Letter from Theodore Roosevelt to E. A. Hitchcock

This item is a letter regarding the appointment of George W. Bibee as Receiver of the Oregon City Land Office. Also included is a not regarding George B. Bibee's appointment.

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EXECUTIVE MANSION, WASHINGTON. October 10, 1901. My dear Mr. Secretary: As regards the appointment of Mr. Bibee as Receiver of the Oregon City land office, I shall hold it until Senator Simon's letter comes in reference to the matter. But unless there are charges showing the improper charac- item ter of Mr. Bibee, I will, immediately promulgate the ap- pointment. Very truly yours, I beodore Rooseda Hon. E. A. Hitchcock, Secretary of the Interior.