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Westinghouse, George, 1846-1914

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Letter from Homer A. Everest to Theodore Roosevelt

Letter from Homer A. Everest to Theodore Roosevelt

Homer A. Everest has invented a non-refillable bottle and an improved loom. He and his partner do not have enough money and would like to show Theodore Roosevelt their inventions in the hope he will be interested. Everest explains his family history to Roosevelt and decries the whiskey tampering occurring in Rhode Island, enclosing related clippings. He hopes to meet Roosevelt in Boston.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-19

Creator(s)

Everest, Homer A. (Homer Alvord), 1858-

Letter from Grover Cleveland to Jacob H. Schiff

Letter from Grover Cleveland to Jacob H. Schiff

The copy of the letter sent to Jacob H. Schiff by George Westinghouse has been shown to Grover Cleveland and Morgan Joseph O’Brien. They desire to express their agreement with the sentiments of personal esteem and regard which is shown by Westinghouse to Schiff. The purpose of the address was two-fold: to give policyholders confidence in the solvency of the company and to describe the character of the men who will be chosen to serve as directors.

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Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1905-07-11

Creator(s)

Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908