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Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 to "My Dear Senator", [Jonathan Bourne, Jr.]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00394 Author/Creator: Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919 Place Written: Oyster Bay, New York Type: Autograph letter signed Date: July 3, 1908 Pagination: 4 p. ; 18 x 12 cm. Order a Copy

Discusses the Standard Oil Trust case and feels it imprudent that the recipient continue to be the intermediary between the lawyers and Mr. Kellogg, the Attorney General, and Mr. Bonaparte. Encloses a note from Mr. Bonaparte (not included) regarding the best plan of action. Written in pencil on Sagamore Hill letterhead. Recipient identified in Morison, #4791.

Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919
Bourne, Jonathan, Jr., 1855-1940

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