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Judge Brawley writes to assure Roosevelt that despite Brawley’s recent actions to prevent an appointment his feelings toward President Roosevelt have not changed. Brawley wishes Roosevelt a happy New Year.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1903-12-23
William H. Brawley provides further information regarding William Demos Crum’s alleged inconsistencies at the 1892 Republican National Convention. Brawley is concerned that President Roosevelt believes that he just parroted unfounded rumors. He gives the name of his informant, Abiel Lathrop, regarding Crum’s short-lived defection to the Blaine camp.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-16
William H. Brawley has a low opinion of the Republican Party in South Carolina. He agrees with President Roosevelt regarding the Marshalship and he approves of not appointing William D. Crum to the Collectorship. Brawley expresses his belief that Crum’s standing in the community would not suggest such an appointment and that that no one would “consider him for the place if he were not a colored man.” Brawley disclaims racism and mentions fighting against the Ku Klux Klan while a solicitor in the 6th Circuit, but he also states that the efforts to improve the political rights of African Americans are “hindered rather than helped” by appointing them to jobs that “awaken resentments.”
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-09
William H. Brawley sends information regarding William D. Crum’s dubious political history and does not believe that Crum should receive an appointment anywhere in South Carolina. At the Republican convention to renominate President Benjamin Harrison, Crum supported James G. Blaine until promised an office for supporting Harrison.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-12
William H. Brawley backs his sources on the negative character of Dr. Crum in an attempt to keep Crum from being appointed as Collector of the Port of Charleston. He encourages George B. Cortelyou to write a confidential letter to confirm these assertions of Crum’s abandonment of President Harrison at the Republican Convention.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-12-15
Judge Brawley cannot recommend Micah John Jenkins for appointment as Collector of Internal Revenue for South Carolina, but suggests that Jenkins could be appointed Collector of the Port of Charleston without risk.
Library of Congress Manuscript Division
1902-06-27