New-York tribune., 1905-02-13
A MITCHELL LETTER.
One to Partner That Nay BE Used
by Prosecution Made Public.

Portland Ore Feb 12-Among the papers
brought by Senator Mitchers secretary, Harry
c. Robertson from Washington was a letter
from Senator Mitchell to his law partner. Judge
Albert H. Tanner dealing with their partnership
| agreements. The latter was surrendered by MIR.
Robertson to United States Attorney Heney, and
appears of the exhibits in the case
against Senator Mitchell.
The government considers this letter valu-
able to the case in that, they contend, it
shows the line of testimony which Senator
Mitchell desired Mr.. Tanner to give before the
grand jury his second appearance before
that body. The letter follows:
Washington d. c. February s.
MY Dear Judge am almost afraid to write a
thing and dstort all that is said. Your friend with
letter did arrive here until to-day Your letter
/ have made search for my copy of articles of
co-partnershp of 1902 but am unable to find it. [
think 1t must be among my papers in office Harry,
of course, prepared those articles. You Will see
agreements Of date November l. 1904 which are ali
right; Harry has these with him: Now, the facts
First-tnder our articles, l was not to have any
any OF the departments on any land matters.
Second--As a matter of fact, | never knew until
been credited either to me or the firm. that my
account had ever been credited with any part there
any bank account or of any charges whatever. and
the same You - will remember Several era til times
cautioned you not mix up in any way with
Third-To this day do not know what book
entries & you have made or what you did with any
vice. Nor was ever advised by you did [
cash or receipts was placed to the credit of firm
Now, judge, you will agree with me, I am sure
these are the facts, and / am also sure whatever
en you u MADE you never intended should have
you intended that in way in settling accounts
should be any other but your individual property,
had supposed of course, that you had kept all
There is no offence on your part in doing business
therefore, you will do the justice the proper
time In giving the facts just as they and as
You must not get ratified alarmed. Harry will
Doubtless identify the copartnership articles of
once on his arrival. Don: be interviewed until
|, see you and now strictly confidential don't tell
harry, your son. or any one. Can't you mme-
dately on receipt of this drop everything and
let your family or any one know, all the company s
BOOKS day ledger, all of them; also your bank
RTTs04aIy WI what the books show Besides it is
Is $50 70 heip defend me. In regard to the cases
Harry And # h" oR R9% 0d are o wT
me me- as follows John leaves direct for Washington
fRd be Frnn9 before called again before
P s-Dont show Harry this letter. or tel him
ANYTHING in it. Don't let him see our books Tell
= Sanheep al important papers in safe, and safe
ana once carefully locked as these scoundrels will
get in if possible "
P S.-Burn this without fail
After writing this letter Senator Mitchell sent
two messages to Tanner, and these will he in
troduced as evidence by the government in sup
port of its contention that the letter was in
tended to indicate former Judge Tanners testi-
mony. The messages follow:
Washington February s.
Hon. A. H. Tanner. Portland.
Harry is due Portland Thursday morning Don't
fan to comply with my request. 1t is important
Don't be interviewed. JOHN H. MITCHELL
Washington. February g.
Hon. A. H. Tanner Portland "
l am deeply grieved. l sure YOU are NOT
guilty Don't be interviewed. Say nothing. Don I
IAN to comply with my request in Harrys letter
JOHN H. MITCHELL