Griest: William Walton Griest Collection, Series 25 Constituent Concerns, 1898-1929

Call Number:  MG-65, Series 25 Constituent Concerns

5 boxes     71 folders     2.5 cubic ft.

Repository:  LancasterHistory.org (Lancaster, Pa.)

Shelving Location:  Archives South, Side 2

Description:  Series 25 contains letters to Griest from his constituents on a wide range of issues.

This collection contains business and personal correspondence relating to politics, education, immigration, roads and waterways, railroads, economic issues, agriculture, trade and commerce, taxes, the Postal Service, the Susquehanna Iron Company, the Susquehanna Bridge, and many other topics. There are also Congressional bills and speeches, financial information for the businesses William Walton Griest was involved with, and papers reflecting his efforts to improve Lancaster County’s road system and to survey the county’s waterways for expanded uses.

Creator:  Griest, William Walton, 1858-1929.

Conditions for Access:  No restrictions.

System of Arrangement:  Griest’s original folder titles and contents have been retained. The collection has been organized by subject into 26 series.

Conditions Governing Reproductions:  Collection may not be photocopied. Please contact Research Staff or Archives Staff with questions.

Language:  English

Source of Acquisition:  Gift of W. W. Griest’s daughter, Rebecca W. Griest.

Administrative/Biographical History: 

In 2003, the Lancaster County Historical Society received a Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission grant to rehouse and inventory the William Walton Griest papers. Many of these papers date from the 1880s to the 1930s and focus on Griest’s business and political interests. The grant has allowed the historical society to open this previously inaccessible collection to researchers of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and United States history.

William Walton Griest was a prominent member of Congress from 1909 until 1929.  His papers reflect his influence not only in matters of national concern, but also those of Lancaster County.  His term in office spans a tumultuous era of United States history, dealing with such topics as Women’s Suffrage, Prohibition, and the First World War.  The collection sheds light on what members of Congress felt about these issues, and also what Lancasterians felt about them.  Numerous letters and petitions were written to Representative Griest on issues which divided the nation and Lancaster County.

William Griest did not begin his career as a politician, but rather started as a public school teacher. After graduating from Millersville State Normal School in 1876,  he taught at schools in East Donegal and Mount Joy townships for three years before taking another career path.  His education led him to become a writer and later editor of the Lancaster Inquirer, a weekly newspaper published by his father Ellwood Griest.

Griest was an unostentatious man; nevertheless, he was a well-respected man in the community.  He lived on South Queen Street with his wife Elizabeth Paxson Smith, son George W. Griest, and daughter Rebecca Walton Griest. The family was extremely close. Files containing personal correspondence between the family give insight into the quiet life of such a public man.

His first election to public office, as a member of the Lancaster City School Board in 1884, probably derived from his background as a teacher. With this success, his political career had been born and Griest continued to run for increasingly more prestigious offices. He was Chief Clerk for the County Commissioners, leader of the Republican party in Lancaster County, delegate to Republican National Convention from 1896-1920, and finally a representative to Congress from 1908 to 1929.  His political career of more than forty years extended over an era of great change in both the county and the country.

Griest was heavily involved in the economy of Lancaster County.  Not only was he a noteworthy Congressman, he was an equally shrewd businessman.  He became an investor in many of the local public utility companies, the most prominently featured in his papers being the Lancaster County Railway and Light Company. Documents in the collection shed light on Griest’s involvement in the company as well as the company’s financial information and its interactions with other utility companies. Under his leadership, the company turned around from a dying operation on the brink of bankruptcy to an operation netting a profit of more than $100,000 a year. 

Griest invested in another failing company, the Susquehanna Iron and Steel Company, at Columbia.  He purchased the company in an attempt to save the mills from closing and losing the industry in the area.  His papers contain many of the financial ledgers and employment records of the company.  The documents give further insight into not only Griest’s business dealings, but also the lives of local men that worked for the company.

A large portion of the collection deals with Griest’s Congressional career.  He held many influential positions while in Congress, including chairman of the Personnel of the House Service Committee and the Post Office and Post Road Committee, one of the largest committees in the Congress. He also sat on the Committee of Committees.  The documents in this part of the collection contain bills that were proposed to Congress, speeches given by members of Congress, and reports given by many of the committees.  Griest kept records on topics ranging from agriculture, veterans affairs, income tax, and child labor, to commerce and trade.  On many of these issues, the collection has letters and petitions from voters from Lancaster County urging Griest to remember Lancaster County in congressional deliberations. 

Griest’s major accomplishments in Congress included creating the Lincoln Memorial, improving mail service, and assisting returning World War I veterans to cope with entrance back into their local community.  Locally, he assisted Lancaster County in pushing bills that would benefit the county with its economy based in agriculture and by creating a local farm bureau.  He also sought to improve the road systems in the county and to survey waterways throughout the county for expanded uses. 

William Griest was very close with many of the leading political figures of Pennsylvania during the early 1900s. The collection contains correspondence between Griest and men such as Gifford Pinchot, Boise Penrose, William Vare, and William Cameron Sproul.

The William Walton Griest collection is a wonderful source of information on one of Lancaster County’s leading 20th century citizens. Thanks to the generous support of the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission this collection will be available to both professional researchers and students of history.  Those interested in the period and in local history will find these papers extremely valuable as a primary source.

Processed by:  KC, 2002-2003.

Note:  This project was funded by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s Archives and Records Management Grant, ME 230340, 2002-2003.

 

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Folder 1  Congressional Bills, Speeches, etc. In this folder are bills proposed by Mr. Griest and others, Republican Party pamphlets, House calendars, and speeches.

Insert 1  Bill, HR 8305, proposed by Griest to safeguard the distribution and sale of dangerous substances. 25 January 1926.

Insert 2  Bill, HR 3842, proposed by Griest to authorize payment by the Postmaster General for rental of terminal railway premises. 7 January 1925.

Inserts 3-4  Republican National Committee pamphlets. “Ex-Service Man and the Republican Party” and “The Woman, the Child and the Republican Party.” 1922.

Inserts 5-7  Calendar for the HR Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads. 1923-1925, 1925-1926, and 1926-1927 sessions.

Insert 8  HR document, Treasury and Post Office Public Buildings. 1929.

Insert 9-12  Remarks of Griest on farm statistics of the leading counties. 28 November 1921.

Insert 10  Remarks of Griest on scientific and skillful farming. 27 May 1924.

Insert 11  Remarks of Griest on a fair increase in compensation for faithful postal employees. 27 May 1924.

Insert 12  Remarks of Griest on the work of the Committee on the Post Office and Post Roads. 3 March 1925.

Insert 13  Speech of Griest on one-cent letter postage. 21 August 1912.

Insert 14  Speech of Griest on the Post Office Appropriation Bill. 16 January 1914.

Insert 15  Speech of Griest on the Post Office Appropriation Bill. 23 January 1914.

Insert 16  Speech of Griest on agriculture. 6 March 1914.

Insert 17  Speech of Griest on Panama Canal tolls. 30 March 1914.

Insert 18  Speech of Griest on the Post Office Appropriation Bill. 14 February 1916.

Insert 19  Speech of Griest on the Post Office Appropriation Bill. 14 February 1916.

Insert 20  Speech of Griest on the Post Office Appropriation Bill. 11 December 1917.

Insert 21  Extension of a Griest speech by Justice J. Hay Brown regarding Washington Birthday Exercises of the University of Pennsylvania. 25 February 1916.

Insert 22  Bill, HR 4040, proposed by Griest granting allowances to the 4th class postmasters for rent, fuel, light, and equipment. 7 December 1925.

Insert 23  Congressional Record. Speech of Griest on the Tariff Bill, particularly on the free import of Philippine tobacco. 31 March 1909.

Insert 24  Congressional Record. Speech of Griest regarding mail delivery in towns. 12 January 1922.

Insert 25  Congressional Record. Speech of Griest on the work of the Committee on Post Office and Post Roads. 3 July 1926.

Insert 26  Congressional Record. Separate pages highlighting Griest’s comments during the 1928 Congressional session on postal matters and the death of a fellow Pennsylvania House member, Thomas S. Butler.

Insert 27  Congressional Record. 17 August 1909.

 

Folder 2  Stationery Room Documents. All of these documents, except one in the last insert, relate to office supplies provided to Griest by the House of Representatives Stationary Room.

Insert 1  14 receipted bills. Four are undated, ten are from 13 December 1915-14 January 1920.

Insert 2  12 charge orders. 6 February 1920-27 January 1921.

Insert 3  12 charge orders. 19 February 1921-9 December 1921.

Insert 4  12 charge orders. 12 December 1921-31 January 1923.

Insert 5  12 charge orders 15 January 1923-19 January 1926.

Insert 6  Miscellaneous Documents: Six cash sales. 5 March 1923-17 January 1925; Three statements of account, 1 December 1919, 1 January 1920, 1 June 1920; Letter which transmitted a check, 14 November 1919 and a Government Printing Office receipt, 21 January 1926.

 

Folder 3  Sunday Observance. Petitions and letters in this folder were provoked by HR 652, 6 December 1915 and S 645, 7 December1915-a bill to provide for the closing of Barber Shops in the District of Columbia on Sunday.

Insert 1  Five petitions from citizens of Bridgeton and Shiloh, NJ opposing the bill with a note to Mr. Groff from P. B. advising no acknowledgment and an envelope addressed to Griest. 14 March 1916.

Insert 2  Seven letters to and from Griest, both for and against Sunday Observance legislation. 1927-1928.

Insert 3  Two letters from C. L. Keefe, secretary for Griest, due to the latter’s illness, responding to a petition in support of subject legislation. 12 and 21 February 1929.  One is annotated as also going to seventeen other people.

 

Folder 4  Public Buildings

Insert 1  Memo regarding proposal for the Pennsylvania Postal Building, location not stated. 30 June 1922.

Insert 2  Secretary of the Treasury letter, “Erection of Public Buildings,” includes a line item for Lancaster. 24 January 1924.

Insert 3  Copy of a detailed nine-page letter from Acting Postmaster to Hon. First Assistant Postmaster General regarding the Lancaster Post Office operation and needs. 7 April 1926.

Insert 4  Copy of an unsigned letter to Hon. W. W. Griest regarding prospects for the Lancaster Post Office. 27 November 1926.

Insert 5  Copy of a 4-page letter from the Postmaster to First Assistant Postmaster General and a Federal Building Data form describing workload and space requirements. 10 December 1926.

 

Folder 5  Colorado Public Lands. This concerns two House Bills for purchase of public lands in Colorado.

Insert 1  Committee report on HR 5993 regarding the Montrose City, Colorado purchase of public lands for a city park. (in duplicate) 16 December 1913.

Insert 2  House Bill HR 10526 regarding the Colorado Springs and Manitou Springs, Colorado purchase of public lands to protect the source of their water supply. (in duplicate) 15 December 1913. With a transmittal letter and acknowledgment. 18 and 20 December 1913.

 

Folder 6  Puerto Rico

Insert 1  Two letters to Griest regarding  appointments to post office positions in Puerto Rico. 5 and 14 October 1926.

Insert 2  A Joint Resolution, S J Res 172, 5 December and Committee Report, 10 December 1928 relate to relief for Puerto Rico because of a violent hurricane.  Included is a letter from Paul Baker, secretary, advising J. Herbert Kelley that Griest is ill and cannot respond. 13 December 1928.

 

Folder 7  Federal Reserve Act Amendment

H. P. Fulmer of South Carolina proposed payment of 2% interest by Federal Reserve Banks to member banks on all realized balances due  them.  In this folder are nine letters for and against the proposal in January and February 1924.

 

Folder 8  Publications for the Blind 1924. Griest introduced a bill providing for free transmission of subject publications through the mails.  This folder contains correspondence and Congressional Records relating to its passage.

Insert 1  Committee Hearings, HR 10496. (in duplicate) 27 April 1922; Joint resolution SJ Res 115. 21 April 1924.

Senate report on the above resolution. 12 May 1924.

Insert 2  Eleven letters and one telegram between Griest and the American Bible Society concerning subject legislation between 8 May 1924 and 10 September 1924.  A Society letter of May 12 enclosed a picture (in duplicate) showing the expense of mailing Braille vs. printed Bibles.

Insert 3  Two letters to Griest from Elam Hartz, 28 May 1924 and Stehman Memorial Church, 7 August 1924 favoring subject legislation and one from him to Joseph T. Gaus, 4 June 1924 acknowledging endorsement.

Insert 4  Bible Society Record, v. 69, no. 9, September 1924 extolling the passage of legislation enabling free or reduced mailing costs for embossed scriptures.

Insert 5  Unidentified, undated newspaper item and a typed and handwritten copy of same announcing the passage of Griest’s bill to mail Bibles for the blind free.

 

Folder 9  State Department. Mr. Griest frequently contacted the State Department in behalf of constituents.  This folder contains the related correspondence. 1910.

Insert 1  Two letters to Leon Loeb regarding the American Consul contact in Germany. 4 and 12 March 1910

Insert 2  Exchange of letters with I. H. Ryan to U.S. Consulate address in Queenstown, Ireland. 14 and 15 March 1911.

Insert 3  Three letters to the Secretary of State and Anna C. Geiger regarding the name of the American Consul in Jerusalem.  20 and 26 September 1911.

Insert 4  This contains an exchange of letters regarding  reported problems in Mexico, as described below:

To Griest from George L. Nies in Mexico, accusing press of causing disturbances. Two-page letter with envelope. 4 March 1912.

To Griest from Nies, enclosing a newspaper clipping he labels “not true” and pleading for no U.S. intervention. 12 March 1912.

To Nies from Griest, confirming no U.S. intervention necessary without commission of some overt act. 18 March 1912.

To Griest from Nies, citing fake material being published by unscrupulous Americans and pressuring the American Ambassador. 30 March 1912.

To Nies from Griest, indicating the above letter was forwarded to the State Department. 5 April 1912.

To State Department from Griest with transmittal of the above letter. 5 April 1912.

To Griest from State Department, acknowledging the above transmittal (in duplicate). 8 April 1912.

To Nies from Griest with transmittal of acknowledgement. 10 April 1912.

To Griest from Nies in Lincoln, PA forwarding a piece of Mexican leatherwork as thanks for the above actions by Griest. 22 April 1912.

To Nies from secretary, acknowledging the above. 25 April 1912.

To Griest from Nies in New York returning State letter (not in file). 23 April 1912.

To Griest from Nies in Philadelphia returning Department letter (not in file). 24 April 1912.

To Nies from Griest thanking him for the leatherwork. 2 May 1912.

Insert 5  Eleven exchanges of letters and telegrams to and from S. S. Gibble in Lancaster, Griest, and the State Department regarding the welfare of Isaac O. Gibble, a United Fruit Co. employee in Boca del Toro, Panama. 12-18 April 1912.

Insert 6  Thirty letter exchanges among Weaver & Sherman of Lancaster, W. R. Smith and W. W. Griest of House of Representatives, The Secretary of State, and a Pottstown Abattoir because a carload of meat products which the latter ordered could not be shipped from Weaver & Sherman’s facilities in Mexico due to political disturbances there. 10 February 1912 to 26 July 1912.

Insert 7  Twelve letter exchanges after G. Rupp sought Griest’s help in locating a missing niece in Spain.  A State Department investigation revealed it to be a swindle. 18 August 1912 to 22 November 1912.

Insert 8  George L. Nies sought and received from Griest a letter of introduction from the State Department for foreign travel. 31 March 1913 to 5 April 1913.

Insert 9  Letter from Rufus Lewis Perry to Griest seeking his support to become Minister to Haiti and Griest’s response.  25-27 February 1913.

Insert 10  Nine letters between Reah H. Myers of Harrisburg, Griest, and the State Department resulting in a letter of introduction for her visit to Canada. 7-22 February 1913.

Insert 11  Letter from Griest responds to a 4 February 1913 letter from Henry C. Harner in Lancaster for the name of the U.S. Consul in Warsaw, Russian Poland. 6 February 1913.

Insert 12  Five letters advising H. B. Cochran in Lancaster that there is no Consul of Denmark in Philadelphia; Christian Moe is the Vice Consul. 27 March 1914 to 10 April 1914.

Insert 13  C. Herbert Obreiter request for the name of the American Consul in Germany.  31 March 1914. Received name on 1 April 1914. Withrew the request 3 April 1914; Also included are two Department of State fliers: “Personal Applications for Passports,” 8 January 1915; “Letters of Introduction to the Diplomatic Corps. and Consular Officers of the United States,” 17 December 1914.

Insert 14  Letter to State on behalf of Mrs. H. L. Raub in Lancaster for the speedy processing of passports and the need for a letter of introduction. 1 August1914; Letter to State regarding  the whereabouts of John E. Malone of Lancaster who is  touring in Russia, responding to concern raised in an undated memo from Conestoga Traction Co.  Letter is annotated “Malone home 8-26-14.” 13 August 1914; Unsigned letter to Griest describing difficulty in foreign currency exchanges due to the war affecting a Mrs. Long, Mrs. Dr. Waterson, and a Mr. Hollinger. 31 August 1914.

Insert 15  Nine letters and a telegram between Professor George F. Mull, F & M College, Griest, and State concerning the safety of Misses Margaret L. Mull and Margaretha Jones, last heard from in Dresden Germany. 5-16 August 1914.

 

Folder 10  State Department. Included here is correspondence between Griest, his secretary John Groff, and the State Department on behalf of constituents needing State Department services. 

Insert 1  Griest,  from Lancaster, requested Groff, in Washington, to arrange through the  State a transmittal of $200 from Charles F. Miller at Hamilton Watch Co. to H. D. Zitlinsky in Switzerland.  Nine letters, telegrams, and receipts dated from 5 August 1914 to 2 September 1914.

Insert 2  Dr. J. P. Waterson in Lancaster sought help in locating his wife who was traveling in Europe, then advised Griest she was safe in London.  Ten letters to and from Waterson, State, and Griest. 11 August 1914 to 7 September 1914.

Insert 3  Letter from Griest in Lancaster to Groff in Washington on 4 August 1914 directing Groff to arrange through State a transmittal of $5,000 from First National Bank, Columbia to Hugh M. North Jr. in London, England.  Ten days later North returned home without getting his money.  Meanwhile Treasury rather than State became responsible for these matters and, after many letters, the money was refunded on 11 September 1914.

Insert 4  Five letters between Griest, State, and Mr. Christ Gunzenhauser in Lancaster concerning two trunks the latter abandoned in Hamburg, Germany and wanted to recover. 24 September 1914 to 13 October 1914.

Insert 5  Twelve letters, two telegrams, and a news item between Griest, State, and Joseph Long concerning the safe return of the latter’s wife who left Lancaster to visit her mother in Germany before war broke out and failed to carry her passport. 31 August 1914 to 27 November 1914.

Insert 6  Edwin M. Gilbert requested help locating his son in Tibet or China.  After numerous Griest and State follow-ups between 3 August 1914 and 30 November 1914, the father informed Griest he heard from his son but not before State also found him.

Insert 7  Letter from John C. Carper in Lancaster asking Griest for a steel plough share paperweight distributed by State. 30 November 1914. Griest’s response was that supply was exhausted. 4 December 1914.

Insert 8  Griest requested State to issue passport for William E. Flick of Lancaster. 11 December1914.  Passport was issued 11 December and letter of introduction on 14 December 1914.

Insert 9  Griest deposited $300 with State for W. W. Hollinger in London on 3 August and received a thank you letter from his employer, S. M. Myers & Co., Lancaster on 4 August 1914.  Hollinger received only $225 leading to many inquiries and responses between 31 August 1914 and 2 January 1915 regarding costly exchange rates when the war began, but there was an eventual refund of $36.67. A name card for J. W. Meninger, D.D. is also enclosed.

Insert 10  I. Steinfeldt at the Brunswick Hotel Building in Lancaster contacted Griest on behalf of Lodge I.O.B.B. complaining that the Post Office accepted foreign money orders, yet did not insure delivery despite non-delivery to the proper persons. 6 January 1915.  In eight more letters between 9-18 January 1915, Griest contacted State and the Post Office and informed Steinfeldt that the vagaries of war and lack of postal and State authority were the causes.  The Lodge sent a thank you to Griest. 8 February 1915.

Insert 11  A 24 November 1914 statement of M. Michaelis & Son, Lancaster (with Louis Nathan, Paris letterhead overlaid-pin removed) was apparently the basis for Griest’s letters of 24 November 1914 and 10 December 1914 requesting State to intervene in French confiscation of a soap factory operated by Messrs. Weinburg and Michaelis in Paris.  By 1 March 1915, after 10 exchanges between Griest, State, a Charles Hollinger, and Michaelis, the property was not confiscated.

 

Folder 11  This folder contains Griest’s position regarding establishment of a Federal Bureau of Business Practice.

Insert 1   Undated items mentioning Griest’s support for a Federal Bureau of Business Practice; Editorial from System v.25, no.4, April 1914 entitled, “Wanted – A Government Bureau of Business Practice,” with cover letter from A. W. Shaw Co., Publishers, 21 April 1914; Two-page letter (in duplicate) from Griest to A. W. Shaw Co. supports above editorial with reservations, 27 April 1914; Letter from A. W. Shaw Co. to Griest sought telegraphic approval for quoting Griest, 12 May 1914; Letter from A. W. Shaw Co. to Griest, 25 June 1914 forwarded System v.25, no.6, June 1914 entitled, “More About a Bureau of Business Practice”; Response to above from Griest’s secretary, 3 July 1914 indicating Griest was unwell.  System v.26, no.1, July 1914 entitled “Trust Legislation and The Average Businessman.”

Insert 2  System v.29, no.4, April 1916 entitled “A Federal Bureau of Business Practice – Now.”

 

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Folder 12  Commissioned Governed Cities.Letter, Dept. of Commerce to Griest, forwarded copies (one is included here) of press notice, “Commission – governed cities,” 29 February 1916  in response to his request. 26 February 1916.

Folder 13  Prayers. Booklet, prayers offered at opening sessions of the House of Representatives, 1913. (in duplicate)

Folder 14  Absentees. Three telegrams to Griest from House Sgt. At Arms indicating the House Speaker has issued a warrant for arrest of all absentees. 7 and 9 October 1913; Telegram directing Griest’s immediate return from Lancaster to Washington. 14 October 1913; Telegram of 15 October 1913 rescinding above which Griest’s letter to Sgt. At Arms acknowledged with thanks. 16 October 1913.

Folder 15  Speeches. Griest letter approved 13 December 1915 request of the Public Printer to re-melt plates for Griest’s speeches on Agriculture and Panama Canal Tolls. 15 December 1915

Folder 16  Voter Representation. Griest letter to Chicago Tribune correspondent Arthur Henning. Did not respond directly to his request of 5 January 1917 for legislation to give Pennsylvania equitable voter representation. 10 January 1917.

 

Folder 17  Government Lands

Insert 1  In response to request from his nephew Willis W. Smith, Griest contacted first the General Land Office on 24 July 1913 which referred him by letter of 30 July 1913 to the Commission of Indian Affairs regarding the sale of Indian Lands in Oklahoma.  Griest contact 9 August 1913 and the Commission’s two-page response 15 August 1913 was forwarded to Smith. 16 August 1913.

Insert 2  Joseph S. Young letter of 26 May 1914 to Griest regarding vacant land in Missouri, Oregon and Washington, 26 May 1914 resulted in exchange of four letters to/from Griest, the Commissioner, General Land Office, and Young. 27 May 1914 to 30 June 1914.

Insert 3  Harry F. Stauffer letter to Griest, 2 January 1915, regarding homesteading in Colorado and California was satisfied by the exchange of four letters to and from Griest, the Land Office, and Stauffer. 4-9 January 1915.

 

Folder 18  Capital Issues Committee. Committee Circular No. 1 Rules and Regulations. 5 April 1918; House Document No. 1455, Report of Capital Issues Committee. 2 December 1918.

Folder 19  Postal Transactions. Memorandum of Bills introduced in the 63rd Congress for the erection of public buildings (with carbon copy; but only the original with “by Mr. Rupley”). 2 October 1914; H. F. Kennedy letter to Postmaster General (2 carbon copies) with facsimile and franked envelope of Arthur R. Rupley. M. C. questioned his use of the franking privilege. 21 October 1914. P.O. Dept. letter to Kennedy approved Rupley’s use. 28 October 1914.

Folder 20  Sand and Gravel. Letter from the Director of the U. S. Geological Survey to Griest, 24 November 1914, and Griest’s reply, 25 November 1914, regarding newspaper clippings about sand and gravel.

 

Folder 21  Philippine Bills. Documents herein concern the independence for and financing of the Philippine Islands.

Insert 1  An Act to raise revenue for the Philippine Islands, and for other purposes (H.R. 9135). 5 August 1909; Letter to Griest for the Philippine Publicity Committee requesting use of his franking privileges to send out their publicity. 19 June 1913; Article, “The Philippines and The Facts.” No date; News item regarding Griest’s support of the Philippine Bill. 23 October 1914; Pamphlet, “An American Congressman in the Orient,” by Hon. Richard W. Austin of Tennessee. 10 November 1915.

Insert 2  American Bankers Association Committee brief regarding obligation of the United States for outstanding Philippine bonds. No date but after 3 February 1916.

 

Folder 22  Committee on Accounts. List of Committee members, including Griest, for 62nd Congress. 1911; Letter to Hon. H. Burd Cassel, Marietta (former Committee Chairman), asking for his photograph. 15 August 1911; Letter from Herman Gauss to Griest seeking $600 for services rendered. 7 June 1912. Supportive response from Griest’s office. 11 June 1912.

 

Folder 23  United States Building and Grounds

Insert 1  Letter exchange between Griest’s office and Superintendent of Building and Grounds regarding fans in House Building elevators. 1-3 June 1912.

Two Building and Grounds circular letters dealing with House Office Building entry restrictions after hours. 1 June 1912 and 28 February 1913

Another circular letter concerned admission cards for secretaries. 28 February 1913.

Letters from Griest’s office of 4 June 1912 and 2 March 1913 complained about the above circulars to which the Superintendent of Building and Grounds responded on 6 March 1913.

Letter from Griest’s office to House Office Building Superintendent about charwoman. 22 April 1913.

Letter from Griest’s office to House Clerk regarding typewriter. 22 November 1913.

Insert 2  Joint resolution relating to the assignment of space in the House Office Building. 28 May 1908; House Office Building Commission letter, same subject. 23 January 1923.

Insert 3  Stationery Supplies; Letter from Public Printer to congressmen enclosing samples of stationery. 11 March 1922.

 

Folder 24  Letters regarding Hoenig. Two letters from Griest’s office to the Secret Service, 2 and 18 March 1916 concerned activities of a man named Hoenig.  Secret Service letter of acknowledgement to Griest. 21 March 1916.

 

Folder 25  Demographics of House of Representatives

Insert 1  House Members & Committees publications in triplicate, entitled “Positions in the House of Representatives and the Salaries Thereof (310),” all with handscribed annotations. No date but printed 1919.

Insert 2  Three House publications:  “Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 2, 1926”; “Standing and Select Committees of the House of Representatives of the United States,” 12 November 1917; and “Tentative and Partial Majority Committee List,” printed 1917.

Insert 3  House Members & Committees publication, in duplicate, “Members and Delegates of the House of Representatives with Committee Assignments.” 16 November 1927. One copy with handscribed annotations.

Insert 4  Non-government Booklets regarding Congress: Who’s Who in Congress, published by The Protestant. 1924; Pictorial Directory of 69th Congress, published by The Meridian Publishing Company. 1925.

Insert 5  Copies of papers relating to a proposed congratulatory memorandum by Pennsylvania members of the Sixty Fourth Congress for Dean of the Pennsylvania delegation, the Hon. Thomas S. Butler. c.1917.

 

Folder 26  Government Armor Plant. Letter from William P. Beeber regarding locating subject plant in Cairo, Illinois. 3 February 1917.  Griest’s office letter of February 6 offered consideration if Lancaster wasn’t chosen.

 

Folder 27  Baggage Claim. Helen M. Fink shipped two traveling bags from Chalfonte-Haddon Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey to Washington, DC.  One was lost and this folder concerns her claim.

Insert 1  Letter from Fink to Chalfonte-Haddon Hall requested receipts for her bags on  25 November 1921 and Hall sent these by letter on 26 November 1921.

Letter from Fink to American Railway Express Co. asked for response to claim Fink filed 28 November 1921. 6 December 1921. Response of 29 December 1921 was negative.

Letters to and from Fink and Chalfonte-Haddon Hall requested and granted a further search. 3-4 January 1922.

Letter from Fink to American Railway Express with claim, by registered return receipt (also attached). 4 January 1922.

Letter from American Railway Express Co. to Fink asked if bag was received. 6 January 1922.  Fink letter responded. 9 January 1922.

Insert 2  Letter, Chalfonte-Haddon Hall advised no success in finding the lost bag, 10 January 1911.

Three letters to Fink from American Railway Express Co. regarding the claim and reference to a bag received at Fink’s address. 12, 16, 26 January 1922. Envelope postmarked 26 January 1922 included.

By registered return receipt (attached), Fink letter enclosed receipt for bag she received (not attached) and urgent continued search for lost one. Letters to Fink from American Railway Express Co. advised bag not found but list of contents needed. 1 and 4 March 1922.  A similar letter was sent to Hon. W. W. Greer (apparently Griest), 4 March 1922 in response to his telecon. By registered return receipt (attached), Fink letter sent the requested list of contents. 24 May 1922. Two shipping tags included.

 

Folder 28  Letters for tours and visits. Responding to constituents, Griest wrote letters of introduction for the White House (WH), Treasurer of the United States (TR), Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BE&P), and others as indicated below.

Insert 1  Letter to Griest from Miss M. May Beacham with envelope. 11 April 1916; Letter from Griest to Miss Beacham, WH and TR. 15 April 1916.

Insert 2  Letter to Griest  from Charles Emory-long letter of thanks. 5 May 1916.

Letter to Griest from Charles G. Baker-letter of thanks.12 May 1916.

Letter to Griest from William Mellor, Supt. Thaddeus Stevens Industrial School for visit to West Point. 10 July 1916.

Letter from Griest to Harvey & Co. Inc. responding to inquiry regarding LeLand S. Mark.  28 January 1916.

Letter from Griest to H. P. Connor regarding Twining-Large Co. of Lancaster. 21 March 1916.

Letter from Griest to Charles Emory Long on 4 May 1916 and WH on 6 May 1916.

Letter from Griest to Charles G. Baker. 11 May 1916.

Letter from Griest regarding Christian C. Kauffman. 19 June 1916.

Letter from Griest regarding WH, TR, and BE&P for Clarence R. Weaver and friends. 26 June 1916.

Letter from Griest to West Point Supt. and Mellor. 11 July 1916.

Insert 3  Letter to Griest from I. W. Taylor to arrange visit with the President. 26 June 1916.

Letter from Griest to I. W. Taylor asking for more input regarding Presidential visit. 27 June 1916

Letter to Griest from I. W. Taylor advised requested visit related to peace and militarism in schools. 28 June 1916.

Letter from Griest to I. W. Taylor advising regarding visit; also to White House to arrange visit. (2 copies). Both 30 June 1916.

Letter to Griest from Secretary to the President giving date for visit. 5 July 1916.

Letter from Griest to I. W. Taylor passing on visit date, 6 July 1916.

Letter from Griest to Secretary to the President introducing Messrs. I. W. Taylor and W. J. Sweigart. 13 July 1916.

Letter to Griest from I. W. Taylor thanking Griest on behalf of the Church of the Brethren for arranging visit. 7 July 1916.

A New Era news item, “Brethren to see President Wilson” is also included. 7 July 1916.

Insert 4  Letter from Griest to Secretary to the President introducing Griest’s daughter, Rebecca and friend, Miss Smith. 20 July 1916.

Letter to Griest from Supt. West Point regarding visit of William Mellor. 28 July 1916.

Letter from Griest to Treasury Dept. & Secretary to the President introducing Mrs. Hannah Kroeger, Lancaster. 23 August 1916.

Letter from Griest to Whom it May Concern commending Mrs. Mabel Trimmer for new position. 28 August 1916.

Letters to Griest from P. M. Harbold, Principal, Millersville State Normal School regarding student visit to Washington. 5 and 7 October 1916 and 18 December 1916.

Letter from Griest  to P. M. Harbold responding regarding an acceptable date. 6 October 1916.

Letter from Griest to WH, TR, and BE&P introducing Millersville students. 19 December 1916.

Letter from Griest to P. M. Harbold apologizing for personal absence during visit. 21 December 1916.

Insert 5  Letter to Griest from Sen. William N. Calder introducing A. D. Fairbarin. 29 December 1916

Letter from Griest to Sen. Calder apologizing for absence during A. D. Fairbarin visit. 13 January 1917.

Letter from Griest to BE&P introducing Mrs. Willis G. Kendig. 15 January 1917.

Letter from Griest to A. P. Picheaveau transmitting letter of introduction to the White House. Both 30 January 1917.

Letter from Griest to Miss Sarah Garvin regarding admission to House and Senate galleries. 1 April 1917.

Letter from Griest to White House and BP&E introducing Miss Sarah Garvin, 2 April 1917and TR, 3 April 1917.

Letter from Griest to White House introducing Mrs. S. C. Lehrman. 4 April 1921. (2 copies)

Letters to Griest from Miss Elva Dunkle regarding White House visit. 9 and 23 February 1922.

Letter from Griest to White House introducing Miss Dunkle. 16 February 1922.

 

Folder 29  Panama Canal

Insert 1  President Wilson’s proposal to exempt vessels in coast-wise trade from Panama Canal tolls provoked:

Two news items. c. March 1914.

Speech by Hon. W. W. Griest in the House of Representatives, “Panama Canal Tolls.” 30 March 1914. (2 copies)

Exchanges of correspondence with Walter Eshleman, 14 and 16 April 1914; George Henry Payne, 19 and 21 April 1914; and T. M. Storb, 31 May 1914.

Insert 2  Six letters between Griest, Washington, DC Panama Canal Office, and Charles E. Bowman of Rothsville regarding the latter’s request for canal data for a contest. 18-23 January 1915.

Insert 3  Four letters between Griest, Washington, DC Panama Canal office (2 copies), and Frank K. Miller, Lititz regarding the latter’s request for information on the canal operations. 9-11 February 1915.

 

Folder 30  Opium – Cocaine Shipment. Letters between Griest’s office and YMCA General Secretary regarding interstate shipment of opium and cocaine. 24 and 27 March 1913.

 

Folder 31  John W. May. Court martial of subject for desertion provoked letters and documents between Griest’s office, the War Department, Army, and his sister, Mrs. Iva King, Lancaster seeking lenience or clemency.

Insert 1  Nine letters. 17 October 1912 to 30 November 1912.

Insert 2  Eight letters. 17 January 1913 to 16 June 1913. January 17 letter encloses General Court Martial Order, 2 January 1913. War Department letters 6 February 1913 in triplicate and undated handscribed note.

Insert 3  Ten letters ended with Presidential remission of the unexecuted portion of May’s sentence. 17 June 1913 to 12 August 1913.

 

Folder 32  Lincoln Letters. Griest had an 1864 letter sent to and endorsed by A. Lincoln and sought further information and authenticity as shown below:

Insert 1  Letter to A. Lincoln regarding removal of W.F.N. Arny. 11 February 1864.

Letter to Secretary of War from Griest regarding Lincoln letter. 30 December 1915.

Letter to Griest from War Department, regarding acknowledgement and referral to State Department. 4 and 6 January 1916.

Letter to Secretary of State from Griest regarding Lincoln letter. 7 January 1916.

Letter to Griest from Department of State regarding invitation to see their W.F.N. Arny files. 13 January 1916.

Letter to Secretary from State to Griest with thanks. 20 January 1916.

Letter to Secretary of Interior from Griest seeking copies of earlier correspondence. 10 November 1917.

Letter to Griest from Secretary of War acknowledgement of letter not here. 12 November 1917.

Insert 2  Letter to War Department (2 copies) from Griest, transmittal of copies of 6, 7, and 13 January 1916 letters. 14 November 1917.

Letter to Griest from Department of the Interior-no relevant records. 16 November 1917.

Letter to Adjutant General from Griest-thank you for information. 16 November 1917.

Letter to Secretary of State from Griest clarifying earlier request. 17 November 1917.

Letter to Griest from Department of State, transmittal without enclosures. 21 November 1917.

Insert 3  Handscribed and annotated typed notes apparently for a Griest speech in the House regarding the Lincoln letter. No date.

Two clippings with Lincoln quotes; one 10 December 1856.

Two news items regarding Lincoln. No dates.

 

Folder 33  Coast Guard Actions. Two Coast Guard related actions are in this folder: Court Martial of a Revenue Cutter Service Captain; and creation of the Coast Guard.

Insert 1  Captain Horace B. West of the US Cutter Service, a Lancaster native, was court-martialed for neglect of duty.  Related letters are: William S. Bennet to Griest. 2 and 27 October 1913; Griest to Bennet. 3,25, 29 October 1913. (in duplicate); Griest to Secretary of the Treasury 3 and 21 October 1913; Griest to and from Horace L. Haldeman. 25 and 28 October 1913; News item November 22.

Insert 2  Captain Horace B. West letter of 14 December 1914 enclosed a copy of HR S.2337 regarding creating the Coast Guard and solicited Griest’s updates concerning its amendments. There followed:

Telegrams to and from Griest and West. 17 December 1914 and 20 January 1915.

Draft of letter to West  with amendments. 20 and 21 January 1915.

Thank you letters from West. 30 January 1915 and 10 February 1915.

Further exchanges of three letters regarding a Sundry Civil Bill. 12, 19, 22 February 1915.

 

Folders 34, 35 & 35    Sheaffer-Landis Claims. These folders contain actions by Griest and others regarding U.S. repayment of taxes to the Sheaffer-Landis estate which were paid on whiskey later destroyed by fire.

 

Folder 34

Insert 1  Letter to H. H. Brown from [H.] Burd Cassel’s office, transmitting HR472 which would confer jurisdiction on Court of Claims for claim of Landis and Schaeffer. 13 December 1903.

Letter to H. Boies Penrose from H. Burd Cassel’s office enclosing HR472 and requesting like action by him in the Senate. 16 November 1903.

Letter to H. Burd Cassel from H. Boies Penrose, agreed with above request. 18 November 1903.

Letter to H. Burd Cassel from W. R. Andrews enclosing letter (not here). 11 December 1903.

Letter to H. Burd Cassel from  Dudley & Michener questioning the need for HR472. 14 December 1903.

Letter to Dudley & Michener from [H.] Burd Cassel responding that a Mr. Hensel requested the action. 15 December 1903.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from [H.] Burd Cassel and letter to H. Boies Penrose from [H.]  Cassel, advising both claims now pending in the courts based on the “matter slipping through” in the last Congress. 16 December 1903.

Letter to T. M. Mahon from [H.] Burd Cassel forwarding Court of Claims findings (not attached). 13 January 1905.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from [H.] Burd Cassel advising claim must go to Committee on Claims. 19 January 1905.

Letter to T. S. Butler from [H.] Burd Cassel, forwarding next letter. 21 January 1905.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from [H.] Burd Cassel assuring support. 21 January 1905.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from [W.] Burd Cassel explaining legislative procedure for paying this claim. 27 January 1905.

Letters to W. U Hensel on 5 December 1905 and to Dudley & Michener on 6 December 1905 from [H.] Burd Cassel proposing introduction of a bill for the claim.

Letter to H. Burd Cassel from Dudley & Michener requesting a bill or an appropriation to satisfy the claim. 20 February 1906.

Letter to Dudley & Michener from [H.] Burd Cassel stating the matter was referred to Committee on Claims. 26 February 1906.

Letter to James M. Miller from [H.] Burd Cassel requesting claim be included in an appropriate bill. 26 February 1906.

Insert 2  Letter to J. M. Miller from [H.] Burd Cassel requesting appearance before Claims Committee for this claim and counterfeit cigar stamps. 7 March 1906.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Dudley & Michener advising positive congressional action is forthcoming. 10 May 1906.

HR19164 – A Bill for relief of Landis-Sheaffer Estates introduced by Mr. Cassel. 10  May 1906.

Letter to Dudley & Michener from [H.] Burd Cassel disputing their May 10 letter to Hensel. 11 May 1906.

S6161 – A Bill for relief introduced by Mr. Penrose. 14 May 1906.

Letter to H. Burd Cassel (2 pages) from Dudley & Michener acknowledging error in May 10 letter and indicating court action obviates need for bills to be introduced. 21 May 1906.

Letter to Dudley & Michener from H. Burd Cassel acknowledging above. 22 May 1906.

Letter to Boies Penrose, P. C. Knox, and H. Burd Cassel (2 pages) from W. U. Hensel-plea for payment for this court-approved claim. 31 May 1906.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from [H.] Burd Cassel supporting above. 1 June 1906.

Letter to H. Burd Cassel from W. U. Hensel, thank you, 4 June 1906.

Letter to H. Burd Cassel from W. R. Andrews regarding Sen. Penrose action. 19 June 1906.

Letter to Dudley & Michener from [H.] Burd Cassel regarding congressional action. 29 January 1908.

Letter to H. Burd Cassel from W. U. Hensel restating claim history and pleading for payment. 28 December  1908.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from [H.] Burd Cassel assuring support. 29 December 1908.

Letter to H. Burd Cassel from W. U. Hensel-thank you. 2 January 1909.

Letter to Dudley & Michener from [H.] Burd Cassel seeking advice. 5 January 1909.

Insert 3  Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel and to Sen. Penrose & Oliver, urging payment for claim approved by the Court of Claims in 1905. 26 February 1910.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office-will advise you. 28 February 1910.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis, plea for action. 1 March 1910.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from W. U. Hensel urging him to work with Sen. Oliver of the Committee on Claims. 3 March 1910.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office-will cooperate to bring about favorable action. 4 March 1910.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office-will act with Sen. Oliver but it may be too late this session. 4 March 1910.

Letter to George T. Oliver from Griest’s office seeking support for claim. 4 March 1910.

Letter to Griest from George T. Oliver, requesting Committee Chairman to include claim in a general claims bill. 5 March 1910.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office with copy of above Oliver letter. 7 March 1910.

Letter to Griest from Dudley & Michener requesting meeting with Griest. 7 March 1910.

Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel-thank you. 8 March 1910.

Letter to Dudley & Michener from Griest’s office-will advise if meeting is needed. 9 March 1910.

Letter to Griest from George T. Oliver, expect claim to be included in bill. 25 March 1910.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office advising of Oliver’s action and suggestion Dudley & Michener not intervene. 29 March 1910.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office, claim is included in Senate Bill S.7971. 

Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel-thank you. 4 May 1910.

Letter to W. U. Hensel and C. G. Landis from Griest’s office advising both of Senate passage of the bill. 20 December 1910.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis-thank you. 22 December 1910.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest, wisdom of soliciting Congressman Barnhart’s support. 30 December 1910.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis, to seek Barnhart’s support. 3 January 1911.

Insert 4  Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel urging more Griest action. 9 January 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office, assuring action. 11 January 1911.

Letter to  Griest (2 pages) from John A. Coyle seeking Griest contact with Rep. Eugene Kincaad. 13 January 1911.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office affirming support for the bill. 14 January 1911.

Letter to John A. Coyle and C. G. Landis from Griest’s office, advising Committee will not report the bill. 24 January 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office, recall of bill failed. 27 January 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office forwarded Senate report (not here) on bill. 13 February 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel (2 pages, 2 copies) from Griest’s office advising new approach may be needed in next Congress. 21 February 1911.

Letter to George T. Oliver from Griest’s office seeking support. 22 February 1911.

Letter to Griest’s office from George T. Oliver doubting any claims approvals this session. 23 February 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office advising of above. 24 February 1911.

Insert 5  Letter to  Griest from W. U. Hensel regarding visit to Washington and claim status. 23 February 1911.

Letter to Griest from (illegible) suggesting future action as separate bill, not in omnibus bill. Written on House stationery. 8 March 1911.

Penciled note with claim statistics inserted here.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Treasury Department advising further evidence is needed. 13 March 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office forwarding above. 17 March 1911.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from W. U. Hensel questioning how a dead man can be expected to provide evidence. 18 March 1911.

Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel questioning course of further action. 11 April 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office advising personal contact with Treasury may help but their support is questionable. 13 April 1911.

Letter to Griest’s office from W. U. Hensel, probability of favorable action on Omnibus Claims Bill. 21 April 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office, sees no such intention by Congress. 28 April 1911.

Hensel thank you note inserted here. Printed 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office, doubt any congressional action. 10 May 1911.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office, without Treasury support introduction of a special bill is inadvisable. 8 December 1911.

Insert 6  Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office – HR582 includes Sheaffer-Landis claims. 11 December 1911.

Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel – thank you.

Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel advising of Senatorial support. 15 December 1911.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis soliciting support and contact with Sen. Kern of Indiana. 4 January 1912.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office – status of HR382 and need for contact with Indiana congressman. 6 January 1912.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis requesting committee names. 26 February 1912.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office with status report. 28 February 1912.

Letter to George T. Oliver from Griest’s office requesting support. 6 March 1912.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis asking for clarification of bill’s status. 5 March 1912.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office – Omnibus Bill as passed did not include claim. 7 March 1912.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office forwarding above letter. 7 March 1912.

Letter to Griest from George T. Oliver – will try to have claim included in Senate Bill. 8 March 1912.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office advising of Sen. Oliver’s support. 11 March 1912.

Telegram to C. G. Landis from W. W. Griest urging contact with supporters. 17 April 1912.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office urging contact with Congressman Barnhart. 11 April 1912.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office sending copy of above. 17 April 1912.

Letter to Hon. John R. Farr from Griest’s office requesting inclusion of claim in House Omnibus Bill. 18 April 1912.

Insert 7  Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis regarding Rep. Barnhart’s support. 18 April1912.

Letter to Daniel M. Bechtel from H. A. Barnhart regarding Barnhart’s effort to support subject claim. 22 April 1912.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis sending above letter. 24 April 1912.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office with status of the claim in Congress. 26 April 1912.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office forwarding copy of above. 26 April 1912.

Letter to Griest’s office from W. U. Hensel – thanks for above. 29 April 1912.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office – claim now inserted in bill by Senate Committee. 9 May 1912.

Letter to W. U. Hensel (2 copies) from Griest forwarding above letter. Original returned and annotated with handwritten thanks by Hensel. 11 May 1912.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office – entire Senate Committee agreed to insert claim. 15 May 1912.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office regarding status of claim in Congress. 15 May 1912.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis regarding future action. 17 May 1912.

Letter to  Griest from J. A. Coyle  acknowledging May 15 letter. 17 May 1912.

Insert 8  Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office with progress report. 22 May 1912.

Letter to George T. Oliver from Griest’s office with thanks for his senate action. 22 May 1912.

Letter to Boies Penrose from Griest’s office seeking support, 22 May 1912.

Letter to Griest from Boies Penrose promising support. 25 May 1912.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office forwarding senate report on claim and Oliver-Penrose support. 29 May 1912.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office – Senate adopted subject claim. 6 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from J. A. Coyle – thank you. 7 December 1912.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office – Senate Bill passed. 17 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis – thank you. 21 January 1913.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office – possible problem with claim. 1 February 1913.

Letter to Griest from J. A. Coyle anticipating solution. 3 February 1913.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office – bill now in conference. 8 February 1913.

Letter to  Griest from C. G. Landis acknowledging above. 11 February 1913.

Insert 9  Letter to George T. Oliver from Griest’s office seeking support. 15 February 1913.

Letter to W. U. Hensel (2 copies) from Griest’s office requesting information regarding attorney fees. 15 February 1913.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office – sending above and requesting comment. 15 February 1913.

Letter to Griest (3 copies) from W. U. Hensel – fees will scarcely cover expenses. 16 February 1913.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office – transmittal of Hensel letter. 17 February 1913.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office acknowledging Hensel’s February 16 letter. 17 February 1913.

Letter to Griest (2 copies) from George T. Oliver – support for claim. 17 February 1913.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office forwarding above Oliver letter. 18 February 1913.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office requesting information regarding attorney fees with PS clarification. 18 February 1913.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis – thank you. 18 February 1913.

Insert 10  Letter to Griest from J. A. Coyle with fee explanation. 20 February 1913.

Letter to Griest from J. A. Coyle requesting meeting. 24 February 1913.

Letter to John A. Coyle (2 copies) from Griest’s office – meeting must await Congress’ March adjournment. 26 February 1913.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office – bill still pending. 26 February 1913.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office sending copy of above letter. 26 February 1913.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office – Congress ended without bill’s passage. 5 March 1913.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office – sent copy of HR10898 (in duplicate) which reintroduced subject claim. 18 December 1913.

Letter to George T. Oliver from Griest’s office seeking support in new Congress. 19 December 1913.

Letter to Griest from John A. Coyle – thank you. 19 December 1913.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office – in Lancaster for the holidays. 20 December 1913.

Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel – thank you. 22 December 1913.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis – thank you. 22 December 1913.

Insert 11  Senate Document 86 containing court findings regarding claim of David B. Landis Estate referred to Committee on Claims. 9 January 1905.

Letter to Griest from George T. Oliver’s secretary – Senator away for the holidays. 22 December 1913.

Letter to Griest from George T. Oliver proposing that he introduce bill in the Senate and press for passage in both houses. 7 January 1914.

Letter to George T. Oliver from Griest’s office – thank you for support. 9 January 1914.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office, passing on Oliver action. 9 January 1914.

Senate Bill 3911 for relief of Sheaffer-Landis estate (in duplicate). 12 January 1914.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Dudley & Michener regarding bill’s status. 15 January 1914.

Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel forwarding above letter. 25 January 1914.

Senate Amendment to HR8846 regarding Landis claim (in duplicate). 7 February 1914.

Letter to George T. Oliver from W. U. Hensel proposing a separate bill for non-war claims. 30 March 1914.

Letters to C. G. Landis, John A. Coyle, and W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office advising of bill’s status and Griest’s illness. 15 June 1914.

Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel – thank you. 17 June 1914.

 

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Folder 35

Insert 1  HR Rules, Committee on Claims, 65th Congress. No date; HR Notice regarding filing of claims. No date; S5489, a Bill for payment of certain claims according to findings of the Court of Claims. 6 May 1914.

Insert 2  HR1521, a House Bill for relief of the Sheaffer-Landis Estates (in duplicate). 6 December 1915.

Letters to Clayton G. Landis, John A. Coyle, John A. Nauman, George T. Oliver from Griest’s office with copy of above Bill. 29 December 1915.

Letters to Griest from John A. Nauman, John A. Coyle, C. G. Landis, George T. Oliver, acknowledging above. 31 December 1915, 31 December 1915, 1 January 1916, 3 January 1916.

S2998 (in 3 copies), a Senate Bill for relief of Sheaffer-Landis Estates. 5 January 1916.

Insert 3  Letter to Boies Penrose from Coyle & Keller requesting referral of Senate Bill from Claims to Finance Committee. 3 May 1916.

Letter to Griest from Coyle & Keller – enclosing above. 3 May 1916.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office advising against above proposal. 15 May 1916.

Letter to Coyle & Keller from L. C. Taylor, Secretary, advising Penrose – complied with May 3 request. 25 May 1916.

Letter to Griest from Coyle & Keller confirming above. 29 May 1916.

Letter to Griest from John A. Coyle, reciting Senate action. 30 May 1916.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office advising of past unfavorable actions. 2 June 1916.

Letter to Griest from J. A. Coyle acknowledging above. 6 June 1916.

Letter to John C. Coyle from Griest’s office regarding senate handling of the Bill. 26 June 1916.

Letter to Griest from J. A. Coyle acknowledging above, 27 June 1916.

Letter to Mr. Groff from Paul seeking related comment on Coyle 27 May letter, 16 August 1916.

Letter to Paul from [W. G.] to remind him of the case. 17 August 1916.

Letter to Thomas W. Gregory from Griest’s office Requesting Attorney General Report. 23 June 1916.

Insert 4  Letter to John M. Groff (Griest’s secretary, 2 pages) from L. C. Taylor (Penrose’s secretary). Copy of Attorney General Report, 25 August 1916.

Letter to Griest (2 copies) from Attorney General transmitting the following. 26 August 1916.

Letter to Chairman of the Committee on Finance (2 copies) from Attorney General rehearsing actions to date and offering no decision. 3 June 1916.

Letter to L. C. Taylor from Griest’s office – thank you. 28 August 1916.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office with Status Report. (Note: A big penciled “X” covers entire letter.) 29 August 1916.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office – similar to above. 30 August 1916.

Insert 5  Letter to Griest from J. A. Coyle seeking status of  Bill. 26 March 1917.

Letter to John A. Coyle from Griest’s office – prospects not good this session. 28 March 1917.

Letter to Mr. Baker from Griest’s office advising of new House rules. 4 February 1918.

Letter to Hubert D. Stephens (2 copies) from Griest’s office – again seeking support of Committee on Claims. 7 February 1918.

Letter to Court of Claims (2 copies) from Griest’s office requesting court findings. 7 February 1918.

Letter to Court of Claims from Griest’s office, re-sending above. 1 March 1918.

Insert 6  Letter to Griest’s office from Court of Claims – court findings are available in Senate Doc. 86. 12 February 1918.

Letter to Griest’s office from Court of Claims regarding above letter. 5 March 1918.

Letter to Griest from Bertha Sheaffer Alexander pleading for support. 24 March 1918.

Letter to Bertha Sheaffer Alexander from Griest’s office – will again introduce bill. 29 March 1918.

Letter to Griest from C. G. Landis seeking support. 28 November 1919.

Letter to Griest from N. D. Alexander seeking support. 1 December 1919.

Letter to W. D. Alexander from Griest’s office – will confer with Butler. 3 December 1919.

Letter to C. G. Landis from Griest’s office suggesting that Sen. Watson introduce bill. 3 December 1919.

Letter to A. J. Hickey from Griest’s office seeking support from fellow House members. 13 January 1920.

Letter to Griest from T. S. Butler enclosing letter (not here). 5 March 1920.

Letter to Thomas S. Butler from Griest’s office enclosing copies of Bill (not here). 6 March 1920.

 

Folder 36

Insert 1  Committee on Claims Rules. No date.

Letter from Griest to Committee on Claims chairman, with HR881 and Senate Document 86, regarding relief for estates of Sheaffer and Landis. 7 February 1918

Letter from Griest’s office to Michael P. Feldser, Senate Office Building, indicating no action during 65th Congress. 8 February 1918.

Note from H. F. to Mr. Baker regarding Feldser letter. No date. Note P. B. to Miss Fink to call letter to Griest’s attention. 10 February 1918.

HR12384 for relief of Shaeffer (now spelling changed) and Landis estates. (3 copies) 6 February 1920.

Letter from N. D. Alexander to Griest seeking support for the claim. 6 December 1910. Griest’s reply. 10 December 1920.

Insert 2  Letter from C. G. Landis urging Griest’s attention to the Shaeffer-Landis Bill. 25 April 1921. Griest’s response. 5 May 1921.

Letter from Attorney John A. Coyle to Griest, enclosing letter from Counselors Dudley and Michener with report of the Senate on Bill S1599 of 25 April 1922. 15 May 1922.

Letter from Griest to Coyle acknowledging above. 16 May 1922.

Letter from Coyle to Griest questioning need for new Senate Bill S3667 by Sen. Pepper for Shaeffer-Landis relief. 5 June 1922.

Griest’s response offered his personal attention. 11 June 1922.

Letter from Coyle to Griest says Senate Bill S1599 and S3667 are identical. 12 June 1922.

Letter from Coyle to Griest complaining about service from Sen. Pepper. 13 June 1922.

Letter from Griest to Coyle explaining need for Sen. Pepper’s replacement bill for Shaeffer-Landis claim. 14 June 1922.

Insert 3  Letter (2 pages) from Coyle to Griest urging action on Shaeffer-Landis claim. 20 June 1922. Griest’s response. 23 June 1922.

Letter from Coyle to Griest regarding Senator King’s objection to claim with enclosed S3667 Bill. 26 June 1922.

Letter from Griest to Coyle explaining Senate protocol. 5 July 1922.

Letter from A. M. to Griest advising him regarding an enclosed two-page Coyle letter to Griest of 6 July 1922 regarding lack of Senate action and other matters. 7 July 1922.

Letter from Griest to Coyle disagreeing on approach to resolving subject claim. 10 July 1922.

Insert 4  Letter (2 pages) from Coyle to Griest explaining his frustration regarding their claim. 12 July 1922. Griest’s reply explaining his position. 20 July 1922.

Letter from Coyle’s office thanking Griest. 27 July 1922.

Letter from Coyle asking Griest if he should contact other House members. 13 September 1922.

Letter from Coyle to Griest returning 14 September 1922 letter from House Claims Committee Chairman regarding House status of the bill. 22 September 1922

Letter from Coyle to Griest asking when bill will be considered. 6 October 1922.

Letter from Norris Alexander, claim beneficiary, to Griest with family photograph to show need to use money for educating his children. 29 November 1922.

Letter from Coyle to Griest asking what further action is possible. 5 December 1922.  Griest’s response to have Coyle testify before the House Claims Committee. 9 December 1922. Coyle’s letter to Griest agreed to appear. 11 December 1922.

Insert 5  Letter to Griest from Coyle regarding upcoming House action. 3 January 1923.

Letter to  Coyle from Griest’s office questioning retention of lawyer on contingent. 11 January 1923

Letter to Griest from Coyle explaining lawyer’s status. 12 January 1923.

Letter to Griest from Coyle with further explanation. 16 January 1923.

Letter from  Coyle to Griest’s office enclosing:  Committee on Claims letter, 11 January 1923; S1599 and HR1363 (in two copies) showing favorable action on subject claim, 17 January 1923.

Letter to Griest from Coyle returning above enclosures. 18 January 1923.

Letters to Griest from Norris D. Alexander, 21 February 1923; from C. G. Landis, 21 February 1923, and from C. G. Landis, 26 February 1923. All thank yous from beneficiaries of the claim.

Letters to Griest from Coyle, 26 February 1923; to Coyle from Griest’s office, 26 February 1923; and to Griest from Coyle, 28 February 1923. All regarding Presidential approval of Sheaffer-Landis Claim Bill.

Insert 6  Three news items regarding passage of Griest Bill approving Sheaffer-Landis claims for refund of taxes paid on distilled spirits which were destroyed by fire. 8 January 1923, 21 February 1923, and 3 March 1923.

 

Folder 37  Frank G. Riley Case. This concerns court martial and imprisonment of Frank G. Riley (alias: Ross) for desertion and Griest’s assistance to his family – his wife and sister, Mrs. John Kautz.

Insert 1  Notes regarding Frank S. Riley:

Letter to Adjutant General from Griest’s office requesting leniency. 14 October 1912.

Letters to Mrs. Frank G. Riley and to Mrs. John Kautz from Griest’s office explaining the gravity of the desertion charges. Both 14 October 1912.

Letter to Griest from Adjutant General advising that the Commanding General, Eastern Division, has authority. 15 October 1912.

Letter to Mrs. John Kautz from Griest’s office forwarding Adjutant General’s letter. 16 October 1912.

Letter to Commanding General, Eastern Division, U.S. Army from Griest’s office requesting leniency. 17 October 1912.

Letter to Griest (in duplicate) from Commanding General, Eastern Division – no charges filed, have instituted an inquiry. 18 October 1912.

Letter to Mrs. John Kautz from Griest’s office forwarding the above. 23 October 1912.

Insert 2  Letter to  Griest from Emma Marshall, Philadelphia – Support of Riley’s wife and child by the Society for Organizing Charity, 11 November 1912.

Letter to Griest from Mrs. Riley sending copy of her letter to Commanding Officer, Ft. Dupont pleading her husband’s case. 11 November 1912.

Letter to Emma Marshall from Griest’s office requesting Ross family information. 13 November 1912.

Letter to Griest from Lancaster Charity Society inquiring about Frank Riley. 20 November 1912.

Letters to Emma Marshal and to Lancaster Charity Society from Griest’s office explaining his actions and supporting care of Riley’s family. Both 21 November 1912.

Letter to Commanding General, Eastern Division, U.S. Army from Griest’s office – appeal for clemency. 21 November 1912.

Letter to Mrs. Frank Riley from Griest’s office advising of his actions and support. 21 November 1912.

Letter to Mrs. John Kautz from Griest’s office forwarding above. 21 November 1912.

Insert 3  Letter to Griest from Commanding General, Eastern Division, U. S. Army – cannot grant clemency but court martial. 23 November 1912.

Letter to Griest from Lancaster Charity Society – thank you for November 21 letter. 23 November 1912.

Letters to Mrs. John Kautz, to Lancaster Charity Society, and to Mrs. Frank G. Riley from Griest’s office forwarding above Army letter. All on 30 November 1912.

Letter to Griest from Lancaster Charity Society acknowledging above. 6 December 1912.

Letter to Griest (in duplicate) to Headquarters, Eastern Division – leniency not warranted. (date may be typo in original) 8 December 1902.

Letter to George Andrews from Griest’s office – appeal to Adjutant General for Riley’s parole. 9 December 1912.

Letters to Mrs. John Kautz and Lancaster Charity Society from Griest’s office – court martial results. Both 9 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from Mrs. Riley with appeal for help. 9 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from Adjutant General – will investigate parole for Riley. 10 December 1912.

Insert 4  Letter to Lancaster Charity Society from Griest’s office forwarding copies of above two letters. 11 December 1912.

Letter to  Griest from Lancaster Charity Society – Mrs. Riley will be cared for by the Philadelphia Society. 12 December 1912.

Letter to Lancaster Charity Society from Griest’s office – thank you. 14 December 1912.

Letter to Mrs. Frank (Riley) Ross from Griest’s office advising of above help. 14 December 1912.

Letter to Griest (3 pages) from Mrs. Riley – help not forthcoming. No date.

Letter to Mrs. Frank Ross from Griest’s office – response to Mrs. Riley. 20 December 1912.

Letter to  Griest from Emma D. Marshal – thank you. 27 December 1912.

Letter to Griest (2 copies) from Adjutant General – devised clemency for Frank Ross. 8 January 1913.

Letter to Emma D. Marshal from Griest’s office forwarding above letter. 10 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from Lancaster Charity Society – thank you. 11 January 1913.

 

Folder 38  Office Quarters. Largely correspondence, this folder concerns Griest’s office space in Washington and Lancaster.

Insert 1  Floor plan of House of Representatives office building. No date.

Insert 2  House Resolution No. 53, 16 December 1907 and No. 30 (in duplicate), 29 May 1908 regarding office space assignments.

Letter to Griest from H. Burd Cassel regarding room assignment. 20 February 1909.

Letter to John M. Groff from W. W. Griest regarding room assignment. 23 February 1909.

Two letters to Griest (one of 2 pages) unsigned but probably from Groff, Griest’s secretary, regarding room assignment. 23 and 24 February 1909.

Letter to Elliott Woods from Griest’s office regarding room assignment. 24 February 1909.

Letter to John M. Groff from W. W. Griest regarding room assignment. 25 February 1909.

Insert 3  Seven letters between Griest’s office and John Hetrick, Superintendent of Woolworth Building, Lancaster regarding rental of Griest office space. 29 July 1910 – 15 February 1911.

Letter from Griest’s office to Elliott Wood, 2 December 1910, and to Hon. John Farr, 3 December 1910, both regarding House room assignments.

Insert 4  Letter to Harry H. Albright from Griest’s office regarding rental of space in Lancaster’s Woolworth Building. 12 April 1911.

Letters to John Hetrick, H. H. Witmer, and Mgr. Telephone Co. from Griest’s office regarding terminating rental and telephone services. 17 November 1911, 28 November 1911.

Letter to John Hetrick from Griest’s office regarding space in Woolworth Building. 30 January 1914.

Letter to W. W. Griest from John Hetrick regarding space in Woolworth Building. 31 January 1919.

Circular letter from Capital Superintendent regarding House Building keys. 31 August 1911.

Letter to  Elliott Woods from Griest’s Office – need 3 keys. 5 September 1911.

Letter to Hon. A. S. Kreider from Griest’s office regarding office moves. 6 March 1913.

Letter to Adele Diffenderfer from W. W. Griest regarding Government dormitories for Women. 23 February 1928.

 

Folder 39  Biographical Congressional Directory

Letter to Librarian of Congress from Griest’s office requesting copy of directory. 11 December 1911.

Draft and final copy of Griest’s biography. No date.

Letter to Hon. H. Burd Cassel from Griest’s office with Cassel’s biography in two copies; one with minor ink change.

Letter with return franked envelope from Joint Committee on Printing requesting updated biographies. No date.

 

Folder 40  This folder concerns reorganization of the Executive Departments, it includes:

Resolution No. 54, 66th Congress. (in duplicate) 17 December 1920.

Resolution No. 1,  67th Congress. (in duplicate) 5 May 1921.

Senate Document 302, 67th Congress. 13 February 1923.

House report No. 937, 68th Congress. 3 June 1924.

Unsigned letter to Griest from Spruce Villa Farm, Lititz arguing against transfer of any functions from the Department of Agriculture. 17 January 1925.

 

Folder 41  Tax Legislation. United Gas & Electric Corp, New York requested and received copies of tax legislation from Griest by letters. 3, 6, 7 December 1925; Two separate listings appear to be citations of tax legislation.

 

Folder 42  National Republican Congressional Committee. Herein are monthly statements of the attendance and voting record of Griest for the periods indicated below.

Insert 1  2nd Session, 65th Congress. February to December 1917.

Insert 2  2nd Session, 65th Congress. January to April 1918.

Insert 3  2nd Session, 65th Congress. May to September 1918.

 

Folder 43  Official Bulletin. In this folder are nine copies of subject bulletin published daily by order of the President of the United States. 8 August 1918 to 12 March 1919.

 

Folder 44  This folder contains Bills and Resolutions introduced in the House by Mr. Griest.

Insert 1  17 March 1909 to 3 May 1909

HR1468 to erect a public building in Columbia, PA. 17 March 1909.

HR1883 for relief of John G. Stauffer and Son for artillery damage done at Mt. Gretna, PA. 17 March 1909.

HR3080 to erect a monument to Thaddeus Stevens. 22 March 1909.

HR6075 for relief of Amos Hershey for overpaid taxes. 31 March 1909.

HR6564 to establish a fish cultural station. 6 April 1909.

HR6863 to amend Post Office appropriations. 9 April 1909.

HR7556 to declare Lincoln’s birthday a holiday. 15 April 1909.

HR7959 to grant a pension to Lizzie S. Engroff. 15 April 1909.

HR8150 to grant Henry Dimler an honorable discharge. 19 April 1909.

HR9140 to erect a monument for Robert Fulton. 3 May 1909.

Insert 2   31 July 1909 to 14 December 1909

HR12054 to grant pension to John Wisler. 31 July 1909.

HR12055 to grant pension to Mary E. Burns. 31 July 1909.

HR12056 to grant pension to Miller S. Gable. 31 July 1909.

HR12753 to grant pension to Joseph Douglass. 6 December 1909.

HR12754 to grant pension to Jacob Geiger. 6 December 1909.

HR13602 to grant pension to David S. Murr. 7 December 1909.

HR13902 for relief of heirs of railway postal employees who died from injuries received on duty. 10 December 1909.

HR14210 to increase pension of William Filby. 10 December 1909.

HR14604 to establish mail delivery service at second and third class post offices. 14 December 1909.

Insert 3   5 January 1910 to 18 February 1910

HR16990 to pay George J. Diller for taxes (two versions of same bill). 5 January 1910.

HR17653 to grant pension to Mary A. Brady. 10 January 1910.

HR17654 to increase pension of Benjamin D. Albright. 10 January 1910.

HR18536 to increase pension of John H. Geistwit. 17 January 1910.

HR18590 to grant pensions to Army teamsters. 18 January 1910.

HR19820 to increase pension of William Gardner. 31 January 1910.

H.Con.Res34 to distribute to school libraries 10,000 copies of “The Star Spangled Banner,” “Hail Columbia,” “America,” and “Yankee Doodle.” 3 February 1910.

HR20518 to relieve parties from whom cigars were seized on account of  bearing counterfeit stamps. 9 February 1910.

HR21367 to grant pension to Adam S. Bental. 18 February 1910.

Insert 4   18 February 1910 to 6 December 1910

HJRes147 to establish an Abraham Lincoln memorial. 18 February 1910.

HR22516 to increase pension of Napoleon B. Warner. 7 March 1910.

HR6075 for relief of Amos Hershey. 11 March 1910.

HR1883 for relief of John Stauffer & Son. 21 April 1910.

HR23337 to increase pension of Henry Hulsinger. 22 March 1910.

HR23766 to enlarge public building in Lancaster. 30 March 1910.

HJRes185 to establish Lincoln Memorial Committee. 30 March 1910.

HR24672 to increase pension of Benjamin O. Conn. 18 April 1910.

HR26262 to increase pension of Edward Frankford. 24 May 1910.

HR26909 to increase pension of Joseph Fisher. 16 June 1910.

HR27994 to increase pension of Samuel N. Kendig. 6 December 1910.

Insert 5   6 December 1910 to 22 February 1911

HR27995 to increase pension of Daniel Offord. 6 December 1910.

HR27996 to increase pension of Joshua Wainwright. 6 December 1910.

HR27997 to increase pension of Samuel Foultz. 6 December 1910.

HR28290 to increase pension of Henry P. Selvert. 7 December 1910.

HR28291 to increase pension of James Anderson. 7 December 1910.

HR28292 to increase pension of George H. Smith. 7 December 1910.

HR28293 to increase pension of Sarah Quinn. 7 December 1910.

HR29485 to increase pension of William H. Sweigart. 15 December 1910.

HJRes263 to create commission to promote universal peace. 10 January 1911.

HR31804 to authorize employment of fourth class postmasters. 20 January 1911.

HR32893 to extend penny postal rate. 22 February 1911.

 

Folder 45  Included here are two matters Griest referred to Dept. of Interior for assistance: expenses for services to Indians in first three inserts and publication of shorthand materials in insert four.

Insert 1  Services to Indians

Letter to Mr. Groff from P. B. regarding claim for farm implements. 30 September 1914.

Letter to Commissioner of Indian Affairs from Griest’s office – query regarding above claim. 5 October 1914.

Letter to John Rothermel from Griest’s office advising of above query. 5 October 1914.

Letter to Mr. Groff, unsigned, seeking more data. 7 October 1914.

Letter to John Rothermel from Griest’s office seeking more data. 8 October 1914.

Letter to Miss Bomberger, unsigned, about lacking data. 8 October 1914.

Letter to Griest from 2nd Asst. Commissioner, awaiting his action. 10 October 1914.

Letter to John Rothermel from Griest’s office, forwarding above. 13 October 1914.

Letter to Griest from 2nd Asst. Commissioner seeking more data. 28 October 1914.

Letter to John Rothermel from Griest’s office forwarding above. 30 October 1914.

Letter to Griest from John Rothermel – claim not as previously stated but for other services. 8 November 1914.

Insert 2  Service to Indians

Letter to John Rothermel from Griest’s office  – will further inquiry your November 8 letter. 12 November 1914.

Letter to C. F. Hauke, 2nd Asst. Commissioner from Griest’s office – forwarded Rothermel’s new inquiry. 12 November 1914.

Letter to John Rothermel (2 pages) from G. B. Meritt, Asst. Commissioner – provided status of and procedures for settling claims. 25 November 1914.

Letter to Griest from G. B. Meritt – forwarded copy of above. 25 November 1914.

Insert 3  Services to Indians. Public Law 160, an act making appropriations for expenses of the Bureau of Indian Affairs for fiscal year ending 30 June 1915.

Insert 4  Shorthand Materials. Five letters between Griest, Wm. M. Clift, and the U.S. Commissioner of Education relate, without resolution, to a request that Education publish a new shorthand bibliography. 7-14 October 1915.

 

Folder 46   American Creed and Flag

Insert 1  American Creed. Story and copies of the American Creed. The latter is dated 4 June 1926 (in duplicate).

Insert 2  Flag Protocol. Letter from Griest to D. H. Hartman regarding use of the flag. 31 July 1909; Two more letters from Griest to Hartman and copy of HR4359 regarding desecration of the flag. 16, 28, 30 April 1913.

Insert 3  Flag in Public Schools

News item from The Christian Herald regarding the Secretary of Interior’s refusal to supply a U.S. flag to a public school. 4 February 1914.

Letter from Griest’s office to Secretary of Interior Franklin K. Lane requesting his views on above item.

Letter (3 pages), Asst. Secretary of the Interior Lewis C. Laylin recommended no Congressional action to supply school flags. 18 February 1914.

Letter from Griest’s office to The Christian Herald forwarding Interior’s February 18 letter. 20 February 1914.

Two news items:  “A Flag in the Public school,” by Teacher, March 2. “Pupils Who Never Saw American Flag.” February 23.

Draft of an apparent House Resolution regarding U.S. flag in public schools. No date.

 

Folder 47  Kahn Act and Noncombatant Service

Insert 1  Kahn Act

HR7595 allows free importation of articles for foreign buildings and exhibits at the Pacific International Exposition. 10 September 1913.

Pamphlet, “National Registration League,” objecting to above (2 copies). 18 September 1913.

HR10310, 11 December 1913 and HR10737, 16 December 1913 amending the basic act.

Insert 2  Kahn Act Correspondence. All the correspondence in this insert deals with industry objections to the Kahn Act and Griest’s responses.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Midvale Steel Co. 19 November 1913.

Letter to Midvale Steel Co. from Griest’s office. 25 November 1913.

Letter to Griest from W. U. Hensel. 1 December 1913.

Letter to Charles G. Baker, Esq. From Griest’s office. 2 December 1913.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office. 3 December 1913.

Letter to Champion Blower & Forge Co. from Griest’s office. 3 December 1913.

Letter to Griest from Armstrong Cork Co. 3 December 1913.

Letter to Griest from Charles G. Baker. 4 December 1913.

Letter to Charles G. Baker, Esq. from Griest’s office. 5 December 1913.

Letter to Armstrong Cork Co. from Griest’s office. 5 December 1913.

Letter to Armstrong Cork Co. from Griest’s office. 16 December 1913.

Letter to Griest from Champion Blower & Forge Co. 17 December 1913.

Letter to Griest from Charles G. Baker. 20 December 1913.

Insert 3  Kahn Act Correspondence. All the correspondence in this insert deals with industry objections to the Kahn Act and Griest’s responses.

Letter to Griest from A. Buch’s Sons Co. 7 January 1914.

Letter to A. Buch’s Sons Co. from Griest’s office. 9 January 1914.

Letter to Griest from Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Co. 15 January 1914.

Letter to Westinghouse from Griest’s office. 19 January 1914.

Letter to A. Buch’s Sons Co. from Griest’s office. 27 February 1914.

Letter to Griest from Charles G. Baker. 28 February 1914.

Letter to Griest from Armstrong Cork Co. 2 March 1914.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Champion Blower & Forge Co. 2 March 1914.

Letter to Griest from A. Buch’s Sons Co. 4 March 1914.

Letter to Charles G. Baker from Griest’s office. 11 March 1914.

Letter to W. U. Hensel from Griest’s office. 16 March 1914.

Insert 4   Noncombatant Service. Correspondence between Griest, the War Department, and pacifist constituents – concerns the parameters of subject service as follows:

Letter to Griest from War Department. 11 July 1917.

Letter to W. J. Sweigart, Juniata College from Griest. 17 August 1917.

Letter to Provost Marshal General (2 pages) from Griest. 27 August 1917.

Letter to Hon. Woodrow Wilson from Griest. 27 August 1917.

Letter to W. H. Sweigart from Griest. 28 August 1917.

Letter to Rev. W. J. Sweigart from Griest. 13 September 1917.

Letter to Major General E. H. Crowder (2 pages) from Griest. 17 January 1918.

Letter to Rev. W. J. Sweigart from Griest. 30 January 1918.

Letter to Rev. W. J. Sweigart from Griest. 16 August 1918.

Letter to Rev. W. J. Sweigart from Griest. 17 August 1918.

Letter to Griest. 22 August 1918.

Letter to Rev. W. J. Sweigart from Griest. 7 August 1918.

Letter to Rev. W. J. Sweigart from Griest. 4 February 1919.

Letter to Rev. W. J. Sweigart from Griest. 1 October 1919.

 

Folder 48  Photograph of Congress. No date.

Folder 49  Declaration of Independence. Bound copy, Department of State. 1911.

Folder 50   Authorship of the Constitution of the U.S. explained. Bound Senate Document 787, subject as above. 1912.

 

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Folder 51  Miscellaneous

Insert 1  Sale of liquor to Indians. Wyoming Bills’ Wild West Show queried Griest regarding subject sale.  Six letters exchanged between them, Griest and Commissioner of Indian Affairs. 29 June 1914 to 18 August 1914.

Insert 2  New Granada Treaty. Ten letters to and from Daniel F. Lafean, Griest, and the State Department concerned honoring James Buchanan and Alden Bidlack regarding subject treaty. 29 December 1913 to 16 March 1914.

Insert 3  Miscellaneous. This is a collection of unrelated matters coming to Griest’s attention.

Letter from R. G. Collins Jr. to Griest regarding installation of pneumatic tubes. 2 February 1914.

Letter from American Institute of Architects to Griest regarding architectural awards. 23 July 1914.  Response by Griest’s secretary. 28 July 1914.

Letter from Griest’s office to Hon. G. W. Pepper regarding delay in Bethlehem Bill. 2 January 1925.

Letter to Griest regarding public use of “Federal” and “United States.” 3 August 1926.

Letter from Rand McNally & Co. to Griest regarding historical atlases. 4 October 1926.

Letter from Griest to State Department opposing loan to Japan. 23 January 1928. State acknowledgment. 26 January 1918.

Letter from Griest’s secretary to Rev. Frederick C. Fowler regarding Sunday Rest Bill. 11 February 1929.

Insert 4  Pamphlet (cover detached), Speech of Hon John Q. Tilson regarding physical fitness. 5 May 1920.

HR12077 Griest bill regarding claim of First Columbia National Bank. (2 copies). 19 June 1922.

Pamphlet, “The International Red Cross for Central China.” 1938.

 

Folder 52  Document, Calendars and History of Legislation of the House of Representatives, 69th Congress, 1st Session, 7 December 1925 – 3 July 1926.

Folder 53  Booklet, “List of House Members, Delegates and Resident Commissioners, 68th Congress 1st Session.”

Folder 54  Booklet of blank forms for “Books Drawn” by House members.

 

Folder 55  Congressional Records

Insert 1  Pages 9031-9042 of Speech on General Deficiency Appropriation Bill. 22 June 1910.

Insert 2  Pages 7887-7894 of Speech on Oleomargarine. 4 May 1910.

Insert 3  V. 66, no. 24, 68th Congress, 2nd Session. 5 January 1925.

Insert 4  V. 66, no. 25, 68th Congress, 2nd Session. 6 January 1925.

Insert 5  V. 69, no. 88, 70th Congress, 1st Session. 2 April 1928.

Insert 6  V. 72, No. 15, 71st Congress, 2nd Session. 18 December 1929.

 

Folder 56  House Manuel and Digest. 5 December 1923.

 

Folder 57  Individual Voting Records. Griest’s record with related correspondence is included in this folder.

Insert 1  Prohibition and Daylight Saving votes by Griest. 1917-1919.

House Clerk letter regarding roll call records. 1 December 1919.

Letter from Simeon D. Fess to Griest enclosing index for the 61st to 66th Congress voting records. 5 October 1920.

Covers for records in Insert 2.

Inserts 2- 6  Individual Voting Record with index at the end for Congressional Sessions shown below:

Insert 2  65th Congress, 3rd Session. 1928.

Insert 3  66th Congress, 2nd & 3rd Session. 1919.

Insert 4  67th Congress, 1st, 2nd & 3rd Sessions. 1921-1922.

Insert 5  68th Congress, 1st & 2nd Sessions, 1923-1924, with transmittal letter from the House Clerk, 23 June 1924.

Insert 6  69th Congress, 1st & 2nd Sessions. 1925 – 1926.

 

Folder 58  Miscellaneous and Committee Work. In this folder is a mix of miscellaneous items, but primarily Committee assignments.

Insert 1  Miscellaneous Work

News item regarding J. A. Stober, “The Grand Army News.” March 1898.

Committee on Committees List. No date.

Committee Requests listing. No date.

Suggested Appointments listing for PA members. No date.

Letter from Sen. Boise Penrose to Griest regarding C. C. Kaufmann. 9 November 1909.

Pamphlet, “Republican State Committee,” regarding Candidates. 1909.

Letter from  Success Magazine inclosing “Political Chart.” 14 April 1910.

Abstract, Congressional Apportionment. 8 August 1911.

Letter from Leslies seeking Griest’s photograph and biography. 7 November 1912.

Griest speech: “Memorial to Abraham Lincoln.” 29 January 1913.

Insert 2  Miscellaneous Work

Letter to Robert E. Mill from Griest’s office regarding gallery cards. 19 March 1914.

Letter to John M. Groff from Harry M. Binkle regarding gallery cards. 1 June 1914.

Letter to Binkle from Groff regarding gallery cards. 1 June 1914.

Letter to Hon. R. B. Gordon from Griest’s office regarding leave of absence. 16 October 1914.

Letter to Griest from Director, Bureau of Census regarding taxation bulletin. 14 October 1914.

Letter to Bureau of Census from Griest’s office regarding taxation bulletin. 17 October 1914.

Insert 3  Committee Work

Letter to Griest from PA Republican Committee regarding Mr. Estep. 6 August 1917.

Letter to Hon. James J. Connolly from Griest’s office regarding Congressman Demsey on Steering Committee. 13 August 1927.

Letter to Hon. Wallace Dempsey from Griest’s office regarding same subject. 13 August 1927.

Letter to Hon George S. Graham from Griest’s office regarding same subject. 13 August 1927.

Letter to Griest from Adam M. Wyatt regarding same subject. 8 September 1917.

Letter to Hon. Adam W. Wyatt from Griest’s office regarding same subject. 13 September 1927. 

Insert 4  Committee Work

Letter to Griest from Homer Hoch regarding Steering Committee. 27 August 1927.

Letter to Griest from George Darrow regarding Appropriations Committee. 8 September 1927.

Letter to Griest from Homer Hoch regarding Steering Committee. 15 September 1927.

Letter to Griest from Fred W. Magrady regarding Interstate and Foreign Commerce Committee. 27 September 1927.

Letter to Magrady from Griest’s office regarding response to above. 27 September 1927.

Letter to Griest from William S. Vare regarding Rivers & Harbors Committee. 10 October 1927.

Letter to Griest from Samuel S. Lewis regarding Hon. Isaac H. Doutrich. 18 October 1927.

Letter to S. S. Lewis from Griest’s office regarding Hon. Isaac H. Doutrich. 20 October 1927.

Letter to Griest from Albert R. Hall regarding Flood Control Committee. 18 October 1927.

Letter to Hall from W. W. Griest regarding Flood Control Committee. 19 October 1927.

Insert 5  Letters to Griest from James M. Beck and letters to Beck from Griest’s office. Five letters regarding Beck’s Committee Assignment. 29 October 1927 to 27 November 1927.

Letters to Griest from William R. Green regarding Mr. Estep. 4 and 15 November 1927.

Letter to Griest from Gilbert S. Brigham regarding Agriculture Committee. 15 November 1927.

Letter to Griest from George P. Darrow regarding Naval Affairs Committee. 16 November 1927.

 

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Folder 59  Constituent concerns, not restricted to Federal business. This folder contains local party politics and issues.

Insert 1  Voting Tallies

List, State Treasurer vote, Lancaster County. (4 pages) 1907.

List, Registration by party and ward. 19 October 1909.

Eighteen form letters from Griest to the following leaders of Lancaster voting districts requesting registration numbers by party, 18 October 1909, some annotated as indicated: Walter A. Buckius; A. F. Shenk, Esq.; W. Sherman Edgerley; John A. Leinbach; Samuel W. Diller; George B. Bressler, Esq.; Elmer K. Saylor, with brief note; Frank A. Johnson; William E. Druckemiller; James H. Deen; George Eckert; Charles G. Strickler; George H. Stumpf; John Stumpf, with note explaining difference of 663 and 648; Albert H. Stumpf; David H. Miller; Charles B. Lehman; Milton S. Falck.

Insert 2  Chaplaincy. Five letters to and from Griest, Ralph C. Deibert, Rev. John Watchorn, Dr. Withrow, and Griest regarding chaplaincy at the County Prison and Almshouse. 30 September 1909 to 18 March 1910.

Inserts 3, 4   Lancaster Mayoral Candidacy. Here are letters supporting Dr. Elwood G. Snyder for Mayor, primarily from ministers.

Insert 3  Nine letters to Griest from Rev. J. Warren Kline, J. W. Meminger, Rev. John W. Richards, Rev. H. W. Haring, Chas. H. Frey, Rev. A. G. Nye, Rev. J. Hunter Watts, Rev. I. Moyer Hershey and Rev. D. A. Medlar. 6-8 December 1909.

Insert 4  Eleven letters from Rev. Ralph D. Deibert, J. M. Wade, Dr. Warren A. Sherwood, W. S. Leinbach, [H. A. Gardner], C. Elvin Haupt, Rev. P. George Sieger, J. H. Higby, D. G. Glass, W. L. Dudley, Rev. George Worrell. 9-10 December 1909.

Letter (copy) from Griest to Rev. J. W. Meminger and with minor variations to seventeen  of the above regarding their endorsement of Dr. Snyder. 16 December 1909.

Individual letters from Griest to Rev. J. Warren Kline and Rev. W. L. Dudley – same subject. 17 December 1909.

Insert 5  Miscellaneous Concerns

Letters to and from Griest and J. P. McCaskey regarding song book and postage. 25 February 1910 and 1 March 1910.

Letters from Griest’s office to Mary Martin and P. E. Slaymaker. 10 and 14 March 1910.

Four letters to and from Griest, W. W. Keefer, D. R. Gerberich, and Christian C. Kauffman regarding Health Officer position in West Hempfield. 26 February 1910 to 1 April 1910.

Insert 6  Water Dept. Superintendent. Nine letters to and from Griest, W. D. Long, Hon. H. L. Trout, John S. Graham, W. W. Keefer, Harry Shaub, F. H. Shaw, and D. H. Miller regarding Lancaster Water Works Superintendent. 2-24 March 1910.

 

Folder 60  Constituent Concerns

Insert 1  Miscellaneous Concerns

Letter to Hon. J. A. Shober from M. A. Gherst regarding convention delegate. 12 May 1909.

Letter to Gerst from Shober regarding convention delegate. 17 May 1909.

Letter to Gerst from Shober regarding Gen. Wagner. 19 May 1909.

Letter to Griest from P. J. Roebuck regarding Lititz Postmaster. 30 April 1910.

Exchange of letters between Edward L. Pontz and Griest regarding teacher position. 12-14 April 1910.

Letter to Boies Penrose from J. B. Stroh regarding Pharmaceutist’s Board and letter to Griest from Penrose regarding above subject. 16-20 April 1910.

Letter to Griest from S. G. Zerfoss and to Zerfoss from Griest’s office regarding State Legislator candidacy. 18-19 April 1910.

Letter to Griest from Henry Westerhoff and to Westerhoff from Griest’s office regarding State Legislator candidacy. 25-26 April 1910.

Insert 2  State Treasurer. Eleven letters regarding politicking for State Treasurer to and from Griest, H. E. Kennedy, Horace L. Haldeman, P. J. Roebuck, and Boies Penrose. 22 February 1910 to 1 April 1910.

Insert 3  Position for Griest. PA petition of candidate Griest and typed copy. 7 May 1910; Seven page list of petition signers and undated, annotated letter to each petitioner; Draft thank you letter to M. G. Weaver, first on above list, for his signature. May 1910.

Insert 4  News Items and Roll Calls. News item regarding Bull Moose. No date;News item regarding Lancaster County politics. 14 February 1912; Roll calls, 63rd Congress, 1st Session. 1913.

 

Folder 61  Constituent Concerns, Committee Assignments and Campaign

Insert 1  Letter to Hon. J. A. Stober from Griest regarding Washington visit. 6 January 1910.

Letters to Griest from Chas. P. Swope regarding Ninth PA District and Lantz matter. Both 5 May 1923.

Letter to Griest from Milton T. Kamm regarding Stewart Appleby. 17 November 1925.

Inserts 2 and 3  Committee Assignments and correspondence to and from Griest politicking for assignments.

Insert 2  Letter to Griest from Franklin Menges. 6 March 1925.

Letter to Griest from J. W. Swartz. 7 March 1925.

Letter to Griest from E. N. Carpenter. 7 March 1925.

Letter to Griest from William I. Swope. 6 August 1926.

Letter to Griest from Nicholas Longworth. 12 November 1926.

Letter to Griest from J. Howard Swick. 1 March 1927.

Letter to Griest with enclosure to U. S. Guyer. 4 March 1927.

Letter to James T. Begg from U. S. Guyer. 4 March 1927.

Insert 3  Letter to Hon. Homer Hoch from Griest. 2 September 1927.

Letter to Griest from William S. Vare. 29 November 1927.

Letter to Griest from Willis C. Hawley. 30 November 1927.

Letter to Griest from Daniel R. Anthony. 2 December 1927.

Letter to Griest from Thomas S. Butler. 17 November 1927.

Letter to Griest from Isaac Bacharach. 26 November 1927.

Letter to Griest from J. A. [Hughes]. 29 November 1927.

Insert 4  Committee Lists. These appear to be Griest’s working papers for the Committee on Committees which made assignments in the House. One dated 10 December 1925, one “69th Congress,” two “70th Congress,” and two undated.

Insert 5  Campaign Publication. Eleven letters to and from Griest and Rand McNally Co. resulted in Griest’s order for 17,500 copies of Historical Atlas of the U.S. for campaign use. 14 August 1969 to 9 October 1926.

 

Folder 62  Constituent Concerns

Insert 1  Exchange of letters between Griest and W. L. Hersh regarding HR287 Panama Canal Workers. 11 and 20 December 1911.

Exchange of letters between Griest and A. A. Snavely regarding copies of HR9242, 15468, and S3893. 15 and 17 January 1912.

Exchange of letters between Hon. H. Burd Cassel and Griest regarding power plant on James River, Missouri. 1, 5, 6 February 1912, 3 and 5 February 1912.

Exchange of letters between Griest and Dr. H. C. Kinzer regarding Owen Medical Bill. 6 and 7 June 1912.

Insert 2  Constituent Concerns. Letter to Griest from Col. H. H. Humphrey with three-page history and letter to Humphrey from Griest’s office regarding Father of the American Navy. 14 and 17 June 1912.

The following letters all concern HR25069 Public Buildings Specs: To Griest from H. W. Sellers (2 pages). 17 June 1912; To Sellers from Griest’s office. 18 June 1912; To Griest from Richard Hooker (with enclosure). 17 June 1912.

To Hooker from Griest’s office. 20 June 1912; To Griest from John F. Lewis (2 pages). 18 June 1912; To Lewis from Griest’s office. 19 June 1912; To Griest from Boyd & Coneys. 20 June 1912; To Boyd & Coneys from Griest’s office. 22 June 1912.

Insert 3  Exchange of letters between Griest and M. I. Kast regarding public building specs. 11 and 12 June 1912.

Exchange of letters between Griest and E. Gullman regarding Air Traffic Control. 12 and 14 June 1912.

Exchange of letters between Griest and Zantzinger, Borie & Medary (2 pages) regarding public building specs, 8 & 11 July 1912.

Letter to Burrows from Griest regarding high cost of living. 18 July 1912.

Exchange of letters between Griest and Mrs. William R. Beard regarding war of 1861 and 1865. 6 and 7  February 1913.

Insert 4  A form letter, “For Free Speech and Free Press” to Griest from ten constituents. 19-28 January 1914, April 28, with envelope postmarked 27 January 1914.

Letter to Griest from William E. Dettinger enclosing above letter. 17 January 1914.  Griest’s reply. 20 January 1914.

Postcard to Griest from W. S. Eshleman regarding above. 20 January 1914. Griest’s reply. 22 January 1914.

Insert 5  Letter to Griest from Horace Wells Sellers, American Institute of Architects regarding HR13870 Building for Dept. of Justice with a four-page statement and a ten-page detailed statement. 3 June 1914.

Letter from Griest’s secretary to Sellers. 5 June 1914.

Insert 6  Washington Statue

S5429 regarding purchase of Washington Statue. 29 April 1914.

Letter to Griest from James T. McCleary, enclosing photograph and statue’s history. 5 August 1914.

Letter from Griest to McCleary. 6 August 1914.

Letter from Griest to Hon. James L. Slayden. 6 August 1914.

Letter from Griest to McCleary. 11 August 1914.

Insert 7  Letter to Griest from James H. Blount forwarding his book, “The American Occupation of the Philippines, 1898-1912.” 1 May 1913.

Letter from Griest’s office to William P. King & Son regarding HR9832. 10 January 1914.

Postcard from Lizzie P. Stiltz to D. A. Lafean requesting seeds, 1 May 1914, enclosed in letter from Latean to John Groff. 2 May 1914.

Letters from Griest’s office to Lafean and Stiltz sending seeds. 4 May 1914.

Letter from Samuel Fallows to Griest regarding HR15733 Half Century Anniversary of Negro Freedom, initialed “I will support this. WWG.” 4 May 1914. Letter reply. 13 May 1914.

Sworn statement by Thomas J. Harnish regarding assessment of Conestoga Traction Co. 1 April 1923.

Two-page letter from W. S. Crosley to Griest regarding biography of Miles Rock. 25 February 1926.

 

Folder 63  Constituent Concerns

Insert 1  Letter to Griest from Theron E. Catlin regarding election support. 13 August 1912.

Letter to Catlin from Griest regarding same. 14 August 1912.

Letter to Griest from C. A. Burrows regarding wage control. 22 August 1912.

Letter to Burrows from Griest regarding same. 23 August 1912.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from F. H. Hertzler regarding nationalized industry. 29 November 1912.

Letter to Hertzler from Griest regarding same. 2 December 1912.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Hertzler regarding same. 9 December 1912.

Letter to George H. Davis from Griest’s office regarding insurance stock. 10 June 1913.

Letter to Griest  regarding insurance stock. 10 June 1913.

Letter to Griest regarding location of Post Office boxes. 11 June 1913.

Insert 2  Letter to Dept. of Interior from Martha B. Clark regarding service record of Andrew Bartle. 30 June 1913.

Letter to Clark from Dept. of Interior regarding same. 5 July 1913.

Letter to Adjutant General from Griest’s office regarding same. 12 July 1913.

Letter to Commission of Pensions from Griest’s office regarding same. 14 July 1913.

Letter to Clark from Griest’s office regarding same. 16 July 1913.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Martha B. Clark regarding service record of Samuel Elliott and Henry Rowland. 1 January [1913].

Letter to Commissioner of Pensions from Griest’s office regarding same. 2 January 1914.

Letter to Adjutant General from Griest’s office regarding same. 2 January 1914.

Letter to Martha E. Clark from Griest’s office regarding same. 2 January 1914.

Letter to PA State Library from Griest’s office regarding same. 6 January 1914.

Letter to Clark from Griest’s office regarding same. 6 January 1914.

Letter to Clark from Griest’s office regarding same. 10 January 1914.

Insert 3  Letter to Griest from Ida Brown regarding admission cards. 16 July 1913.

Letter to Brown from Griest’s office regarding same. 18 July 1913.

Letter to Griest from Capital Cartoon Syndicate regarding photograph and speech. 26 July 1913.

Letter to Joseph G. Cannon from Griest’s office regarding book. 28 July 1913.

Letter to Griest from H. Burd Cassell regarding postmaster eligibility. No date.

Letter to Cassel from Griest’s office regarding same. 1 August 1913.

Letter to Griest from C. N. Derr regarding confederate money. 8 September 1913.

Letter to Derr from Griest’s office regarding same. 11 September 1913.

Letter to Griest from John G. Zook regarding John Paul Jones imprint. 11 October 1913.

Letter to Zook from Griest’s office regarding same. 13 October 1913.

Letter to Public Printer from Griest’s office regarding same. 13 October 1913.

Letter to Griest from Public Printer regarding same. 17 October 1913.

Letter to Zook from Griest’s office regarding same. 20 October 1913.

Insert 4  Letter to Griest from E. F. Atherholt regarding Clergymen’s Co-op Benefit Assn.  4 November 1913.

Letter to Atherholt from Griest’s secretary regarding same. 5 November 1913.

Letter to Griest from Clark McCue regarding use of newspapers. 25 March 1915.

Letter to McCue with list from Griest’s office regarding same. 30 March 1915.

Letter to Wm. L. Taylor from Clark McCue regarding same. 31 March 1915.

Letter to McCue from Griest’s office regarding same. 8 April 1915.

Letter to Griest from McCue regarding same. 9 April 1915.

Letter to William Nixdorf (2 pages) on Griest letterhead, unsigned, typed, overwritten, unsent letter on Stevens bill. 13 January 1916.

Page 2 of unsent letter regarding postmasters. No date.

Letter to Griest from Frederick H. Goos regarding President without a platform. 22 March 1916.

Letter to Griest from William Tyler Page regarding same. 22 March 1926.

Letter to Griest from Goos regarding same. 25 March 1926.

 

Folder 64  Constituent Concerns

Insert 1  Letter to Griest (3 pages) from William A. Boyd regarding Civil War Vet pension and burial expenses. 17 February 1913.

Letter to Boyd from Griest’s office regarding same. 19 February 1913.

Letter to Griest (4 pages) from Boyd regarding same. 31 March 1913.

Letter to Samuel W. Diller from Griest’s office regarding same. 1 April 1913.

Letter to Boyd from Griest’s office regarding same. 1 April 1913.

Letter to Boyd from Griest’s office regarding same. 4 April 1913.

Letter to Rep., Washington, DC from J. E. Way regarding proprietary medicine bill. 5 June 1913.

Letter to Way from Griest’s office regarding same. 7 June 1913.

Letter to B. E. Radcliffe from Griest’s office regarding tobacco statistics. 10 June 1913.

Letter to Hon. E. Dana Durand from Griest’s office regarding same. 10 June 1913.

Letter to Radcliffe from [Way] regarding same. 11 June 1913.

Letter to Radcliffe from Griest’s office regarding same. 13 June 1913.

Insert 2  Blueprint of land in Lancaster County. No date.

Letter to E. K. Hibshman from Griest’s office regarding soil analysis of Lancaster County farm. 21 February 1913.

Letter to Hon. James Burke from Griest’s office regarding same. 21 February 1913.

Letter to Griest from Hibshman regarding same. 25 February 1913.

Letter to Hibshman from Griest regarding same. 27 February 1913.

Letter to Griest from William Shand regarding lost camera. 6 March 1913. Affixed interoffice note (now in sleeve). No date.

Letter to Shand from Griest’s office regarding same. 3 March 1913.

Letter to Shand from Griest’s office regarding same. 11 March 1913.

Letter to Griest from Shand regarding same. 13 March 1913.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from George A. Post regarding legislative reference bureau. 26 February 1914.

Letter to Post from Griest’s office regarding same. 28 February 1914.

Insert 3  Letter to Griest from Thomas E. Coale regarding legislative reference bureau. 27 February 1914.

Letter to Coale from Griest’s office regarding same. 3 March 1914.

Letter to Griest from B. H. Warner regarding District of Columbia. 28 February 1914.

Letter to Warner from Griest’s office regarding same. 5 March 1914.

Letter to S. R. Bertron from Griest’s office regarding holding companies with attached list of his and seven other names. 19 March 1914.

Letter to John Ferguson from Griest’s office regarding Food & Drug Act. 5 November 1914.

Letter to Griest from John G. Fritchey regarding commercial travelers. 12 December 1914.

Letter to Fritchey from Griest regarding same. 15 December 1914.

Letter to Griest from George S. Robinson, Jr. regarding Federal Motion Picture Commission. 16 February 1915.

Letter to Robinson from Griest’s office regarding same with HR Report 1411 and HR Bill 14895. 18 February 1915.

Insert 4  Letter to Griest from W. U. Chandler regarding HR284. 23 February 1915.

Letter to Chandler from Griest’s office regarding same with HR284. 24 February 1915.

Letter to John A. Leinbach from Griest’s office. 4 March 1915.

Letter to Griest from John J. Bowman regarding tennis courts. 26 May 1921.

Letter to Rush D. Simmons from Griest regarding Postal Inspector complaint. 21 April 1924.

Letter to Griest from Simmons regarding same. 21 April 1924.

Letter to F. C. Riedesel from Griest regarding unclaimed estates in England, enclosing Library of Congress letter. 30 August 1927.

Letter to Griest from Riedesel regarding same. 31 August 1927.

Letter to H. Frank Eshleman from Griest’s office regarding Attorney General. 6 March 1929.

Letter to H. Frank Eshleman from Griest’s office regarding same. 3 April 1929.

Letter to Griest from C. W. Datesman regarding Indian artifacts. 13 May 1929.

Letter to Datesman from Griest’s office regarding same. 15 May 1929.

Letter to Datesman from Griest’s office regarding same. 17 May 1929.

Insert 5  Letter to Hon. E. E. Beidleman. 29 August 1919.

Letter to Guy B. Powers (2 pages) from Griest’s office regarding Powers murder of Mrs. Heley. 1 June 1921.

Letter to Hon. J. Hay Brown from Griest’s office regarding same. 8 June 1921.

Letter to Andrew D. Taylor with envelope and two page statement from Guy B. Powers regarding same. 2 July 1921.

 

Folder 65  Constituent Concerns

Insert 1  Letter to Griest from G. Sener & Sons regarding unpaid bills. 13 March 1909.

Letter to J. Fred Sener from Griest’s office regarding same. 16 March 1909.

Letter to Dept. of Treasury from Griest’s office regarding same. 16 March 1909.

Letter to Griest from Sener regarding same. 19 March 1909.

Letter to Hon. H. L. Hershey from Griest’s office regarding same. 19 March 1909.

Letter to Sener from Griest’s office regarding same. 19 March 1909.

Letter to Griest from The World regarding Tariff Reform and cost of living. 11 January 1911.

Letter to Hon. Fred Dennet from Griest’s office regarding Oil Co. claims in California. 15 August 1911.

Letter to Lincoln Bomberger from Griest’s office regarding same. 15 August 1911.

Letter to Lincoln Bomberger from Griest’s office regarding same. 15 August 1911.

Note on HR stationery regarding same. 22 August 1911.

Letter to Dennet from Griest’s office regarding same. No date.

Letter to Bomberger from Griest’s office regarding same. 22 August 1911.

Insert 2  Letter to John G. Boehringer from Griest’s office regarding gold emblem. 30 December 1911.

Letter to Miss Carroll from Griest’s office regarding same. 1 January 1912.

Letter to Miss Carroll from Griest’s office regarding same. 4 January 1912.

Letter to H. Boehringer from Griest’s office regarding same. 4 January 1912.

Letter to Griest from Carl Boehringer regarding same. 6 January 1911.

Letter to W. Harry Baker from B. D. McCaughn – a joke. 28 September 1922.

Letter to Miss E. S. Gerberich from Griest’s office. 1 January 1925.

Letter to Edmund P. Laushey from Griest’s office. 2 January 1925.

Insert 3  Letter to F. C. Riediesel from Griest regarding complaint of Mrs. Bryan. 25 April 1925.

Letter to Postmaster General from Griest regarding same. 28 April 1925.

Letter to Carrie Bryan from Griest regarding same. 28 April 1925.

Letter to Griest from Carrie Bryan regarding same. 16 August 1925.

Letter to Griest from P. B. regarding same. 7 December 1925.

Letter to Paul Baker from FCR regarding same. 9 December 1925.

Letter to Postmaster General from Griest regarding same. 8 December 1925.

Letter to Griest from Rush D. Simmons regarding same. 16 December 1925.

Letter to Paul Baker from FCR regarding same. 16 December 1925.

Insert 4  Letter to Griest from Pierce Lesher regarding Miles Rock of Reamstown. 2 February 1926.

Letter to Lesher (2 copies) from Griest regarding same. 5 February 1926.

Letter to Library of Congress from Griest regarding same. 5 February 1926.

Letter to Collector of Customs from Griest regarding same. 6 February 1926.

Letter to Griest from Library of Congress regarding same. 9 February 1926.

Letter to Geological Survey from Griest regarding same. 15 February 1926.

Letter to Lesher from Griest regarding same. 15 February 1926.

Letter to Griest (2 copies) from W. S. Crosley regarding same. 25 February 1926.

Letter to Crosley from Griest regarding same. 25 February 1926.

Letter to Lesher from Griest regarding same. 26 February 1926.

Insert 5  Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Masonic Homes regarding flag pole. 6 September 1927.

Letter to Griest from FCR regarding same. 15 September 1927.

Letter to Masonic Homes from FCR regarding same. 17 September 1927.

Letter to Griest from FCR regarding same. 27 September 1927.

Letter to Masonic Homes from Griest regarding same. 4 September 1927.

Insert 6  Letter to Griest from Treasury Dept. regarding asbestos pricing. 20 October  1926.

Letter to Samuel Slaymaker from Griest’s office regarding same. 24 October 1926.

Letter to F. C. Riedesel from Griest regarding same. 24 October 1926.

Letter to Griest from FCR regarding same. 25 October 1926.

Letter to F. C. Riedesel from Griest regarding newspaper boxes. 24 October 1926.

Letter to Griest from FCR regarding same. 25 October 1926.

Letter to Paul Baker from C. Keefe regarding Plymire case. 28 January 1928.

Letter to Lititz Music Store from Griest’s secretary regarding Copyright Bill. 8 February 1929.

Letter to Committee on Patents from Griest regarding same. 8 February 1929.

Letter to S. E. Conybeare from Griest regarding duty-free bells. 26 April 1929.

Letter to Hon. Willis C. Hawley from Griest regarding same. 26 April 1929.

Letter to Amos C. Skiles from Griest’s office regarding Constitution. 15 May 1929.

 

Folder 66

Insert 1  Letter to Griest from Will Hensel regarding Capitol Statuary. 24 November 1911.

Letter to Hensel from Griest’s office regarding same. 25 November 1911.

Letter to Library of Congress from Griest’s office regarding same. 25 November 1911.

Letter to Griest from Library of Congress regarding same. 29 November 1911.

Letter to Hensel from Griest’s office regarding same. 6 December 1911.

Letter to Griest from Hensel regarding same. February 24.

Letter to Library of Congress from Hensel regarding same. 24 February 1912.

Letter to Hensel from Griest’s office regarding same. 26 February 1912.

Letter to Library of Congress from Griest’s office regarding same. 2 March 1912.

Letter to Hensel from Griest’s office regarding same. 2 March 1912.

Letter to Hensel from Griest’s office regarding same. 29 April 1912.

Insert 2  Letter to Griest (4 pages) from William C. Reiff regarding Great Telegraph Case. 15 February 1912.

Letter to W. C. Reiff from Griest regarding same. 6 March 1912.

Letter to Griest from Samuel W. Bowman regarding serial number for corn salve. 27 February 1912.

Letter to Bowman from Griest regarding same. 29 February 1912.

Letter to Dr. Harvey W. Wiley from Griest regarding same. 29 February 1912.

Letter to Dr. Harvey W. Wiley from Griest regarding same. 8 March 1912.

Letter to Griest from Wiley regarding same. 6 March 1912.

Letter to Bowman from Griest regarding same. 9 March 1912.

Insert 3  Letter to Griest from James McDermott regarding homesteading in Oregon. 5 March 1912.

Letter to McDermott from Griest regarding same. 7 March 1912.

Letter to Hon. Fred Bennett from Griest regarding same. 7 March 1912.

Letter to McDermott from Griest regarding same. 11 March 1912.

Letter to Griest from Christian E. Charles regarding Initiative, Referendum and Recall. 5 March 1912.

Letter to Charles from Griest regarding same. 7 March 1912.

Letter to Hon. Herbert Putnam from Griest regarding same. 7 March 1912.

Letter to Charles from Griest regarding same. 12 March 1912.

Insert 4  Letter to Hon. Herbert Putnam from Griest regarding genealogy of Alexander Brady. 4 March 1912.

Letter to James D. Landis from Griest regarding same. 12 March 1912.

Letter to Hon. Henry F. McCain from Griest regarding same. 12 March 1912.

Letter to Landis from Griest regarding same. 14 March 1912.

Letter to Hon. J. L. Davenport regarding same. 14 March 1912.

Letter to Hon. Thomas L. Montgomery regarding same. 14 March 1912.

Letter to Landis from Griest regarding same. 16 March 1912.

Letter to Landis from Griest regarding same. 20 March 1912.

Insert 5  Letter to Griest from H. Frank Eshleman regarding Brandywine wounded at Reamstown. 7 May 1912.

Letter to Eshleman from Griest regarding same. 8 May 1912.

Letter to Hon. Henry P. McCain from Griest regarding same. 8 May 1912.

Letter to Griest from McCain regarding same. 9 May 1912.

Letter to Hon. Herbert Putnam from Griest regarding same. 10 May 1012.

Letter to Eshleman from Griest regarding same. 10 May 1912.

Letter to Eshleman  from Griest regarding same. 16 May 1912.

Letter to G. G. Jewell, Esq. from Griest regarding Gettysburg painting. 21 May 1912.

Letter to Dr. D. Sherman Smith from Griest regarding same. 21 May 1912.

Insert 6  Letter to Griest from John G. Homsher regarding serial number for cereal. 10 May 1912.

Letter to Homsher from Griest regarding same. 13 May 1912.

Letter to R. E. Doolittle from Griest regarding same. 13 May 1912.

Letter to Homsher from Griest regarding same. 21 May 1912.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Riley Williams regarding cement business. 11 May 1912.

Letter to Griest from Harry Trexler regarding same. 11 May 1912.

Letter to Griest from Christ Bruckart regarding address for rheumatism medicine. 29 April 1912.

Letter to Bruckart from Griest regarding same. 1 May 1912.

Letter to Dept. of Agriculture from Griest regarding same. 1 May 1912.

Letter to Postmaster from Griest regarding same. 1 May 1912.

Letter to Bruckart from Griest regarding same. 13 May 1912.

Letter to Griest from Bruckart regarding Old Inventors Home. 28 May 1912.

Letter to Bruckart from Griest regarding same. 19 May 1912.

Insert 7  Letter to Hon. Lawrence C. Murray from Griest regarding Ohio bank failure. 28 May 1912.

Letter to Hon. F E. Baxter from Griest regarding OH bank failure. 28 May 1912.

Letter to W. T. Killinger from Griest regarding Ohio bank failure. 4 June 1912.

Letter to Griest from L. G. Sherman regarding tin plate industry. 15 May 1912.

Letter to Sherman from Griest regarding same. 18 May 1912.

Letter to Albertus H. Baldwin from Griest regarding tin plate industry. 18 May 1912.

Letter to Sherman from Griest regarding tin plate industry. 28 May 1912.

Letter to Griest from Sherman regarding same. 20 May 1912.

Letter to Baldwin from Griest regarding tin plate industry. 30 May 1012.

Letter to Baldwin (crossed out) regarding tin plate industry. No date.

Letter to Griest from Griest regarding tin plate industry. 8 June 1912.

Letter to Sherman from Griest regarding tin plate industry. 8 June 1912.

Insert 8  Letter to Griest from J. W. Johnson regarding iron ore survey. 7 June 1912.

Letter to Ch., Mining Dept. (2 pages) from J. W. Johnson regarding same. 7 June 1912.

Letter to Johnson from Griest regarding same. 8 June 1912.

Letter to Griest from Johnson regarding same. 14 June 1912.

Letter to Dir. Geological Survey from Johnson regarding iron ore survey. 14 June 1912.

Letter to Dir. Geological Survey from Griest regarding same. 15 June 1912.

Letter to Johnson from Griest regarding same. 15 June 1912.

Letter to Johnson from Griest regarding same. 24 June 1912.

Letter to Griest from J. P. Wickersham. 10 June 1912.

Letter to Dir. Geological Survey from Griest. 11 June 1912.

Letter to Wickersham from Griest. 11 June 1912.

Letter to Wickersham from Griest. 14 June 1912.

 

Folder 67

Insert 1  Letter to Griest from R. G. Zecher regarding brass casting work. 14 December 1912.

Letter to War Dept. from Griest regarding same. 17 December 1912.

Letter to Zecher from Griest regarding same. 17 December 1912.

Letter to Zecher from Griest regarding same. 21 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from War Dept. regarding same, 20 December 1912.

Letter to Zecher from Griest regarding same. 2 January 1913.

Letter to Zecher from Griest regarding same. 7 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from Leon J. Canova regarding invitation to Cuba. 21 December 1912.

Letter to Canova from Griest regarding same. 27 December 1912.

Letter to John Groff from Frank B. McClain regarding lack of Lancaster support. 26 December 1912.

Letter to McClain from Griest’s office regarding same. 31 December 1912.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Jonas E. Shank regarding sugar beets. 28 December 1912.

Letter to Shank from Griest regarding same. 2 January 1913.

Insert 2  Letter to F. H. Shaw from Griest regarding meteorological instruments. 9 January 1913.

Letter to Hon. Willis L. Moore from Griest regarding same. 9 January 1913.

Letter to F. H. Shaw from Griest regarding same. 15 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from S. J. Dill regarding electric for New Orleans Federal Building. 10 January 1913.

Letter to Dill from Griest regarding same. 18 January 1913.

Letter to Hon. Oscar Wenderoth from Griest regarding same. 18 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from Henry Morgan regarding same. 21 January 1913.

Letter to S. J. Dill from Griest regarding same. 22 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from George Buller regarding same. 25 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from H. S. Baker regarding Magic Lanterns. 29 January 1913.

Letter to H. S. Baker from Griest regarding same. 30 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from Ross Ashton regarding random ideas. 2 February 1913.

Letter to Ashton from Griest regarding same. 4 February 1913.

Insert 3  Letter to Hon. George W. Wickersham from Griest regarding high cost of crude oil. 29 January 1913.

Letter to H. J. Ryder from Griest regarding same. 30 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from Wickersham regarding same. 30 January 1913.

Letter to Wickersham (2 pages) from C. D. Chamberlin regarding same. 10 October 1912.

Letter to S. J. Dill from Griest regarding same. 31 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from Wickersham regarding same. 30 January 1913.

Letter to Wickersham (2 pages) from Chamberlin regarding same. 10 October 1912.

Letter to H. J. Ryder from Griest regarding same. 31 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from C. Edgar [       ] regarding same. 1 February 1913.

Letter to Griest from S. J. Dill regarding same. 4 February 1913.

Letter to Dr. P. M. Harbold from Griest regarding agriculture instruction at Millersville. 5 February 1913.

Letter to Griest from Richard W. Leber regarding military discharge. 14 February 1913.

Letter to Leber from Griest regarding same. 17 February 1913.

Insert 4  Letter to Hon. Herbert Putnam from Griest regarding Hubbard-Harrison Collections. 14 February 1913.

Letter to Putnam from Griest regarding same. 17 February 1913.

Letter to Griest with enclosure from Henry S. Drinker regarding timber taxation in Pennsylvania. 20 February 1913.

Letter to Drinker from Griest regarding same. 26 February 1913.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Dr. Marcella Schweitzer regarding tuberculosis hospitals in Pennsylvania. 20 February 1913.

Letter to Schweitzer from Griest regarding same. 21 February 1913.

Letter to Griest from C. R. Martin regarding loan and Washington visit. 24 February 1913.

Letter to Martin from Griest regarding same. 26 February 1913.

Letter to J. C. South (2 pages) with annotations from Griest regarding Inaugural tickets. 24 February 1913.

Letter to Hon. H. Burd Cassel from Griest regarding same. 26 February 1913.

 

Folder 68

Insert 1  Letter to Griest from R. E. Kready regarding pension of Jacob Fisher. 11 July 1912.

Letter to Kready from Griest regarding same. 13 July 1912.

Letter to John Groff (2 pages) from Dr. Paul Byerly regarding Washington visit. 24 June 1912.

Letter to Byerly from Groff regarding same. 25 June 1912.

Letter to Griest from H. Smith regarding Atlantic Gulf Cement Co. 24 July 1912.

Letter to Smith from Griest regarding same. 28 July 1912.

Letter to Griest from Giffort Pinchot with National Conservation Assn. statement regarding Water Power Rights. 27 July 1912.

Letter to Dear Colleague from Hon. J. Hampton Moore regarding books on Pennsylvania. 2 August 1912.

Letter to Moore from Griest regarding same. 5 August 1912.

Insert 2  Letter to Griest from R. A. Barton, secretary of the Manufacturer’s Assn. of Lancaster regarding military address for Elmer I. Barton. On letterhead listing Lancaster businesses in the cited association. 22 August 1912.

Letter to Barton from Griest regarding same. 23 August 1912.

Letter to Adjutant General from Griest regarding same. 23 August 1912.

Letter to Barton from Griest regarding same. 26 August 1912.

Letter to Griest from Barton regarding same. 28 August 1912.

Letter to Secretary of the Navy from Griest regarding same. 29 August 1912.

Letter to Barton from Griest regarding same. 29 August 1912.

Letter to Barton from Griest regarding same. 3 September 1912.

Letter with no salutation from H. L. Rathfon regarding land and fruits in Panama. No date.

Letter to Maj. F. C. Boggs from Griest regarding same. 28 September 1912.

Letter to Rathfon from Griest regarding same. 4 October 1912.

Insert 3  Letter to Griest from Sons of Veterans regarding flag for Elizabethtown School. 26 September 1912.

Letter to Sons of Veterans from Griest regarding same. 11 October 1912.

Letter to Griest from Horace G. Weaver regarding Conrad Weaver estate. 14 October 1912.

Letter to Weaver regarding same. 15 October 1912.

Letter from Carmi A. Thompson (President’s secretary) regarding family names. 1 November 1912.

Letter to Thompson from Griest regarding same. 5 November 1912.

Letter to Griest from John Homsher regarding use of American flag. 30 October 1912.

Letter to Homsher from Griest regarding same. 31 October 1912.

Insert 4  Letter to Griest from Annie Perry regarding source for guinea pigs. 9 November 1912.

Letter to Perry from Griest regarding same. 13 November 1912.

Letter to Jacob Moyer from Griest regarding release of Moyer children from the Children’s Home. 5 November 1912.

Letter to Annie Hartman from Griest regarding same. 5 November 1912.

Letter to Griest from D. Hartman, Jr. regarding same. 9 November 1912.

Letter to D. Hartman, Jr. from Griest regarding same, 12 November 1912.

Letter to Griest from Annie E. Hartman regarding same. 2 December 1912.

Letter to D. Hartman, Jr. from Griest regarding same. 3 December 1912.

Letter to D. Hartman, Jr. from Griest regarding same. 4 December 1912.

Letter to Moyer from Griest regarding same. 4 December 1912.

Letter to Annie E. Hartman from Griest regarding same. 4 December 1912.

Insert 5  Letter to Griest from D. H. Miller regarding Diseases of the Horse book. 14 December 1912.

Letter to Miller from Griest regarding same. 16 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from Hon. Charles I. Lander regarding importing roses. 15 December 1912.

Letter to Lander from Griest regarding same. 17 December 1912.

Letter to Dept. of Agriculture from Griest regarding same. 17 December 1912.

Letter to Landis from Griest regarding same. 20 December 1912.

Letter to S. R. Slaymaker from Griest regarding conduits in Lancaster. 17 February 1914.

Letter to S. R. Slaymaker regarding same. 7 March 1914.

Insert 6  Telegram to Hon. A. W. Mellon from Griest regarding Staff Cuts in Lancaster Revenue Office. 9 June 1926.

Telegram to Hon. W. L. Mellon from Griest regarding same. 9 June 1926.

Telegram to Hon. B. D. McCaughn from Griest regarding same. 9 June 1926.

Telegram to Hon. D. H. Blair from Griest regarding same. 9 June 1926.

Telegram to Griest from W. L. Mellon regarding same. 9 June 1926.

Letter to Griest from McCaughn (IRS) regarding staff cuts in Lancaster Revenue Office. 9 June 1926.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Blair (IRS) regarding same. 11 June 1926.

Letter to Griest from C. H. Martin (IRS) regarding same. 14 June 1926.

Letter to Griest from A. W. Mellon (Treasury) regarding same. 14 June 1926.

Letter to McCaughn from Griest regarding same. 22 June 1926.

Letter to Griest from McCaughn regarding same. 24 June 1926.

 

Folder 69

Insert 1  Letter to John Groff from Samuel S. Lewis regarding “US Depository” signage. 9 August 1913.

Letter to Lewis from [Groff] regarding same. 11 August 1913.

Letter to John Groff from J. N. Laugham regarding capitol protection. 7 August 1914.

Letter to Laugham from [Groff] regarding same. No date.

Letter to Griest from Thos. Landis regarding cotton growing in Lancaster. 19 January 1914.

Letter to Landis from Griest regarding same. 20 January 1914.

Letter to Dept. of Agriculture from Griest regarding same. 20 January 1914.

Letter to Charles A. Grady from Griest regarding same. 20 January 1914.

Letter to Landis from Griest regarding same. 22 January 1914.

Letter to Griest from Grady regarding same. 24 January 1914.

Letter to Grady from Griest regarding same. 28 January 1914.

Insert 2  Letter to Griest from Charles I. Landis regarding Alexander Thompson. 10 March 1914.

Letter to Landis with memo from Griest regarding same. 11 March 1914.

Letter to George D. Thorn from Griest regarding same. 11 March 1914.

Letter to Landis from Griest regarding same. 13 March 1914.

Letter to Griest from Landis regarding same. 13 March 1914.

Letter to Griest from H. Frank Eshleman regarding hotels in Washington. 2 October 1914.

Letter to Eshleman from Griest regarding same. 4 October 1914.

Letter to Griest from Richard W. Edwards regarding peddler’s license. 26 October 1914.

Letter to Edwards from Griest regarding same. 28 October 1914.

Insert 3  Letter to Griest from Charles M. Reiling regarding Lancaster Travel Club requests for addresses by ambassadors from Greece and Japan. 23 March 1914.

Letter to Reiling from Griest regarding same. 25 March 1914.

Letter to Grecian Legation from Griest regarding same. 25 March 1914.

Letter to Griest from Grecian Legation regarding same. 28 March 1914.

Letter to Reiling from Griest regarding same. 31 March 1914.

Letter to Griest from Reiling regarding same. 2 April 1914.

Letter to Griest from Reiling regarding same. 30 April 1914.

Letter to Reiling from Griest regarding same. 30 April 1914.

Letter to Griest from Reiling regarding same. 5 May 1914.

Letter to Reiling from Griest regarding same. 7 May 1914.

Letter to Japanese Embassy from Griest regarding same. 7 May 1914.

Letter to Reiling from Griest regarding same. 11 May 1914.

Insert 4  Letter to Griest (2 pages) from John L. Ruth regarding tracing two ancestors of Mrs. Ruth:  Bernard Eisenluth and Wilhelm Machomer. 27 July 1914.

Letter to Adjutant General from Griest regarding same. 29 July 1914.

Letter to Adjutant General from Griest regarding same. 29 July 1914.

Letter to Commissioner of Pensions from Griest regarding same. 29 July 1914.

Letter to Commissioner of Pensions from Griest regarding same. 29 July 1914.

Letter to Ruth from Griest regarding same. 3 August 1914.

Letter to Pennsylvania State Librarian from Griest regarding same. 3 August 1914.

Letter to Ruth from Griest regarding same. 11 August 1914.

Letter to Griest from Ruth regarding same. 12 August 1914.

Letter to Luther R. Kelker from Griest regarding same. 14 August 1914.

Letter to Ruth from Griest regarding same. 20 August 1914.

Letter to Griest from Ruth regarding same. 31 August 1914.           

Insert 5  Letter to Griest from Alabama State Archives regarding Griest speeches and reports. 29 October 1914.

Letter to Archives from Griest regarding same. 11 November 1914.

Letter to Griest from The Kenesaw regarding upcoming legislation. No date.

Letter to Kenesaw from Griest regarding same. 3 December 1914.

Letter to Hon. Frank Clark from Griest regarding Lancaster Travel Club speaker. 22 December 1914.

Letter to Charles Reiling from Griest regarding same. 22 December 1914.

Letter to Reiling from Griest regarding same. 2 January 1915.

Letter to Reiling from Griest regarding same. 12 January 1915.

Letter to Landis I. Miller from Griest regarding Washington visit. 8 January 1915.

Letter to Griest from Miller regarding same. 11 January 1915.

Insert 6  Letter to Griest from Frank S. Barr regarding uses for Barr clay sample. 3 January 1915.

Letter to Barr from Griest regarding same. 4 February 1915.

Letter to Secretary of War from Griest regarding same. 4 February 1915.

Letter to Barr from Griest regarding same. 13 February 1915.

Letter to Griest from War Dept. regarding same. 10 February 1915.

Letter to Griest from US Geological Survey regarding same. 17 February 1915.

Letter to War Dept. from Dept. of Agriculture regarding same. 10 February 1915.

Letter to Barr from Griest regarding same. 18 February 1915.

Letter to Bar from Griest regarding same. 6 March 1915.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from William T. Kline regarding list of hardware stores. 22 January 1915.

Letter to Kline from Griest regarding same. 26 January 1915.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from I. N. Widder regarding freedom of speech. 5 February 1915.

Letter to Widder from Griest regarding same. 6 February 1915.

Insert 7  Letter to Griest (2 pages) with pamphlet, “Peace Proposal,” from Charles L. Bernheimer regarding peace plan. 1 February 1915.

Letter to Bernheimer from Griest regarding same. 4 February 1915.

Letter to Griest from Eugene A. Kraft regarding information on Mexico. 8 March 1915.

Letter to Kraft from Griest regarding same. 11 March 1915.

Letter to Griest from Geisenberger & Rosenthal regarding Frank vs Georgia case. 4 March 1915.

Letter to Supreme Court from Griest regarding same. 6 March 1915.

Letter to Geisenberger & Rosenthal from Griest regarding same. 6 March 1915.

Letter to Geisenberger & Rosenthal from Griest regarding same. 11 March 1915.

Insert 8  Letter to Disabled Soldiers’ Home from Griest regarding search for John Grau (Grow). 19 April 1915.

Letter to Soldiers & Sailors Home from Griest regarding same. 19 April 1915.

Letter to Griest from Soldiers & Sailors Home regarding same. 20 April 1915.

Letter to Griest from Disabled Soldiers’ Home regarding same. 21 April 1915.

Letter to Commissioner of Pensions from Griest regarding same. 22 April 1915.

Letter to Griest from Comm. of Pensions regarding same. 24 April 1915.

Letter to Comm. of Pensions from Griest regarding same. 26 April 1915.

Letter to Charles Grau from Griest regarding same. 26 April 1915.

Letter to Griest from Comm. of Pensions regarding same. 1 May 1915.

Letter to Charles Grau from Griest regarding same. 3 May 1915.

Letter to Comm. of Pensions from Griest regarding same. 19 June 1915.

Letter to Griest from Comm. of Pensions regarding same. 22 June 1915.

Letter to Charles Grau from Griest regarding same. 23 June 1915.

Letter to Postmaster Castle (2 pages) in Shannon, PA from Griest. 23 June 1915.

Letter to Griest from Postmaster regarding same. 3 July 1915.

Letter to Postmaster from Griest regarding same. 10 July 1915.

Letter to Charles Grau from Griest regarding same. 10 July 1915.

 

Folder 70

Insert 1  Letter to Griest from B. H. Howard regarding HR Bill providing storekeeper and gaugers per diem. 5 January 1912 (2 copies), 24 April 1911.

Letter to B. H. Howard from Griest regarding same. 26 April 1911.

Letter to Griest from E. M. Miley regarding same. 20 January 1912.

Letter to Miley from Griest regarding same. 23 January 1912.

Letter to Griest from Benjamin H. Lefevre regarding same. 26 January 1912.

Letter to Griest from C. F. Nauman regarding same. 29 January 1912.

Letter to Nauman from Griest regarding same. 1 February 1912.

Letter to Griest from D. K. Boas regarding same. 30 January 1912.

Letter to Boas from Griest regarding same. 31 January 1912.

Letter to Griest from Robert J. Anderson regarding same. 29 January 1912.

Letter to Anderson from Griest regarding same. 31 January 1912.

Letter to Miley from Griest regarding same. 29 January 1912.

Letter to Griest from John P. Cutter regarding same. 26 January 1912.

Letter to Griest from Miley regarding same. 3 February 1912.

Letter to Miley from Griest regarding same. 5 February 1912.

Letter to Cutter from Griest regarding same. 5 February 1912.

Letter to Griest from J. W. Martin regarding same. 7 February 1912.

Letter to Martin from Griest regarding same. 8 February 1912.

Letter to Griest from George W. Dales regarding same. 13 February 1912.

Letter to Dales from Griest regarding same. 15 February 1912.

Insert 2  Letter to Griest from W. N. Nixdorf regarding suitable embassy homes. 6 January 1911.

Letter to Nixdorf from Griest regarding same. 9 January 1911.

Letter to Griest from Nixdorf regarding same. 11 January 1911.

Letter to Griest from George Ross Eshleman regarding same. 4 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from Alfred C. Bruner regarding same. 6 December 1912.

Letter to Bruner from Griest regarding same. 10 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from Sumner V. Hosterman regarding same. 10 December 1912.

Letter to Hosterman from Griest regarding same. 11 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from George F. Mull regarding same. 10 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from R. S. Buch regarding same. 24 December 1912.

Letter to Buch from Griest regarding same. 31 December 1912.

Letter to Griest from Buch regarding same. 6 January 1913.

Letter to Griest from Thomas J. Brown regarding same. 31 December 1912.

Letter to Brown from Griest regarding same. 2 January 1913.

Insert 3  Letter to Jonas Rice from Griest regarding railway passes. 29 December 1912.

Letter to H. H. Aikens from Griest regarding same. 30 December 1912.

Letter from R. W. Austin regarding National Conservation Exposition with HR26190, 17 December 1912 enclosed. 6 January 1913.

Letter to Austin from Griest regarding same. 9 January 1913.

Pamphlet. September-October 1913.

Letter to Thomas J. Mohr from Griest regarding Standard Barrel Bill. 6 January 1913.

Insert 4

Letter to Griest from Western Union Telegraph Co. regarding return of stamps. 3 March 1910.

Letter to Western Union Telegraph Co. from Griest regarding same. 11 March 1910.

Letter to Griest from American Union Telephone Co. regarding telephone franking. 26 August 1910.

Letter to American Union Telegraph Co. from Griest regarding same. 1 September 1910.

Receipt for 10,000 copies of speech on farming. 28 May 1924.

“The One-Term Issue,” New Era. November 19.

HJ Res. 237 regarding one six-year term for President and Vice President. 5 February 1912.

HJ Res 248 regarding same. 21 February 1912.

HJ Res 325 regarding same. 4 June 1912.

Extract of Hinds’ Precedents, Vol. IV. 4 December 1854.

Memorandum to Miss Keefe from I. L. regarding Lincoln’s cabin and Cuban parcel post. 21 January 1929.

Congressional Record House, pp.1895-1900, regarding same. 17 January 1929.

 

Folder 71

Insert 1  Memorandum regarding Ellen Stone Ransom. 9 December 1910.

W.C.T.U. Memorial to 62nd Congress regarding Ellen Stone Ransom. 8 December 1911.

Letter to Griest from Ellen M. Stone regarding Ellen Stone Ransom. 13 December [1911].

Letter to Stone from Griest regarding Ellen Stone Ransom. 18 December 1911.

Letter to Griest from Women’s Board of Missions regarding Ellen Stone Ransom. 15 February 1912.

Letter to Griest from W. W. Herliner regarding direct election of senators. 16 March 1911.

Letter to Herliner from Griest regarding direct election of senators. 17 March 1911.

Letter to Griest from Mrs. Christian Moore regarding land to Catholic Church. No date.

Letter to Moore from Griest regarding land to Catholic Church. 31 March 1911.

Letter to Griest enclosing pamphlet from John R. Ebersole regarding “Sunday Bill.” 24 December 1911.

Letter to Ebersole from Griest regarding “Sunday Bill.” 4 January 1912.

Insert 2  Letter to Griest from W. B. Wilson regarding Austin Flood Resolution. 23 January 1912.

Letter to Wilson from Griest regarding same. 23 January 1912.

Letter to Logan McKee from Griest regarding HR29048. 12 February 1912.

Letter to Griest from A. Buch & Sons Co. regarding I.C.C. Building. 11 March 1912.

Letter to Buch from Griest regarding same. 12 March 1912.

Letter to Griest from James Greider regarding stop-watching government employees.  24 April 1912.

Letter to Greider from Griest regarding same. 29 April 1912.

Letter to American Caramel Co. from Greenwood Grocery Co. regarding Mississippi flooding. 30 April 1912.

Letter to Griest from William C. Bidlack regarding same. 4 May 1912.

Letter to Bidlack from Griest regarding same. 6 May 1912.

Insert 3  Letter to Griest from Rev. John Watchorn regarding banning phosphorous matches. 20 December 1911.

Letter to Watchorn from Griest regarding same. 22 December 1911.

Letter to Griest from Henry Tillbrook regarding same. 1 January 1912.

Letter to Tillbrook from Griest regarding same. 4 January 1912.

Letter to Griest from Mrs. W. M. Guiles regarding same. 8 January [1912].

Letter to Guiles from Griest regarding same. 11 January 1912.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from Cora W. Bixler regarding same. February 1912.

Letter to Bixler from Griest regarding same. 20 February 1912.

Letter to Griest from Bixler regarding same. No date.

Letter to Griest (2 pages) from John M. Moore regarding same. 16 February 1912.

Letter to Moore (2 pages) from Griest regarding same. 20 February 1912.

Letter to Moore (and others) from Griest regarding same. 14 March 1912.

Letter to Moore (and others) from Griest regarding same. 29 March 1912.

Letter to Moore (and others) from Griest regarding same. 4 April 1912.

Insert 4  Letter from Benson & Dolan regarding copyright infringement. 11 March 1912.

Letter to Benson & Dolan from Griest regarding same. 12 March 1912.

Letter from William E. Powell regarding same. 11 March 1912.

Letter to Powell from Griest regarding same. 12 March 1912.

Letter from Samuel A. Acri regarding same. 11 March 1912.

Letter to Acri from Griest regarding same. 12 Mar 1912.

Letter to Griest from T. Johnson Krodel regarding same. 12 March 1912.

Letter to Krodel from Griest regarding same. 14 March 1912.

Letter to Griest, with copy of HR20595 21 February 1912, from John B. Peoples regarding same. 14 March 1912.

Letter to Peoples from Griest regarding same. 16 March 1912.

Letter from Charles M. Howell regarding same. 16 March 1912.

Letter to Howell from Griest regarding same. 16 March 1912.

Letter from Bard & Mellinger regarding same. 16 March 1912.

Letter to Bard & Mellinger from Griest regarding same. 19 March 1912.

Letter from Daniel Bork regarding same. 19 March 1912.

Letter to Bork from Griest regarding same. 22 March 1912.

Letter from S. G. Seiple regarding same. 21 March 1912.