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Wachenheimer, Lyman W., 1864-1910

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Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry B. Kirtland

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry B. Kirtland

President Roosevelt believes that the proper thing for him to do is to direct the Interstate Commerce Commission to look into the ice trust prosecution that Harry B. Kirtland wrote to him about. Roosevelt privately believes that Judge Reynolds R. Kinkade and Lyman W. Wachenheimer’s opinions in the matter have been of great value, but feels that he should not make any such public statement without being absolutely positive of the facts.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-07-16

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry B. Kirtland

Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to Harry B. Kirtland

President Roosevelt thanks Harry B. Kirtland for calling his attention to the actions of Judge Reynolds R. Kinkade and Prosecutor Lyman W. Wachenheimer. Roosevelt feels that their action in prosecuting wealthy offenders is admirable, and confidentially asks Kirtland if there are any appointments coming up in Ohio, as he would like to give Kinkade a position.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1906-06-28

Creator(s)

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919