Testimony of George C. Stewart
George C. Stewart testifies to his experiences with corruption in the General Land Office.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1907-01-03
Creator(s)
Stewart, George C., 1856-1939
Your TR Source
Witten, James W. (James William), 1855-1943
Testimony of Benjamin F. Sparhawk
Benjamin F. Sparhawk of the General Land Office testifies in court as to certain “wrong and irregular” acts by colleagues in his department, including improper approvals of land lieu selections and favoritism in the selection and promotion of employees. Sparhawk particularly implicates John McPhaul, his division chief.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1906-12-19
Creator(s)
Sparhawk, Benjamin F., -1917
Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to William A. Richards
President Roosevelt is pleased with the reports from Special Inspector J. W. Witten and hopes that they can be printed in full.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1903-10-26
Creator(s)
Letter from William Davenport Hulbert to Theodore Roosevelt
William Davenport Hulbert thanks Theodore Roosevelt for the letter containing new, interesting, and valuable information on the Alaska situation. He is troubled that his findings have differed from The Outlook’s and has talked to many well-informed men from various perspectives. Hulbert discusses these findings and his opinions of various Alaskan government officials, including Judge James Wickersham and Territorial Governor Wilford B. Hoggatt. He asks Roosevelt’s permission to quote from his letter, especially concerning David Henry Jarvis.
Collection
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
Creation Date
1911-08-25