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Capers, John G., 1866-1919

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Letter from John G. Capers to Theodore Roosevelt

John G. Capers clarifies to Theodore Roosevelt his intention for sending him the article about Abraham Lincoln. Capers senses that Roosevelt was offended to receive the article because the author misrepresented him. Capers explains that he sent the article because its author, Henry Litchfield West, was appointed by Roosevelt to the Commissioners of the District of Columbia. Capers thought Roosevelt would want to know how one of his former appointees was writing about him in the press.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-27

Letter from John G. Capers to Theodore Roosevelt

John G. Capers forwards Theodore Roosevelt an editorial related to Roosevelt’s comments on Abraham Lincoln and the war.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1911-09-22

Letter from John G. Capers to William Loeb

Commissioner Capers has directed the appointment of Theron H. Burden and Morris Levy, who were endorsed by Representatives William W. Cocks and Herbert Parsons, respectively.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1908-01-04

Letter from John G. Capers to William Loeb

Commissioner of Internal Revenue Capers, a Republican National Committee member, informs William Loeb that the resolution of the State Republican Central Committee of Florida referred to in the enclosed clipping is the same as the one approved of by Loeb and President Roosevelt. It is the same one given to Florida Republican Committee members Henry S. Chubb and James N. Coombs, therefore he knows they understand Roosevelt’s wishes.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1907-12-11

Letter from John G. Capers to William Loeb

United States District Attorney John G. Capers would like to call on President Roosevelt on June 13, 1904.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-05-28

Letter from John G. Capers to Theodore Roosevelt

John G. Capers encloses a clipping of his remarks concerning demonstrated safety and conservatism.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-03-04

Letter from John G. Capers to William Loeb

John G. Capers asks William Loeb to “bring this directly to the personal attention of the President.”

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1904-02-04

Letter from John G. Capers to George B. Cortelyou

John G. Capers is working to convince local Republicans to accept the Jenkins appointment.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-07-10

Letter from John G. Capers to George B. Cortelyou

John G. Capers asks George B. Cortelyou to bring to President Roosevelt’s attention an enclosed report which the president requested.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-30

Letter from John G. Capers to Theodore Roosevelt

If the Senate fails to confirm Keester as Collector of Internal Revenue he does not want a recess appointment for fear of embarrassing President Roosevelt.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-05-01

Letter from John G. Capers to Marcus Alonzo Hanna

John G. Capers, South Carolina Republican Committeeman, wants Mark Hanna, Republican National Committee Chair, to speak with President Roosevelt about Presidential appointments in South Carolina. The state is dominated by the Democrats and Capers fears that Roosevelt will appoint too many Democrats to official positions after the Democrats talked extensively to the president on a previous visit to South Carolina. Capers believes there are plenty of upstanding South Carolina Republicans to fill every position.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1902-04-12

Letter from John G. Capers to George B. Cortelyou

As Republican national committeeman for South Carolina, John G. Capers feels responsible for the character and competence of the federal office holders in his state. He has recommended the appointment of L. W. C. Blalock as collector of internal revenue. Blalock has many endorsements, including from Senator McLaurin. However, Blalock has not received the appointment and Capers would like to know if President Roosevelt has decided that Blalock cannot be appointed.

Collection

Library of Congress Manuscript Division

Creation Date

1901-10-07