph Garfield

President Roosevelt explains that the Department of Justice shall be responsible for enforcing laws such as anti-trust laws, and the Bureau of Corporations will collect information to provide the full knowledge necessary for law enforcement. Roosevelt would like to secure additional legislation to have better control over the corporations.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-30

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Jesse Overstreet

President Roosevelt copies a letter originally written to James N. Tyner, but never sent. Tyner requested that the president right the wrong that has been done to him, in light of his recent acquittal of all criminal charges. Although Roosevelt respects the decision of the Grand Jury, he will not support Tyner’s re-instatement to office because of the moral charges against Tyner. Roosevelt provides evidence by copying reports and letters regarding Tyner’s actions.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Joseph Gurney Cannon

President Roosevelt writes to Joseph Gurney Cannon, Chairman of the Notification Committee, to formally accept his nomination as the Republican presidential candidate and to approve the platform adopted by the Republican National Convention. In the letter, Roosevelt provides a comprehensive defense of his foreign and domestic policies and outlines what he believes are the major differences between the Republican and Democratic parties in the upcoming election. Roosevelt discusses, among other topics, his position on international relations, antitrust legislation, tariffs, the gold standard, pensions for Civil War veterans, the military, civil service, commerce, agriculture, taxation, and self-government in the Philippines.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-09-12

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Moody

President Roosevelt directs Attorney General Moody to send a representative from the Department of Justice to Colorado to investigate the labor unrest.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-25

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Moody

President Roosevelt has been informed by Medill McCormick that the pressure from the International Paper Company is intolerable and relief should be made at once.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-18

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Moody

President Roosevelt spoke to Charles Henry Robb regarding the paper trust. Nothing can be done until all the facts are before the Department of Justice.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-19

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William H. Moody

President Roosevelt responds to rumors that the District Attorneys and Marshals in Alabama are changing their deputies for political reasons. Any government office should be kept free of improper action on partisan grounds. Appointments to a position should be made on the basis of fitness only.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-08-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Philander C. Knox

President Roosevelt accepts Philander Knox’s resignation with “keen personal regret.” Roosevelt can accept Knox’s decision easier by thinking of the service he will give to the Senate.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-06-23

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Philander C. Knox

President Roosevelt tells Attorney General Philander C. Knox that he would like Wendell Phillips Stafford to be his nominee for the next federal judge appointment.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-04-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Philander C. Knox

Theodore Roosevelt believes that a statement should be made regarding the beef trust so that “people will be advised.” He thinks that something like this should be “hammered in.” Americans believed they were paying too much for their meat and the packers’ profits were too high. Roosevelt wanted Knox to update citizens on the beef trust case making its way through the Supreme Court.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-26

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Henry C. Payne

President Roosevelt commends Postmaster General Payne, the Post Office Department, and the Department of Justice for their work on the postal frauds.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-27

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William D. Washburn

President Roosevelt writes to former Senator William D. Washburn to tell him that despite accusations, an investigation by the Department of Justice has found no evidence that railroad executive, Timothy E. Byrnes, profited by securing pardons.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-02

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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to S. Davies Warfield

President Roosevelt explained his feelings towards Postmaster Warfield to Postmaster General Payne. He regrets that the Post Office Department and the Department of Justice did not share his views. Roosevelt requests that Warfield comment on the enclosed memorandum.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-13

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William Sulzer

After reviewing the Considine case with Attorney General Knox, President Roosevelt is willing to grant a pardon with the judge’s recommendation.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-01-15

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to John Charles Black

President Roosevelt is delighted that John Charles Black is feeling better and thinks that the special position of Assistant Attorney General would be suitable for Black.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-12-09

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Philander C. Knox

President Roosevelt suggests that someone replace or join George B. Curtiss in the State Senator Green investigation because Curtiss and Green are close friends. Roosevelt has received several poor opinions of the Washington District Attorney’s Office and complaints of Taggart’s incompetence.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1903-10-24

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919