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COMMENT AND REVIEW

the organic law of our state prevents the people from continuing you in the office which you have done so much to adorn.

Very sincerely yours,
George T. Oliver.

Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker,

Harrisburg.

March 6, 1906.

Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker,

Executive Chamber, Harrisburg, Penna.

Dear Governor:

I have received the poem entitled "Greater Pittsburgh" published in the Pittsburgh Leader, and forwarded to me by you. The poem is correct in the suggestion that had it not been for your efforts the Greater Pittsburgh bill would have failed at the extra session of the legislature. I congratulate you on the result.

Yours sincerely,
Boies Penrose.

May 3, 1906.

My dear Major:

Good for your governor! His proclamation has the true ring of American statesmanship. It is a consolation to know that we have, at least, one Pennypacker in a postion of power and possessing the courage to put the curb on anarchy: proclaiming the "square deal" for every honest man willing to work. This is the policy that, in the end, will safeguard the lawful rights of labor and save the country from unnecessary bloodshed. He is a man of the old school and we need more of them. . . .

Sincerely,
M. Kerwin.

May 16th, 1906.

Hon. Samuel W. Pennypacker,

Harrisburg, Pa.

Dear Governor:

Your letter both pleased and surprised me. I thought you understood me well enough to know that I have always felt that my deep interest in you was making me a nuisance. I have always predicted that before your term was out the people would know what they know now, that is, that you were the most fearless, public-spirited, and honest governor that we have had in
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